Master of Business Administration
- Mount Pleasant, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Advanced management and business leadership roles
- Promotions and career change within business
Curriculum
- Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
- 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
- In seven-week sessions.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognised equivalent
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for most programmes
- Official transcripts with English translation
- English proficiency and programme-specific materials.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,280 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $2,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business Administration |
| Department | Business Administration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,280 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $2,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,622 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

