MBA Program FAQs

What courses can I take in the MBA program?

Students can choose from a variety of courses specific to their interests in the field of business administration. Course topics include strategic resources management, organizational leadership, managerial finance, strategic marketing, and operations management.

What concentrations may I specialize in?

Choose either the general path which provides an enhanced breadth and depth of foundational topics in business management, or one of seven concentrations: construction management, energy management, finance, organizational leadership, project management, technology management, or supply chain management and logistics.

Do MBA students conduct a major research project?

All concentrations require that students conduct a major research project, called the Independent Research Project, over the course of three semesters as a degree requirement. This project utilizes the student’s employer, or other approved organization (a multi-national corporation is preferred), as a case study, and builds upon foundational material presented in the program’s courses. Students have the opportunity to put theory into practice, and offer real solutions to business challenges.

How have graduates of the program applied their degree?

MBA alumni are employed by organizations such as Boeing, Eaton Corporation, General Dynamics, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Chevron, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Bank of New York Mellon, Nationwide Insurance Company, Cigna, Deloitte Consulting, and Fidelity Investments.

How are the MBA faculty members selected?

Most MBA instructors hold PhDs, and a smaller number hold MBAs and other master’s degrees, from established universities. They must demonstrate a wide range of university/college-level teaching experience and solid, practical experience in business.

How long is the MBA program?

The program’s six courses (each six credits) take approximately 18 months to complete. Depending on when you start the program, you can expect your degree to be conferred in 18 to 24 months.

Is the MBA program accredited?

Yes. In addition to the university’s regional accreditation, the MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which develops, promotes, and recognizes best practices that contribute to continuous improvement of business education.

How much is the online MBA program?
  • Price per credit - $808
  • Term tuition - $4,848
  • Technology fee - $300/term
  • Library fee - $75/term
  • Graduation fee - $150/one-time   
  • Total Program Cost (6 terms) - $31,488
Does Norwich accept transfer credits?

When you apply for admission to the MBA program, you can submit transcripts and course outlines from previously attended institutions of higher education to be considered for transfer credits. Transfer credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be accepted for up to 12 credits.

Through an agreement between Norwich University and the Department of the Army/U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, up to six (6) credit hours may be awarded toward completion of the MBA program requirements.