Compare Top Online MBA Schools

A comparison of leading online university MBA (master of business administration) programs, with concentrations in areas such as finance, accounting, international business, marketing, knowledge management, organizational management, e-commerce, human resources, and other business disciplines.

University of Phoenix	Online Launch Date	Classroom Size Limit	Technical Help	MBA Degree Programs Offered
	1989	20	Email, phone (24 hours)	MBA (concentrations include: Accounting, e-Business, Global Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Technology Management); joint MS in Nursing with MBA in Health Care Management
	Accreditation	Format	School Features
	The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association	asynchronous (similar to email); online labs; simulations; one-course-at-a-time for 5-6 weeks each	access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; tutoring; financial aid office
Learn more about University of Phoenix	Worth knowing: Every University of Phoenix faculty member has a masters or doctorate degree. University of Phoenix requires absolutely no classroom attendance. The curriculum is completed 100% online.

Strayer University Online	Online Launch Date	Classroom Size Limit	Technical Help	MBA Degree Programs Offered
	1997	none	Email, toll-free phone (24/7)	MBA (available concentrations: Acquisition, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management)
	Accreditation	Format	School Features
	Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education	synchronous or asynchronous courses; streaming audio; online labs; simulations	access to campus-based and online libraries; career development assistance; academic advising; tutoring; financial aid advising
Learn more about Strayer University Online	Worth knowing: Strayer University Online believes that maintaining small classrooms results in a more effective learning experience. Credits can also be earned through equivalency exams and previous life and work experience.

Baker College Online	Online Launch Date	Classroom Size Limit	Technical Help	MBA Degree Programs Offered
	1995	12	Email, toll-free phone	MBA (available concentrations: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, General Business, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Industrial Management, International Business, Leadership Studies, Marketing)
	Accreditation	Format	School Features
	Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association through Baker College	asynchronous (not scheduled); assignments and coursework with deadlines; term papers and online exams	access to campus-based and online libraries; career counseling and placement assistance; academic advising
Learn more about Baker College Online	Worth knowing: Baker College is Michigan's largest private college system. Baker College's online graduate business programs were named "among the best" by US News.

Columbia Southern University	Online Launch Date	Classroom Size Limit	Technical Help	MBA Degree Programs Offered
	1993	n/a	Email, phone	General concentration, optional concentrations (E-Business and Technology, Finance, Health Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Resource Management, International Management, Marketing, Project Management, Public Administration, Sport Management)
	Accreditation	Format	School Features
	Distance Education Training Council (DETC)	asynchronous(e-mail and threaded discussions), online exams and labs	Online library with 24-7 librarian services, academic and financial aid advising, and student services
Learn more about Columbia Southern University	Worth knowing: CSU offers a Per Course Enrollment system which gives students course textbooks at no additional charge, provided the student passes those courses. CSU does not adhere to traditional semester beginning and ending dates. Courses begin with enrollment.