Welcome! We are delighted that you are interested in studying in the Dayton School of Business (DSB). Most business schools desire to be the best in the world. Our goal is to be the best for the world. A simple change of the word “in” to “for” expresses our radical view to apply effective business management principles from a Christian world view standpoint. The program makes the biblical principle of stewardship and Christian standards of ethics an integral part of the acquisition of technical knowledge and of the pursuit of excellence in professional skills.

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Why Asbury University’s Dayton School of Business?
Our mission is to provide a rigorous, student-centric education that emphasizes collaboration, critical and innovative thinking while cultivating integrity and character. The distinctively faith-focused business program expands on essential business principles by equipping committed leaders. We expect our students to graduate with a deep faith and excellent work skills that are integrated and holistic. Our curriculum is based on the over 3,000 verses in scripture that inform us about God’s view of wealth and how to handle our business and finances. To that end, our courses are focused on a “triple bottom line” – profit, people, and purpose. Business has both the power to corrupt the rich or to bless the poor. It takes men and women of integrity who are completely surrendered to God’s purpose to bring out the best for the world.

The Dayton School of Business (DSB) offers residential undergraduate students majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Sport Management, as well as minors in Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Sport Management. The DSB offers an online MBA with traditional, nonprofit and accounting tracks, as well as, and undergraduate, non-traditional, online learning program in Business Management.

The 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with traditional, accounting and nonprofit management tracks equips students to faithfully navigate today’s complex global marketplace. The DSB offers the MBA Asbury +1 Program, a unique value proposition where traditional undergraduate students have the opportunity to take MBA courses during the senior year of their AU undergraduate program. Following graduation they can complete their MBA in one additional year. Essentially, Asbury +1 students can complete up to 25% of their Masters at no additional cost.

RachelI have learned not just to view business as a potential career path, but also an opportunity for ministry. We learn how to use business to impact the world and people for Christ.

Rachel

Class of 2018

Asbury University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asbury University.

The Dayton School of Business is a member of The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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Department News
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Asbury University Launches MBA with Sport Management Emphasis
June 30, 2021 — The Master of Business Administration with Sport Management emphasis will equip students with expert knowledge and skills centered on finance, management, marketing, law, facilities and event management pertaining to organizations in the sports industry.

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Asbury University Launches MBA with Equine Management Emphasis
June 22, 2021 — Asbury University is launching a Master of Business Administration with Equine Management emphasis to equip students with expert knowledge and skills centered on finance, management, marketing, law, facilities and event management.

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Record-Breaking $10 Million Gift Advances STEM and Business at Asbury University
September 14, 2020 — Sale of biotechnology company allows founders to make the largest single charitable gift in Asbury University history.

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Asbury’s Dayton School of Business Honors Students at Virtual Banquet
April 29, 2020 — The Dayton School of Business Banquet continued the annual banquet tradition with a video conference call. Virtual guests received on-demand delivery certificates to order meals in advance and “break bread together.”

University Of Dayton Business School Ranking

MBA Program Overview

The application deadline for the online MBA programs at University of Dayton, a private school, is rolling. Ninety-eight percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived. Students should also note that the online MBA programs at University of Dayton are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of business school accreditation.

About the Online MBA Degree Program

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The University of Dayton (UD) is a top-tier private Catholic research university founded in 1850. In keeping with our Marianist tradition, at UD we are dedicated to educating the whole person as well as connecting learning and scholarship with leadership and service. We believe that students learn best with a supportive community, and through MBA@Dayton, we are able to expand that community beyond our campus in Dayton, Ohio. With MBA@Dayton you learn by doing, with the support of our academic community. The virtual campus experience combines live online classes with interactive assignments, in-person immersions, and comprehensive student services to help you succeed.

2021 MBA Program Quick Stats

ENROLLMENT197TUITION PER CREDIT$1,370APPLICATION DEADLINERolling

University of Dayton is ranked No. 192 out of 295 in Best Online MBA Programs. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

• #192in  Best Online MBA Programs (tie)

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Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators

See how this program stacks up against 294 others, based on factors used in the U.S. News methodology.

Faculty Credentials and Training rank

272

Faculty Credentials and Training score

57

Services and Technologies rank

195

Services and Technologies score

50

Engagement rank

232

Engagement score

40

Student Excellence rank

50

Student Excellence score

71

Expert Opinion score (out of 5)

2.7

Other rankings at this school: Colleges, Grad Schools

MBA Program Data

Applying to University of Dayton

Application (Fall 2021)

Application deadline (U.S. residents)

Rolling

Application deadline (international students)

Rolling

Notification of admissions

Data appear as submitted by school

N/A

Same admissions standards are used for all online programs

Yes

Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants

Yes

Admits applicants living abroad

Yes

Admissions & Enrollment

Applicants

2,034

Accepted

311

New entrants

197

Acceptance rate

15%

Average undergraduate GPA

3.1

Entrants providing undergraduate GPA

100%

Average GMAT score

530

Entrants providing GMAT scores

2%

Average GRE score breakdown

• 151 verbal
• N/A
• 3.7 analytical writing

Entrants providing GRE scores

2%

Students with prior work experience

96%

Average months work experience of new entrants

115

Requirements

Application essay required

Yes

Standardized test policy

GMAT or GRE required with exceptions

Letters of recommendation

1

Letters of recommendation from professional contacts

1

Business-related work experience requirement

No

Business-related undergraduate degree requirement

No

Business-related undergraduate course work requirement

No

TOEFL required for international students

Yes

Minimum TOEFL score required

Paper N/A, Internet 80

Academic factors

Undergraduate institution

Considered

Class rank

Not Considered

Undergraduate GPA

Considered

Undergraduate field of study

Considered

Recommendation(s)

Considered

Standardized test scores

Considered

Non-academic factors

Application essay

Considered

Interview

Considered

Work experience

Important

Character/personal qualities

Considered

First-generation college student

Not Considered

Alumni/alumnae relations

Not Considered

Geographical residence

Not Considered

Applicant’s interest level

Considered