Secure your Success with an MBA from The Citadel
The Citadel Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides the advanced knowledge, skills, and self-awareness needed to obtain and advance successful careers as principled leaders in a changing global environment. Classes are taught online by our distinguished faculty who bring the strengths of real-world experience and research-informed insight to the program.
Why choose The Citadel’s Online MBA Program?
- No GMAT required. No reference letters required. We can tell from your professional accomplishments and past academic excellence how you are likely to perform in our accelerated 7-8 week courses.
- Rolling admissions with six possible starting points a year. Start when you are ready!
- Finish in two years taking one course at a time with the flexibility to go faster or slower based on your other commitments.
- Accessible and responsive faculty with the highest academic qualifications and directly related career experience.
- Carefully designed initial courses that let you revisit/refine key business concepts, while developing advanced decision-making skills, provide a solid foundation regardless of your background.
- Core courses that cover key strategic issues and responses in each functional area, plus a unique emphasis on innovation.
- Electives in human resources, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and relevant special topics to cover a wide range of interests.
- Opportunities to efficiently earn additional credentials in leadership and/or project management through popular cooperative programs.
- A choice of capstone experiences at the end of the program so you can pursue entrepreneurial, consulting, and/or executive management interests.
The Citadel’s Master of Business Administration distance learning courses are optimized for online instruction and reviewed for quality using best-in-industry standards. You will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues and complete guided instructional activities in our online MBA courses. The convenience of distance learning allows working professionals and military service members to pursue an MBA degree, from any location, without interrupting their careers.
Students have access to Bastin Hall which is home to the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business. This state-of-the-art facility opened its doors in 2021. It is approximately 44,000-square-feet with advanced learning resources including a Financial Services Center, Entrepreneurship-Innovation Lab, Professional Selling Lab, collaborative learning flex spaces, and more.
For ten consecutive years, The Citadel has earned the title of #1 Public College in the South for institutions offering up to a master’s degree. The Citadel is also named the #1 College for Veterans in the South. Our online MBA program is ranked 51 in the country and is the highest ranked in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year.
Applying to the Master of Business Administration Program
Candidates can apply at any time during the year. Accepted students can begin their studies as soon as the next available term. A new course term begins every eight weeks in August, October, January, March, May, June/July.
To apply, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page after reading about the process.
With a Citadel MBA, you will:
- Develop essential business, managerial and leadership skills that can be immediately applied to your current job and position you for career advancement.
- Expand your professional opportunities and outlook as a principled leader.
- Build a strong network of contacts through participating in informal and scheduled events offered outside of courses, international travel experiences, The Baker Coaching Program, and our private LinkedIn group.
Accreditation
The Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB accreditation is the symbol of excellence in business education.
Quinton Glover is a veteran and graduate student at The Citadel pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree. Glover served for seven years in the Air Force.
Even as institutions across the country increase and enhance their online education offerings, The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business continues to demonstrate that it’s one of the best in the business.
Meyer Workman is a veteran student pursuing a MBA. He earned a Business Administration degree through The Citadel in 2021.