Tuition Information
General Definitions
Tuition
Charge for instruction including course content, textbooks, educational services, and instructional materials. This charge is billed 14 days before the beginning of a course.
Application Fee
This fee is required at the time of submitting an online application for admission. This fee is non-refundable.
Technology Fee
This fee is associated with supporting and maintenance of the technological services offered to students including the Learning Management System (Populi LMS), the Student Information System (Populi SIS), and the Student email account. This fee is billed once a year and is due at the beginning of every year. This fee is refundable as per the refund schedule detailed below.
Regular MBA Student
A student who is registered in 3 credit hours per month. This student is expected to finish the Master’s program (MBA) in 1 year.
Library Fee
This fee is associated with all library services offered by the University including subscription to electronic databases (i.e. LIRN, Ebscohost, JSTOR, ProQuest, etc.). This fee also includes subscription to the Virtual Librarian services to support student library requests 7 days a week. This fee is billed once a year and is due at the beginning of every year. This fee is non-refundable.
Graduation Fee
This fee is associated with processing documents (i.e. Diplomas, Transcripts, etc.) post-graduation. This fee is billed only at the successful completion of our programs after the student has completed all graduation requirements and has been approved by the office of the Registrar for graduation without having any academic or financial holds on their record. This fee is non-refundable.
Discount Groups
A special reduced rate applied to tuition charges (does not apply to University fees), which is extended to an organization or corporation who has signed a partnership agreement with the University.
Tuition and School Fees Structure
Tuition for all MBA Students
| Charge | 2024/2025 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Credit Hour | $181.81 per Credit Hour ** |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $30 |
| Library Fee (per year) | $250 |
| Technology Fee (per year) | $250 |
| Graduation Fee (one-time before graduation) | $250 |
Methods of Payment
01.Tuition and School fees can be paid electronically online via Credit Card in USD through the Student Information System (Populi). Invoices are generated by the Accounting Office and sent 14 days prior to the start of a course and is due for payment 7 days prior to the course start date. Invoices are available on Populi for the fastest, most secure, and convenient way for students to make payments online. Populi notifies students of an invoice by sending an automated email.
02.For alternative payment methods, please contact accounting@agora.edu.
Refund Schedule for Tuition and Fees
| Deadline | % of Tuition Refunded | Application Fee | Technology Fee* | Library Fee | Graduation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Week 1 | 100% | Non-Refundable | 100% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 1 | 70% | Non-Refundable | 70% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 2 | 40% | Non-Refundable | 40% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 3 | 20% | Non-Refundable | 20% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 4 | 0% | Non-Refundable | 0% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
Sample Refund Calculation for the MBA Program Per Module
For All MBA Students
If a student registered in one module (3 credit hours) sends a withdrawal request during the second week of the module, the student will receive a refund of 40% of the tuition and the technology Fee:
Refund Percentage: 40%
Tuition Charge: $181.81 x 3 credit hours = $545.43.
Technology Fee Charge per year: $250
Technology Fee divided by number of credit hours per year: Assuming 33 credit hours per year for this sample calculation, the total Technology Fee for 1 credit hours is $7.57: $7.57 x 3 credit hours = $22.71
Total tuition and fees paid: $568.14.
Refund: ($545.43+22.71) x 40% = $227.256.
Cancellation and withdrawal
01.Tuition and School fees can be paid electronically online via Credit Card in USD through the Student Information System (Populi). Invoices are generated by the Accounting Office and sent 14 days prior to the start of a course and is due for payment 7 days prior to the course start date. Invoices are available on Populi for the fastest, most secure, and convenient way for students to make payments online. Populi notifies students of an invoice by sending an automated email.
02.A student requesting cancellation of their enrollment within 7 calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement is entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid except the Application Fee.
03.A student requesting cancellation more than 7 calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement, but prior to beginning a course, is entitled to a refund of all tuition and fees paid minus: (i) the application fee and (ii) the library fee.
04.A student requesting to withdraw from a course after the course has begun is eligible for a refund of tuition and fees paid in accordance with the refund schedule.
05.Agora School of Business will issue a full refund of the tuition charges for courses that have been canceled by the school.
