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Online Professional, MBA

Take your business career to new heights with Seattle University’s Online MBA degree. Gain knowledge and leadership skills from anywhere in the world.

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About this Program

Flexible, Part-Time MBA for the Career and Life You Want

An Albers MBA helps you advance your career, whether that means getting promoted, starting your own business, or moving into work you once thought was out of reach.

The Online Professional MBA covers the same curriculum as our in-person Professional MBA and is taught by the same Albers faculty. The difference is where and when you do the work. Classes are online and part-time, so you can stay in your job, stay where you live, and finish with the same degree.

You will develop cross-functional business knowledge, practical leadership skills, and valuable connections in the Seattle business community. Our Jesuit values put ethics, social justice, and sustainability at the center of how we teach business.

Transition to Semester Calendar

Begin your graduate program on the quarter system before Summer 2027 and continue your studies as Seattle University transitions to a semester calendar. The university is planning for a smooth transition so you can stay on track toward your degree. Learn more about the Graduate Programs Move to Semesters.

No Application Fee

We are committed to removing barriers to graduate education by waiving the application fee for all applicants.

Online MBA At A Glance

Learn how this degree will contribute to your career goals. Explore course requirements and see how impactful a Seattle University MBA can be.

Today's job market rewards people who can lead, adapt and deliver. In the Albers values-centered MBA, you build those skills through practice, with more than 17 Leadership Challenges woven into the curriculum. These hands-on exercises strengthen the skills employers want most, including strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, communication and collaboration. They also help you apply what you learn in class and build your network with classmates. You'll graduate ready to lead at organizations of every kind, from startups to Fortune 100 companies and global nonprofits.

The Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership responsibilities in business. The program is constructed with the following competencies in mind:

  • Demonstrate competence for managerial decision-making
  • Recognize and address moral and ethical challenges, and defend a course of action
  • Understand, integrate, and apply relevant knowledge and skills in a global context
  • Display competence in communications
  • Establish and maintain constructive working relationships
  • Develop self-awareness and professional purpose

 

Quarters: Explore the 2026–27 course catalog to see what you may study as part of your degree. 

Semesters: Course offerings will evolve as we transition to a semester calendar. See the list of courses for this program starting Fall 2027.

Required courses

MBA 5011: Teams, Leadership, and Decision-Making (3)
MBA 5120: Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility (3)
MBA 5005: Accounting for Business (3)
MBA 5006: Finance for Business (3)
MBA 5013: Marketing Management (3)
MBA 5007: Economics for Business (3)
MBA 5009: Systems, Operations, and Supply Chain (3)
MBA 5500: Competitive and Corporate Strategy (3)
MBA 5235: Professional and Interpersonal Communications (1.5)
MBA 5240: Career Planning and Development (1.5)

Electives

Three graduate business electives

All classes are taught online.

Course titles and numbers are subject to change as the semester curriculum is finalized. Course content will remain unchanged.

This program typically takes 6 semesters and 36 credits to complete. The plan below is a sample for students starting in Fall 2027. Students can take more or fewer courses in a semester to finish sooner or spread their coursework out. 

Semester 1 (6 credits)
MBA 5005: Accounting for Business (3)
MBA 5011: Teams, Leadership, and Decision-Making (3)

Semester 2 (6 credits)
MBA 5006: Finance for Business (3)
MBA 5120: Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility (3)

Semester 3 (6 credits)
MBA 5013: Marketing Management (3)
MBA 5009: Systems, Operations, and Supply Chain (3)

Semester 4 (6 credits)
MBA 5007: Economics for Business (3)
Graduate business elective (3)

Semester 5 (6 credits)
Graduate business elective (3)
MBA 5235: Professional and Interpersonal Communications (1.5)
MBA 5240: Career Planning and Development (1.5)

Semester 6 (6 credits)
Graduate business elective (3)
MBA 5500: Competitive and Corporate Strategy (3)

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AACSB Accredited: A Mark of Global Excellence

Albers stands among the world’s top 6% of business schools distinguished by AACSB accreditation.

Meaningful Connections

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Tenured, Innovative and Connected Faculty

Advance your cross-functional business knowledge, build key relationships with colleagues, and cultivate your ethical framework for a well-rounded approach to business leadership with help from our faculty.

Faculty of the Albers Online MBA program have top-level experience in industries ranging from finance to information technology, manufacturing to transportation and more. Our tenured professors have published research and commentary in numerous top-tier journals, reflecting the diversity of their expertise. They are innovative, connected and committed to your success.

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Tech-Forward Alumni Network for Career Connections

As an Albers student, you have a gateway to the Pacific Northwest tech community through the Albers Mentor program, New Tech Northwest, and partnerships with the Puget Sound region’s top business professionals. Additionally, Albers is connected to over 81,000 alumni in 42 states and 88 nations. Our connections open pathways that help you take the fast track to leadership in your chosen field.

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Online MBA Residency Retreat

Begin career-long connections with your cohort and faculty during a full-day, online retreat held in your first term of the Online MBA program. Experiential team-building activities jump-start personal connections that create richer in-class collaborations and friendships that strengthen you professionally and personally.

From Our Alumni

Mariel D.

“The residency was amazing, and I think a key part of why I am enjoying the online program so much. It allowed us to come together as a group to have a shared experience and learn from each other. My cohort has really shown me different ways to approach projects and find solutions.”

Get In Touch

Get in-depth, personalized program information from an expert. Share your career goals and decide on next steps with our specialized admissions team.

Carolyn Auvil Cubillos

Senior Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist

Carolyn Auvil