ExcelTrack® Master’s in Business Administration Online

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15–19
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ExcelTrack® Online MBA Overview

Come back stronger — build the expertise to become a more effective business leader. Take control of how you earn your MBA with our highly personalized ExcelTrack® program.

  • Earn the same respected Purdue Global MBA — faster and more affordably.
  • Develop the management, strategic, and critical-thinking skills you need to take on challenging, high-level roles in competitive environments.
  • Control your pace, deadlines, and courseload.
  • Move quickly past the topics you know and spend time only on what you need to learn — each ExcelTrack® course is a single credit, covering a specific skill or piece of knowledge.
  • Speed up or slow down as needed — you’re evaluated by how well you demonstrate competencies, not by how long it takes to learn them.
  • Work directly with faculty to ensure you’ve learned all the material.
  • Take as many one-credit courses as you want in a term and pay one flat tuition rate.
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Is ExcelTrack® Right for You? Yes, if You:

  • Are a self-motivated, driven student with strong time-management skills.
  • Have 3 years of experience working in a setting relevant to your program of study.
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

If you enroll, you’ll need to complete orientation before you start classes.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a graduate program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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What Courses Will I Take?

The ExcelTrack® competency-based MBA degree program consists of 2 standard online courses (8 quarter credit hours) and 52 one-credit modules.

Like Purdue Global’s standard online MBA program, courses focus on the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to make sound business and management decisions.

Sample Courses

  • Business Analytics
  • Economics for Global Decision Makers
  • Managing the Value Chain
  • Leadership Strategies for a Changing World
  • Designing, Improving, and Implementing Processes
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Program Requirements

60
Core Credits
0–16
Elective Credits
60–76
Total Credits

Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

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Career Opportunities

Employment of management positions is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2021 to 2031, resulting in more than 883,000 new jobs. Today’s employers are looking for MBA graduates with an international mindset—those who understand global issues, manage relationships across cultures, and grow businesses in emerging world markets.

Purdue Global’s professionally focused ExcelTrack® MBA program is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills to become a more effective leader and a more valued employee in your current career. You can pursue employment opportunities in areas such as finance, marketing, operations, management of information systems, and human resources.

Average Salary

Low

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Lightcast average salary ranges can be explored further using Lightcast’s SkillsMatch tool. Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Prior experience may be required for leadership roles. Certain finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Program Brochure

Download our brochure to learn more about the Master of Business Administration and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

98%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

51%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

395

Faculty publications in 2021–2022

More Than 38,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2021–2022

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2022. 2021–2022 academic year.

Your Path to Success Begins Here

Connect with an Advisor to explore program requirements, curriculum, credit for prior learning process, and financial aid options.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Prior experience may be required for leadership roles. Certain finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states. Programs were not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements for licensure or certification, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific information on licensure and state authorizations.

ExcelTrack®: ExcelTrack® is designed to advance your progress based on existing knowledge; however, degree pace and time and cost savings will vary by individual. Students must enroll in a minimum number of credits per term to remain eligible for financial aid. Refer to the Financial Information section of the University Catalog for additional information. Enrollees will pay a per-session resource fee and associated program fees. Program includes a traditional 4-credit capstone and business perspectives course; however, tuition is charged at the ExcelTrack® rate.

Job Growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Occupations, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.