Utica University Online MBA - Affordable, ACBSP-Accredited

• MBA - General
• MBA - Data Analytics
• MBA - Entrepreneurship
• MBA - Finance & Accounting
• MBA - Health Care Management

By Sara Navratil Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore Reviewed By School

Updated January 11, 2024

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Utica University offers an online MBA with a general track or one of four specializations: data analytics, entrepreneurship, finance and accounting, and healthcare management. The general online MBA and specializations are designed to prepare graduates with translatable skills that address current needs required by today’s employers.

The specializations allow professionals to tailor their MBA to their desired career path. For example, the finance and accounting specialization prepares students to understand profitability and growth in relation to current economic forces.

Utica University offers one of the most affordable accredited MBAs in the country at about $21,000, and the program is 100 percent online, providing flexibility for working professionals. MBA Graduates can gain competency in the following areas: leadership and management philosophies, data-driven decision making, ethics in leadership, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, marketing, planning, global supply and demand, and strategic analysis. A capstone course provides an opportunity to conduct a real-world application project with an organization to apply learning and skills to actual business situations.

Anyone with a BS degree and two or more years of work experience may apply to the online MBA program whether they have a business background or not.

All students complete a pre-assessment that covers core business topics to assess knowledge and skills. Students without the necessary business knowledge go on to complete a set of self-study modules covering the topics that need work. Students are then able to enter the program confidently. Graduates may enter a number of business fields depending on their chosen specialization.

Utica University is located in Utica, New York.

What to Expect from the Utica University Online MBA

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Utica University MBA must have a bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 or higher GPA from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S. Applicants must submit an application, an application fee, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. In addition, international students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores; official transcript evaluation results from WES, ECE, or others; and a letter of support from their employer.

The general MBA and concentrations require two years of professional work experience. No GMAT/GRE is required unless the applicant does not meet the GPA requirement.

Study Plan: For the general MBA and specializations, the business core courses and capstone courses are 1.5 credits and last eight weeks each. Specialization electives are three credits each and last one full term (16 weeks). Students begin by completing all business core courses, then move on to electives, and finish by completing the two practicum capstone courses to demonstrate what they have learned. The practicum courses include an MBA project proposal and execution.

Curriculum: The online general MBA and specializations consist of 30 credits: 15 core credits in business, 12 credits in the specialization of choice, and three credits through two capstone courses. Business core courses include data-driven decision-making I & II; principles and practices of leadership I & II; financial fluency I & II; the global consumer: markets and logistics I & II; and strategy I & II.

Students then take 12 credits of electives from the chosen specialization. For the general track, students choose 12 credits of electives from any combination of courses from the specializations.

• Data Analytics Specialization: data mining; introduction to data science; data visualization; machine learning
• Entrepreneurship Specialization: revenue diversification and model creation; fundamental models and concepts; audiences/markets and analysis; product/organizational development
• Finance And Accounting Specialization: seminar in advanced managerial accounting; advanced financial management; financial reporting and analysis; managerial economics
• Healthcare Management Specialization: healthcare ethical and legal issues; organizational development and change; leadership in marketing and strategic planning or quality management and performance: improvement in evidence based healthcare; health informatics
• Capstone Courses: MBA project proposal; MBA project execution

Online Experience: Utica University offers most courses in an asynchronous format through an online learning management system called Engage, with synchronous opportunities for projects and discussions. Through the Engage platform, students can view course instruction, participate in discussion boards, complete tests and quizzes, read course materials, upload assignments, interact with faculty and fellow students, ask questions, and participate in video, chat and email correspondence. Students also have access to 24/7 technical support as well as other resources such as access to librarians, academic advisors, admissions counselors, and career planning tools. Students in online courses may purchase textbooks through the Utica University online bookstore.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the Utica University online MBA and all specializations as the program is 100 percent online. Students are welcome to campus anytime and encouraged to participate in graduation on campus.

Paying for the Utica University Online MBA

Tuition is $700 per credit for the online MBA plus a distance learning fee per course and a graduation fee. Applicants should contact the admissions department of the MBA program for exact costs.

Students interested in financial aid can contact the Utica University Student Financial Services office. Utica University has financial aid programs for almost every need. Students may also be eligible for federal grants and student loans by applying through the FAFSA. Students in graduate programs are also encouraged to seek outside aid from churches, organizations, and community resources. In addition, many businesses offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees seeking an MBA, so prospective students should ask their employer if this opportunity is available.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about entrepreneurial and general business topics, and providing detailed information on online MBA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.