Online MBA
Master of Business Administration
Northeast Ohio's #1 MBA.
Lead with purpose.
Advance with proof.
An online MBA built for working professionals—where ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and a global business network converge.
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Advance your career without putting your current one on hold. The online MBA from John Carroll University is designed to fit your lifestyle — and location — with evening and asynchronous classes. No matter where you live in the USA, you can earn your master's of business administration from one of the best colleges in Ohio.
While the format may be different, the rigorous academics, world-class faculty, and commitment to the triple bottom line — people, profit, planet — remains the same as our top-ranked on-campus program.
Compare formats: the full-time Boler MBA on campus, or the Professional MBA for part-time evening classes.
Convenient Schedule
Fit graduate school into your already busy schedule by earning your MBA online. You can also go at your own pace; the program can be completed in 12 to 36 months. Build a plan that works for you.
Customizable Curriculum
You can choose from 9 MBA concentrations: communications, economics, finance, healthcare administration, international business, management, marketing, nonprofit administration, and sports management.
Career Development
Get lifetime access to JCU’s career center. Plus, benefit from an international alumni network of 45,000 — including business leaders here in Cleveland and all around the country.
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Convenient Schedule
Fit graduate school into your already busy schedule by earning your MBA online. You can also go at your own pace; the program can be completed in 12 to 36 months. Build a plan that works for you.
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Customizable Curriculum
You can choose from 9 MBA concentrations: communications, economics, finance, healthcare administration, international business, management, marketing, nonprofit administration, and sports management.
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Career Development
Get lifetime access to JCU’s career center. Plus, benefit from an international alumni network of 45,000 — including business leaders here in Cleveland and all around the country.
Curriculum
Admission
To apply to the Online MBA program at JCU, you need:
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- A minimum GPA of 2.8
Full-time professional experience is not required.
Global Admission: Per government guidance, individuals seeking student visas are not eligible to complete 100% fully online degree programs at John Carroll University.
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Resume
- Letter(s) of recommendation - one is required; you may submit up to three
- Statement of purpose - one to two pages giving us your background and explaining how an MBA will help you achieve your goals for work and life
GMAT and GRE scores are not required, but you may include them in your application.
Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis.
However, for best consideration, applications for specific terms should be received by the following dates:
- August 1: For a Fall semester start
- December 1: For a Spring semester start
- February 15: For Graduate or Athletic Assistant positions (fall semester start)
- April 1: For a Summer semester start
Other Graduate Business Options
Boler College of Business offers several MBA and graduate certificate options. Wherever you are in your career — or geographically — JCU has a place for you.
Careers
After the MBA: Where You’ll Find Our Alumni
Boler MBA graduates live and lead at companies in Cleveland, across the country, and around the world.
Next Steps
Ready to advance your career?
Learn more about earning your MBA Online at JCU’s Boler College of Business.
