Master's Degree in Business Administration (Part-time)
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Part-Time MBA program is for working professionals, as it affords the most schedule flexibility while earning your MBA. Prospective candidates often have several years of post-undergraduate work experience (3+ years preferred) and seek to enhance their business acumen, expand their professional network, and gain relevant skills necessary to drive organizational success and innovation.
Program Overview
Whether you want to climb the corporate ladder, start your own business, or pivot careers entirely, the UK Part-Time MBA program will guide and assist you.
Aspiring MBAs are given the option of attending classes online, in-person, or in whatever combination of the two best suits your needs. With the University of Kentucky’s tight-knit cohort, you will further develop your capabilities while cultivating key connections with faculty, fellow students and business professionals.
The UK Part-Time MBA prides itself on its affordability and the unmatched value our candidates receive. Throughout our program, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence needed to achieve your objectives on a timeline that works best for you without the typical financial burden.
Our Accreditation
The Gatton College of Business and Economics has been accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1926. Similarly, the accounting programs within the Von Allmen School of Accountancy have been accredited by AACSB International since 1988 soon after AACSB began offering separate accreditation for accounting programs. Accreditation by AACSB has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.
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What You'll Learn
Customize your education with one of our focus areas:
- Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Human resources
- Finance
- Marketing
- Supply chain
- or mix and match to fit your career goals!
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Program Specific Requirements
- Must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the admission term, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. See Graduate School admissions for specifics.
- An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work, if applicable.
- 3+ years of post-undergraduate work experience (preferred)
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. See Graduate School admissions for specifics.
Once admitted into the MBA program, all incoming MBA candidates are required to successfully complete MBA Math and an Economics tutorial training to prepare for our program. The cost for MBA Math is $100 per candidate and takes approximately thirty hours to complete. The training for Economics is free and takes less than 10 hours to complete.
Required Application Materials
- Resume or CV
- Submit your resume highlighting professional experience, educational history, and accomplishments. Cover letters are not required.
- Personal Statement on the topic of "Personal and Professional Growth" answering the following prompt:
- Write a personal statement (500-700 words) that address the following questions: Considering your professional goals, why are you pursuing an MBA? Why do you believe the University of Kentucky's MBA program is a good fit for you? What do you perceive to be your unique strengths that will help you succeed in our program as well as professionally in your career.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation from an individual (one must be current or former employer) who is able to objectively assess the quality of your character, capabilities and accomplishments as well as your overall potential as an MBA student and future business leader.
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities attended
Candidates may be requested to sit for an interview prior to a decision being finalized.
Application Deadlines
Fall
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Round 1
- 11/15/2025
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Round 2
- 04/01/2026
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Final Deadline
- 07/25/2026 International Student Deadline - April 15
Spring
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- 12/12/2025 International Student Deadline - Sept. 15
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