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East Tennessee State University

Online MBA Programs

Affordable and AACSB Accredited

Advance your career with an AACSB-accredited online MBA from East Tennessee State University. Choose from multiple concentrations, study on your schedule, and gain the business skills top employers demand — all at an affordable tuition rate.

Explore the advantages of an ETSU online MBA

Outstanding Value

Pay-by-the-course tuition is affordable and eliminates large upfront expenses

24/7 Access to Courses

Our online courses enable you to keep working and study on your own schedule

Career Relevant

Focused on top-growth fields, our MBAs give you immediately applicable skills

ETSU graduates are in high demand

An incredible 94% of our work-seeking students receive job offers within six months of graduation.

Rise higher: Earn an MBA aligned with your goals and top-growth fields

Sharpen your competitive edge with a career-relevant online MBA focused on both your interests and in-demand industries. As one of the nation’s few universities to combine business and technology programs in one college, ETSU’s College of Business and Technology offers future-oriented, AACSB-accredited MBA programs that blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on, advanced skillsets.

Gain real-life experience working with a company on your strategic experience capstone project. Customize a general MBA or choose from an array of high-demand concentrations to benefit from this affordable, fast-paced path toward expanded career opportunities.

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A A C S B Accredited

The College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.

Our MBA stands out from the competition

In addition to helping you stay on budget by offering the most affordable tuition, we also provide in-demand concentrations so you gain specialized knowledge and a capstone that empowers you to graduate with real-world experience.

Ranked as the best MBA program in Tennessee by Best Value Schools (2025)1

 

 Credit HoursTuitionCustomizable
East Tennessee State University33$24KYES
University of Tennessee45$54KNo
Louisiana State University36$40K*Yes
University of North Carolina62$125KYes
 

Source: University websites and Online Degree Database,™ July 2025

*In-state

"The ETSU College of Business and Technology is a place of opportunity for students. We are one of the few colleges in the country that combine business and technology programs, allowing students to pursue degrees that blend together diverse fields in exciting ways."

Dr. Tony Pittarese

Dean of the College of Business and Technology, Professor of Computing

ABOUT US

About East Tennessee State University

ETSU provides a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts, professional preparation, and continuous improvement. The betterment of each student is the university’s highest priority, and we celebrate your unique purpose and ability to make a difference in the world.

Since 1911, our purpose has been to develop a world-class environment that enhances student success and improves the quality of life for people in the region and beyond.

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Take your career beyond to the future you want.

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Source

  1. Best Value Schools. "Best 15 MBA Programs in Tennessee in 2025." Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://www.bestvalueschools.org/.