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Online MBA on Your Terms

Complete your degree in as fast as 14-months while taking 2 courses per 8-week session. Take classes from the comfort of your home or office. The UHCL Online MBA with certificate start offers streamlined admissions with GMAT/GRE waiver available.

The Certificate Start MBA – two credentials in one

Unlock new horizons in your career with our innovative MBA with Certificate Start.  Experience the ultimate fusion of flexibility and excellence as you launch your professional journey. Our program empowers you to seamlessly earn a prestigious MBA degree while simultaneously earning a valuable graduate certificate in the Management of Technology, Environmental Management, or Human Resource Management. Embrace the future of education and gain a competitive advantage in today's dynamic and professional landscape.  Your success story begins here!

One MBA – three certificate choices

Your MBA with Certificate Start includes the choice of one of the following three graduate certificates.

  1. Environmental Management Certificate – Address today's environmental challenges by developing expertise in sustainable practices, environmental compliance and resource conservation.  Lead the way in creating a greener and more sustainable future for business and communities!
  2. Human Resource Management Certificate – Elevate your HR expertise with a focus on talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development strategies. Become an invaluable asset to your organization by applying advanced HR practices that foster a motivated and high-performing workforce.
  3. Management of Technology Certificate – Enhance your leadership in technology-driven industries with specialized knowledge in innovation management, digital strategy, and technology commercialization. Gain a competitive advantage by mastering the skills required to navigate and excel in dynamic technology markets.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MBA certificate start must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 (on a 4.0 system), and completed a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution. Qualified applicants who are admitted to MBA certificate start program begin their studies in their chosen certificate program. Certificate Start students must complete their graduate certificate coursework with a 3.000 or greater GPA to continue into the MBA core program.

Affordable Online MBA with a Better Return on Investment

UHCL's Online MBA provides an attractive tuition rate to those seeking a flexible online option for acquiring a Master of Business Administration degree in the greater Houston area or beyond. UHCL MBA graduates, on average, have less debt than comparable private or flagship institution programs, and earn more than students who have graduated from area public institutions.


Accredited Online MBA Program

AACSB Accredited The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.

Contact

  • Office of Admissions

    Phone: 281-283-2500
    Fax: 281-283-2522
    Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 1.101
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Monday & Wednesday: Virtual and in-person appointments available until 6 p.m.