Online MBA Admission Requirements & Next Steps
Your MBA journey begins here
No business background? No problem. Whether you're an experienced business professional or exploring the field for the first time, Southern New Hampshire University's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to help expand your expertise and strengthen your leadership skills so you’re prepared for new opportunities. And with a wide range of concentration options, you can tailor the degree to your career goals.
Application support you can count on
Applying to graduate school is a big step, and you don't have to do it alone. Our dedicated admission counselors are available to answer questions and support you through every step of the process.
It only takes about 5 minutes to complete our application. Even better? It's free, and you don’t have to provide any GMAT or GRE scores.
After you apply, an admission counselor will guide you through a simple attestation form confirming you have a bachelor's degree (in any field) that was conferred by an accredited institution. The form will also verify your GPA and degree conferral date.
At the same time, your admission counselor will request your previous transcripts — at no cost to you — to determine whether you have transferable graduate credits, with up to 6 credits accepted toward your degree.
After reviewing your official evaluation, it’s time to decide. If SNHU feels like the right fit, the next step is to choose your start date and get registered for classes.
Start options to fit your schedule
With 5 start dates throughout the year, it's easy to choose a timeline that works for you. We review applications on a rolling basis, and you can enroll up to the day before each 10-week term begins.
| Term | Term Begins | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 (Dec - Feb) | December 07, 2026 | February 21, 2027 |
| March 2027 (Mar - May) | March 01, 2027 | May 09, 2027 |
| May 2027 (May - Jul) | May 17, 2027 | July 25, 2027 |
| August 2027 (Aug - Oct) | August 02, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
Foundation course requirements
After reviewing your transcript, our admission counselors will determine whether you need to complete up to 2 foundation courses. If needed, these courses can count as part of your program’s elective requirements, so you can finish them without adding additional credit requirements to your program.
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Discover the knowledge you’ll gain, skills you'll build and the opportunities ahead.