Students, particularly working professionals, speak highly of American University鈥檚 Kogod online MBA program. The school 鈥渄oes not sacrifice any quality for convenience,鈥 as seen with the 鈥渨ell-qualified instructors, flexibility,鈥 and 鈥渟trong core course offerings,鈥 found therein. There鈥檚 also high praise for American鈥檚 format鈥10 weeks on and 3 weeks off鈥攁s attendees find this 鈥済ives a good balance throughout the year.鈥 That balance is made up of a combination of recorded lectures and classes with 鈥減rofessors that are professionals in [their] field of study.鈥 This 鈥減rovides a variety of theory and implementation鈥 of concepts and ensures that 鈥渟ubjects discussed in class are very much in line with current world events and/or with current technological advancements.鈥
MBA candidates here happily report that their professors 鈥渁re all top notch,鈥 and that they are 鈥渁lways accessible and explain the material well.鈥 One student even gushes that their teachers鈥 鈥渨ealth of experience has helped me greatly with my own startup.鈥 As for coursework, though the vast majority of the coursework is conducted online, students still have the opportunity to participate in immersion programs. These experiences are a 鈥済reat way [to] meet 鈥 classmates and professors鈥 and expand your understanding of the business world. As this attendee shares, 鈥淲e went to China for a couple weeks and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have had in my life.鈥
Students also note that the program relies on 鈥渢he best and most innovative technology on the market鈥 and that the 鈥渓earning platform 鈥 is built in a way where the work can be easily accessed and completed from different devices.鈥 Just as vital, the 鈥渙nline live lecture[s] feel just like the regular classroom experience.鈥
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Contact
Jessica Page
Associate Director of Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20016
United States
Washington, DC, 20016
United States
Phone
8555722800
Fax
N/A
Email
admissions@onlinebusiness.american.edu
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Overview
Applicants
61
Acceptance Rate
48%
Years of Work Experience
4.6
Average Age
GPA / Test Scores
Average Undergrad GPA
Accept GRE in Lieu of GMAT?
Yes
Percent of Applicants Submitting GRE
Average Verbal GRE Score
Average Quantitative GRE Score
Average Writing GRE Score
Deadlines
Deferred Enrollment Option
Yes
Max Length of Deferrment
1 year
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fees
In-State Application Fee
$100
Out-of-State Application Fee
$100
International (non-U.S.) Applicants:
$100
Admissions Factors
Required
Essays/Personal Statement
Undergraduate GPA
Letters Of Recommendation
Work Experience
Other
Optional
GMAT Scores
GRE Scores
GMAT or GRE Scores
Extracurricular Activities
Interview
State Residency
Other Factors That Influence Admission
Resume
Minimum TOEFL Score (Paper-Based Test)
600
Minimum TOEFL Score (Web-Based Test)
100
Academics
Academics
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
211
% Faculty Teaching at Least 1 Online Course This Year
32%
42%
Full-time
37%
Female
Academic Overview
Minimum In-Person Days Student is Required to Attend During Duration of Program (Not Including Travel Days)
6
Chat rooms
Yes
Interactive transcripts
Yes
Live audio
Yes
Live video
Yes
Smartphone applications
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Streaming audio
Yes
Streaming video
Yes
Tablet applications
Yes
Concentrations
Finance
Yes
Information Systems/Information Technology
Yes
Management Consulting
Yes
Marketing
Yes
Center for Research
Entrepreneurship
Yes
Special Academic Programs
Peer Tutoring
No
Pre-MBA Bootcamp
No
Top 5 Most Prominent Faculty
Caroline Bruckner
Professorial Lecturer/Tax Policy
Sanal Mazvancheryl
Assistant Professor/Marketing
Wendy Boland
Dean of Graduate Studies/Marketing
Gerald Martin
Associate Professor/Finance
J. Alberto Espinosa
Professor/Information Technology & Analytics
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Students Say
Many of Kogod鈥檚 alumni 鈥渢out the value of the education [they] receive鈥 on a grand scale, including on professional platforms such as LinkedIn鈥攁nd for good reason. As one student explains, 鈥淢y salary has increased over 40 percent since starting the MBA program.鈥 That鈥檚 something to be proud of, and while it鈥檚 something enrollees certainly work to achieve, their efforts are aided by the school. Enrollees are able to access the school鈥檚 career resources 24/7, which means they can tap into a comprehensive hub replete with informational videos, career self-assessment tests and exercises that help them refine their brand. Certainly, they can turn to Career Services for job postings and r茅sum茅 feedback as well, but perhaps the most exciting facet is that current students are able to join an extensive alumni network that鈥檚 125,000+ strong and features graduates living in an astounding 160 countries.
Dedicated Career Services Center
Yes
Description
Students have access to a career hub which contains resources to hone resume, career, and job search skills. They also have Career Services Counselors to assist with steps to build career success.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Expenses
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour (Part-Time) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial Aid Notification Begins
Immediately after admission & completed FAFSA
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Online MBA Enrollment (Full-Time and Part-Time)
154
Full-Time
Part-Time
Foreign Countries Represented
0
Demographics
44.9%
Underrepresented Minorities
25% female
75% male
