Peirce College’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) prepares you to take your career to the next level as a successful business leader without sacrificing your career or your personal responsibilities.
Earn Your First 3 Credits at No Cost
Complete our Graduate Leadership Bootcamp and earn the first three credits for your Peirce MBA at no cost – a savings of more than $2,300 in graduate tuition (and even more in books). Learn more.
Join Our Next Cohort
The Philadelphia MBA That Fits Your Life
Credits:
30-36 via 6 or 7 courses
Format:
Online and Hybrid formats
Transfer Credits:
Up to 12 transfer credits can be applied to the MBA
Estimated Total Tuition for MBA*:
$23,160 (30 credits)
$27,792 (36 credits)
$32,424 (42 credits)
*based on regular tuition of $772 per credit. Tuition estimates do not include fees or books.
Earn your first three credits at no cost via our Leadership Bootcamp and reduce your tuition by more than $2,300.
See if you are eligible for a corporate tuition discount.
Bachelor’s to Master’s: Up to 12 graduate credits can be earned by our bachelor’s degree students at the undergrad rate. Learn more.
What You Can Expect
The program is ideal for mid-level professionals, young professionals and busy executives with various backgrounds who are interested in upskilling and professional advancement.
Upcoming Start Dates
We are ready when you are ready!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Upcoming Session Starts
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
According to the Graduate Management Admission Council:
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Graduate Management Admissions Council, Corporate Recruiters Survey, June 2021
Peirce College offers one of most affordable MBA programs in Philadelphia. Tuition is $772 per credit, which means students can complete the 30-credit MBA for less than $24,000 in total tuition. For students who receive a corporate tuition discount, tuition is $625 per credit.
Earn Your First 3 Credits for Free & Save More Than $2,300 in Tuition
Complete our Graduate Leadership Bootcamp and earn the first three credits for your Peirce MBA at no cost – a savings of more than $2,300 in graduate tuition (and even more in books). Learn more.
Earn Credit for What You Have Learned in Your Career
You can also earn up to 6 credits of your MBA at Peirce for college-level knowledge you already have. This includes expertise and skills you have acquired in your career and through specialized training. The cost of earning credit in this manner, which is know as Prior Learning Assessment, is just $350 per course. Learn more.
Students can also transfer up to 6 credits of graduate-level credit into the MBA.
Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. These grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare and transportation. Learn more.
Take the Next Step! For more information on MBA admissions, contact us at peircegradstudies@peirce.edu or 215.670.9325. You can also make an appointment with us.
| Requirements | Prerequisites | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLM 501 | Foundations of Contemporary Leadership Theory & Practice | 3 | |
| OLM 521 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 | |
| BUS 610 | Principles of Managerial Accounting & Financial Analysis | 6 | |
| BUS 630 | Marketing & Communication Strategy | 6 | |
| OPM 540 | Data Analytics | 6 | |
| BUS 640 | Strategic Leadership in Business – Practicum | Must be taken in final term of the program. | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
Areas of Study: Customize your MBA
Students have the option of selecting an area of study in Operations Management or Healthcare Administration. Each area of study requires an additional 6 credits, making the MBA with an area of study a 36-credit program for those with a business-related bachelor’s degree.
About our MBA Courses
| Requirement | Prerequisite | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 500* | Fundamentals of Business Administration* | Required for those without a business-related bachelor’s degree | 6* |
| OLM 501 | Foundations of Contemporary Leadership Theory & Practice | 3 | |
| OLM 521 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 | |
| BUS 610 | Principles of Managerial Accounting & Financial Analysis | 6 | |
| BUS 630 | Marketing & Communication Strategy | 6 | |
| OPM 540 | Data Analytics | 6 | |
| BUS 640 | Strategic Leadership in Business – Practicum | Must be taken in final term of the program | 6 |
| Total | 36 |
*Students who possess a bachelor’s degree that is not a business-related degree are required to take BUS-500.
Areas of Study: Customize your MBA
Students have the option of selecting an area of study in Operations Management or Healthcare Administration. Each area of study requires an additional 6 credits, making the MBA with an area of study a 42-credit program for those with a non business-related bachelor’s degree.
About our MBA Courses
*Students with a GPA below 2.75 are encouraged to apply. Students, especially those with a GPA below 2.75, may also submit GRE/GMAT scores, interviews and other supporting documentation.
For students without a business-related bachelor’s degree (such as Business Administration):
For more information on MBA admissions, contact us at peircegradstudies@peirce.edu or 215.670.9325.
You can also make an appointment with us.
Graduates of the MBA program will be able to:
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