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Flexible and Affordable

Online MBA

Earn your MBA in 12 months. 

Dakota Wesleyan University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Fortune and BSchools.org for affordability and quality. Designed for professionals in any field, the program helps you build practical business, leadership and decision-making skills while balancing your career, family and future goals.

Benefits to earning your MBA with DWU:

Improve your communication and conflict management skills
Expand your professional network
Stand out from your peers
Become a more effective, adaptive leader
Increase your earning potential
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What’s the Difference at DWU?

  • 100% online 
    Complete your coursework anywhere, anytime.  
  • 7-week courses 
    Courses are accelerated, so you only focus on the skills that are relevant to the business world today.  
  • Start class now.  
    After you are accepted, you can start taking classes within seven weeks. This means you can start when it’s convenient for you.  
  • No GRE, GMAT or Thesis 
    Graduate entrance exams are not needed for admission, and you will not have to write a thesis at the conclusion of this program.   
  • 12 months 
    If you attend full-time, you can complete the program in just one year. If you need greater work-life balance or a more flexible schedule, you can take classes part-time.  
  • Designed by working professionals for working professionals  
    Our MBA program is designed specifically for working professionals looking to increase knowledge, skill and ability. With experienced faculty, relevant courses and tons of flexibility, you will be successful in this program, even if you work 40 or more hours per week.  
  • Auto Acceptance  
    Auto acceptance for DWU graduates with at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. 

Pick Your Path

Earning an MBA can change your life professionally. Depending on your field, you can gain professional skills and qualifications that will set you apart.  

Your MBA will allow you to focus in one of four areas: 

  • Strategic Leadership 
  • Athletic and Activities Administration  
  • Nonprofit Administration
  • Practical Church Leadership (Path for Ministry Leaders)
"I was looking for a strategic leadership focus, and the DWU MBA offered the right balance of analytics, finance, ethics and leadership. The affordability of the program was very important as well."
- Allison Bell '26, Broadway General Management, Manhattan, N.Y.

Accreditation and Rankings

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The Musick Family Department of Business at Dakota Wesleyan University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66213. This program is also affirmed by NC-SARA.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 
  • If your bachelor’s degree is not in a business-related field, you will have an opportunity to complete the required leveling courses through Peregrine Academic Services. The program is self-paced and can be explained in further detail by your admissions representative. 
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. 

After you have completed the online application, we will contact you to explain how to complete the submission process. You will be asked to provide: 

  • An official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-awarding institution 
  • A current resume

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