Purdue Online MBA FAQs

Courses are 100% online and asynchronous. While there is no required class session meeting time, the faculty do host live virtual sessions for deep dives and office hours, which are also recorded for you to view at any time.

Classes are typically 7 weeks long with the exception of project courses and specialty electives. Each traditional semester is comprised of two 7-week modules. There is a 1-week break between the start of each module. There will be opportunities to take 1 credit hour classes during some of these break weeks.

Your course load is customizable depending on your individualized needs. Students can take 1 to 2 courses per module. You would need to be enrolled in at least 1 course every module. To receive financial aid, you need to be registered for a minimum of 4 credit hours per semester.

Most MBA courses range from 1 to 3 credit hours. We recommend planning on 15 to 20 hours per week per course for studies. This amount will vary week-to-week and will depend on your previous knowledge or experience with the subject material.

Your diploma will be awarded by Purdue University, West Lafayette, as a Master of Business Administration. Neither your degree nor your transcripts will indicate that the degree was earned online.

Many students are eligible for financial aid. Purdue also offers installment plans and sponsored billing and payments for students who receive company support to pursue their studies.

You will be assigned a Student Success Coach and Academic Advisor who will provide support throughout your program and help ensure your successful graduation. The Student Success Coach will work hand-in-hand with existing campus resources to best identify needs for all online learners and will facilitate engagement with the Purdue community. You can meet with your coach or advisor via phone or live video call.

No GMAT waiver is required for students who plan to start their Online MBA program in August 2021 or January 2022. We have decided to waive the GMAT/GRE exam requirement during this period due to exam disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have any other questions regarding GMAT testing, contact your Enrollment Specialist.

You can submit your GRE scores in lieu of the GMAT.

There are no available internships for this program.

Yes, the faculty and staff are from the Krannert School of Management or other academic units from the West Lafayette campus.

There are no scholarships available for this program.

This program is designed to allow for flexibility. Course loads can be modified to allow for degree completion in 2 to 4 years.