A UMW MBA Starts with You!
Advance your career with confidence through the University of Mary Washington’s 100% online MBA, built for working professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing quality.
UMW is a top public university in Virginia and holds Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, a respected standard of excellence in business education. With flexible start options, no GMAT or GRE required, affordable tuition, and personalized support, the UMW MBA allows you to earn a high-quality graduate business degree while continuing to work. Your goals. Your schedule. Your MBA, your way— at UMW.
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Choose Your Concentration
General Business — build broad business, leadership, and strategic expertise to lead organizations effectively across industries and evolving global markets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business — learn how to use artificial intelligence and data tools to solve business problems, improve decision-making, and help organizations work smarter and more efficiently.
Entrepreneurial Leadership — develop the skills to start your own business, launch new ideas within a company, and confidently lead innovation in fast-changing markets.
Program Structure
Total Credits: 30
To earn your degree, students must complete all required core and elective courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Program Coursework
All MBA students complete the following core courses:
- GBUS 503 – Foundations in Financial Markets (3 credits)
- GBUS 521 – Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- GBUS 523 – Marketing Strategy (3 credits)
- GBUS 527 – Accounting for Decision Making and Control (3 credits)
- GBUS 528 – Financial Management (3 credits)
- GBUS 529 – Strategic Management (3 credits)
Students in the General Business concentration will select four additional elective courses from the 500-level GBUS or MMIS course catalog.
Total credits for this concentration: 30
Students in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business concentration will take the following courses in addition to the core courses:
- GBUS 562 – AI Language Models (3 credits)
- GBUS 563 – AI Solutions for Business (3 credits)
- GBUS 568 – AI and Business Strategy (3 credits)
- Students will also select one additional elective course
Total credits for this concentration: 30
Students in the Entrepreneurial Leadership concentration will take the following courses in addition to the core courses:
- GBUS 506 – Entrepreneurial Leadership Fundamentals (3 credits)
- GBUS 517 – Creativity and Design Thinking (3 credits)
- GBUS 549 – Corporate Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- Students will also select one additional elective course
Total credits for this concentration: 30
Sample Plans of Study
Online full-time: 12-18 months for completion
Online part-time: 24-36 months for completion
All coursework should be finished within six years of beginning the program, giving you flexibility while staying on track toward graduation.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions requirements for the MBA program at UMW include:
- Completion of an application (free to apply)
- Official transcripts, showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Goal statement
- Two letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic)
- Resumé outlining work experience and education
Program Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
The MBA program follows UMW’s graduate tuition and fees schedule, available on the Student Accounts website.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
As a public university, UMW provides an exceptional return on investment for graduate students. Our admissions and financial aid teams will help you navigate scholarships, payment plans, and available funding so you can focus on what matters most.
Review UMW’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Information for Graduate Students
Frequently Asked Questions
UMW’s Online MBA is designed for driven professionals who want to advance their careers without putting their lives on hold. Our 100% online format allows you to learn from anywhere while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
We’re also committed to delivering strong value. With affordable tuition and a curriculum built around practical, career-focused skills, you’ll graduate prepared to lead, think strategically, and make an immediate impact in today’s evolving business environment.
As an AACSB-accredited program, UMW meets the highest standards of business education worldwide, ensuring your degree is respected and recognized by employers. And because we value real-world experience, there’s no GMAT or GRE requirement — your professional background speaks for itself.
The MBA program admits students for the second 8-week session each semester, with start dates in October (fall) and March (spring)—a great way to get started sooner. Non-degree enrollment is also available.
Admissions filing dates are determined by desired start date.
Fall session
Priority filing date: June 1
Standard filing date: July 1
Spring session
Priority filing date: November 1
Standard filing date: December 1
Yes, you can request a Pre-admission Advising from an Admissions Counselor to see if Mary Wash is a good fit for your professional goals.
How can I learn more about UMW’s MBA program?
Please contact Graduate Admissions at (540) 654-5862 or email us at graduate@umw.edu, or you can fill out our Request for More Information Form.
