New students who register for class by Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, will receive a $500 scholarship* toward their first Fall 1 course. Apply today.
One MBA, Two Career-Focused Pathways
Whether you’re launching your career or leveling up as a professional, Merrimack’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers two pathways tailored to match your level of experience and goals.
Earn your MBA. Advance your career.
Access a program brochure, connect with enrollment and get a head start on your application.
Tuition Under $18K
Earn your degree and unlock new career opportunities at an affordable tuition. Corporate partner discounts and scholarships are also available.
An MBA Tailored to Your Experience
Choose the Accelerated Early Career MBA if you’re beginning your career or the Professional MBA if you have two+ years of relevant experience. The Accelerated Early Career MBA can be completed in 9–12 months full time or 18–24 months part time, while the Professional MBA is completed part time in 18–24 months.
ACBSP-Accredited
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is conditionally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
A Curriculum That Meets You Where You Are
Build skills aligned with your experience and goals through coursework developed with industry leaders and taught by expert faculty working in the field.
Stack Your Degrees
Earn your Merrimack MBA, then another of our business master’s degrees in accounting, business analytics or finance for as little as $28K.
Pathway Comparison
| Accelerated Early Career MBA | Professional MBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed For | Professionals beginning their careers | Experienced professionals |
| Credits | 36 | 36 |
| Start Terms | Fall and Spring | Enrolling every eight weeks |
| Modality | 100% online | 100% online |
| Online Format | Live (evenings) or on demand | Live (evenings) or on demand |
| Completion Time | 9–12 months (full time) or 18–24 months (part time) | 18–24 months (part time) |
| Prerequisites | None | Minimum two+ years of relevant full time, post-undergraduate work experience |
| Tuition | Under $18K | Under $18K |
Designed For:
Professionals beginning their careers
Credits:
36
Start Terms:
Fall and Spring
Modality:
100% online
Online Format:
Live (evenings) or on demand
Completion Time:
9–12 months (full time) or 18–24 months (part time)
Prerequisites:
None
Tuition:
Under $18K
Designed For:
Experienced professionals
Credits:
36
Start Terms:
Enrolling every eight weeks
Modality:
100% online
Online Format:
Live (evenings) or on demand
Completion Time:
18–24 months (part time)
Prerequisites:
Minimum two+ years of relevant full time, post-undergraduate work experience
Tuition:
Under $18K
15 MBA Concentrations for Your Goals
As part of the 36-credit degree, Professional MBA students can build specialized expertise aligned with their career goals through 15 concentrations. Concentrations include:
Corporate Finance, Accounting & Risk
- Capital Management
- Taxation
- Fraud Risk Management
Analytics, Data & Tech Strategy
- AI Strategy & Applications
- Data Science
- Business Analytics
- FinTech
Product & Engineering Leadership
- Product Management
- Engineering Management
Organizational Leadership & Talent Strategy
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Media, Marketing & Sports Enterprise
- Digital Media and Content Creation
- Sports Management & Marketing
- Strategic Marketing Communication
Social Impact & Nonprofit Governance
- Community-Based Nonprofit Leadership
Corporate Finance, Accounting & Risk
- Capital Management
- Taxation
- Fraud Risk Management
Analytics, Data & Tech Strategy
- AI Strategy & Applications
- Data Science
- Business Analytics
- FinTech
Product & Engineering Leadership
- Product Management
- Engineering Management
Organizational Leadership & Talent Strategy
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Media, Marketing & Sports Enterprise
- Digital Media and Content Creation
- Sports Management & Marketing
- Strategic Marketing Communication
Social Impact & Nonprofit Governance
- Community-Based Nonprofit Leadership
Apply Now – MBA Key Dates
Our programs enroll six times a year.
Career Outlook for Merrimack Graduates
The statistics below reflect the many professional opportunities across industries in the Northeast region that may be available to you with an MBA from Merrimack.
8.1%
increase in relevant jobs in the Northeast region, 2024–2034
$106K
median salary for aligned roles in the Northeast region (compared to $94K national median salary)
215,161
unique job postings for relevant roles in the Northeast region, January 2024–January 2025
Source: Lightcast utilizing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW data, 2025
Stack Your Learning
Earn Your Merrimack MBA Plus Another Business Master’s for as Little as $10K
The World Economic Forum predicts that half the global workforce may require reskilling by 2030.¹ Help future-proof your career by stacking your degrees. Expand your skills to become an adaptable, versatile and resilient leader — one who possesses deep knowledge and expertise in a specific field and the ability to collaborate with experts across disciplines and apply that knowledge effectively — by earning a Merrimack MBA and one of our business master’s in accounting, business analytics or finance for as little as $10K.
Begin Your JourneyWhy Merrimack College Girard School of Business
Merrimack College’s Girard School of Business can help you build the future you envision. With the support of highly experienced faculty, you’ll learn to think critically, communicate effectively and excel in your chosen field.
Dedicated to “doing business right,” our school employs the highest standards of teaching and research, offering a unique approach to business education that integrates Augustinian values of enlightening minds, engaging hearts and empowering lives.
Gain the Skills To Advance Your Career
Merrimack’s MBA meets you where you are — with two pathways designed to accelerate your career on your terms.
Get Started1 Source: World Economic Forum, Reskilling Revolution
*This applies to new students entering the Fall 1 2026 term. Does not roll over to subsequent terms. Not combinable with other offers (i.e. Double Warrior, Fellowship, Partnership Discounts, etc.) For CSC 6000, credit will be applied to their second course. Credit will be awarded after add/drop ends.