Master of Business Administration
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An MBA Designed for Working Professionals
Build the Business Expertise to Lead What Comes Next.
Strengthen your ability to think strategically, manage complexity, and make informed decisions across your organization.
Norwich University’s 36-credit online Master of Business Administration is designed for working professionals and can be completed in approximately 18 months, with students taking one six-credit, 11-week course at a time.
The curriculum builds expertise across the core functions of business while developing the strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills needed to manage complexity and address organizational challenges. Students can also develop specialized knowledge aligned with their professional goals.
With classmates bringing experience from business, government, military service, technology, finance, operations, supply chain, project management, and other fields, the program offers diverse perspectives for examining business challenges and making informed decisions across an organization.
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Norwich University's online MBA project management concentration was selected as the #4 Best Online MBA Programs in Project Management by OnlineMBA.
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Norwich University was selected as the #1 Best MBA program by Academic Influence.
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Take Your Education Beyond the Online Classroom
Norwich's international immersion opportunities bring online learning into an intensive, face-to-face academic experience, most recently in Berlin, Germany. Study alongside Norwich classmates, faculty, and international partners from around the world as you examine complex issues through site visits, expert discussions, collaborative learning, and firsthand engagement with the people and places connected to your field.
Designed to complement your online degree, these optional experiences offer a chance to apply what you've learned in a new environment, build relationships beyond the virtual classroom, and return to your studies with a broader perspective.
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Leadership Has Been Part of Norwich Since 1819.
Today's online MBA carries that tradition into organizations around the world, bringing together professionals from civilian, government, and military backgrounds to strengthen their ability to lead and make informed business decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does the Norwich MBA take?
The 36-credit program can typically be completed in approximately 18 months.
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How are MBA courses structured?
The program consists of six six-credit courses. Each course lasts 11 weeks, and students focus on one course at a time.
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Do I need the GRE or GMAT?
No. GRE and GMAT scores are not required for admission.
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Can I transfer graduate credits?
Yes. Eligible students may transfer up to 12 semester credits of qualifying previous study.
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Is the Norwich MBA accredited?
Yes. The MBA is accredited by ACBSP. Norwich's Project Management concentration is additionally accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center.
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What does the MBA cost?
The current 2026–27 standard graduate tuition rate is $825 per credit. Eligible military-affiliated students, first responders, and members of specified federal agencies receive a discounted $550 graduate rate. Additional fees apply.
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When can I start?
Norwich currently publishes graduate sessions beginning in August, November, and February, with application deadlines ten days before each session.
Learn From Experienced Faculty
Norwich MBA faculty bring academic expertise and professional experience in areas including finance, project management, organizational leadership, and business.
Rather than simply studying business concepts in isolation, students examine how those concepts apply to organizations, industries, and professional challenges.
Upcoming Deadlines
With four start dates per year, start your master's degree when you are ready.
Next Graduate Session Start Dates:
Winter: November 23, 2026
Spring: February 22, 2027
Summer: May 31, 2027
Next Graduate Session Application Deadlines:
Winter: November 13, 2026
Spring: February 12, 2027
Summer: May 21, 2027
Student Success Stories
Norwich helped me build my knowledge and confidence in the supply chain industry. I was very overwhelmed when I started my new job, but using what I've learned in class has helped me succeed in my new profession.
Ashley Blevins
'22 Master of Business Administration
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I may not have attended Norwich in person, but I feel tied to the community and to the university's continued success.
Jason Vitug
'07 Master of Business Administration
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"On a personal level, completing multiple degrees while working full-time and raising a family has been a significant accomplishment, one that would not have been possible without Norwich's flexible structure."
Lyndsey Gates
'26 Master of Business Administration
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The MBA included much more group work than my earlier degrees, and I enjoyed that because it mirrors real life. You work with people from different backgrounds. Military, civilian, and corporate learn how to communicate and deliver together.
Matthew Bambrick
’10 MS in Business Continuity Management, ’12 MS in Information Assurance, ’24 MBA
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The online format helps me to learn everything. There's no stress about getting assignments in because you have a week to do everything. It's great.
Olivia King
'25 Master of Business Administration
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Ashley Blevins
Jason Vitug
Lyndsey Gates
Matthew Bambrick
Olivia King
An MBA with Added Distinction
For professionals managing projects, teams, resources, and organizational priorities, specialized accreditation provides independent validation of the quality of Norwich's curriculum.
Accreditations - William M. Lasky School of Business
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), known formerly as the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
Norwich University’s MBA program and undergraduate degree programs in Accounting and Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. Accreditation of our new International Business program is pending. See: Bachelor's Accreditation and Assessment Performance Data for ACBSP (Accounting, Management). See: MBA Accreditation and Assessment Performance Data for ACBSP.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
Norwich University's MBA program is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).