About MBA@Dayton

MBA@Dayton is the online format of the MBA program from the University of Dayton’s AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration. The program prepares you to become a well-rounded, strategic leader who applies ethical principles to the business environment.

At the University of Dayton (UD), we believe that leaders should participate in shaping the world around them. To best prepare you to lead and contribute to your industry, we designed MBA@Dayton to be a practical, active learning experience that allows you to apply your knowledge immediately. You will engage with classmates and faculty in live online classes, complete interactive course work and apply your knowledge at in-person immersions.

We also believe being a leader means serving others. Connecting learning with leadership and service is a critical concept in keeping with UD’s Catholic, Marianist tradition.

MBA@Dayton Curriculum

The MBA curriculum includes foundation courses, core courses, electives and courses focused on strategy and ethics. If you choose to pursue a concentration, you will take an additional three-credit elective course.

MBA@Dayton offers three paths to tailor your program to your background and experience.

One-Year MBA Path

30–31.5 credits
12 months to complete
2 in-person immersions

Explore the one-year MBA path.

Accelerated MBA Path

31.5–39 credits
15–18 months to complete
2 in-person immersions

Explore the accelerated MBA path.

Foundational MBA Path

36–45 credits
18–24 months to complete
2 in-person immersions

Explore the foundational MBA path.

Meet Our Students

Since we welcomed our first cohort in October 2017, we have enrolled 248 students. Ranging in age from 21 to 63 and attending classes from 27 states, our students have an average of 10 years of work experience. We are proud that:

40 percent of all students are female.
32 percent of U.S.-based students represent ethnic minorities.
13 percent of all students are military-affiliated.

Learning alongside diverse classmates is essential to reaching your potential as an ethical strategic business leader. Are you ready to contribute your diverse perspectives and experiences to the MBA@Dayton community?