December 22, 2025 | Claire Hall

UConn Online MBA Program Among the Nation’s Best

“The School of Business was highly intentional in the development of our online MBA courses, prioritizing accessibility without compromising quality,’’ said Mia Hawlk, Executive Director of UConn’s MBA programs. “Those deliberate efforts continue to pay dividends for our program and, most importantly, for our students.’’

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The School of Business’ Online MBA (OMBA) program has been ranked among the best in the nation by Poets&Quants. UConn climbed to No. 25 in the 2026 Online MBA program rankings, up from No. 33 last year.

“The School of Business was highly intentional in the development of our online MBA courses, prioritizing accessibility without compromising quality,’’ said Mia Hawlk, Executive Director of UConn’s MBA programs. “Those deliberate efforts continue to pay dividends for our program and, most importantly, for our students.’’

The UConn OMBA program also ranked No. 13 in academic experience, as rated by students.

“It is arguably harder to foster an engaged and collaborative class when students are studying remotely, but the rankings indicate that our faculty are particularly adept at and committed to an exceptional learning experience,’’ Hawlk said.

The School of Business currently serves 750 students pursuing an MBA through online or hybrid programs.

In November, the School announced plans to create a One-Year MBA, a fast-track alternative that offers the same coursework, rigor, and faculty instruction as the existing programs, but it can be completed in about half the time. That program will launch in May of 2026.