Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Flexible MBA for Sustainable and Socially Responsible Leadership
Antioch’s MBA is built on a simple yet powerful idea: business should serve people, planet, and profit—the triple bottom line. This approach prepares you with the marketable skills to meet organizational goals while advancing social, economic, environmental, and racial justice.
This isn’t new for Antioch. Since our founding in 1852, we’ve championed progressive, innovative education. Our first president, Horace Mann—an abolitionist and social reformer—set the tone for a legacy that continues to this day.
This degree is offered by Antioch University's Online Campus.
Program Overview
A Truly Purpose-Driven Curriculum
Unlike traditional MBA programs, this degree integrates the triple bottom line across the entire curriculum. Sustainability and social impact aren’t electives—they’re foundational.
Leadership Development Grounded in Justice
You’ll develop leadership skills rooted in equity and justice, preparing you to lead both for-profit and nonprofit organizations aligned with your values and purpose—an approach still uncommon in most MBA programs.
Earn Recognition for Early Course Accomplishments
You don’t have to wait until graduation to display your progress.
After completing key foundational courses, you’ll earn a micro-credential with a digital badge you can share on LinkedIn. Badgeable courses include:
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing Management & Analytics
- Principles of Triple Bottom Line and Sustainability
- Leading High-Performing Teams
Midpoint Achievement: Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership
After completing 50% of your coursework, you’ll earn a graduate certificate that highlights your progress and growing expertise.
Designed for Real Life
Your program is structured for flexibility without sacrificing rigor:
- Ten 7-week courses, with one-week breaks between sessions
- Take one course at a time and finish in 20 months or, with advisor approval, take two courses per session and finish in as few as 12 months
- 100% online, asynchronous format with 24/7 course access
- Weekly discussions with faculty and peers in online forums at times that work for you
- Faculty who are active practitioners in their fields and fully engaged in class conversations
- Engaging learning formats, including video and audio
Learn to Lead When Decisions Aren’t Easy
At Antioch, “people, planet, profit” isn’t just a framework—it’s a practice.
You’ll work through real-world business dilemmas where:
- The right decision isn’t always the most profitable
- The most profitable decision isn’t always the right one
In every class, you’ll learn how to navigate complexity, balance competing priorities, and how to lead others forward following difficult, high-stakes decisions.
Is This MBA Right for You?
This program is designed for those who want to lead with integrity—respecting people, planet, and profit -- aligning business success with social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. It’s not for everyone. But if you’re ready to rethink what business is for—and lead accordingly—this MBA is for you.
Customize Your MBA Experience
Tailor your degree to your goals with concentrations in:
“I was drawn to the program by Antioch’s core values of social and environmental justice but was unsure how much interaction to expect among classmates. I now know that’s not an issue and really appreciate the diverse perspectives that my classmates bring from their own lives and professional experiences. The course design promotes dialogue and discussion and enables students to get into perhaps an even deeper discussion than in a traditional classroom.”
Emily Sollie
Master of Business Administration, Leadership & Teams '23
Additional Program Details
Flexible, Values-Aligned Customization
Tailor your degree to your goals with concentrations such as Leadership and Teams and Nonprofit Leadership. Or create a Self-Designed concentration customized to your mission-driven career path, selecting courses or, when desired, designing them yourself (with faculty support).
Meaningful Recognition for Early Milestone Achievements
You don’t have to wait until graduation to display your accomplishments. After completing key foundational courses early in your program, you’ll earn micro-credentials with a digital badge you can share on LinkedIn. After completing 50% of your coursework, you’ll earn a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership that highlights your progress and growing expertise.
A Truly Purpose-Driven Curriculum
Unlike traditional MBA programs, this degree integrates the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) across the entire curriculum. Sustainability and social impact aren’t electives—they’re foundational.
Leadership Development Grounded in Justice
You’ll develop leadership skills rooted in equity and justice, preparing you to lead both for-profit and nonprofit organizations aligned with your values and purpose—an approach still uncommon in most MBA programs.
Triple-bottom-line thinking is an approach we’ve been perfecting for over 165 years. Antioch’s first president, Horace Mann, was a nationally known abolitionist and social reformer. Antioch was an early adopter of progressive and innovative education – a philosophy that resonates today.
Antioch University's faculty are active practitioners in their field. They are engaged and present throughout the class. Video, audio, guest speakers, and other tools keep things vibrant and moving forward.
Students engage and interact with each other throughout the courses. Classmates are encouraged to get to know one another, share personal experiences, and network.
Students in this program participate in online learning activities organized within small- and large-group learning communities. Antioch University Online is a 100% online learning environment. Therefore, in addition to having traditional learning skills, students are expected to have basic technological skills, compatible computer hardware, an operating system, and internet connectivity upon entrance into the program.
Our mission to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice connects powerfully with the need to build and lead organizations that enrich people, support the planet, and drive prosperous, sustainable economies globally.
Faculty Spotlights
Kirsten Frey
Affiliate Faculty
Bob Lazzarini, MBA
Core Faculty
Tera McIntosh, PhD
Affiliate Faculty
Kenneth Baker, PhD
Program Coordinator
Admissions Requirements
How to Apply
Antioch University particularly seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to building a diverse student population in gender, ethnicity, age, class, physical abilities, learning styles, sexual orientation, professional backgrounds, religious backgrounds, and community experiences.
Application Requirements
- Online Application (No Application fee)
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have not finished their degree must do so before the first day of their desired start term.
- Current resume.
- GMAT/GRE scores are accepted but not required.
- Essay: Please describe your personal and professional goals, why you are interested in this program, and how it will help you achieve your goals. Why is this the right time for you?
- Additional requirements for international students: Reading & Writing in English Proficiency Assessment (if applicable) or TOEFL score of 550 “paper-based”, 214 “computer-based”, and 79 “internet-based” or higher.
- Submit your application online, email to [email protected] or mail to:
Antioch University
Admissions Office
900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadlines | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring A 2026 | December 15 | January 5 |
| Spring B 2026 | February 15 | March 2 |
| Summer A 2026 | April 15 | May 4 |
| Summer B 2026 | June 15 | June 29 |
| Fall A 2026 | August 15 | August 25 |
| Fall B 2026 | October 1 | October 20 |
| Please review the Academic Calendar for additional details. | ||
Cost and Aid
Tuition
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master in Human Services Administration (MHSA) | $652 per semester hour |
| MA in Nonprofit Management | $652 per semester hour |
| Master of Business Administration | $652 per semester hour |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | |
Financial Aid
Many students finance their education through financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public, and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants – are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program.
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