Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

100% Online Courses

Optional Concentrations

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Develop the Talents That Driven Business Leaders Need

Whether you’re interested in finance, marketing, healthcare or another growing field, you can achieve your goals by earning your MBA online from Winthrop University. Through our industry-relevant curriculum, you will expand your management capacity while gaining a firm understanding of globalization, analytics, technology and communication.

Winthrop offers small class sizes that foster meaningful interaction with other students and our engaged faculty members. Our online MBA includes built-in micro-certificates to enhance your résumé, and you can choose an optional concentration to advance in healthcare management and other fields.

Winthrop’s MBA is among the 5% of programs worldwide with accreditation from AACSB International. Experience courses that meet the highest standards of excellence as you prepare to thrive in the global economy.

  • The average starting salary for MBA graduates was $120,000 in 2024.1
  • Nearly 80% of global recruiters expected the hiring of MBA graduates to grow or remain steady in 2024.1
  • Projections show there will be 1.2 million job postings for managers each year from 2023 to 2033.2
  • Winthrop is ranked the No. 5 Public School in the South and the No. 6 College for Veterans3

Personalize Your MBA for Your Ambitions

Develop specialized skills by adding an optional concentration in Healthcare Management, Marketing or Strategic Leadership. The online program enhances your résumé via built-in micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis and Leadership in Organizations.

Study value-based care, healthcare policy and other topics to become a transformative leader prepared to help organizations adapt in a rapidly changing field.

Study e-commerce, business plan writing, buyer behavior, demand analysis and other concepts as you learn analytical approaches to marketing decision-making.

Develop skills in leadership, global competitiveness and human resources while preparing to advance into executive-level management.

This micro-certificate confirms your ability to plan data-driven business solutions and harness statistical methods to gather and analyze recommendations.

While seeking this micro-certificate, you’ll gain the ability to apply economic reasoning and data analysis to achieve organizational objectives and ensure financial transactions conform with applicable policies.

This micro-certificate exhibits your talents for managing marketing resources, leading successful teams and overseeing strategic and international communication.

Courses That Accelerate Your Rise to Business Leadership

Winthrop’s MBA equips you with the tools needed to succeed as a business leader, including built-in micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis and Leadership in Organizations. You can also select an optional concentration to strengthen your marketing, leadership, or healthcare management.

Get started now to earn your MBA 100% online in as few as 12 months, completing two courses every seven weeks. We offer career-focused advising and guidance throughout the program, preparing you to succeed after acquiring your MBA. What’s more, you don’t need a business degree to join our program — with our self-paced prerequisites, all students can thrive in our MBA program.

Maximize Your Business Prowess and Earning Potential

Winthrop’s online MBA immerses you in business and management concepts to put you on track for senior-level roles with impressive salaries. In 2024, the median pay for managers was $122,090 — more than twice the average for other occupations.2

Companies Where You’ll Find Winthrop’s MBA Graduates

  • Bank of America
  • Atrium Health
  • Continental Tire North America
  • Vanguard
  • Wells Fargo
  • Lowes (Corporate Headquarters)
  • Duke Energy
  • Clorox (Corporate Headquarters)

Earning Your MBA Online Leads to a Rewarding Career

Financial Manager $161,700 per year4

Healthcare Program Manager $144,259 per year5

Marketing Manager $161,030 per year6

Operations Manager $129,330 per year7

Discover What Makes Winthrop’s Programs More Impactful

Seek your online degree with Winthrop and experience the same rigorous curricula as you would in an on-campus program. Take classes in the format that fits your schedule and get the support to succeed by engaging with our dedicated faculty and your classmates. Many of our programs bolster the coursework with hands-on learning through internships, practica, interactive assignments and capstone projects.

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The Values, Education and Experience That Matter to Your Future

Founded in 1886, Winthrop is a public, comprehensive university committed to excellence, ranking among the top institutions of our kind in the nation. With our highly qualified faculty and high-quality curricula, we attract a diverse student population dedicated to achievement and social responsibility.

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. Graduate Management Admission Council. Corporate Recruiters Survey – 2024 Report. Retrieved August 8, 2025, from https://www.gmac.com/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved August 8, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. U.S. News & World Report. “Winthrop University Rankings.” Retrieved August 8, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Financial Managers.” Retrieved August 8, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. Salary.com. “Healthcare Program Manager Salary in the United States.” Retrieved August 8, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers.” Retrieved August 8, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. “11-1021 General and Operations Managers.” Retrieved August 9, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.

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