Morningside University’s MBA program is delivered in an asynchronous online format, providing students with flexibility to manage their studies on their own schedules. For busy professionals and students, this approach ensures that they can balance their personal and professional responsibilities while pursuing their degree. By choosing an asynchronous online MBA, students can enhance their skill set and career prospects without compromising their current commitments, making it an ideal solution for those seeking to advance their business acumen in today’s fast-paced world.

Yes. Morningside University’s MBA program places a strong emphasis on maintaining open lines of communication between students and faculty. Professors are available through various channels, including email, discussion forums, and virtual office hours. This accessibility allows students to seek clarification on course material, engage in meaningful discussions, and receive personalized support throughout their learning journey. Additionally, faculty often use video conferencing tools to conduct live Q&A sessions or interactive discussions, ensuring that you are connected and supported even in a virtual environment.

Morningside offers robust student support services tailored for its approximately 1,000 online graduate students, ensuring a seamless experience that aligns student needs with solutions and services. Students will have access to a variety of services at no additional cost, including the Graduate Writing Center and the Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center. These services encompass library resources, research assistance, and writing support provided through the Academic Support Center (ASC) and Graduate Writing Center, which offers online consultations. Additionally, librarians are available to assist online students, providing instructions on resource utilization and access to interlibrary loan services that connect to over 2 billion holdings globally. Support is accessible via phone, email, online, or in person, with the Learning Center typically open Monday through Friday, ensuring comprehensive support for academic success.

In addition to the comprehensive support services already mentioned, Morningside University is committed to promoting the wellbeing of our distance education students by partnering with StudentLife Matters. StudentLife Matters offers a range of Student Assistance Program services to address various personal concerns and enhance the overall student experience. Students can access telephonic, video, chat, and face-to-face counseling options, as well as Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (dCBT). Furthermore, StudentLife Matters provides financial counseling and support, substance abuse prevention and counseling, and dedicated assistance for family members. The program also includes 24/7 crisis support and intervention, resources to help navigate life balance issues, critical incident response and management, and support for students studying abroad. Additionally, staff and faculty consultations are available to address student-related concerns, ensuring that every aspect of our students’ lives is supported throughout their educational journey.

Classes are offered in a quick, in-depth 8-week format to be compatible with your work and life commitments. Your weekly time commitment will vary based on the number of credits you choose to enroll in each term. For a standard 3-credit course spanning 8 weeks, students can expect to dedicate around 6-12 hours a week on readings, project work, and assignments.

Check with your benefits office, as many of our Morningside MBA students successfully utilize their company’s tuition remission program to help fund their education. For any questions regarding financial aid, our Financial Planning office is also available to assist you.

Absolutely! Since the MBA degree is online, it does not require an F-1 visa for entry into the United States.

Depending on how many courses you take per term, the Flex MBA can be completed in as little as one year (as a full-time student). Many students complete the degree in 2-3 years, balancing the degree with their work and life commitments.

Yes. Classes are offered in 8-week terms, and at least two classes are offered simultaneously in any term. As an example, you could take one class in August through early October if that time of year is busy for you, and then take two classes simultaneously starting in October. If you know that January is an extremely busy time of year for your work, you could not take any classes in January through February, and then take two classes in March through April when things are slower.

Yes. We allow up to 6 credit hours of transfer credit. In order to transfer your credits, we review the courses you completed, their syllabi, and your grade and make a decision on transferring the credits.

Yes. Between weekly discussion sessions and group assignments, students make friends and professional connections that last a lifetime.

Yes! We find that the hardest courses for many students are Corporate Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, and Managerial Economics. For someone without an undergraduate degree in business, or especially without undergraduate courses in these areas, we require students to complete an online preparation course(s) through MBA PrepWorks, a nationally renowned MBA preparation learning company. More details about this process are available by inquiring.