Why College of William and Mary?
College of William and Mary seeks applicants for its online Master of Business Administration degree program. This mid-sized public research University in Williamsburg, Virginia administers the program through its Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
All applicants must have at least two years of professional experience. Standardized test scores are optional. Candidates are evaluated holistically. There is no minimum GPA requirement for admission, but academic potential and past success will be taken into account as part of the admissions process. No specific undergraduate degree is required for admission, and all admitted students will be required to complete a quantitative refresher course.
Program Snapshot
| University Name | College of William and Mary |
| Location | Williamsburg |
| State | VA |
| Niche.com Grade | A+ |
| Name of Degree | Master of Business Administration |
| School or Department Administering Program | Raymond A. Mason School of Business |
| Credits | 49 |
| Cost per credit | $1,365.00 |
| Tuition for Entire Program | $66,885.00 |
| Test Requirements | no, but can be submitted if desired |
| Minimum GPA | none |
| Prerequisite Courses and Skills | requires minimum of two years professional working experience |
| Campus Visit Required? | yes |
| Typical Time to Complete | 2 years |
| When Can Students Start the Program? | multiple starts per year |
| Program Concentrations | none |
| Synchronous classes | no |
| Required Courses |
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| Does the Program Include a Capstone? | no |
| Does the program include a practicum or internship? | yes |
| Other Features that Make the Program Unique | Can add Online Foundations in Business Analytics certificate to the MBA (12 additional credits) or register for an additional course in Probability and Statistics with R or Business Modeling with Python; peers in cohort come from a diversity of backgrounds; approx 20% of students are from a military background; curriculum designed around a core business problem and the design thinking approach; residency weekends twice per year include speakers, team building, networking, mentorship |
| Program Description | While a capstone experience is not required for the degree, all students must complete an internship. The majority of students finish the program in two years, completing 49 required credits. Students study a generalist curriculum rather than specializing in a single topic area. Students participate in residency weekends twice a year, which mix networking, mentoring, and conference-style learning. |
What will I Learn?
The curriculum of the William and Mary online MBA is built around the design thinking approach, which is a complex set of steps used by teams to solve design problems through iterative prototyping and testing. All courses use design thinking approaches to attack real-world business problems. The curriculum does not offer any concentration areas.
The required courses begin with a core course titled Renaissance Manager, followed by topic-specific courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Organizational Behavior, Business Analytics and Operations. Students then delve into Global Managerial Economics, Finance, Marketing and Integrated Technology. They further practice decision-making skills in courses in Leadership for the 21st Century and Strategy.
All students complete the Revolutionary Leader Practicum.
How much will the program cost?
The program costs $1,365.00 per credit, and 49 credits are required. The total cost of the degree is just under $67,000.00 for the entire degree. Most students take two years to finish their studies.
How does the program fit into my life?
Coursework in this program is conducted using the asynchronous learning model. Students do not attend live online classes. Instead, they complete online activities on their own schedule, and meet with instructor and peers in one-on-one or team meetings. Students can start the program in multiple starts per year
Students complete the program within 2 years. Most students complete their studies on a full-time basis. Two on-campus experiences are required per year.
Summary
Applicants to the William and Mary online MBA program join cohorts of students characterized by diversity of background and life experience. A substantial proportion of students in the program have military backgrounds. Students share experiences and knowledge during in-person campus residencies.
This mid-price program offers flexible asynchronous learning combined with a focused curriculum that will be attractive to students looking for a design-centered approach to business problems. Students can also pursue additional certification in business analytics to the base curriculum.
