Houghton Cuts MBA Tuition, Opens Doors for Emerging Leaders

Houghton University has announced a 30% tuition reduction for its fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, effective January 2025. This move, along with a streamlined admissions process, reinforces the University’s commitment to making graduate business education a possibility for more professionals from a variety of disciplines.

“Houghton is serious about graduate business education. Current and emerging leaders in the for-profit and non-profit sectors interested in pursuing an MBA at a Christian university should give us fresh consideration,” said Houghton President, Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. “Our affordability, flexibility and dynamic faculty make the Houghton MBA a great option for working professionals. Houghton MBA graduates complete their programs well-prepared to have even greater positive impact and influence in their professions. This tuition reduction is about empowering professionals to transform their careers, their industries, and ultimately, the world.”

Tuition Reduction and Program Highlights

The new tuition rate will decrease from $747 to $525 per credit hour. This change takes effect in January 2025, making Houghton’s online MBA more competitive and affordable.

Houghton’s MBA program, built on Christian principles, equips graduates to navigate complex workplaces, lead with integrity and drive positive organizational change. The fully online format offers flexibility for working professionals seeking to advance their careers.

Streamlined Admissions

Alongside the tuition reduction, Houghton is revising its MBA admission standards, including a reduction in prerequisite courses. This change aims to make the program more accessible to students from various academic backgrounds.

“By simplifying our admissions process and reducing prerequisites, we’re streamlining the process for talented individuals to enter our program,” commented Alex Wright, assistant professor of management and director of the MBA program. “This aligns with our goal of fostering diverse cohorts of business leaders equipped to make a positive impact in their organizations, communities, and beyond.”

This initiative follows Houghton’s introduction of the Founder’s Promise Scholarship for undergraduate students, demonstrating the university’s ongoing commitment to equipping graduates for success through an affordable education.