Why This MBA Built for the Way You Actually Work
A flexible, online MBA designed for working professionals in the Southern Middle Tennessee corridor.
Earn a University of Tennessee degree without putting your career—or your life—on hold. Most MBA programs ask you to choose between advancement and accessibility. At UT Southern, we believe you shouldn’t have to. Study on your schedule. Stay rooted in your community. Graduate ready to lead.
Flexible by Design. Focused on Results
Coursework is delivered online and built for real life. Full-time students can complete the program in approximately 42 weeks. A part-time pathway allows you to move at a pace that fits your professional and personal commitments.
Priced with Purpose
At approximately $15,000 total, this MBA reflects our commitment to access and regional impact. No out-of-state tuition surcharges. No unnecessary fees. Many students further reduce their cost through employer tuition assistance.
Career-Connected Curriculum
Finance. Strategy. Marketing. Analytics. Leadership.
Every course is designed with application in mind. Our faculty bring real-world business and industry experience into the classroom, ensuring what you learn today can influence decisions tomorrow.
The Power of Personalized Scale
With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you are known here. Faculty understand your goals, your industry, and your aspirations. You receive the access and mentorship that larger programs simply can’t provide.
Program Details
Degree Type
Master of Business Administration
Program Coordinator
Dr. Lorie Pettus Jones
Facts about the UT Southern MBA
~$15K
Total Program Cost
42
Weeks to Complete
80%+
Online Coursework
99%
Students on Aid
Is This MBA for You?
Working Professionals
You’ve Built a Career.
Now Build Your Leadership.
This MBA is designed for professionals already contributing across Southern Middle Tennessee and North Alabama—whether in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, education, public service, or small business—who are ready to step into management and executive roles.
Designed Around Real Work Schedules
Evening-friendly. Online. Built to flex around shifts, travel, and family commitments.
Employer-Supported & Budget-Conscious
Many regional employers offer tuition assistance. Combined with UT Southern’s accessible tuition, your investment can be even more manageable.
Skills That Translate Immediately
Strengthen your expertise in leadership, finance, strategy, analytics, and decision-making—skills that position you for promotion and expanded responsibility.
A Network That Stays Local
Join a cohort of driven professionals who live and work in this region. Build relationships that strengthen both your career and our local economy.
Recent UTS Graduates
Already a Firehawk? Finish Stronger.
You’ve built momentum here. Keep it going.
Stay one more year and graduate with your MBA from UT Southern. You already know the campus. You know the faculty. You understand the culture. Now leverage that familiarity to accelerate your next step.
Seamless Transition
No relocation. No reset. No rebuilding your support system.
Relationships That Work for You
Continue learning from faculty who already know your strengths and goals—and who are invested in your success.
Graduate-Ready in 12 Months
Complete your MBA in approximately one year and enter the job market with a competitive advantage.
Stand Out Before You Even Interview
Differentiate yourself with a master’s credential that signals leadership potential from day one.
For Working Adults
Your Employer May Already Be Investing in Your MBA
Across the region, many employers offer tuition reimbursement or educational assistance programs for employees pursuing graduate degrees. That means your MBA may cost significantly less than you think—or, in some cases, little to nothing out of pocket. We’ve designed this program to work in partnership with the regional workforce.
Step 1: Ask your HR department about tuition assistance.
Step 2: Apply to UT Southern’s MBA program.
Step 3: Let us help you connect the dots.
Program Details
What to Expect
Flexible Delivery
Most coursework is completed online, giving you control over your schedule. Select in-person sessions are designed with purpose—deepening applied learning and strengthening your professional network.
Each three-credit course runs 13 weeks, allowing for focus, structure, and meaningful engagement.
Cost & Aid
Accessible by Design
The total program cost is approximately $15,000. There are no out-of-state tuition surcharges.
Merit-based scholarships and employer tuition assistance may further reduce your investment.
And because access matters here, 99% of UT Southern students receive grant or scholarship support.
Curriculum Highlights
Designed to build confident, capable leaders—one layer at a time.
Financial Analysis & Managerial Accounting
Interpret financial performance, manage budgets, and make informed investment decisions.
Marketing Strategy
Understand markets, position brands, and drive growth in competitive environments.
Organizational Leadership
Lead teams with clarity, accountability, and strategic vision.
Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
Turn data into insight—and insight into action
Economics & Global Markets
Evaluate economic forces shaping local industries and global opportunity.
Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
Lead with integrity and make decisions that strengthen organizations and communities.
Capstone Project
Apply what you’ve learned to a real-world business challenge, integrating finance, strategy, analytics, and leadership into a comprehensive solution.
Career Outcomes
After You Graduate
Where an MBA Takes You
An MBA from UT Southern positions you to lead—across industries, across functions, and across the Southern Middle Tennessee and North Alabama corridor.
From the factory floor to executive leadership.
From small business to regional enterprise.
From contributor to decision-maker.
Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Business Development Manager
- Operations Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Management Consultant
- General Manager
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- Sales Manager
- Entrepreneur / Startup Founder
Your Next Steps
Ask HR about tuition reimbursement or educational assistance programs. Many regional employers are already investing in their people.
Step 2: Apply for Admission
Submit your application at apply.utsouthern.edu. You’ll need your transcripts and standardized test scores.
Step 3: Complete Your FAFSA
Add UT Southern (school code 003504) to maximize your aid eligibility, including scholarships and grants.
Step 4: Start Your MBA
Join a cohort of motivated professionals and begin building the skills that move careers—and communities—forward.
The Best Time to Earn Your MBA Was Yesterday. The Next Best Time Is Fall 2026.
Flexible. Accessible. Career-ready in approximately one year. This is the MBA built for working professionals across Southern Middle Tennessee—designed to move you forward without putting life on pause.