Find an MBA that fits your life

Career paths aren’t one-size-fits-all — your MBA shouldn’t be either. At Concordia University Wisconsin, our MBA is designed for working professionals who want to grow their career, increase their earning potential, or pivot into a new field without sacrificing their responsibilities. With flexible learning options, practitioner faculty, and 12+ customizable concentrations, you can build an MBA that matches your goals, schedule, and values — and finish in as few as less than two years.

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Your career goals are unique, your MBA should be too

At CUW, you can tailor your MBA to fit your ambitions, timeline, and preferred way of learning. Whether you prefer fully online coursework, live Zoom sessions, in-person evening classes, or a combination — you choose the learning environment that works for you.

Program highlights

  • Complete your MBA 100% online or on campus
  • Accelerated 8-week courses designed for working adults
  • Multiple start dates throughout the year
  • Customize your schedule every term
  • Transfer up to 18 graduate credits
  • Rolling admissions — no GMAT/GRE required

Choose from 12+ career-specific concentrations:

Transfer credits

Already started an MBA at another institution? No problem! We can accept up to 18 graduate credits from qualifying institutions for similar courses. Contact our team for details.

What to Expect

A practical, career-ready toolkit shaped by your goals

Every course is taught by active industry professionals who bring real-world insights to the classroom.

So, you can expect a program built around the kind of learning employers notice and the kind of growth that accelerates careers.

  • Applied project work
  • Leadership development
  • Executive mentoring
  • Global study experiences
  • Internships and professional engagement

Time commitment

Start when you’re ready. Move at your pace; usually 16 hours per week. Most students finish their MBA in less than two years. You can transfer up to 18 graduate credits to finish sooner!

What can you do with an MBA from CUW?

CUW MBA graduates manage teams, build businesses, lead departments, shape communities, and strengthen organizations with competence and character.

Common career paths include:

  • Business Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Marketing Director
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Operations Manager
  • Nonprofit Leader
  • HR Manager
  • Entrepreneur / Business Owner

Graduate certificate

Our graduate MBA certificate (or “Mini-MBA”) is ideal for busy working professionals looking to stand out in their industry without committing to a full MBA. Pursuing this graduate certificate will help you upskill as you learn the important basics of business. We’ll give you a taste of what an MBA is like while you gain a competitive advantage over your peers.

Want the benefits of an MBA without the full commitment?

Our graduate certificates help you upskill quickly and stand out in your field. Earn 12 credits and transition into the full MBA anytime.

Pick from three options:

  • Business Administration Certificate
  • Management Certificate
  • Concentration-Specific Certificate (Accounting, HR, Leadership, etc.)

Continue your journey

After the MBA, many students advance into CUW’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — a degree designed for professionals who want to become strategic leaders, consultants, or scholar-practitioners.

CUW’s DBA helps you:

  • Solve real-world organizational challenges
  • Develop advanced leadership and research skills
  • Lead high-performing teams and organizations

Dual degree

Start work on both a Doctor of Pharmacy and MBA degree your first semester, and graduate with both in four years. Learn more about the PharmD dual degree.

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