At a Glance
VCU's nationally ranked Evening MBA program offers you the ability to balance both professional and personal responsibilities. Designed for working professionals, this flexible format can be completed entirely online, on campus or as a blend of both–allowing you to tailor your experience to fit your learning preference.
Complete your degree at your own pace, part time or full time. Each semester, you set your course load to maintain a comfortable work-life balance. With start dates available in spring, summer and fall, you can begin your MBA when it suits you best.
Nationally recognized for excellence, VCU’s Evening MBA features a robust curriculum focused on practical knowledge and real-world application. The program ranks among the top part-time MBA programs in the country: No. 42 by Fortune (2024) and No. 58 by U.S. News & World Report (2025).
VCU’s Evening MBA equips you with the skills to advance in leadership roles—on your terms.
Program Length
15 courses
(45 credit hours)
Weekday evenings
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
20:1
Application Deadline
Fall: July 1
Spring: Nov. 1
Summer: March 1
#58 Best Part-Time MBA Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Curriculum
Our dynamic curriculum allows you to diversify your skill set. Choose a general course of study or specialize in one of the nine concentrations listed below. No matter what you choose, you’ll advance your decision-making skills, collaborate with business professionals and gain leadership experience in the field.
- Brand leadership
- Business analytics
- Corporate finance
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Global business
- Health care management
- Information resource management
- Investments
- Real estate
- Supply chain management
Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities
- Dual degree options: Combine your MBA with a highly specialized program.
- Career Services: Use our free services to boost your career.
Application Process
We make it easy to get started — just view our application checklist for everything you’ll need, including transcripts, tests scores and references.
How to Apply
To apply, submit the VCU application with all required supplemental materials, including:
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- A $70 nonrefundable application fee
- Application for Virginia In-State Tuition (if applicable)
- Transcripts from each college/university attended
- A statement of intent
- A current resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Submitting a GMAT or GRE score for consideration is optional
- International applicants shall submit one of the following to meet the English proficiency requirement:
- TOEFL score of 100
- IELTS score of 6.5
- Duolingo score of 120
- Pearson Test of English score of 65
GMAT/GRE scores
Applicants may select to submit a valid GMAT or GRE score for consideration.
GMAT code: LP8-QF-86
ETS code: 5570
Statement of intent
All master’s and post-baccalaureate graduate certificate programs require a statement of intent. We recommend a statement between one-and-a-half and two pages long, describing your accomplishments, goals and reasons for applying.
Application deadlines
Master’s (including Evening MBA Flexible Format) and graduate certificate application deadlines are:
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- Fall: July 1
- Spring: Nov. 1
- Summer (domestic applicants only): March 1
Tuition
Our Evening MBA program follows VCU’s graduate tuition and fees structure. Your cost will depend on your residency and enrollment status, as detailed on our admission page. For billing and payment questions, contact VCU Student Accounting.
Financial aid
Federal loans are available to most evening MBA students. Visit VCU Financial Aid for details.
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