Business Administration (Online MBA)

Choose Your Concentration

Fine-tune your education by choosing from Chatham's online MBA concentrations in Healthcare Management or Entrepreneurial Leadership & Strategy.

How It Works

Through Chatham’s online learning management system, Brightspace by D2L, students participate in interactive class activities and discussions held asynchronously online. The platform enables students to demonstrate knowledge gained through activities, as well as submit assignments and papers electronically. Throughout the course, grades and feedback from the instructor will be available through the online grade book. Instructors often hold virtual office hours in which questions from students can be addressed.

Employer Discount Program

A 20% tuition discount is available for full-time employees and members of organizations who have partnered with Chatham University. And if your organization hasn't partnered with Chatham yet, it's easy to get them added to the list. 

Credit Where Credit is Due

Qualified MBA students can save time and money by earning graduate credits through credit transfer, the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), or test out of the college-level pre-requisites through College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Intent to pursue PLA or CLEP must be declared prior to enrollment.

Online MBA Program Faculty

The online MBA program faculty bring their real-world experience to augment students' understanding of concepts and practices, preparing students to adapt their learning to complex scenarios. Areas of expertise include law; taxation; industrial/organizational psychology; information systems; finance and administration; and more.

Center for Women's Entrepreneurship

The Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University creates economic opportunities for people of all genders through entrepreneurial education and training, mentoring, and networking. Many events are open to students, and there are other ways for students to participate, too.

Alumni Careers

Alumni have worked at institutions including; BNY Mellon; PNC; Oracle; Giant Eagle; Mylan; Knopp Biosciences LLC, Pittsburgh; MSA-The Safety Company; MAYA Design; RAND Corporation; Smith & Nephew, Hamburg, Germany; Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA; The Citizens Savings Bank; Portland General Electric, Portland, OR; the University of Pittsburgh.

Accreditation & Student Outcomes

Department Mission

The Department of Business & Data Science teaches students the fundamentals of business practice through learning and applying academic content, practicing business skills, and evaluating the context of business decision-making. The Department integrates material and programming incorporating the University’s mission in global understanding and environmental responsibility and prepares students to work as leaders in professional and civic arenas. Through student-centered curricular and co-curricular offerings, the Department assists students to reach their full potential in the business world.

Read Our Blog

Chatham’s Department of Business & Data Science blog serves to inform current and potential students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the department. It covers recent events, highlights extraordinary students, and introduces new professors and courses that are of interest to our readers. 

SARA-Approved Participating Institution

Due to federal regulation, all universities offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA-approved institution. Chatham University is a SARA-approved institution.