Free Online MBA Courses to Boost Your Career
Want to build business skills without paying for a full MBA? Top universities offer free online courses that cover the same material as their degree programs. Here are some of the best.
Financial Accounting is the language of business. This University of Maryland course teaches you to read balance sheets and cash flow statements, then use them to make smarter decisions. As Jerry Bowyer put it, financial accounting reflects moral truths in commerce.
Arizona State University’s course helps you analyze data and make better decisions in a global context. You’ll explore digital ecosystems like blockchain and AI, tools that matter for modern leadership.
Babson College’s entrepreneurship course covers the nuts and bolts of launching a startup: risks, evaluation, and strategies for success. It looks at how entrepreneurs drive innovation and job growth.
This University of Washington course on Strategic Applications of IT Project and Program Management introduces project management methodologies and explains why IT systems matter for keeping things running smoothly.
This introductory course from the University of New Mexico covers globalization, trade, currencies, and how political and social institutions affect business. It notes that 95% of the world’s population lives outside the U.S., so international trade matters for growth.
Think leaders are born, not made? This University of Michigan course challenges that idea, focusing on developing leadership skills around equity, diversity, and inclusion. It acknowledges that students need nurturing as they learn.
This marketing course, a collaboration between Copyblogger and UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, focuses on content marketing strategies for acquiring and retaining customers. Done right, content marketing delivers a strong return on investment.
