On-Campus vs. Online: Which Format Is Right For Me?
While the delivery format is different - the course content, objectives, evaluation methods, and outcomes for both programs are identical.
| On-Campus MBA | Online MBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Best Suited For: | 1) Students who live or work in the Washington, D.C. metro area 2) Students who want face-to-face interaction with faculty and classmates | 1) Students who live outside the Washington, D.C., metro area and do not want to relocate to study 2) Students who require the flexibility of a fully online program |
| Application | Apply to the on-campus MBA! | Apply to the online MBA! |
| Location | Arlington or Fairfax Campuses | Fully Online |
| Time | Evenings | Asynchronous |
| Start Term | Fall Only | Fall, Spring, or Summer |
| Length of Program | As few as 20 months or as long as five years | 33 months (possible to complete in two years with accelerated option) |
| Tuition | Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Residents: $1,016.75 per credit hour. Other U.S. Residents, International Students: $1,896.75 per credit hour. | 1,016.75 per credit hour plus the distance education fee ($35 per credit). |
| Eligibility | 1) Bachelor's degree 2) A minimum of two years of professional work experience | 1) Bachelor's degree 2) A minimum of two years of professional work experience. |
| Application Requirements | 1) Online Application 2) $75 Application Fee 3) College Transcript 4) Goals Statement 5) Official GMAT, GRE, or EA Score 6) 2 Professional Letters of Recommendation 7) Current Resume 8) Additional requirements for international students and undergraduate degrees from outside the United States. | 1) Online Application 2) $75 Application Fee 3) College Transcript 4) Goals Statement 5) Official GMAT, GRE, or EA Score 6) 2 Professional Letters of Recommendation 7) Current Resume |
| Contact Us | Request Information: Fill out the form on the right-hand side. Phone: 703-239-2670 Email: gradbus@gmu.edu | Webpage: Click Here Request Information: Click Here Phone: 703-348-5006 Email: online2@gmu.edu |