Executive Master of Business Administration Online
Gain the perspective necessary to navigate current and future issues facing any organization in the Executive Master of Business Administration online program from UNCW. Designed for highly qualified candidates with 5+ years of professional experience, this program takes the best of both worlds, teaming a flexible online MBA with campus and international residencies, providing a truly collaborative learning environment for aspiring executives.
Program Overview
Why consider the Executive MBA online at UNCW?
Intended for current leaders, the Executive MBA online program from the University of North Carolina Wilmington will help you hone your business acumen, enabling you to play an integral role in achieving organizational goals.
Within the online coursework, you will develop analytical and quantitative skills necessary for effective business decision making and organizational management. Deepen your knowledge in core business operational areas including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, corporate finance, marketing, strategic management, and more.
Our rigorous core curriculum examines constitutional, legislative, judicial, regulatory and public policy regulations within the business environment. You will study the principles and theory of financial and managerial accounting, with an emphasis on financial analysis and managerial decision making. Enrich your background in major information technology concepts and issues that business managers face, along with strategic and tactical issues of information systems and technology used to support and lead the operations of any organization.
In addition to deepening your broad-based business competencies, you will work with your advisor to choose a specialization that will provide focused expertise in a wide range of in-demand fields, including business analytics, cybersecurity, supply chain management, international business and more.
As part of this unique online Executive MBA program, you will benefit from two on-campus residencies—intensive weekends of face-to-face managerial training and peer-to-peer experiences that provide a bridge between content knowledge and real-world application. During these on-campus sessions, you will develop and promote a diverse array of managerial soft skills that only an on-campus environment can yield, such as problem-solving, persuasion, teamwork and leadership.
Along with these vital networking opportunities, you also will participate in a one-week international residency at one of several locations in Europe or Asia, enabling you to consult with actual foreign clients and present recommendations for addressing potential challenges on a global scale. Those who can’t travel internationally will have an opportunity to visit the beautiful campus in Wilmington, North Carolina, for a week while working on a project with a local company. This Executive MBA program places you in small, interactive cohorts of experienced peers—building relationships that extend beyond graduation. Become empowered to share your knowledge and insight alongside your fellow students.
Cameron School of Business features a top-notch faculty committed to your success. Your courses will be taught by full-time professors with terminal degrees and practical management experience in the private sector.
This high-value business master's program is a very reasonable financial investment compared to MBA programs at other AACSB-accredited business schools in North Carolina and provides diverse options for customizing your degree to align with your career goals and interests. Benefit from accelerated 7-week courses, with no prerequisites or foundation courses required. Complete your degree in as few as 12 months.
In this online Executive MBA program, you will learn:
- Leadership and team-building skills necessary to lead organizations and act as a change agent in a dynamic environment
- How to apply your knowledge in unfamiliar circumstances, plus the ability to adapt and innovate to solve problems
- Operations management, including product and process design, operations planning, project management, inventory management and more
- Strategic management including systems and structures needed for successful implementation, with a domestic and international focus
- Core business skills in operational areas including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, corporate finance, marketing, strategic management and more.
- Leadership and team-building skills necessary to lead organizations and act as a change agent in a dynamic environment
- How to apply your knowledge in unfamiliar circumstances, plus the ability to adapt and innovate to solve problems
- Operations management, including product and process design, operations planning, project management, inventory management and more
- Strategic management including systems and structures needed for successful implementation, with a domestic and international focus
- Core business skills in operational areas including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, corporate finance, marketing, strategic management and more.
Career paths for online Executive MBA graduates may include:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Director of Operations
- Marketing Director
- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President of Operations
- Operations Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Director of Operations
- Marketing Director
- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President of Operations
- Operations Manager
Also available:
Ready to complete your degree but can’t commit to the on-campus and international residencies? UNCW offers 100% online business programs including MBA programs in a variety of in-demand specializations, as well as an M.S. program. View our business programs.
Accreditation:
UNCW's Cameron School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Designed to be affordable and convenient, our tuition is an outstanding value and far less of a financial investment than many other North Carolina universities. We also offer pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year pending legislative approval. View more information on your cost of attendance.
| Program | Executive MBA Fee | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|---|
| Executive MBA (in-state residents) | $4,900 | $22,502 |
| Executive MBA (out-of-state residents) | $4,900 | $60,036 |
*Part-time tuition rate. The full-time tuition rate may be lower. Total tuition and fees may vary by student and are subject to change. Learn more.
Students are required to pay their own airfare for the International Residency. For questions, consult with your advisor.
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Upcoming dates and deadlines
The online Executive MBA program is designed to offer working professionals the flexibility of online learning paired with value-added on-campus and international residencies. We conveniently offer rolling admission and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/14/24 | 12/14/24 | 1/15/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/15/25 | 2/15/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/13/25 | 4/27/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/19/25 | 4/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/15/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/7/25 | 6/7/25 | 7/2/25 | 7/7/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/27/25 | 8/28/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/27/25 | 9/27/25 | 10/22/25 | 10/23/25 | 12/7/25 |
Students must register for courses by 5 p.m. (EST) on the registration deadline date.
Students must remit tuition payment by 10 a.m. (EST) on the tuition deadline date.
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Admissions
Requirements for the online Executive Master’s program
To apply for the Executive MBA online, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent at a foreign institution by the first official day of classes for the semester of application. Because UNCW considers applications on a rolling basis, you are urged to apply promptly for your preferred start date. When applying, choose Executive MBA as your concentration. Upon admission, you will work with your advisor to select a specialization that best fits your interests.
Admission Requirements:
- GMAT waived through 2025
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Resume and cover letter
Executive MBA Online Admission Requirements:
Candidates are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:
- An application for graduate admission.
- Official transcripts of all college work (graduate and undergraduate). Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UNCW at the address below. Electronic password protected transcripts are preferred and may be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
- UNCW Graduate School
Attn: Kimberly Goerne Harris
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5955
- Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program. Letters of recommendation may be waived if an applicant meets one or more of the following criteria:
- Five or more years of progressive managerial or military work experience
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Completion of an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
- Resume and cover letter (statement of interest) indicating how your background has prepared you for the MBA program.
- A minimum of two years full time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience required for MBA programs.
- A minimum of 5 years full time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience is required for the MBA Executive Concentration.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.
- A GMAT score above 500, or an equivalent GRE. However, the GRE/GMAT is currently waived through the 2025 cycle for all programs.
- A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for all non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
- Application and all required supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.
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Courses
What you’ll learn in your online Executive MBA courses
The Executive MBA online curriculum is comprised of 14 courses (42 credit hours), including 30 credit hours of Executive MBA core courses, six credit hours of required residencies and six credit hours of electives.
You must take the following courses to complete the general Executive MBA online program.
You will complete the following residency courses.
As a student in the MBA Executive concentration, you must take two electives to complete the degree requirements. You can choose any elective course offered or select a concentration area in consultation with your advisor.
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
