College of Business
The Butler MBA

Butler MBA FAQs

What is the cost of a Butler MBA?

The foundation and graduate-level courses are currently offered at $674/credit hour. When comparing the costs between different universities, be sure to consider the total cost (multiply the total number of credit hours required by the cost per credit hour).  Some MBA programs in the area have a lower per credit hour price but a higher total program cost.

Is Butler's MBA program accredited?

The Butler College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, which is the gold standard for business school accreditation.  Only 5 percent of business schools internationally receive this level of accreditation.  Butler shares this accreditation with other universities such as IU, Purdue, Notre Dame, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the Kellogg School at Northwestern University.

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How long will it take?

The program is flexible and students complete the program at their own pace.  For the average student who is working full-time, the program will take approximately 2 to 2 1/2 years to complete.

Do I qualify to have prerequisites waived?

Prerequisites (foundation courses) may be waived for recently completed course work at the discretion of the MBA academic committee. It is also possible to test out of certain courses. There is no fee for waived courses, or for testing. The current schedule allows for all prerequisites to be completed in one semester if a student chooses to do so.

I travel occasionally for my job. I'm juggling family and work. Can I still take classes?

It is understood that travel and other obligations can conflict with class schedules from time to time. Faculty members are sensitive to this and make every effort to accommodate students. Some classes are easier to accommodate than others, which makes the flexibility of the program so beneficial. Your advisor will work with you to create a schedule that will best suit your current work and family situation.

How many nights a week will I have class?

Most classes meet one night per week during the regular semester, from 6-8:40 p.m. Part-time students will commonly take one or two classes a semester. Summer sessions are accelerated and usually meet twice per week. Part-time students usually take one summer course at a time. Some Saturday sessions are available as well.

The 400-level foundation courses are structured slightly differently to allow for quicker progress.  These courses are offered in an accelerated format, making it possible to complete all 10 credit hours in just one semester (on a part-time basis).