{"id":44994,"date":"2026-01-06T06:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=44994"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:17:40","slug":"mba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/","title":{"rendered":"M.B.A."},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Master of Business Administration<\/h1><p>Advance your career with a flexible, high-impact business education.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/MBA-Hero.jpg);background-position:50% 41%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"M.B.A.\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-m-b-a\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-45026\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45026\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45025\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45025\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/mba-one-year\/\">One-Year M.B.A.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-45841\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-45841\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/flexible-mba\/\">Flexible M.B.A.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Competitive Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing URI for your M.B.A. allows you to engage on a personal level with outstanding faculty, staff and students. We provide customized, quality education within a warm community to best prepare you for professional success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Best-Business-Schools-2025-125x125-1.jpg\" alt=\"Princeton Review 2025 Best Business Schools badge\" class=\"wp-image-44995\" style=\"width:223px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Best-Business-Schools-2025-125x125-1.jpg 514w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Best-Business-Schools-2025-125x125-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Best-Business-Schools-2025-125x125-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Best-Business-Schools-2025-125x125-1-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Best-Business-Schools-2025-125x125-1-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/apply\/\" title=\"\">apply for your m.b.a.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/rfi-graduate\/\" title=\"\">request information<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/meet\/heidi-bucci\/\" title=\"\">meet your m.b.a. coordinator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/aacsb-accredited-vector-logo-small.jpg\" alt=\"AACSB Accredited Badge\" class=\"wp-image-45002 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2024\/07\/uri-college-of-business-awarded-full-accreditation-by-prestigious-aacsb\/\">AACSB accreditation<\/a><\/em> <em>is highly sought after by universities due to its high level of academic merit\u2014 approximately 6 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/mba-one-year\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/MBA-One-Year-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a student sits with a mentor reading on a computer\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>One-Year M.B.A.<\/h2><p>The one-year, full-time M.B.A. day program, held at the Kingston campus, is a cohort-based program fostering knowledge acquisition, community, and practical learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more about the one year mba program<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/flexible-mba\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/flexible-MBA-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a man sits on a computer inside a coffee shop\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Flexible M.B.A.<\/h2><p>This flexible program, is designed for working professionals with in-person, online, and blended options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore the flexible mba program<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate#interdisciplinary\" title=\"\">INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/pfizer-mba\/\" title=\"\">pfizer m.b.a.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/blue-m-b-a\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/Blue-MBA-hero.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"aerial shot of flowing ocean waves\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Blue M.B.A.<\/h2><p><br>For seasoned professionals ready to lead the Blue Economy, the Blue M.B.A. offers a transformational experience that blends global business expertise with deep insights into the ocean and sustainability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which M.B.A. Format works for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><th><a href=\"\/programs\/mba\/full-time-mba\/\">ONE-YEAR<br>FULL-TIME<\/a><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/flexible-mba\/\">FLEXIBLE<\/a><\/th><\/tr><tr><th>Average Work Experience<\/th><td>3-5 years<\/td><td>5-7 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Program Length<\/th><td>12 months<\/td><td>16-60 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Start Date(s)<\/th><td>September<\/td><td>September &amp; January &amp; May<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Delivery Format<\/th><td>In-person<\/td><td>Online\/In-person\/Blended<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Class Locations<\/th><td>Kingston Campus<\/td><td>Providence Campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Class Times<\/th><td>Daytime<\/td><td>Evenings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Competitive Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>URI\u2019s M.B.A. program supports professionals at every career stage with dedicated resources, employer connections, and experiences. Graduates work at leading organizations such as Microsoft, Pfizer, CVS Health, PwC, Fidelity, and Raytheon, with average reported salaries of&nbsp;<strong>$85,888<\/strong>. Career support continues even after graduation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design an M.B.A. that fits your career goals and lifestyle, while building on your academic background. Choose in-person classes in Kingston, RI, or complete your degree 100% online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/flexible-options\/\">Learn more about your flexible options.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premiere Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn from premier faculty with decades of professional experience and top-tier academic credentials. URI M.B.A. students are taught by award-winning professors who bring cutting-edge research into every course.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Class Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In both M.B.A. programs, core courses are capped and most electives are significantly smaller since students are spread across a variety of offerings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/apply\/\" title=\"\">apply for your m.b.a.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/rfi-graduate\/\" title=\"\">request information<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/meet\/heidi-bucci\/\" title=\"\">meet your m.b.a. coordinator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate\/mba\/mba-one-year\/mbascholarship\/\" title=\"\">M.B.A. Merit Scholarship<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/news-and-events\/\" title=\"\">explore all college of business news<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Competitive Advantage Choosing URI for your M.B.A. allows you to engage on a personal level with outstanding faculty, staff and students. 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