Earn one of the world's Top-Ranked MBA degrees in your choice of four programs:
MBA your way to making a greater impact in your career, your life, and the world with a UConn MBA. Ranked among the best in the world, UConn's MBA Program offers a comprehensive state-of-the-art business education that empowers business leaders to anticipate and effectively manage the challenges within today's dynamic and complex world of business.
The competitive edge that UConn's MBA Program offers is the integration of award-winning innovative experiential learning opportunities that radically challenge your intellect, enhance your skill set, and prepare you for success in life as well as in the competitive world of business.
UConn's MBA Program is Connecticut's lonest-running and largest MBA Program. Today, it is offered in part-time, full-time, and executive MBA formats at our Hartford, Stamford, or Waterbury campuses...and starting in Fall 2021, our new 100% online MBA program.
Online MBA
Part-Time MBA
Full-Time MBA
Executive MBA
Credits
57
(19 courses: 12 core courses and 7 electives)
Online MBA
57
(19 courses: 12 core courses and 7 electives)
57
(19 courses: 12 core courses and 7 electives)
Part-Time MBA
57
(19 courses: 12 core courses and 7 electives)
57
(36 credits are considered core)
Full-Time MBA
57
(36 credits are considered core)
48
Executive MBA
48
Format
Online MBA
Set cohort for core courses, flexible for electives
Part-Time MBA
Flexible; self-paced
Full-Time MBA
Cohort (Year 1) – Lockstep, plus two Track electives in spring semester
Executive MBA
Cohort
Start Date
Online MBA
Fall only
Part-Time MBA
Fall, Spring, Summer
Full-Time MBA
Fall only
Executive MBA
Fall only
Time to
Complete
Online MBA
Varies; Average 3 - 3.5 years
Part-Time MBA
Varies; Average 3 - 3.5 years
Full-Time MBA
21 months
Executive MBA
20 months
Class Times
Online MBA
Asynchronous & evenings
Part-Time MBA
Primarily evenings, some weekends available
Full-Time MBA
Core curriculum daytime, Electives day/evening
Executive MBA
Primarily Weekends
Course Sequencing
Online MBA
Two core courses a semester for six consecutive semesters (including summers). Then take online electives of their choosing.
Part-Time MBA
Flexible, although core courses should be taken early in the program.
Full-Time MBA
Fixed for year 1 – Track courses and electives in Year 2 are offered with flexible options to ensure students can graduate in 21 months
Executive MBA
Fixed
Program Size
Online MBA
40 student cohort
Part-Time MBA
900+ students
Full-Time MBA
120 students
Executive MBA
60 students
Tracks/
Concentrations
Online MBA
Choose from one of the available concentrations: Business Analytics, Digital Marketing Strategy, Finance, and Management.
A minimum of three electives comprise an area of concentration; however, some concentrations will require four electives. The ability to develop two concentrations is possible depending on two specific areas of specialization.
Part-Time MBA
Choose from one of the available concentrations: Business Analytics, Business Ethics & Compliance, Digital Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, Healthcare, International Business, Management and Real Estate.
A minimum of three electives comprise an area of concentration; however, some concentrations will require four electives. The ability to develop two concentrations is possible depending on two specific areas of specialization.
Full-Time MBA
Restricted to Tracks approved within the Full-time MBA curriculum. Students earning a Track, can also earn a Specialty within the corresponding Track.
Executive MBA
None, although participants can create a concentration after graduation within the ABC Program at no additional cost (up to four courses)
Cost (Tuition & Fees)*
*All international students are charged an additional Visa Compliance Fee. For the 2020-21 academic year the fee is $350 per semester (Fall and Spring only).
$1,050 per credit
$3,150 per course
**Pending approval by UConn Board of Trustees
Online MBA
2021-22**
$1,050 per credit
$3,150 per course
**Pending approval by UConn Board of Trustees
$1,050 per credit
$3,150 per course
**Pending approval by UConn Board of Trustees
Part-Time MBA
2021-22**
$1,050 per credit
$3,150 per course
**Pending approval by UConn Board of Trustees
In-state: $17,794/year
Out-of-state: $39,706/year
**Subject to change for 2021-22
Full-Time MBA
2020-21**
In-state: $17,794/year
Out-of-state: $39,706/year
**Subject to change for 2021-22
$90,000
**Subject to change for 2021-22
Executive MBA
2020-21**
$90,000
**Subject to change for 2021-22
Payment Requirements
Online MBA
Payment is due at the start of each semester and can be paid via credit card, e-check, or check (through the Bursar).
Part-Time MBA
Payment is due at the start of each semester and can be paid via credit card, e-check, or check (through the Bursar).
Full-Time MBA
Payment is due at start of each semester
Executive MBA
The fee is due in 6 installments – see program staff for details
Financial Aid
Online MBA
Available for matriculated, degree-seeking students.
Part-Time MBA
Available for matriculated, degree-seeking students.
Full-Time MBA
Available: A limited number of Graduate Assistantships and other scholarships are awarded based on merit. Tuition assistance may also be available for students; seek information from the Financial Aid Office.
Executive MBA
Available – Viewed as a full-time program (students registered for 9+ credits each semester.)
Transfer Credits/
Waivers
Online MBA
Up to 12 credits from AACSB accredited graduate program (must have a grade of B- or better).
Part-Time MBA
Up to 12 credits from AACSB accredited graduate program (must have a grade of B- or better).
Full-Time MBA
Upon approval of the appropriate Academic Department Head up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better).
Executive MBA
Not Allowed.
Application Material
Online MBA
Online application, unofficial transcript(s), resume, two letters or recommendation, two personal essays.
Part-Time MBA
Online application, unofficial transcript(s), resume, two letters or recommendation, two personal essays.
Full-Time MBA
Application, one letter of recommendation, essay, transcripts, GMAT score, resume, TOEFL Score (international applicants)
Executive MBA
Application, one letter of recommendation, transcripts, GMAT preferred but not required, resume, interview, sponsor agreement
Required Work Experience
Online MBA
Minimum 2 years
Part-Time MBA
Minimum 2 years
Full-Time MBA
Minimum 2 years
Executive MBA
None
Average Work Experience
Online MBA
N/A
Part-Time MBA
8 years
Full-Time MBA
5.8 years
Executive MBA
12 years
Average GMAT score
Online MBA
N/A
Part-Time MBA
570
Full-Time MBA
623
Executive MBA
570
Enroll as Non-Degree
Online MBA
No
Part-Time MBA
Yes
Full-Time MBA
Not allowed
Executive MBA
Not allowed
International Course Requirement
Online MBA
Students must take a 3 credit international/global elective course or participate in an optional international travel trip
Part-Time MBA
Students must take a 3 credit international/global elective course or participate in an optional international travel trip
Full-Time MBA
Included in curriculum
Executive MBA
Included in curriculum
Locations
Online MBA
Online
Part-Time MBA
Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury
Full-Time MBA
Hartford
Executive MBA
Hartford
Class Modality Options
Online MBA
Fully online
Part-Time MBA
In-person, online, hybrid
Full-Time MBA
In-person
Executive MBA
In-person
Ability to Issue Visas
Online MBA
No
Part-Time MBA
No
Full-Time MBA
Yes
Executive MBA
No
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Non-Degree Study
The Part-Time MBA program allows prospective students to begin taking MBA courses as a non-degree student before matriculating into the program. As a non-degree student, you can take up to two MBA courses. These courses will count towards your Part-Time MBA degree if you are accepted into the program, as long as you receive a grade of "B" or better.