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Earn Your Online MBA

Eight 100% online in-demand specializations

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Ignite Your Career with an MBA from Concordia University Chicago

Today’s top leadership positions are typically reserved for candidates with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and specialized expertise. Concordia University Chicago proudly offers MBA programs both on-campus and online. Online MBA programs allow busy professionals to prepare for coveted leadership roles while learning the strategies and tactics that are critical to an organization’s success.

Concordia University Chicago takes an innovative approach to the MBA program, allowing students to complete their MBA degree at their own pace. 

Stand out with a General MBA or choose from 8 in-demand specializations

Students enrolled in the core online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago will master the latest business theories and best practices while honing their leadership skills in critical business areas. Students can further their expertise by adding an in-demand specialization. 

Choose from:

  • Accounting
  • Chief School Business Official
  • Digital Marketing
  • Finance
  • Health Care Management
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Project Management
  • Sports Management
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Why now is a great time to earn your online MBA

  • Career growth  80% of MBA graduates land a job within three months and many experience an excellent return on investment.
  • Salary growth  The average salary for a person with an MBA is $90,073.
  • Global growth  A master’s degree is a globally accepted credential and is universally recognized in the business world.
  • Networking growth  Studying alongside fellow master’s candidates and your professors provide you with extensive networking opportunities

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into an MBA degree program at Concordia University Chicago, students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Complete and submit all required admission materials as follows:

  • Objective Statement – Write a brief statement outlining your education and career goals and explain how an MBA degree from Concordia University Chicago will help you fulfill those objectives.
  • Official Transcripts – Provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution that has granted you a degree. Full admission requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or better for bachelor’s degrees and 3.00 or higher for a master’s degree.
  • Letters of Recommendation – Send two letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on your academic proficiency, professional competencies and personal character.
  • Professional Resume – Provide a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, including relevant work experience, degrees, certifications, and skills.
International applicants may be required to submit additional supporting materials, such as proof of English language proficiency, passport and a foreign transcript evaluation from an approved credentialing service. For full requirements, visit the Admission & Tuition page. 
 

There is no application fee and no GRE requirement to apply for the online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago.

English Language Requirements for International Students

Concordia University Chicago is proud to accept qualified students from around the world. Please review the requirements below for English language proficiency. 

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 72 (internet-based)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0
  • Password Test score of at least 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English score of at least 61
  • Proof of successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School or certificate of Completion of Program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
  • Duolingo score of 90 or above
  • Michigan test score of 85
  • King George International College (KGIC) English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) final proficiency test score of 75% with a passing class score of 80.
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Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

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