Potential Careers
- Financial analyst
- Health services manager
- Sales & marketing director
- Computer & information services manager
Graduate Program
Master's of Business Administration: MBA Degree
Complete Widener's flexible MBA degrees online, on campus, or both. You can also complete your degree in as little as one year or at your own pace by studying part-time. Distinguish yourself as a business leader with a respected master's in business administration degree.
At a Glance
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Master of Business Administration
Format
On Campus, Hybrid (Online & On Campus) or 100% Online
Credits
Traditional: 30 Credits
Specialized: 33 Credits
Avg. Time to Completion
As little as 1 year
College/School
Campus Location
- Chester, PA
Explore Our MBA Programs
Widener offers various MBA degree options including a professional MBA (30 credits), specialized MBAs (33 credits) in data analytics, business process innovation, investment management, and organizational leadership, as well as the opportunity to build a customized course of study.
By earning a master's in business administration, you'll advance your career with innovative, in-demand skills while preparing to lead in continually evolving and expanding business professions. Along the way, you’ll build a network of faculty mentors, industry insiders, and accomplished peers dedicated to your success.
At Widener, you'll have the option to take all professional MBA courses or core courses for our specialized MBAs in the format that suits you best—on campus, 100% online, or hybrid—a combination of online and on campus study. As you complete your MBA, you can seamlessly transition between these course formats. Select courses in the specialized MBAs may meet on campus.
Widener's School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
MBA Degree Options & Curriculum
Available 100% online, on campus, and hybrid. As you complete your MBA, you may seamlessly transition between course formats.
Develop a strong business acumen that will prepare you for success in whichever professional path you pursue. Pragmatic, ethics-driven courses dive into established and emerging best practices, imparting the in-demand skills and leadership expertise you'll need to advance your organization—and your career.
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Available 100% online, on campus, and hybrid. As you complete your MBA, you may seamlessly transition between course formats.
Optimize efficiency and outcomes by exploring current best practices and future trends in project management, modeling and analysis, data design, and more. Gain a competitive advantage by transforming your organization from functional silos to integrated end-to-end business processes.
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Available on campus.
Develop in-demand data analytic skills as you learn to use SAS and other popular applications to transform decision making and performance. As you work toward your master’s degree, you’ll simultaneously earn a SAS joint certificate in business intelligence and analytics and acquire the skills to operate industry-leading applications.
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Specialization courses available 100% online. Core courses available 100% online, on campus, and hybrid.
Learn the inner workings of the investment management business from both the institutional perspective (portfolio management and fund operations) and the client’s perspective (behavioral finance and retirement planning). Prepare to sit for credentialing exams such as the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), FINRA Series 65, and the CFA level I exams.
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Available 100% online, on campus, and hybrid.
Develop into an effective leader who delivers results. Learn to take charge, solve complex problems, empower employees, and manage change. Position your organization for strategic success and drive individual, team, and organizational performance.
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Available in a hybrid format, combining online and on-campus coursework.
With a master's degree in health care management, you'll prepare for a career as an effective health care leader in one of the largest and fastest growing industries.
Available 100% online, on campus, and hybrid.
Select a custom set of courses that best suit your interests, job needs, or career goals. You can mix and match courses from other MBA specializations or choose courses from our other graduate business programs.
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More MBA Program Options
Dual Degree Options
PsyD/MBA: This unique program awards students an MBA and a doctor of psychology (PsyD) degree. The curriculum integrates clinical psychology expertise with a mastery of corporate strategy, organizational systems and processes, leadership, and critical business functions. Students develop competencies in executive assessment and coaching, leadership development, and change management.
An optional MBA specialization in organizational leadership complements the PsyD curriculum. Students who follow this track acquire the skills to foster and maintain high-performing employees, teams, and organizations. This experience, paired with a deep understanding of clinical psychology principles, equips graduates to work as leading executive coaches and organizational consultants. All PsyD courses are offered on campus in Chester, PA.
MSE/MBA: Designed for engineers who have managerial and technical responsibilities, this dual degree program leads to a master of science in engineering (MSE) and an MBA. By pairing these two curricula, students benefit from an overlap of three courses (9 credits). This results in significant tuition and time savings, giving students a faster track to career growth at a lower cost than those who independently complete both degrees. All MSE courses are offered on campus in Chester, PA.
