Create Your Legacy With a Howard Online MBA Program
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You need advanced business skills to lead. Build them with Howard’s Online MBA or Executive MBA program.
Online MBA programs tailored to your professional experience level
Learn leadership from industry executives
Boost earning and career potential while continuing to work
Access to 8,000+ global alumni community
Pursue a Flexible MBA Program Focused on Global Leadership
Howard University School of Business has a long reputation of cultivating Black Excellence and producing the top managers and executives in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
As the first university in Washington, D.C., to receive AACSB accreditation, we develop the next generation of global leaders through holistic learning and a focus on entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Online MBA and Online Executive MBA programs are open to applicants with relevant work experience who have a bachelor’s degree or an international four-year equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Find the Right Online MBA Program for Your Goals
EXECUTIVE MBA
The Executive MBA program is for experienced senior professionals and global business leaders, who would like to enhance their skill set, rise to the next level of career success, and confidently lead across all aspects of an organization.
- 14 courses
- 42 credits
- Complete in an average of 18 months
- Spring, summer, and fall start dates
Minimum Requirements
- Seven (7) years of professional experience
- Five (5) years of management and leadership experience required
ONLINE MBA
Online MBA students are emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The course curriculum is designed for early to mid-career professionals who want to grow as business leaders.
- 16 courses
- 48 credits
- Complete in an average of 2.5 years
- Spring and fall start dates
Minimum Requirements
- Two (2) years of post-graduate professional experience
- No management or leadership experience required
- GRE/GMAT or Business Fundamentals Course Bundle required for admission
Only HBCU ranked on Bloomberg Businessweek’s Top U.S. Schools

What Sets Howard’s Online Programs Apart?
Our Online MBA programs give students direct access to Howard’s long legacy and reputation for success. The online format is ideal for working professionals, looking to maintain their careers while earning their MBA.
Beyond a flexible learning format, we nurture high-potential candidates and provide graduate students with the skills to solve global business challenges. Since 2004, the Howard School of Business MBA program has earned the top spot on The Princeton Review’s “Greatest Resources for Minority Students” list. When you learn online at Howard, you join a supportive community of high-caliber peers and faculty who are invested in your success.
Extended HU Alum Network
The vast Howard network prides itself on being a strong community. Around the world and throughout the business and technology industries, alumni extend advice and provide opportunities.
Small Class Sizes
Our online format offers small intimate classes and direct contact with your professors and classmates through live courses, breakout sessions, and faculty office hours.
Center for Career Excellence
With a long history of graduating top-performing business professionals, Howard University School of Business graduates are highly sought out by recruiters from leading corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Greatest Resource for Minorities
Howard cultivates an award-winning support system for students. Our MBA program has earned the top spot on The Princeton Review’s “Greatest Resources for Minority Students” list since 2004.
Accessible Learning Format
Become a part of the great Howard University legacy from anywhere in the world. The online format lets you earn your MBA in a way that works best for you.
Entrepreneurial Advancement
Learn the essentials of developing a sustainable, solution-driven startup and join the ranks of esteemed MBA graduates who own their own businesses.