Online Master of Business Administration
Advance your career with our 12-month online Master of Business Administration, where faith-based leadership meets practical business skills. Our flexible Christian MBA program at Ouachita's Hickingbotham School of Business transforms working professionals through an AACSB-accredited education.
Join experienced professionals who bring real workplace insights to a dynamic learning community. Complete your MBA degree in one year while maintaining career momentum.
Our MBA graduates emerge prepared to lead with integrity across diverse industries, including financial management & analysis, entrepreneurial ventures, non-profit leadership, strategic operations and more.
Ouachita MBA alumni are thriving in:
Fortune 500 Companies
Leading Law Firms
Healthcare Administration
Non-profit Leadership
Real Estate Development
Banking & Financial Services
Experience a thoughtfully designed curriculum that integrates timeless principles, contemporary challenges and faith, including:
Leadership, Faith and Business — Develop an ethical framework for decision-making
Financial Analysis and Valuation — Master the language of business
Entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship Practicum — Transform innovative ideas into action
Telling Your Story: Digital Marketing and Personal Selling — Communicate value with authenticity
Our holistic admissions approach considers your full potential:
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Undergrad GPA of 2.5 or higher
Two years of professional experience
Completion of College Algebra or equivalent
Application Timeline:
April 1 – Priority deadline for $1,000 scholarship
June 1 – Deadline to start with Fall cohort in August
1 1/2 day orientation on campus (housing & meals provided). Build a lasting network with your cohort and faculty while experiencing Ouachita's distinctive community firsthand.
Cohorts of approximately 15 people designed for faculty access.
2 courses per term for 12 months. All online and asynchronous with optional live collaboration sessions.
An optional year-end retreat with expenses paid by the Hickingbotham School of Business. Finish your journey alongside
the people you learned from and with. Past cohorts visited Jackson Hole and Santa Fe
Explore graduate programs at Ouachita, including financial aid and cost information.
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In their words
hear from a faculty member and student
"The well-rounded curriculum challenged me as a business leader and corporate finance professional. The professors' intentional collaboration helped me develop a clear personal and professional framework, which directly contributed to me securing an exciting new job after finishing my MBA."
Josh Briggs
2025 MBA graduate and finance and accounting analyst for Lexicon, Inc.
program details
Ouachita General Graduate Admissions Requirements:
- Conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale (individual programs may require a specific GPA)
- Completed Ouachita graduate application with a statement of purpose
- Three references
Online MBA Program Admissions Requirements:
For admission to Ouachita’s online MBA program, students must meet Ouachita’s general graduate admissions requirements and have two or more years of professional experience. They must also have completed College Algebra or its equivalent.
Online MBA Program Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $629
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 30-hour program: $19,390
Limited $1,000 scholarships available. Apply by April 1 for priority consideration.
View graduate program costs and financial aid opportunities.
Students in Ouachita’s MBA program learn how to:
- Master the standard functions of business
- Interpret data for use in strategic planning and organizational decisions
- Identify and solve problems related to business ideas, challenges and opportunities
- Appraise ways in which the Christian faith can be integrated into business principles and lives of meaningful work.
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills in business contexts.
If you’re interested in applying to a Ouachita graduate program but are not a U.S. citizen, contact your graduate admissions counselor, Caleb Knight, at [email protected] before submitting an application. Due to visa requirements, admission requests from non-U.S. citizens are addressed on a case-by-case basis and take extra time. Please inquire early in the process.
Minimum English proficiency requirements for international students are:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- At least a 79 on the internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)
- At least a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
- At least a 6.5 on the IELTS exam
Explore international student admissions requirements and learn more about Ouachita.
Christian Leadership Development
As Arkansas's only faith-based AACSB-accredited business school, we uniquely prepare
leaders who integrate ethical principles with business excellence. Develop a leadership
philosophy grounded in purpose and values while gaining the strategic skills demanded
by today's marketplace.
Read why AACSB matters.
Learn in Community
At Ouachita, our high standards combine with a commitment to personal attention and individual mentorship. Since we require at least 2 years of professional experience, you’ll learn from your seasoned cohort in addition to world-class faculty, ensuring you receive both recognized credentials and personalized guidance throughout your journey.
Accessible Path to Excellence
Complete your MBA in just 12 months — half the time of traditional programs — without sacrificing depth or quality. Our format respects your time while delivering comprehensive preparation for advanced leadership roles. AACSB accreditation signals to your current and future employers that you chose rigor over ease. We’re conveniently 100% online without sacrificing quality.
Faculty Who Bridge Theory and Practice
Learn from accomplished faculty, industry executives and visiting scholars from leading research universities. This strategic blend brings you cutting-edge business theory alongside practical wisdom from the C-suite, preparing you for the complexities of modern leadership. Featuring full-time Ouachita professors and guest faculty like:
Why AACSB Accreditation Matters
AACSB accreditation confirms what's important: our faculty bring exceptional credentials, our curriculum stays current with business needs and we track real outcomes that show student success. Only 6% of business schools worldwide meet these standards.
Employers will know you chose quality over convenience, rigor over shortcuts. While we deliver the flexibility of 100% online courses, we never compromise on the substance that makes your investment worthwhile.
GET IN TOUCH
Your journey to a rewarding online MBA experience and advanced career starts at Ouachita. We're here to guide you each step of the way. Reach out or schedule a call with a graduate admissions counselor.
