Overview
The Fitchburg State College Online MBA is a 10-course, 30-credit program with specialized tracks in Management and Human Resources. Courses are seven weeks long, taken consecutively, one course at a time, with breaks between courses. No matter where you live or what your schedule, you can earn a widely recognized and respected MBA online—as quickly as just 17 months.

The Fitchburg State College Online MBA program is asynchronous—which means you don’t have to be at your computer at any particular time of the day or week. But you will need to maintain regular course participation each week and visit the course website on a regular basis.

Using our web-based Blackboard technology, you can access course material at your convenience, wherever and whenever you have an Internet connection. Our online course demo will give you confidence in your ability use the system before your course work begins. Technical support is available by phone 24/7.

Quality, Career Oriented Education
The Fitchburg State online MBA program is deeply rooted in practical business experience. Classes are taught by a combination of full-time Fitchburg State faculty members and working professionals who are experts in their fields. This teaching model bridges the gap between theory and practice. The program is designed to give you greater efficiency in your current job, and help you open doors to future career advancement and greater income potential.

You’ll acquire the knowledge and analytical skills you need to become an ethical decision maker who is socially responsible, sensitive to cultural diversity, and aware of broadening world markets. Upon completing the program, you will be prepared to lead creatively and effectively within any organization.

Cohort Learning Format
You will enter the MBA program with a cohort of your peers. Throughout the program, you will have opportunities to interact with fellow students from around the area, around the country and around the globe. This cohort learning format exposes you to diverse perspectives and approaches to issues you might not encounter in a local self-formed group. Although you may be hundreds or thousands of miles apart, you’ll build relationships, share experiences and complete team projects in a virtual environment.

Cohort groups are intentionally kept small�20-25 students per class�to provide maximum interaction with both peers and faculty. Instructors are readily available to collaborate with you on your progress as you work through the curriculum.

And when you complete the program, you are invited to participate in the graduation ceremony at Fitchburg State College so you can receive your degree with the rest of your class.