Webster University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Management and Leadership Master of Science in Finance Master of Arts in Human Resources Management Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management Master of Arts in Human Resources Development Master of Arts in Procurement and Acquisitions Management Master of Arts in Information Technology Management
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Webster’s online learning strategy leverages and serves a worldwide network of campuses bringing students and faculty together in a genuine WorldClassRoom. This strategy extends Webster’s mission by serving domestic and international students who do not reside near a Webster campus. The result is a globally disbursed, culturally and professionally diverse classroom. Rich course design, small interactive classes and highly responsive instruction provides for a unique quality learning experience.
School type	Private
Terms	Graduate OBUS courses are scheduled in 9 week terms with 5 terms each academic year.
AACSB accredited	No
ACBSP accredited	Yes
IACBE accredited	No

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs	8
Concentrations with highest demand
Finance General Management Human Resources Management Supply Chain Management/Logistics Other
Concentrations offered
Finance Leadership General Management Management Information Systems Human Resources Management Supply Chain Management/Logistics International Business Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses	84
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.	Yes

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	8 full-time; 219 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 41% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	8
Average experience teaching online courses	6 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	21 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	15
Maximum class size	16

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No instructor preference
Students enroll as online students	Yes, but can take classes on campus without notification
Credits earned online equal earned on campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	All
Same curricula for online and campus students	Most
Dedicated business school career center	No
Access to same career services as on-campus business students	Yes

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.5 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A