Graduate Degree
Business Administration
100% Online MBA program
5 Specializations to choose from.
5 Specializations to choose from.
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The TLU MBA Difference
- One Year to Your MBA: You can complete our MBA program in as little as one year. Courses are seven or eight weeks long, with two starts per year. For those who would prefer a lighter courseload, there is also an option to complete the program over a two-year period.
- It’s Doable: We offer a flexible, fully online format geared to the schedules of working adults.
- The TLU MBA aligns seamlessly with your career goals: Your degree will be customized based upon your chosen specialization, and your education will be personalized, with attention from your professors and support from your classmates.
Customize Your MBA with Five Career-Focused Specializations
An MBA is worth more when you pair it with a certificate in your chosen specialization. The TLU MBA offers five distinct specializations, so that you can pursue your interests and graduate both highly qualified and highly competitive. Explore our specializations to find your fit.
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Admissions Criteria
- Applicants must already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Along with the application for admission, applicants must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Professional resume
- Minimum of one professional letter of recommendation
- Personal statement explaining applicant’s motivation to pursue TLU’s MBA
- Applicants must have the following academic requirements:
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework. If you do not have a 3.0 or higher, you must have at least five years of work experience.
- If you do not have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or at least five years of work experience, you must submit a GRE score of at least 283 or a GMAT score of at least 420 to be considered for admission. Note: GRE or GMAT scores must be within the last five years.
- Applicants must have completed the following undergraduate courses as prerequisites for the MBA. If you have not completed all courses, you must have completed at least three of the following six courses to be considered for provisional acceptance into the program:
- Principles of Accounting – BUSI 231
- Principles of Management – BUSI 373
- Principles of Marketing – BUSI 337
- Principles of Finance – BUSI 377
- Statistics or higher-level math course – STAT 374 or MATH 136
- Management of Information Systems – ISYS 231
Please note that equivalent courses at other institutions may have different course names or codes.
Admissions Criteria for International Applicants
In addition to the above admissions criteria, international applicants (not living in the U.S.) must provide proof of English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL score or IELTS score:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the past two years. TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80; TOEFL PBT minimum score of 550; and TOEFL CBT minimum score of 213; or
- IELTS exam score of 6.5 or higher taken within the past two years
To support students lacking prerequisites or without a business background, TLU offers self-paced, online Academic Leveling Modules through Peregrine Global Services. These flexible, affordable modules cover core subjects in management, marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, and statistics, ensuring all MBA students start with the foundational knowledge needed to succeed.
Students who are directed to complete prerequisite courses will be given a registration link and password by the Associate Director for Graduate Admissions, Amber Carlton, to register for the courses they need.
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Application Deadlines
Fall Application:
March 1 - Early Deadline
May 1 - Priority Deadline
July 1 - Late Deadline
Spring Application:
Oct. 1 - Early Deadline
Nov. 1 - Priority Deadline
Dec. 1 - Late Deadline
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