Online MBA
Build the skills to lead.
Earn your MBA in live online classes. Choose a general MBA or specialize in healthcare management, information technology, international business, or organizational management, and put your learning into practice through projects with real organizations.
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One MBA. Five ways to focus it.
Choose a general MBA or a specialization. Every option is 56 credit hours at $430 per credit hour ($24,080 total) and requires a bachelor’s degree.
General MBA
$24,080 total program cost
An in-depth foundation in accounting, management, and leadership that you can tailor to your interests, building strategic skills and an understanding of competitive advantage.
Leads to: Management and leadership roles across industries
Healthcare Management
$24,080 total program cost
Healthcare informatics, health policy, patient safety, and the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues that come with leading in healthcare.
Leads to: Healthcare leadership roles
Information Technology
$24,080 total program cost
Strategic management of IT operations, alignment between IT and business strategy, IT governance, and ethical leadership in a global, networked marketplace.
Leads to: IT management roles
International Business
$24,080 total program cost
Global diversity, international finance, international human resources, and accounting for managing multinational organizations, with perspective from peers around the world.
Leads to: Roles in multinational organizations
Organizational Management
$24,080 total program cost
Design and measure organizational effectiveness, understand leadership roles, and learn to manage teams by applying theory to real-world situations.
Leads to: Team and organizational leadership roles
Why earn your MBA at American National University
Practical leadership skills, built for working professionals.
100% online, live instruction
Classes meet by live video with expert instructors, with self-paced coursework in between.
Real-world projects
Put your learning into practice through projects with companies and local organizations.
Five ways to focus
Choose a general MBA or specialize in healthcare management, information technology, international business, or organizational management.
Built for leadership
Prepare for the complexities of the modern workplace and the challenges of upper-level leadership positions.
Data-informed decisions
Learn to analyze business challenges, develop data-informed solutions, and communicate as a leader.
An advisor who knows your name
One point of contact from enrollment through graduation — not a rotating call queue.
How it works
Built for professionals already juggling a full life.
Choose your focus
Pick a general MBA or one of four specializations that match your career goals.
Learn online
Join live video classes and complete self-paced coursework on your schedule.
Apply it at work
Put theory into practice through projects with companies and local organizations.
Lead with confidence
Graduate ready to take on upper-level leadership challenges.
Where an MBA can lead
Here’s what the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects for careers connected to each MBA focus. All four are expected to grow much faster than average.
Medical & Health Services Manager
connected to the Healthcare Management specialization 24% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Computer & Information Systems Manager
connected to the Information Technology specialization 16% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Management Analyst
connected to the Organizational Management specialization 10% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Financial Manager
connected to the General MBA and International Business specialization 10% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Getting started
Start dates, admissions, and paying for it.
Start dates
New terms begin multiple times a year — American National University runs roughly five main terms annually, plus mid-session start options, so you’re rarely far from your next start date.
Admissions requirements
Applicants should have earned a bachelor’s degree. Talk with an advisor about any additional requirements.
Financial aid
Federal aid (FAFSA-based grants, loans, and work-study) is available to those who qualify and can be combined with American National University’s own institutional grants and scholarships, including options for military families and employer tuition assistance.
Technology
A computer with reliable internet access for live online classes and coursework.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MBA fully online?
Yes. The MBA can be completed online, with live video classes and self-paced coursework.
Which specialization is right for me?
Choose the General MBA for a broad foundation in accounting, management, and leadership, or specialize in Healthcare Management, Information Technology, International Business, or Organizational Management to focus on your industry or goals. An advisor can help you decide.
Do I need a bachelor’s degree?
Yes. Applicants should have earned a bachelor’s degree.
Can I keep working while I’m in school?
Yes. The MBA is designed for working professionals, with live online classes and self-paced coursework.
What does the MBA cost?
The MBA is 56 credit hours at $430 per credit hour, for a total program cost of $24,080. Talk with an advisor about program length and transfer credit.
Will I work on real projects?
Yes. The program lets you put learning into practice through projects with companies and other local organizations.
Is American National University accredited?
Yes. American National University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The MBA is offered through the Salem, Virginia campus and the Louisville, Kentucky campus, which is accredited by ABHES.
Accreditation you can check yourself
DEAC-accredited
American National University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
ABHES-accredited campus
The MBA is also offered through the Louisville, Kentucky campus, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Real-world projects
Put your learning into practice through projects with companies and local organizations.
Ready to lead?
Talk to an advisor about which specialization fits, cost, and your start date — no pressure, no obligation.
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