Whitman School’s Online MBA Ranked No. 11 Nationally by The Princeton Review
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has been ranked No. 11 in the nation among the best online MBA programs for 2027 by The Princeton Review—the highest ranking the program has ever received from the publication—further cementing its standing among the country’s top online business education offerings.
The recognition comes at a pivotal moment for the Whitman Online MBA. The program is in the midst of a comprehensive reimagining, with significant changes already in effect for the fall 2026 session and additional updates planned for spring 2027. Beginning this fall, the program moves from 54 to 45 credits, can be completed 100% online without required residencies and will allow eligible students to apply up to six prior learning credits toward the degree—reducing total credits to as few as 39 for some students. At a moderate pace, students can complete the program in as little as 15 months.
“This recognition from The Princeton Review reflects what our Online MBA students tell us again and again: that the experience is personal, rigorous and genuinely transformative,” said Whitman Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. “At Whitman, we believe an online MBA should feel like our school: live sessions with faculty who know your name, small class sizes, real relationships and support at every stage. That commitment to a high-touch, student-first experience is what sets us apart, and it is what we will continue to build on as we make this program even more flexible and accessible.”
The Princeton Review ranking evaluates programs across a range of factors including academic rigor, career outcomes, faculty quality and student experience—an area where the Whitman Online MBA consistently stands out. Unlike many online MBA programs that rely primarily on asynchronous, pre-recorded content, the Whitman Online MBA is built around live weekly sessions in small sections of approximately 20 students, taught by full-time Whitman faculty. That personalized, interactive model mirrors the high-touch approach that defines the Whitman undergraduate experience and has become a defining differentiator in the online learning space.
The No. 11 online MBA ranking adds to a strong year of recognition for Whitman’s MBA portfolio. Earlier in 2026, the school’s full-time MBA broke into the Fortune Top 50 nationally for the first time, climbing to No. 47. Together, these rankings reflect the school’s broader momentum as it advances toward its Transformation 2030 goal of becoming a Top 25 undergraduate business school by 2030.
Applications for the fall 2026 Online MBA session are due Aug. 13, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit whitman.syracuse.edu/online-masters-programs-programs/mba-online.
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About the Whitman School
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University inspires students for a world of accelerating change. Offering B.S., MBA, M.S. and Ph.D. programs, all accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Whitman School’s faculty includes internationally known scholars and researchers as well as successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. To learn more, visit whitman.syracuse.edu.
About Transformation 2030
Transformation 2030 is the Whitman School of Management’s strategic initiative to become a Top 25 undergraduate business school by 2030. The plan focuses on enhancing the student experience, expanding experiential learning, strengthening career outcomes and building alumni engagement. Learn more at whitman.syracuse.edu/transformation2030.
About Syracuse University
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