Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Innovation Online
Learn to promote exciting initiatives, drive transformation and create value in dynamic environments to become a top candidate for leadership roles that require innovative thinking.
Program Overview
Build a culture of creativity with an MBA in Innovation
In today’s fast-paced world, companies that don’t adapt risk falling behind. With the AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration in Innovation from Radford University, you’ll discover how to develop new products, services, processes and business models that help your organization stay competitive. From idea generation to implementation, the 100% online MBA in Innovation gives you tools to identify unmet needs, generate creative ideas and develop user-centered solutions.
Prepare to introduce innovation in any organization with courses that emphasize creativity in business, digital marketing strategy, strategic innovation, emerging trends in finance and artificial intelligence for managers. Student-centered faculty help you graduate ready to foster a dynamic workplace that’s open to growth.
Learning outcomes for the online innovation management degree:
- Define the nature of innovation and how it differentiates from invention and creativity while explaining its importance in various contexts (e.g., business, technology and society)
- Evaluate innovation opportunities and assess the potential of new ideas or technologies by considering factors such as market demand, technical feasibility, competitive landscape, viability (profitability) and societal impact
- Leverage technology to aid the innovation process, including artificial intelligence, internet of things, extended reality, 3D printing and big data analytics
- Learn to lead, build, motivate and manage innovation teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Effectively manage the innovation process to achieve desired outcomes
- Define the nature of innovation and how it differentiates from invention and creativity while explaining its importance in various contexts (e.g., business, technology and society)
- Evaluate innovation opportunities and assess the potential of new ideas or technologies by considering factors such as market demand, technical feasibility, competitive landscape, viability (profitability) and societal impact
- Leverage technology to aid the innovation process, including artificial intelligence, internet of things, extended reality, 3D printing and big data analytics
- Learn to lead, build, motivate and manage innovation teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Effectively manage the innovation process to achieve desired outcomes
Potential careers with this MBA degree:
- Change Manager
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Innovation Consultant
- Innovation Strategist
- Product Developer Manager
- Change Manager
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Innovation Consultant
- Innovation Strategist
- Product Developer Manager
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Radford also offers a general online MBA program. Check out all of our online MBA programs.
The Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University has been accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) since 1992. Less than five percent of business schools worldwide hold this distinction—assurance that a business degree from the Davis College is of exceptional quality and highly respected by the business community.
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Tuition
The MBA in Innovation features pay-by-the-course tuition
Our online MBA in Innovation offers the same affordable rate to all in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Innovation | $503 | $1,509 | $18,108 |
Tuition and fees subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Choose your start date and graduate in as few as 12 months
Radford online programs are delivered in a convenient format ideal for working professionals, with multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/12/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/17/25 | 1/9/26 | 1/9/26 | 3/2/26 | 7 weeks |
| Spring B | 3/9/26 | 2/23/26 | 2/25/26 | 3/6/26 | 3/6/26 | 4/27/26 | 7 weeks |
| Summer A | 5/11/26 | 4/27/26 | 4/29/26 | 5/8/26 | 5/8/26 | 6/26/26 | 7 weeks |
| Summer B | 6/29/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/17/26 | 6/26/26 | 6/26/26 | 8/14/26 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
It’s easy to apply to the online innovation management program
Our streamlined MBA in Innovation admission process makes it simple for you to get started right away. Please read the admission requirements to ensure you qualify.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- No GMAT required
MBA Online Admission Requirements:
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- Regular admission for those who have:
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75-3.0 AND 5 years of substantial professional work experience1
- Conditional admission2 for those who have:
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75-3.0 WITHOUT 5 years of substantial professional work experience
- Submit a statement addressing GPA and professional experience, including progressively increasing work responsibilities
- One or more recommendations from a previous employer attesting to quality of work experience
- Conditional admittance requires earning a B or better in each of first 9 credit hours. Students are required to take only one course in their first academic term.
- No admission for those who have an undergraduate GPA lower than 2.75
1 Substantial work experience is defined in the section below.
2 Conditional admittance is B or better in each of first 9 credit hours. Students are requested to take only one course in their first academic term.
Work Experience Standards for the Radford MBA Program
The Radford MBA Program will accept relevant work experience when the applicant submits an application and resume meeting the following criteria:
- At least 5 years of professional experience
- May include full-time, part-time (24+ hrs/week), or non-paid work (e.g., volunteer coordinator, board service)
- Experience can span across multiple employers and does not need to be continuous
- Progressive responsibility over time
- Applicants must submit a statement and a letter of recommendation showing increased responsibility
- Growth can be demonstrated through expanded duties, not just job title changes
- Leadership or management experience in at least one of the following areas:
- People – Direct or indirect staff oversight (e.g., team lead roles)
- Projects – Primary accountability for project outcomes
- Budgets – Financial responsibility for departments or projects
Courses
Explore the online MBA in innovation management and entrepreneurship courses
To earn the Innovation MBA online, you must complete 12 courses (36 credit hours), comprised of 21 credit hours of core courses and 15 credit hours of MBA – Innovation concentration courses.
All courses are required.
Students must select 4 of the 5 courses below and then also select 1 general elective course to complete the 15 credit hours of concentration courses.
