Walden University · College of Management and Human Potential
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Overview
A 50-quarter-credit online MBA offered in a course-based format or the self-paced Tempo Learning format, with a General Program or specializations in healthcare management, human resource management or a self-designed track, and a capstone course. GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
- Official program name
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Business AdministrationSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's — MBA
- Awarding institution
- Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesWhere the institution or the unit that runs the program is based. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll.
- Subject
- Specializations
- Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Credits
- 50 quarter creditsUS credit hours — not directly comparable with other credit systems.Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- Finish in as few as 15 months (course-based) (Conditional minimum; represents minimum time to completion.)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Language of instruction
- EnglishEvidence: the program is offered and assessed in English as published; a module-by-module language statement is not published.Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Why this program is listed
Online MBA; coursework can be completed 100% online.
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list English-taught online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business subjects, awarded by institutions with legal recognition in their country. Eligibility rules
Online format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.All teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Campus visits
- No campus visits requiredSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Placement / internship
- Placement requirement: not verified
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Capstone
- Core courses 30 quarter credits, specialization 15, capstone course 5 (General Program: core 45 + capstone 5)Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Human Resource ManagementSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Healthcare ManagementSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree / qualification
- RequiredA bachelor's degree or higherSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Credit transfer
- OptionalUp to 25 transfer creditsSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Essay
- Not requiredNo essaySource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- Not requiredNo application feeSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredCompleted online application and transcriptsSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- Not requiredSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All online students — Course-based learning | US$630USD | per creditEstimated tuitionUS$31,500 = 50 US credit hours × US$630 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required attendance, credit transfer reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of study.Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All online students — Tempo Learning (3-month subscription period) | US$3,100USD | per termSource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Program fee per quarter (course-based)
- US$185 per termMandatorySource: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Scholarships and financial aid
Believe & Achieve Scholarship Institutional scholarship
MBA course-based example: -$6,300
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Institution-wide awards are listed because they cover online students at this level; eligibility conditions apply.
Recognition, accreditation and eligibility
Legal recognition of Walden University
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Institutional accreditation — Accredited · since January 1, 1990 · next review 08/31/2033
Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education
Authority in United States
Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school and program accreditation
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Business-school accreditation — Accredited · Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Recognition in the institution's own country does not guarantee that the degree is recognized for employment, licensing or further study everywhere. Check with the relevant body where you plan to use it.
International applicants
- International students may apply to online programs; Walden issues Form I-20 only for students entering the U.S. for a required academic residency.Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — Government dataset (US Department of Education IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- waldenu.edu/admissions/international-students — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-business-administration — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-business-administration — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
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