An MBA program built around your career, life, and future.

You know an MBA could give your career a significant boost, but with work, travel schedules,  and family obligations, earning an advanced degree can seem impossible. RMU gets it, and we  designed our MBA program for individuals just like you: career-focused. Goal-oriented. And  Unstoppable.

How RMU's MBA program works for you.

We make it doable.

Our MBA is fully online and built for working professionals. Complete 10 courses (30 credits) in  accelerated 8-week sessions. By taking one course every session, you’ll earn your degree in  under 2 years—with the option to slow down whenever you need.

We make it powerful.

Seven MBA courses are core classes, focusing on finance, marketing, analytics, and leadership.  The remaining three are electives. You can use these electives to gain deeper expertise—and a  second credential. 

Stackable credentials: To increase your ability to advance in high-demand  fields, every RMU MBA degree includes an integrated online certificate in Business Analytics,  Artificial Intelligence, or Project Management.

We make it flexible.

An MBA program should work with your career and family life, not crush it. Our classes are fully  online and asynchronous, so you can study on your schedule.

We make it engaging.

Instead of passive lectures, we take a more active approach. Through experiential, tool-based,  and applied learning, you’ll develop the skills that drive real business success, including  case-method analysis and industry benchmarking, hands-on software and platform tool fluency,  simulation and scenario modeling, and, for your capstone, systems thinking and strategic  synthesis.

AI and RMU’s redesigned MBA program

Because AI is embedded in every area of business, it’s integral to our core MBA curriculum.  Rather than study AI as a technical topic, you’ll explore its impact on decision-making, leadership, strategy, marketing, analytics, innovation, governance, and work  design. Through greater understanding and confidence, you’ll be able to leverage AI to create value.

RMU’s MBA program is ranked one of the top MBA programs in the Pittsburgh area.

We make it a community.

We keep our MBA classes small, and that’s intentional. A more intimate class size gives you  greater opportunity to interact with professors and get to know your fellow students through  virtual team projects, as well as networking and professional-development events.

We make it personal.

Your goal is to get an MBA. That’s our goal, too. We provide every student with a success coach  to assist with registration and deadlines. Our faculty and advisors are highly responsive, going  above and beyond to provide the mentorship, support, and flexibility you need to earn your degree.

We make it affordable.

There are lots of ways to reduce the cost of graduate school. Some employers provide tuition reimbursement. RMU offers a corporate discount program for select organizations, and many of our students apply for financial aid. Learn more about our student financial services.

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Awards and Rankings

• 9th Best Online MBA in Pennsylvania by U.S. News and World Report in 2025
• TOP 3 MBA Pittsburgh Business Times 2024
• Ranked #22 Fortune Magazine 2023 rankings of “Best Online MBA Programs.”

Admissions requirements

More details on RMU’s graduate school admissions process and program requirements can be found here. 

GMAT optional – Three years of relevant work experience, a graduate degree, or an undergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited business school are all acceptable in place of the standard GMAT/GRE admission requirement.de.

MBA Degree Courses and Requirements

MBA degree requirements and course list:

• MBAD6001 Accounting and Quantitative Toolkit for Strategic Leaders*
• MBAD6171 Developing Adaptive, Ethical, and Future-Ready Leaders
• MBAD6151 Marketing Invisible Consumer Journeys
• MBAD6115 Accounting for Strategic Decision-Makings
• MBAD6381 Business Analytics and Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
• MBAD6331 Financial Strategy for Leaders
• MBAD6371 Managing Innovation in Globally Dynamic Markets
• MBAD6908 Executive Decision-Making and Organizational Performance

*MBAD 6001 is a prerequisite for the MBA program, waived for students with an undergraduate degree or significant accounting or finance work experience.

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Contact information

For admissions or financial aid questions:

Graduate Admissions
graduateadmissions@rmu.edu
412-397-5200

For academic or program questions:

Jacob Peng, Ph.D., CISA
MBA Program Director
peng@rmu.edu
412-397-6385