The application for admission to MBA (Master in Business Administration) Program in Kogod Graduate degree program offered by Kogod School of Business of American University is available online only.

Admission to all MBA programs (Full-time, Professional, dual degrees) is offered for the fall term only.

International applicants and those who wish to be considered for merit scholarship are encouraged to apply during Rounds 1 and 2.

Students applying directly from undergraduate programs with no prior full-time work experience are not eligible for consideration for the MBA program.

Internship experience is not considered to be equivalent to full-time professional work experience.

Fall 2016

MBA admissions decisions are made within rounds as detailed:

MBA Round Application Submission Decision Notification

Round 1 November 15 January 15

Round 2 February 1 April 1

Round 3 May 1 June 15


If application is not completed by the application submission date during the round one wish to be considered, one’s application may be moved to the next round for consideration. One will be notified by email should this apply to one.

Tuition and Fees
Full-Time MBA Program, 2015-2016

• Per Credit Hour Rate: $1,526 per credit hour
• Fall 2015 Course Fees: $410
• Spring 2016 Course Fees: $350
• Fall 2016 Global Experience Project: $3,700

• Graduate Student Fees:
Graduate Student Fee: $30
Technology Fee: $120
Sport Center Fee: $65

Professional MBA Program, 2015-2016

• Flat Rate for Total Program: $84,632. This includes tuition, program fees, global learning experience, textbooks, software, and light meals on class days.

• Tuition is paid in seven semester instalments.