For Jasmine Fogarty, earning her MBA from Hampton University wasn’t just about advancing her career—it was about returning home. As a full-time educator juggling family responsibilities, Jasmine needed a program that matched her ambition and her reality. She found both as an inaugural graduate of Hampton’s 1-Year Online MBA program.
“Flexibility was everything,” she said. “I could take classes after work, support my siblings, and never once feel like I was doing it alone. It was Hampton, just in a new way.”
Hampton University’s Online MBA program is ushering in a new era of access and achievement—bringing the excellence and cultural legacy of one of the nation’s top HBCUs to students around the globe. Designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and non-traditional learners, the fully online format allows students to earn a rigorous, accredited MBA in just one year—without pressing pause on their lives.
“At Hampton, we believe that an education shouldn’t be bound by geography or circumstance,” said Dr. Katina Ward-James, executive director of HU Online. “Our online MBA reflects the values of this institution—academic integrity, cultural pride, and a commitment to service—while equipping students to lead in an increasingly complex business world.”
The curriculum is bold and current, blending business acumen with Hampton’s hallmark values: leadership, ethics, and service. But what truly sets the program apart is its ability to meet students where they are—whether that’s in a boardroom, a classroom, or, in Surena Mitchell’s case, across continents.
“I was flying back and forth between Europe and Africa for three weeks, and I still never missed a beat,” said Mitchell, a branding strategist who joined the program after meeting Hampton faculty at the National Black MBA Conference. “I did projects from my hotel room in Ghana. Hampton went global for me.”
HU Online’s impact is deeply personal. Whether you’re a Hampton alum returning to your Home by the Sea virtually, or a student discovering the HBCU culture for the first time, the program offers more than flexibility—it offers belonging. Professors are accessible and engaged. Classmates span industries and time zones. And the sense of community is unmistakably Hampton.
“It didn’t matter that we weren’t on campus,” said Fogarty. “Our professors knew our names, checked in often, and treated us like family. It felt like Hampton in every way.”
At $700 per credit hour—with textbooks included—HU Online offers a nationally competitive price for a high-impact degree. Federal aid, scholarships, and employer tuition support options make the program even more accessible.
Students also gain access to Hampton’s robust alumni network, industry guest speakers, and mentorship opportunities—building relationships that stretch far beyond graduation. From classroom discussions to capstone projects, the experience is intentionally designed to prepare professionals to lead in a rapidly changing global market.
“This program gave me clarity, confidence, and community,” said Mitchell. “It reminded me of the power of a culturally rooted education and the value of being seen.”
As Hampton University continues to expand its online academic offerings—adding specialized certifications and executive tracks—the mission remains the same: deliver transformative education steeped in legacy and built for the future.
