Master of Business Administration
- Naperville, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- 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: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- 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 college or university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) over the last 60 credit hours (applicants below may submit a supplemental essay)
- Statement of purpose
- Resume and one recommendation
- International applicants add a course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS results.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Program-specific minimum score
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the deadlines (Spring 2027 standard 14 Dec 2026
- Summer 2027 9 Apr 2027
- Fall 2027 23 Jul 2027) on the institutional admissions website. Complete the free online application. Upload a statement of purpose
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation and official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree
- International applicants add a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation and TOEFL or IELTS results. An admission interview may be requested. Programmes using a central application service (athletic training
- OT
- PA
- Nursing
- DPT) apply through that service instead.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,744, $15,822 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Naperville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business & Entrepreneurship |
| Department | Business Administration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at North Central College. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
9 Apr 2027
147 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
252 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at North Central College. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 14 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,744, $15,822 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,255 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS Program-specific minimum score.
Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at North Central College. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

