When does the program start?For students starting in the Fall semester, MOD 0 will begin in early August. For students starting in the Spring semester, MOD 0 will begin in early January.
What degree is earned at the end of the program?Students earn a Master of Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business.
Can I take the modules in any order?Upon starting the Online MBA program as a matriculated student, you will begin with Module 1. After completing Module 1, Modules 2 and 3 may be taken in any order. Modules 4, 5, and 6 may also be taken in any order after completing Modules 1, 2, and 3.
Am I able to take a semester off?Yes. Students in the Online MBA may take up to six years to complete the program. Students will work with their Student Success Specialist to plan their enrollment each semester, as well as any planned semesters off, to ensure timely completion of the MBA.
Can I begin the program in January?Yes. We enroll Online MBA students in both August and January.
Am I able to transfer in MBA or other graduate courses from another program?The BU Questrom Online MBA provides learners with the globally-recognized MBA content but through an integrated curriculum design. While by the end of the program you will have received this core MBA knowledge, there are not one to one equivalents with other graduate courses. Therefore, other courses may not be counted toward the degree requirements.
What is a live session and how many live sessions do I need to attend?Live sessions are synchronous Zoom facilitated learning environments with faculty, learning facilitators and students all engaging in “real time” using relevant course content. These sessions are highly interactive and last approximately 2 hours. Live sessions are held mid-week during each week of the semester and are offered at two different times of the day (7am ET and 8pm ET). While the hope is that students attend all weekly sessions, a certain number of Live Sessions in each MOD will be required.
Can I switch back and forth between the am and pm live sessions?For most MODs, students must attend the live session they have been assigned to with their team. For any of the non-required live sessions, students can switch back and forth between am and pm sessions and choose which one fits their schedule that week.
Can I take more than one module at a time?No, you can only take one module at a time.
How will the modules be graded?The modules will be graded according to BU’s Graduate Academic Policy. This is on a 4.0 GPA scale.You will receive a final grade for each module. In accordance with University policy, grades are due within 72 hours of the last day of exams.
What does the capstone entail?The capstone is a comprehensive learning assignment that may take the form of a team or individual project. The capstone bridges together concepts learned throughout the course and applied either to a prescribed prompt (such is the case in MOD 1 with the automotive capstone) or organically created capstones that emerge from student interest/industry focus.
What is the role of the Learning Facilitator?For each MOD, you and your team will have an assigned Learning Facilitator. The LF will serve as yoursubject matter expertfor each module and they are available to help you with all course related material. They will communicate with you on a regular basis about your coursework, hold office hours, and be available for one-on-one meetings. When it comes to questions about your course, they are your first stop.
What is the role of the Student Success Specialist?Your Student Success Specialist will support you from the start of your program to graduation. When it comes to your student experience, advising, and university resources, they are your first stop. Your Success Specialist will help you navigate the program and your life as an online student. They will help plan your schedule, share best practices for learning online, suggest ways to engage in the program community, and guide you to the various university resources you may need to enable your success in the Online MBA program. Your personal Student Success Specialist will communicate with you regularly as you continue on this learning journey.
Will I have the same team for each module?Teams change from MOD to MOD to give students the opportunity to work with a variety of individuals throughout their time in the program.
Are there any in-person requirements for the program?The Online MBA is 100% online and there are no in-person requirements. However, we will be considering optional opportunities for enrolled students to meet up around the world. Students are also welcome to plan their own meet ups in their respective locations. Online students may attend any on-campus events that are not restricted to a certain population.
If I live in the Boston area, can I meet with faculty members, TAs, or career services in person?The Online MBA is 100% online and any appointments or advising sessions will be conducted online. Students will have access to BU and Questrom online platforms and recruitment site (Handshake) as well as online career resources available to BU online students. One-on-one appointments with Questrom career staff are not a service offering of this program.
Will I have access to university networking or career services?The Online MBA is best suited for mid-career working professionals with several years of work experience. The program may not be the best fit for those students looking to make a major career change. While at this time one-on-one appointments with Questrom career staff are not a service offering, Online MBA students may attend any on-campus events that are not restricted to a certain population – similar to all BU and Questrom students. Population restrictions are visible on event calendars and on our recruitment site (Handshake). Online MBA Students will have access to the BU and Questrom online networking platforms and recruitment sites. In addition, students will have access to a number of online career resources available to all BU online students.
Am I able to join clubs and student organizations?Membership in the residential program student clubs is at the discretion of the clubs themselves. However, Online MBA students will have the opportunity to join a number of affinity groups once they have started the program. Students will be able to join as many as they’d like and ask for new communities to be created. The community members, with the help of the student success staff, will determine the extent of the engagement within the respective community.
