An MBA Suited for You
We get it — you are considering an MBA because you have specific goals to accomplish. Perhaps you want to pave the way for advancement opportunities or pursue a new career direction. Perhaps you are seeking the personal fulfillment of continuing your education and earning a new degree. Whatever your motivation, earning an MBA and achieving your goals takes a lot of hard work.
HU’s Low-Residency MBA is completely online with 1 weekend intensive each semester. Our MBA structure allows you to live and work wherever it is best for you without sacrificing on the quality of your education. For International Students, First Day CPT is available!
What will it be like to earn your MBA? Let’s find out!
4 MBA Concentrations to choose from
Pursue your MBA, your way. We offer four concentrations within our MBA program: executive coaching and leadership, international agriculture, management, and non-profit administration.
Executive Coaching and Leadership
This track prepares the next generation of leadership coaches for the unique challenges executives face.
International Agriculture
This track prepares students for employment and leadership opportunities in the international agricultural sector.
Management
This track focuses on the functional side of business and business management with courses in Product Design, Life Cycle Strategies, Emerging Trends in Marketing and Branding, and more.
Non-Profit Administration
This track equips students with the best practices and standards involved in managing an effective non-profit organization.
Your Classroom - Your Choice
Weekend Intensives
Weekend Intensives: In-Depth Learning Without Interrupting Your Life
- Deep-Dive Learning
Our weekend intensives provide an immersive, focused learning experience where you can dive deep into key business topics. Each weekend session covers a specific area of business, from leadership to strategy, giving you the skills you need to succeed.
- Maximize Flexibility and Minimize Disruption
The program is tailored for busy professionals, allowing you to pursue an MBA without pausing your career. With classes held on weekends, you can balance work, family, and study more effectively.
- Collaborative Learning Environment
The weekend intensives are designed to be highly interactive, featuring group projects, case studies, and networking events. This setting fosters a collaborative atmosphere where you can learn from your peers and instructors, enhancing your educational experience.
- Build Strong Connections
Weekend sessions bring students together in person, creating a strong sense of community. You’ll get to know your fellow classmates, who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, enriching the learning process.
First Day CPT
Unlock Your Career Potential with Our Low-Residency MBA Program
Our innovative low-residency MBA program is designed to offer the perfect blend of flexibility, practical learning, and career advancement. Here’s why our program stands out:
First Day CPT (Curricular Practical Training) Benefits
- Start Gaining Real-World Experience Immediately
With First Day CPT, you can begin working in a field related to your studies right from the start. This practical training allows you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business scenarios, enhancing your learning and boosting your resume with relevant experience. - Balance Work and Study Seamlessly
Our program’s structure ensures that you can work in the U.S. while pursuing your degree, without compromising on the quality of your education. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, First Day CPT helps you maintain career momentum while achieving your academic goals. - Expand Your Professional Network
By combining work and study, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain mentorship, and build valuable relationships that can propel your career forward.
3 Graduate-level Certificates
Not quite ready to tackle your MBA? We have three graduate-level certificate options specifically designed for those who want to take their career to the next level but aren’t interested in or ready to commit to a full MBA. Learn more about our certificates in executive leadership coaching, international agriculture, and non-profit administration.
Additionally, you will have earned nine graduate-level college credits that can be a springboard for you if and when you do decide to take that next step.
Executive Coaching and Leadership
This certificate equipes future coaches how to successfully facilitate relationships that help others transform lives and careers.
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International Agriculture
Learn about global poverty issues and alleviation strategies, agricultural training and development processes, and more from a Christian perspective.
Non-Profit Administration
Gain the foundation and skills needed for effective leadership in the Non-Profit sector with this graduate-level certificate.
Useful Information & Links
Complete the 36-credit-hour MBA program online or on campus in just two years. Huntington University's MBA program costs $550 per credit hour (with fees, that’s a total cost of $20,400). The 3 Leadership Coaching Concentration courses cost $600 per credit hour.
Included in the cost of tuition is a Master’s-Level International Learning Experience (MILE). This trip to another country with your cohort offers first-person glances into business in other nations, beyond-the-page insight into international business relations and leadership, and an immersive cultural experience.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Business Administration program, students must supply the following information. When this information is received, the Admissions Committee will act on the application.
- Completed online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (Students with a lower GPA may apply for provisional admission based on additional documentation and approval of the Program Director.)
- A professional resume, summarizing life and work experiences
- Two recommendation forms, preferably including at least one academic reference. Academic reference may be replaced by a second professional reference if the applicant is three years removed from degree completion
- International applicants, please see additional information on the MBA international student page.
Graduate credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions may be transferable to Huntington University's graduate programs. Only graduate courses with a grade of B- (2.67) or above are transferable. Generally, such credits must be no older than 10 years and must represent courses that can reasonably substitute for courses in the Huntington University graduate program. Individual program directors determine the suitability of such courses for transfer credit and may deny transfer credit. Students will be asked to provide relevant materials for their transfer courses. Students in the MBA program may transfer in a maximum of 6 credit hours. Although credits may transfer, no transfer grades are recorded nor counted in the cumulative grade point average.
The Huntington University MBA program consists of an online classroom throughout the year with one in-person intensive weekend per year.
LEARN MORE about specific admissions requirements and FAQS for international MBA students.
International students are required to be onsite one night each week with the remaining coursework completed online. All other MBA students have the option to complete their participation credit through attending class onsite one night each week, attending synchronously online, or through asynchronous participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Huntington University Leadership Coaching Certificate, in partnership with the Coach Approach Skill Training (CAST), provides 60 hours of coach training and 10 hours of mentor coaching required by ICF.
Huntington University Leadership Coaching Certificate graduates have met the 60 hours of training and 10 hours of mentor coaching requirements for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. Once students complete all required coursework, 10 Mentor Coaching hours are required to pursue ICF certification. Huntington University will assist students in completing these hours, and the cost is included in tuition. Most students complete the Mentor Coaching hours within six to eight weeks. Full post-certificate requirements and full ACC eligibility requirements can be found on the ICF website: CoachingFederation.org.
The MILE is an opportunity to travel to another country with your cohort for a first-person glances into business in other nations, beyond-the-page insight into international business relations and leadership, and an immersive cultural experience.
Yes! The vast majority of cost to attend the MILE is included in the tuition costs for both the management and leadership coaching tracks. Students will be responsible for a couple of meals and personal keepsakes.
The MILE takes place over the summer semester every other year.
The location varies from trip to trip and is generally known no less than six months before the trip dates. The location is secured through a third party and is based on a corporate partner in country, cost, and timing. Previous locations have included Germanic Europe and Peru.
An alternative global studies course is available for students unable to travel for any reason.
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