Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Enhance your business acumen and increase your opportunities for career mobility with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Kennesaw State University. Our evening MBA program (EvMBA) is designed for working professionals, flexible to fit your busy life, nationally ranked, competitively priced and internationally accredited to the highest standards. This part-time, accelerated program totals 12 classes (36 credit hours), and you can complete your degree in as little as 19 months -- or take as long as six years. No GMAT required (ask for details).

The KSU MBA is ranked among the best programs in the nation on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best MBA Programs.

You’re Driven, So Are We

At Coles College, we’ll help you achieve more. You’ll gain a deep knowledge of key business functions, so you’ll be ready to manage high-level projects, lead business initiatives, and make more impactful business decisions. You’ll learn from MBA faculty who are leaders in their fields. You’ll have access to research and ideas that are immediately applicable in your career. 

Convenient and Flexible 

Our face-to-face MBA classes are offered at convenient times and locations to meet the needs of busy working professionals. Classes are offered from 6:00 - 8:45 PM, Monday through Thursday nights, with each course meeting one night per week. Classes are offered at 3 convenient locations including Kennesaw, in the Cobb Galleria and in Downtown Sandy Springs.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Face-to-Face

Number of Credits Hours: 36 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: 19-Month Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall, July 1st
  • Spring, November 1st
  • Summer, April 1st
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Admissions Requirements

Admission to the KSU MBA program is based on a competitive evaluation of pooled applicants using the following criteria:

  • Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree (in any field) from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent in the case of those with an international education background
  • Nature and total years of professional work experience as demonstrated on your resume
  • Academic achievement as demonstrated on official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • If you are applying as an international applicant or are someone with an international education background, we invite you to review the checklist of additional items that will need to be submitted in order to complete your application file. If you have any questions on these requirements, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.

Additional information may be requested to better assess the candidate’s preparedness to enter the programs. For example, the KSU MBA programs do not require standardized tests for admissions consideration, however, in certain cases the department may recommend candidates to take the GMAT or GRE exam to better assess them for candidacy to the program.

If at any point before classes begin an applicant or admitted student submits an official GMAT or GRE score to KSU, the submitted GMAT or GRE score will then be used for consideration or reconsideration of an admissions decision.

If you work in the University System of Georgia and are planning to use TAP to pay for the WebMBA, or if you are a senior citizen desiring to use the senior citizen tuition waiver for the WebMBA, please notify us of this at KSUMBA@kennesaw.edu prior to applying.

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Advantages of a KSU MBA


Nationally Ranked and Recognized Program

AACSB Accredited

  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) with the highest standard of excellence in business and accounting education in the world.

  • Recognized by Employers – KSU’s AACSB-accredited MBA is ranked among the best programs in the nation on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Programs. The Coles College of Business is highly respected by employers throughout the Southeastern U.S. 

  • Designed for Working Professionals - You can stay employed while earning this 36-hour degree. 

  • Adaptable Program Length - Take as little (19 months) or as long (six years) as you need to finish.  

  • Competitively-Priced – KSU’s MBA is more affordable than many similar programs offered by other Georgia institutions. 

  • No GMAT Required in Most Cases – Qualified MBA applicants can receive a GMAT waiver. Ask for details.

What can you do with a Master of Business Administration degree?

If you aspire to lead in business, the skills learned in your MBA education are fundamental to your development as a leader, and to your ability to pivot in your career. We invite applicants and students to calculate their MBA return on investment (ROI) by dividing their expected MBA salary gain by the cost of their degree program (including financing costs). Check the tool below or use online sources such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor to determine average salaries for specific jobs in a given geographic area.

  • Financial Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Sales Manager

Business Administration Salary and Career Information


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Coles College of Business

Kennesaw State University
Coles College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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560 Parliament Garden Way NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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