Master of Business Administration
RMU’s professional M.B.A. program is ranked 15th out of 108 U.S. universities in Fortune’s new rankings of “Best Online MBA Programs in 2022.”
New for 2022
Enroll in the professional M.B.A. program today and take advantage of these additional features of the program for new students:
- One-on-one mentor coaching – Enhance your leadership capabilities and improve your performance with the help of a one-on-one career coach. Available for new professional M.B.A. students only.
- Inclusion and Equity – This graduate-level 12-credit certificate focuses on creating, managing, and sustaining an inclusive organizational workforce.
- 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.
The professional M.B.A. program at RMU:
- Employs an applications-based curriculum delivered through case studies, assignments, and discussions designed to emulate real-life work experiences.
- Is 100% online, with classes in asynchronous format so you choose the best time to study.
- Offers face-to-face networking opportunities to interact with your classmates and M.B.A. faculty.
- Models curriculum on employment demands expressed by RMU’s corporate partners, honing your knowledge and expertise for success in today's business environment.
- Guarantees small class sizes, with online classes capped at 23 to encourage interaction and personal feedback.
- Includes an enrollment counselor to assist you with all course registration and ensure you are aware of deadlines and requirements so that you graduate in a timely fashion.
Earn your M.B.A. in less than two years
Inspired by the real-world workplace, the RMU M.B.A. features team teaching in all seven core classes. Two expert faculty from different disciplines reinforce the interrelation of management, finance, marketing, and other key business skills.
When you pursue an M.B.A., you choose to take on new challenges on the path to increased responsibilities and rewards that come with a higher position. At RMU, we do everything we can to support you by making it affordable, flexible, convenient, and student-focused. We provide the type of personalized attention you need to realize your professional goals, while balancing your graduate education with everyday life.
The M.B.A. curriculum consists of 10 three-credit courses, all taught in an 8-week accelerated format. Students taking one course every eight weeks can complete the degree requirements in less than two years.
Degree requirements and courses
- MBAD6015 Leading With Agility
- MBAD6110 Financial Management And Accounting For Decision Makers
- MBAD6215 Analytical Methods For Decision Makers
- MBAD6510 Global Operations And Supply Chain Management
- MBAD6020 Customer Value In A Digital World
- MBAD6245 Understanding Today’s Global Business Environment
- MBAD6990 Strategic Knowledge Integration
- MBAD Elective
- MBAD Elective
- MBAD Elective
Stackable credentials
Earn a 12-credit online certificate — separately or M.B.A.-integrated — and put yourself on track for advancement in these high-demand fields:
- Business Analytics
- Project Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Risk Management
- Inclusion and Equity
Small classes
Class size is kept small for enhanced interaction, so that both professors are able to communicate frequently and productively with online and on-ground students.
AACSB accredited
Robert Morris University is an accredited member of AACSB International -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to over 1,500 member organizations and more than 785 accredited business schools worldwide.
Format and delivery
The M.B.A. curriculum consists of 10 three-credit courses. M.B.A. courses are taught in an 8-week accelerated format. Students taking one course every eight weeks can complete the degree requirements in less than two years.
If you are new to online learning, visit RMU Online. The majority of RMU students do apply for financial aid. The first step is to apply for federal student aid with the FAFSA. The RMU financial aid web page and your dedicated financial aid counselor can assist with questions.
If your employer provides an employee tuition benefit, RMU offers a corporate deferred billing program. Enrollment information for the Company Reimbursement Program can be found at Student Financial Services (SFS).
Admissions requirements
Admissions requirements for the M.B.A program and other graduate programs at RMU can be found here. Note that for the M.B.A program, no GMAT is required unless requested by the dean.
Student testimonials
Contact information
For admissions or financial aid questions:
Graduate Admissions
graduateadmissions@rmu.edu
412-397-5200
For academic or program questions:
Jodi Potter
M.B.A. Program Director
potterj@rmu.edu
412-397-6387
- Course Plan
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Year 1, Spring
Year 1, Summer
Year 2, Fall
- MBA Elective I
- MBA Elective II
Year 2, Spring
- MBA Elective III
- MBAD6990 Strategic Knowledge Integration (pre-req: 6015, 6110)
- Course Plan: With Business Analytics Certificate
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The certificate program in business analytics focuses on the fundamental concepts of data science and data mining as applied to business problems. Hands-on examples and real world business problems are used to look at how the use of analytics can create business value and prepare professionals to work effectively as liaisons between clients, IT, and other functional teams.
Year 1, Spring
Year 1, Summer
Year 2, Fall
- Business Analytics Elective I
Business Analytics Elective II
Year 2, Spring
- Business Analytics Elective III
- MBAD6990 Strategic Knowledge Integration (pre-req: 6015, 6110)
- Business Analytics Elective I
- Course Plan: With Project Management Certificate
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The certificate program in project management deals with the application of leading edge project management tools and techniques in realistic business settings. It examines project management roles and environments, the project life cycle, various techniques of work planning, and control and evaluation to achieve project objectives through tools currently available to project managers.
Year 1, Spring
Year 1, Summer
Year 2, Fall
- Project MGMT Certificate Elective I
Project MGMT Certificate Elective II
Year 2, Spring
- Project MGMT Certificate Elective III
- MBAD6990 Strategic Knowledge Integration (pre-req: 6015, 6110)
- Project MGMT Certificate Elective I
- Course Plan: With Risk Management Certificate
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The certificate program in risk management provides you with the tools and techniques to identify risks to an organization, evaluate their potential impact, and recommend risk reducing measures. Organizations need skilled professionals who can enable them to accomplish their mission by balancing the operational and economic costs associated with strategic decision-making. Risk management encompasses three processes: risk assessment, risk mitigation, and evaluation and assessment.
Year 1, Spring
Year 1, Summer
Year 2, Fall
- Risk Management Elective I
- Risk Management Elective II
Year 2, Spring
- Risk Management Elective III
- MBAD6990 Strategic Knowledge Integration (pre-req: 6015, 6110)
- Course Plan: With Supply Chain Management & Logistics Certificate
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The certificate program in supply chain and logistics provides key concepts, tools, and strategies for managing supply chains in global markets. It builds expertise in analyzing and improving process flows, including flows of customers in service operations, material flows, and information flows in order to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Special attention will be given to key supply chain designs and strategies, logistics in supply chain operations, and technology in the supply chain.
Year 1, Spring
Year 1, Summer
Year 2, Fall
- Supply Chain MGMT Certificate Elective I
- Supply Chain MGMT Certificate Elective II
Year 2, Spring
- Supply Chain MGMT Certificate Elective III
- MBAD6990 Strategic Knowledge Integration (pre-req: 6015, 6110)
Sample Courses:
These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:
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