April 16, 2025
The WebMBA consortium is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for current and future WebMBA students to expand their professional expertise beyond their MBA degree. Through collaboration with our esteemed consortium partner universities, students now have access to 12 specialized post-graduate certificate programs — with waived application fees exclusively for WebMBA graduates.These new certificate programs empower students to sharpen their skills and gain deeper insights in high-demand…March 3, 2025
By Amy K. LavenderThis year, the WebMBA program has reached a milestone: providing a high-quality, accelerated online master’s in business administration program for the past quarter of a century. The program, which forayed into the world of online learning when the concept was still an outlier, has spent 25 years providing a one-of-kind online learning experience for students and featuring instruction from the top business professors across seven University System of Georgia top-performing,…November 1, 2024
On Oct. 25, during the consortium's annual workshop, seven WebMBA faculty members were awarded the Kenneth L. Stanley Outstanding WebMBA Faculty Award. The award is voted on by WebMBA students and presented to one professor in each cohort who students determine had the most positive impact on their learning experience during their studies. This year, seven faculty members were presented with awards for cohorts 109 through 115. Those faculty members are, in order of cohort: Dr. Dwight…October 2, 2024
In today’s competitive job market, standing out among the crowd of applicants can be a challenge. However, understanding what employers are looking for can significantly increase your chances of landing your dream job. A recent survey of employers and business leaders reveals that soft skills are at the top of the list for hiring managers when seeking new talent.Conducted by The Business Journals between August 5 and September 6, 2024, the survey asked employers across various industries about…April 19, 2024
Some may think that they need a background in business to get a master’s in business administration (MBA), but a number of people from various fields–from artists to entrepreneurs–would find value in an MBA. “No matter what your background or what field you are in, an MBA can prepare you for either running your own business or moving up into the ranks of management within your field,” says WebMBA Teaming Director Dr. Deborah Roebuck.In recent years, an MBA has been thought of as a…February 1, 2024
The growth of online instruction has expanded education access for many who need the flexibility of asynchronous learning; however, transitioning to a virtual classroom can sometimes be a challenge. Whether you’re taking a single class or completing a full course of study online, taking steps to ensure your learning journey is effective can help you achieve more positive learning outcomes. Dr. John Harris, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Management at Georgia Southern University…January 30, 2024
This past fall, the WebMBA consortium officially surpassed its 3,000th graduate, when students from the 2023 cohorts walked across the stage at their respective universities. Program coordinators are proud that there are now more than 3,000 graduates in the program’s alumni network. “We’re extremely proud to reach this milestone,” said Dr. Allen Amason, Ph.D., Dean of the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University and lead Dean for the WebMBA. “It’s a testament to…November 9, 2023
Facilitating a one-of-a-kind, team-based Master’s in Business Administration program, seven Georgia universities partner together to create the consortium WebMBA program. This year, the universities who comprise the consortium–Augusta University, Columbus University, Georgia College & State University, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia, and Valdosta State University–boasted top rankings while offering their on-campus programs as well as…
