Master of Business Administration (Online)

For admission into Alvernia's online MBA, you must have a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (GRE or GMAT required if lower than 3.0). To apply:

• Speak to an admission advisor
• Complete an application
• Provide proof of a baccalaureate degree and all official college and institution transcripts
• Submit two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources
• Submit a one-page personal statement on the values of graduate education for your personal and professional goals
• Submit a copy of your resume outlining your professional and educational experiences
• Provide additional evidence of potential for success (not required, but encouraged): items such as academic or professional awards, special certifications, samples of scholarly or creative work and completion of specialized examinations

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree online curriculum is 33 credits for those with a business degree. Students who are not business majors may be required to take up to 9 additional credits depending on their academic background. The program offers six accelerated seven-week terms a year. Students can work at their own pace, with the opportunity to finish within one year.

The MBA program was crafted by — and is taught by — veterans of the industry, including Donald Schalk, the program's director. Schalk has over 40 years of management experience, serving as CEO of four organizations, and works with startup firms and those in the early revenue stage at the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship.

Required Interdisciplinary Courses (3 credits)

• COR 520: Ethics and Moral Leadership
   

Required Business Courses (18 credits)

• MBA 510 Advanced Managerial Accounting
• MBA 600 Business Analytics and Forecasting
• MBA 610 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• MBA 620 Economic Analysis and Evaluation
• MBA 630 Financial Analysis and Implementation
• MBA 675 Strategic Formulation and Implementation
   

Select Three Electives (9 credits)

• MBA 518 Managerial Communications
• MBA 560 Strategic Human Resource Management
• MBA 575 Investment and Portfolio Management
• MBA 590 Special Topics
• MBA 650 Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
• MBA 665 Applications of Project Management
• MBA 678 Fundamentals of Sales Management
   

Required Capstone Course (3 credits)

• MBA 680: Executive Leadership Seminar - taken in the final 12 credits
   

Program Leveling Courses (9 credits maximum)

• MBA 502: Accounting for the Workplace*
• MBA 504: Management and Marketing*
• MBA 506: Economics and Finance*

*May be waived by MBA Admissions Committee based on graduate program policies.

The online MBA program consists of 33-42 credits. The degree includes a required interdisciplinary course, an elective and a required capstone course. A total of 42 of the program’s credits make up the business courses, of which nine credits may be waived by the admissions committee based on graduate program policies.

The MBA program was crafted by — and is taught by — veterans of the industry, including Donald Schalk, the program's director. Schalk has over 40 years of management experience, serving as CEO of four organizations, and works with startup firms and those in the early revenue stage at the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship.

Required Interdisciplinary Course (3 credits)

• COR 520: Ethics and Moral Leadership
   

Required Business Courses (18 credits)

• MBA 510: Advanced Managerial Accounting
• MBA 600: Business Analytics and Forecasting
• MBA 610: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• MBA 620: Economic Analysis and Evaluation
• MBA 630: Financial Analysis and Evaluation (Prerequisite: MBA 620)
• MBA 675: Strategic Formulation and Implementation
   

Management Concentration: Select Three Electives (9 credits)

• MBA 560: Strategic Human Resource Management
• MBA 575: Investment and Portfolio Management
• MBA 655: International Business and Supply Chain Management
• MBA 665: Strategic Project Management Essentials for Businesses

Required Capstone Course (3 credits)

• MBA 680: Executive Leadership Seminar ~ taken in the final 12 credits

Program Leveling Courses (9 credits maximum)

• MBA 502: Accounting for the Workplace*
• MBA 504: Management and Marketing*
• MBA 506: Economics and Finance*

*May be waived by MBA Admissions Committee based on graduate program policies.

The online MBA program consists of 33-42 credits. The degree includes a required interdisciplinary course, an elective and a required capstone course. A total of 42 of the program’s credits make up the business courses, of which nine credits may be waived by the admissions committee based on graduate program policies.

The MBA program was crafted by — and is taught by — veterans of the industry, including Donald Schalk, the program's director. Schalk has over 40 years of management experience, serving as CEO of four organizations, and works with startup firms and those in the early revenue stage at the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship.

Required Interdisciplinary Course (3 credits)

• COR 520: Ethics and Moral Leadership
   

Required Business Courses (18 credits)

• MBA 510: Advanced Managerial Accounting
• MBA 600: Business Analytics and Forecasting
• MBA 610: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• MBA 620: Economic Analysis and Evaluation
• MBA 630: Financial Analysis and Evaluation (Prerequisite: MBA 620)
• MBA 675: Strategic Formulation and Implementation
   

Marketing and Communication Concentration: Select Three Electives (9 credits)

• MBA 518 Managerial Communications
• MBA 520 Innovative Marketing Strategy
• MBA 678 Fundamentals of Sales Management

Required Capstone Course (3 credits)

• MBA 680: Executive Leadership Seminar ~ taken in the final 12 credits

Program Leveling Courses (9 credits maximum)

• MBA 502: Accounting for the Workplace*
• MBA 504: Management and Marketing*
• MBA 506: Economics and Finance*

*May be waived by MBA Admissions Committee based on graduate program policies.

The online MBA program consists of 33-42 credits. The degree includes a required interdisciplinary course, an elective and a required capstone course. A total of 42 of the program’s credits make up the business courses, of which nine credits may be waived by the admissions committee based on graduate program policies.

The MBA program was crafted by — and is taught by — veterans of the industry, including Donald Schalk, the program's director. Schalk has over 40 years of management experience, serving as CEO of four organizations, and works with startup firms and those in the early revenue stage at the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship.

Required Interdisciplinary Course (3 credits)

• COR 520: Ethics and Moral Leadership
   

Required Business Courses (18 credits)

• MBA 510: Advanced Managerial Accounting
• MBA 600: Business Analytics and Forecasting
• MBA 610: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• MBA 620: Economic Analysis and Evaluation
• MBA 630: Financial Analysis and Evaluation (Prerequisite: MBA 620)
• MBA 675: Strategic Formulation and Implementation
   

Finance and Economics Concentration: Select Three Electives (9 credits)

• MBA 575 Investment and Portfolio Management
• MBA 650 Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
• MBA 590 Special Topics

Required Capstone Course (3 credits)

• MBA 680: Executive Leadership Seminar ~ taken in the final 12 credits

Program Leveling Courses (9 credits maximum)

• MBA 502: Accounting for the Workplace*
• MBA 504: Management and Marketing*
• MBA 506: Economics and Finance*

*May be waived by MBA Admissions Committee based on graduate program policies.

• Alvernia University's Business Department programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
• Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

After earning your Master of Business Administration online, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Sales Management
• Operations/Supply Chain Management
• Human Resources
• Government
• Nonprofits

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in management, business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 1.1 million openings are projected for management occupations each year, and over 900,000 are projected for business and financial occupations.

• Employment in the range of jobs available with an MBA with Management Concentration is projected to grow up to 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in those professions in 2023 ranged from $99,410 to $172,280.
• Employment in the range of jobs available with an MBA with Marketing and Communication Concentration is projected to grow up to 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in those professions in 2023 ranged from $131,870 to $157,620.
• Employment in the range of jobs available with an MBA with Finance and Economics Concentration is projected to grow up to 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in those professions in 2023 was $115,730.