The Online MBA and Online Grad Certificate in Business Administration offers multiple admissions pathways—learn more about which track is best for you.
Fast App (Performance-Based Admissions)
Performance-Based Admissions is a great option for applicants interested in a streamlined pathway into Northeastern's Online MBA program. Students will not officially matriculate into the degree program until they complete two pathway courses. After successful completion of the pathway courses, students will receive an official acceptance letter from Northeastern and will be eligible for financial aid.
The Fast App option is only for Online Masters in Business Administration & Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration applicants.
Standard Graduate Application
Prospective students can also apply to the Online MBA through Northeastern's standard graduate application. Students admitted from the standard application are fully matriculated from their first term— pathway course requirements will be waived.
Comparing the Options

FAQ's
Connect with your employer to see if Performance-Based Admissions will be accepted for tuition reimbursement. Some employers may require an official offer letter to deploy benefits. Northeastern can provide an enrollment letter upon request.
Northeastern faculty and staff will not be eligible to utilize their employer tuition benefit until they matriculate to a degree student. If you need the tuition benefit to fund your degree from the onset, we encourage you to apply as a traditional admit.
Performance-Based Admissions learners are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid in the form of loans until they matriculate to a degree student. If you need financial aid to fund your degree from the onset, we encourage you to apply as a traditional admit.
If you have earned a degree outside the U.S., you are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation, accompanied by a certified English translation. The credential evaluation will serve as your official transcript.
The Admissions Committee accepts evaluations from any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Many of our applicants choose to use services such as SpanTran, World Education Services (WES), or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).