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ExcelTrack® Master’s in Business Administration Online

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15
Total Courses
$2,833
Tuition Rate per Term
You Control Your Pace
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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.

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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.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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.

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

15
Core Courses
0-4
Elective Courses
15-19
Total Courses
60-76
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

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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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.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

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 2022 to 2032, resulting in about 1.1 million job openings each year. 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

Range

Job Growth

In Your State

General and Operations Managers

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. The skills and employers mentioned are a representation of the hiring needs within the labor market generated by Lightcast and may change over time. There can be no guarantee that any listed employer is or will be hiring in the future or will hire a Purdue Global graduate. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control. The default state is Indiana for those outside of the U.S.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study

  • Tell me about a time you had to make a decision when you didn't have all the facts available.
  • Tell me about a time you had to make an unconventional or unpopular decision. What was the outcome?
  • Tell me about a time when the financial resources needed for a project were limited. How did you ensure that the project was completed on time?
  • Tell me about a time when you failed to meet a target goal. How did you handle it and what did you learn from it?
  • Tell me about a time you anticipated future needs or challenges and made changes to current operations to prepare.

Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field

  • Business Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Digital Literacy
  • Ethical Standards and Conduct
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Planning
  • Presentations
  • Problem Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Project Management
  • Research
  • Teamwork

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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.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

477

Faculty publications in 2024–2025

More Than 44,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.

Your Path to Success Begins Here

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

Employment, Career Advancement, and Professional Licensing: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions. Certain accounting and finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states. This program was 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. Review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific information on licensure and state authorizations. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.

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 – Business Professionals: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Occupations, 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.