Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

For Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's), admissions are rolling, and tuition is $2,833 tuition rate per term.

Students complete one-credit competency modules focused on specific business skills such as analytics, leadership, and process improvement. Each module is assessed based on demonstrated mastery rather than time spent. Learners progress at their own pace, moving quickly through material they already know. The programme uses a competency-based model with direct faculty support to ensure learning outcomes are met.

Focus areas include Business Analytics, Economics for Global Decision Makers, Managing the Value Chain, Leadership Strategies for a Changing World, Designing, Improving, and Implementing Processes.

The programme requires 60 to 76 quarter credits, consisting of 2 standard online courses and 52 one-credit modules. A 4-credit capstone and business perspectives course are included in the total credit count.

Graduates enter roles in management, business strategy, operations, and leadership within corporate, nonprofit, or entrepreneurial settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of three years of relevant work experience is required. Official transcripts are needed for enrollment, though unofficial copies may be submitted during application.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. 100% online, self-paced, full-time or part-time, with no fixed class schedule. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

From its West Lafayette, Indiana setting, Purdue University Global delivers a fully online university experience for students balancing education with work and other responsibilities. Programs are available entirely online, with terms beginning every month and no application fee. Undergraduate applicants do not need SAT or ACT scores. Students can also try an undergraduate program for three weeks at no cost before deciding whether to continue.

Backed by Purdue University, Purdue Global offers more than 175 programs across associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates. Academic options include health care administration, analytics, cybersecurity, information technology, psychology, and other areas of study. New artificial intelligence concentrations focus on real-world applications in analytics, cybersecurity, applied data analytics, and information technology.

International students should consider how Purdue Global's online format fits their location, schedule, and study plans, since the university's programs are designed for remote participation rather than a traditional residential campus experience. Prior coursework and experience may reduce the time and cost of completing a degree. The university says undergraduate students fulfill nearly half of their degree requirements through prior learning credits on average. Its Center for Career Advancement provides individual support with career planning, job searches, networking, resumes, and presenting skills to employers.