Online MBA
Start in August or in January
Take your career to the next level — we’ll help you get there.
Our flexible, asynchronous program offers you the best of both worlds. You get the convenience and freedom of online learning, on your own schedule, while benefiting from Roanoke College’s proven commitment to personalized support.
With small cohorts, responsive faculty and one-to-one guidance, you'll never be just another student behind a screen. Our curriculum is future-focused and rigorous, ensuring you'll grow as a strategic thinker and leader, ready to succeed in the innovation economy.
Apply now for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. No GMAT requirement.
About Our Program
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100% Online
Learn on your terms with a schedule that fits your life.
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24 Months
Complete 5 courses each year — 2 in fall, 2 in spring, and 1 in summer.
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15-20 Hrs Per Week
Focus on just one course at a time (7-week modules) to learn deeply and keep momentum.
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$1,800
Our per-course tuition gives you a competitive price for a first-class education.
87% of MBA alumni say their degree improved their employability, and 76% saw a salary increase within a few years of graduation, according to GMAC (2022).
Courses
Year 1
Fall
Course 1 – August 30, 2026 to October 11, 2026
BUAD 510: Strategic Leadership & Organizational Dynamics (Sharon Gibbs)
Course 2 – October 19 to December 6, 2026
BUAD 525: Managerial Accounting (Arnica Mulder)
Spring
Course 3 – January 10, 2027 to February 28, 2027
BUAD 530: AI for Business Professionals (TBD)
Course 4 – March 8 to April 25, 2027
BUAD 521: Managerial Economics (Michael Enz)
May/Summer Term
Course 5 – May 9 to June 27, 2027
BUAD 560: Global Special Topics: Global Investing & Portfolio Management (Mike Smith)
Year 2
Fall Term
Course 6 – August 29, 2027 to October 10, 2027
BUAD 542: Managerial Finance: Focus on Financial Modeling (Michelle Hagadorn)
Course 7 – October 17, 2027 to December 5, 2027
BUAD 545: Project Management for Business Leaders (William Marilla)
Spring Term
Course 8 – January 10, 2028 to February 27, 2028
BUAD 565 Marketing in a Digital World (Elizabeth Parkins)
Course 9 – March 7 to April 24, 2028
BUAD 558: Data Visualization & Analytics (Allie Kassens)
May/Summer Term
Course 10 - May 9 to June 26, 2027
BUAD 590: Strategic Management (Ivy Kutlu)
Learning Objectives
- Apply financial and managerial accounting principles to evaluate organizational performance and support sound business decisions.
Assessment Points:- Managerial Accounting (case studies, financial statement analysis)
- Managerial Finance (capital budgeting projects, ratio analysis)
- Strategic Management (capstone integration of financial metrics)
- Analyze complex business challenges using economic principles, data, and critical reasoning to develop evidence-based strategies.
Assessment Points:- Managerial Economics (problem sets, applied cases)
- Data Visualization (dashboard projects, data storytelling assignments)
- Managerial Finance (risk/return analysis)
- Strategic Management (business simulations requiring data interpretation)
- Formulate agile project management strategies that address diverse stakeholder needs and foster efficient organizational execution.
Assessment Points:- Project Management (Gantt chart development, stakeholder analysis exercises)
- Leadership (team project debriefs on managing scope and change)
- Strategic Management (capstone integration with real-world project scenarios)
- Develop ethical and inclusive leadership approaches that motivate and guide individuals through change and complexity.
Assessment Points:- Leadership (leadership self-assessment, ethical dilemma case)
- Strategic Management (change management analysis)
- Business Ethics module (case competition or Ethics Bowl integration)
- Capstone reflection (personal leadership philosophy paper)
- Design integrated marketing strategies that leverage digital platforms to engage diverse customer segments and achieve organizational objectives.
Assessment Points:- Digital Marketing (social media campaign design, SEO/SEM projects)
- Strategic Management (marketing strategy integration into business plan)
- Leadership (team communication in market-based scenarios)
- Apply investment and portfolio management strategies to analyze global capital markets and optimize financial decision-making.
Assessment Points:- Global Investing and Portfolio Management (portfolio simulation projects)
- Managerial Finance (capital market analysis projects)
- Strategic Management (financial implications embedded in final strategic plan)
- Synthesize knowledge from core business functions and global financial trends to develop sustainable and ethically responsible strategic plans for competitive advantage.
Assessment Points:- Strategic Management (final integrative project/strategic plan)
- Leadership (ethical strategy reflection)
- Digital Marketing & Finance (functional components feeding into capstone strategy)
- Program portfolio review (longitudinal assessment across courses)
Application Criteria
- Application for Admission
- Application Fee $75 (we will waive it for Roanoke College alumni)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply.
- A professional résumé/CV
- Official Academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview (Online or in-person)
Contact Us
Dr. Elizabeth Parkins
Professor of Practice
parkins@roanoke.edu
(540) 375-4908
Learn from the experts
Michael Enz
Professor of Economics