Take courses online or on campus (or both). Study part-time or full-time. Finish in one year or at your own pace. Here, you'll earn an MBA your way.
Your path to a powerful career continues with a master of business administration (MBA) from Widener University. Two program options allow you to personalize how you study, learn, and grow:
No matter which program you choose, you'll pursue a Widener MBA your way through courses designed to impart practical business skills. You'll elevate your career by exploring the latest thinking in organizational leadership and process, business strategy, data analytics, and more. And along the way, you'll build a lasting network of accomplished classmates, industry insiders, and faculty mentors.
With support from our admissions team, you can customize your MBA to meet your personal needs and professional goals. Questions? Contact us today to learn more.
Our School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Pursue our Specialized MBA and add an area of focus to your master's degree.
Lead your organization into greater efficiency and superior outcomes by exploring the latest thinking 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. Available on campus or online.
Not ready for a master’s degree? Complete four graduate courses (12 credits) and earn a business process innovation certificate. At any time, you can seamlessly transition into the full MBA program.
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. Available on campus.
Not ready for a master’s degree? Pursue the 12-credit SAS joint certificate in business intelligence and analytics. At any time, you can seamlessly transition into the full MBA program.
Acquire the knowledge and skills to thrive as a professional in the investment management world. Learn and explore 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. Specialization courses offered online. Core courses offered online or on campus.
Not ready for a master’s degree? Complete four graduate courses (12 credits) and earn an investment management certificate. At any time, you can seamlessly transition into the full MBA program.
Become 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. Available on campus or online.
Not ready for a master’s degree? Complete four graduate courses (12 credits) and earn an organizational leadership certificate. At any time, you can seamlessly transition into the full MBA program.
Strengthen your career path by earning your MBA and a second master's degree simultaneously. Complete the MBA component of each dual degree your way: online or in person. You can even transition between delivery formats.
PsyD/MBA: This unique multidisciplinary 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 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 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 improve 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 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 one 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 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 offered on campus in Harrisburg, PA.
Not ready to commit to an MBA program? Start in one of our graduate business certificate programs and transition credits into your MBA program upon completion of the certificate.
Read about how certificates can advance your career.
An application to our Professional MBA or Specialized MBA consists of:
For admission consideration, you must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7.
To satisfy the GMAT/GRE requirement:
You may begin your MBA in the fall or spring semester. Both the Professional MBA and Specialized MBA use a rolling admission format, meaning 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.
Experience the power of flexible program options. In our Professional MBA, you'll complete practical courses designed around your learning style and career goals. And in our Specialized MBA, you'll acquire the focused skills and experience you need to rise in your career. As you earn an MBA your way, you'll take the inside track to greater leadership and responsibility.
Pursue our Professional MBA and finish in as little as one year. Through flexible, part-time courses, you can prepare to move on or move up while maintaining your full-time career. Want to follow a more relaxed timeline? You can use these same flexible courses to finish your program at your own pace.
Your education will stretch beyond the classroom as you build relationships with accomplished guest speakers, driven classmates, and industry-shaping faculty. By rubbing shoulders with these industry insiders, you'll graduate with a network that will follow you long after graduation.
Our faculty bring extensive industry experience into the classroom. As you listen to their stories and tune into their expertise, you'll better understand what it takes to blaze your own trail. When all is said and done, you'll graduate with a team of faculty partners and mentors by your side.
"I want to inspire students to see the world from a global perspective. Business students, in particular, 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."
Students choose their speed, specialization, and class format and customize the Widener MBA experience to fit their needs. Here, we take your success personally.
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Prepare for rapid career growth as you acquire powerful, portable business skills.
Hear from our students about their experience in the MBA program.
I know this was the right program for me. If someone was wondering if Widener was the right place for their MBA, I would just say go for it.
Widener gave me the opportunity to not only start my career as an undergraduate but advance it a few years later when I went back for my masters.
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