Curriculum & Faculty

Bloomberg Businessweek named 51°µÍø Cox the #3 Best Business School in the U.S. for Learning. That’s because our rigorous NextGen MBA curriculum, taught by experienced, world-renowned faculty, provides a transformative educational experience.

Program at a Glance

The online MBA programs offer flexible, part-time schedules designed to let you learn while you earn. Both the Early Career (MBA Direct) and Experienced Professional tracks will help you build a strong foundation of business knowledge, leadership techniques and practical experience that will help accelerate your career.

If you find that you would like more clarity on the two tracks and their nuances, feel free to reach out!


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Experienced Professional Cohort

  • * Experience: An undergraduate degree or equivalent with more than two years of professional work experience.
  • Length: 24 mos. 
  • Start Terms: January, May and August
  • Format:  
    • Core: Weeknights; Online live and asynchronous 
    • Electives: Online or on campus 
  • Total Credit Hours: 52
  • Elective Credit Hours: 14
  • Immersion: Yes, Global or Domestic



Early Career Cohort (MBA Direct)

  • * Experience: An undergraduate degree and at least two years professional work experience.
  • Length: 33 mos. 
  • Start Terms: January and August
  • Format:  
    • Core: Weeknights; Online live and asynchronous 
    • Electives: Online or on campus 
  • Total Credit Hours: 53
  • Elective Credit Hours: 14
  • Immersion: Yes, Global or Domestic

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Online MBA Faculty

All of our Online MBA faculty are the same experts who teach our on-campus MBA programs. These educators are a mix of researchers and business practitioners who bring varied perspectives and unmatched experience to the classroom.