MBA (General Management)
The MBA (General Management) is a 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, designed for working professionals seeking cross-functional business leadership skills in as little as 15 months.
Our online MBA program is AACSB-accredited, which means it meets rigorous quality standards to ensure you receive an excellent business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve AACSB accreditation.
MBA Degree Online At a Glance
36Credits
$875Per Credit
100%Online
15Minimum months to earn your degree
3 Start Dates
Spring, Summer, & Fall 2027
Admission Requirements
2.75 Min. GPA, No GRE/GMAT Required (details)
What Will You Learn in the Online MBA Program?
Each course in the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium’s general MBA degree program is designed to make you a leader in your organization. Classes do not focus on a single topic because that’s not the way business works. Instead, our courses reflect the cross-functional situations you will face throughout the business cycle.
Unique features of the general MBA degree program include:
- Team-taught courses where multiple faculty members work together to integrate content from the various facets of business.
- Some group work embedded within core courses, enabling you to interact with classmates and benefit from their expertise.
- The opportunity to customize your degree through 10 elective credits.
When you graduate from our general MBA degree online program, you will be an effective leader who can:
- Lead a diverse and inclusive organization.
- Demonstrate a sense of social and ethical responsibility.
- Identify and evaluate market opportunity.
- Create and sustain competitive advantages.
- Communicate effectively in organizations.
- Use critical thinking and analytical reasoning to make informed business decisions.
- Create and maintain a dynamic vision for personal and professional development.
How You’ll Earn Your MBA
You will complete 26 credits of core and essential courses that integrate finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. You will also choose ten of your online MBA course credits from among our electives, which allows you to tailor your coursework to your professional goals.
Degree Planning Guide
Required General MBA Courses
All core and business essentials courses are part of our AACSB-accredited curriculum.
Business Essentials Courses
4 Credits (2 Courses)
Core Courses
22 Credits (7 Courses)
- MBA 700: Defining your Plan for Success: The MBA Mindset
- MBA 701: Leading & Communicating in Dynamic & Diverse Organizations
- MBA 702: Making Informed Managerial Decisions
- MBA 703: Developing New Products and Services
- MBA 704: Competing Strategically in a Global Environment
- MBA 705: Navigating Change amid Uncertainty
- MBA 710: MBA Program Capstone
General MBA Elective Courses
10 Credits
You can choose from nearly 30 elective courses. The following are three courses to give you an idea of the types of courses we offer:
MBA 761: Project Management
Learn about project selection and scope definition, statements of work, risk management planning, project scheduling, and more.
MBA 759: Selling Ideas at Work
Learn how people make decisions and utilize skills you already have to sell ideas at work to individuals and groups.
MBA 774: Sustainability and Organizational Management
Learn about the interrelationship between business and the natural environment and examine the impact of the environment on business and the consequences of business decisions on the environment.
Career Opportunities With an Online MBA
The cross-functional skills you build in the MBA program may lead to roles across a wide range of industries and functions, including:
Actual career outcomes vary by industry, experience, and location.
Student Testimonials
Joscelyn Baker-Hoy, Alum
Joscelyn earned an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Winterim 2026.
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Ryan Berg, Alum
Ryan earned an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Fall 2024.
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Robert Ko, Alum
Robert earned an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Summer 2020.
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Megan Cahill, Alum
Megan earned an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Fall 2023.
Read about Megan’s experienceWho Teaches the Online MBA Program?
Our AACSB-accredited program is ranked 14th in the nation for Best Online MBA Programs in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings and recognized for quality by diverse organizations, from The Princeton Review to Fortune Education. That quality shows in our graduates’ results: 91% report a salary increase, 83% received a promotion or new job, and alumni work at over 600 organizations. Here are some of the faculty who help make our program one of the best in the nation. Learn more about our reputation.
Online MBA FAQs
Is the online MBA accredited?
Yes. The program is accredited by AACSB International and the Higher Learning Commission. Just 6% of the world’s leading business schools hold AACSB accreditation, the mark of a rigorous, independently reviewed curriculum. The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium is a partnership of three AACSB-accredited business schools within the University of Wisconsin system: UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, and UW Oshkosh. The program is also ranked 14th in the nation for Best Online MBA Programs in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
How long does it take to earn the online MBA?
The program takes a minimum of 15 months to complete, with the flexibility to pace your 36 credits around your work and life commitments. You’ll complete 26 credits of integrated core coursework plus 10 elective credits, so your exact timeline depends on how many courses you take each term. Because the program is 100% online, there’s no need to relocate or put your career on hold while you study. Applications are currently open for Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027, so you can start on a timeline that works for you.
What are the admission requirements for the online MBA?
You need a minimum 2.75 GPA to apply, and no GRE or GMAT scores are required. The program is designed for working professionals, and you can start in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027. Visit the admissions page for the full list of application materials and deadlines.
How much does the online MBA cost?
Tuition is $875 per credit across the program’s 36 required credits, for a total of $31,500 in tuition. Costs are verified against the current Costs & Aid page at the time of enrollment, since per-credit rates can change. Because you choose 10 of those credits from nearly 30 elective courses, you have some control over how your coursework and spending are paced across terms. Visit the Costs & Aid page for the most current rate and any available financial aid options.
What can you do with an MBA?
Graduates are prepared to lead diverse organizations, evaluate market opportunities, and make informed, analytically grounded business decisions. Completing the MBA may lead to increased earning potential, career advancement, and skill development. Professionals with general management training often move into roles such as top executives (national median pay of $108,780 in 2025, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) or management analysts ($101,860 median pay). Actual pay and career outcomes vary by industry, experience, and location. See “ROI of an MBA (Does an MBA Pay Off?)” for more on what graduates typically gain from the degree.