Compare Top Online MBA Schools

University of Phoenix

1989

20

Email, phone (24 hours)

MBA (concentrations include: Accounting, e-Business, Global Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Technology Management); joint MS in Nursing with MBA in Health Care Management

The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

asynchronous (similar to email); online labs; simulations; one-course-at-a-time for 5-6 weeks each

access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; tutoring; financial aid office

Worth knowing:

• Every University of Phoenix faculty member has a masters or doctorate degree.
• University of Phoenix requires absolutely no classroom attendance. The curriculum is completed 100% online.

Strayer University Online

1997

none

Email, toll-free phone (24/7)

MBA (available concentrations: Acquisition, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management)

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

synchronous or asynchronous courses; streaming audio; online labs; simulations

access to campus-based and online libraries; career development assistance; academic advising; tutoring; financial aid advising

Worth knowing:

• Strayer University Online believes that maintaining small classrooms results in a more effective learning experience.
• Credits can also be earned through equivalency exams and previous life and work experience.

Baker College Online

1995

12

Email, toll-free phone

MBA (available concentrations: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, General Business, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Industrial Management, International Business, Leadership Studies, Marketing)

Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association through Baker College

asynchronous (not scheduled); assignments and coursework with deadlines; term papers and online exams

access to campus-based and online libraries; career counseling and placement assistance; academic advising

Worth knowing:

• Baker College is Michigan's largest private college system.
• Baker College's online graduate business programs were named "among the best" by US News.

Columbia Southern University

1993

n/a

Email, phone

General concentration, optional concentrations (E-Business and Technology, Finance, Health Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Resource Management, International Management, Marketing, Project Management, Public Administration, Sport Management)

Distance Education Training Council (DETC)

asynchronous(e-mail and threaded discussions), online exams and labs

Online library with 24-7 librarian services, academic and financial aid advising, and student services

Worth knowing:

• CSU offers a Per Course Enrollment system which gives students course textbooks at no additional charge, provided the student passes those courses.
• CSU does not adhere to traditional semester beginning and ending dates. Courses begin with enrollment.