MJ/MBA: Simultaneously earn an MBA and a master of jurisprudence (MJ) in corporate law with a concentration in regulatory analysis & compliance. This program is designed to accommodate working professionals who want to enhance their employment opportunities or keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. By pairing these two curricula, students benefit from an overlap of three courses (9 credits). This results in significant tuition and time savings, giving students a faster track to career growth at a lower cost than those who independently complete both degrees. All MJ courses are offered online.
Delaware JD/MBA: Designed to be completed in four years (full-time) or five years (part-time), this dual degree program introduces students to an integrated curriculum where the disciplines of law and business administration complement each other. By pairing these two curricula, students benefit from an overlap of six courses (18 credits). This results in significant tuition and time savings, giving students a faster track to career growth at a lower cost than those who independently complete both degrees. All JD courses are offered on campus in Wilmington, DE.
Commonwealth JD/MBA: This dual degree program allows students to simultaneously pursue graduate education in law and business. By pairing these two curricula, students benefit from an overlap of six courses (18 credits). This results in significant tuition and time savings, giving students a faster track to career growth at a lower rate than those who independently complete both degrees. All JD courses are offered on campus in Harrisburg, PA.
If you're not ready to commit to a master's degree, you can pursue a standalone graduate business certificate to take your career to the next level or combine multiple certificates to reach your master's degree at a reduced cost.
The following certificates can seamlessly roll into the full professional or specialized MBA program:
Read about how certificates can advance your career.
MBA Degree Outlook & Outcomes
Why Pursue Your MBA at Widener?
Build a Network of Industry Insiders
Your education will extend beyond the classroom as you foster relationships with driven classmates, industry-shaping faculty, and accomplished guest speakers. By rubbing shoulders with current and future business leaders, you'll form connections that will be invaluable as you advance your career.
Learn From Powerhouse Faculty
Our faculty are seasoned professionals who know the keys to success—because they've achieved it themselves. By surrounding yourself with professors who are happy to share their expertise and provide personalized mentorship, you'll better understand what it takes to blaze your own trail in the competitive business world.
Student Stories
MBA Degree Points of Pride
Our Faculty
Embark on the learning journey, where every segment becomes a stepping stone to your brilliance. Select your path, and together, we will open the gates to knowledge, venturing into the boundless horizons of your potential.
"I want to inspire students to see the world from a global perspective. Business students need to be aware of the opportunities that open up when they learn a new language or immerse themselves in a culture that is different from their own."
"My goal is to create challenging and interesting experiences for students, while also providing them with useful knowledge as they begin their professional careers. I weave current news and business reports into my courses and constantly evaluate the best methods for teaching my students."
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Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
Applying online is easy—and it's secure.
What you'll need to apply:
- Completed online application
- $35 application fee
- Personal statement (see below for prompt)
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7
Note: GMAT or GRE scores are not required for admission to graduate business programs. However, applicants who have completed the GMAT or GRE may opt to submit their test scores to strengthen their admissions applications or scholarship applications.
Personal Statement
Please explain why you wish to do graduate work in the field you have selected with particular emphasis on your proposed area of specialization. Please limit this essay to no more than one typewritten page.
Our MBA programs use a rolling admissions format which means you can apply when it's convenient for you. We recommend you complete your application at least one month prior to the start of the semester you wish to begin. You may begin your MBA in the fall or spring semester.
Financial Aid
Paths to Savings
85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Widener Scholarships
A limited number of university-based scholarships are made available to enrolled graduate students made possible directly from our academic department or thanks to the generosity of university donors. No extra steps are needed to be taken prior to admission. Once enrolled, contact your program director to learn more.
Graduate Assistantships
Widener offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to enrolled students. GAs receive tuition assistance for their work. Once you're a student, contact your program director for more information.
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
20% Discount for Widener Alumni
(some restrictions apply)
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
Program Cost
Graduate Admissions Office
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Hyatt Hall
14th St
Chester, PA 19013 - 610-499-4282
- gcs@widener.edu
Brian V. Larson
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate SBA Programs & Professor
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Quick Center
Room 218 - (610) 499-1182
- bvlarson@widener.edu