Tuition & Fees
Costs are per year and do not include books and course-specific fees (estimated at between $50 and $200, depending upon instructor requests), MBA Math fees (if applicable), incidental fees, travel, and supplies. Tuition costs include cost of administration and materials as well as distance support.
Below are estimated costs of the MBA and Certificate programs for first-year and continuing students. Costs are subject to change each year. Please see the Academic Calendars for quarterly tuition due dates.
2011-2012 Academic Year
- Hybrid MBA in Sustainable Systems
- Metro (Evening) MBA in Sustainable Business
- Sustainable Certificates
- Hybrid MBA in Sustainable Business (Continuing Students Only)
2012-2013 Academic Year
- Hybrid MBA in Sustainable Systems
- Metro (Evening) MBA in Sustainable Business
- Sustainable Certificates
Payment Plan Options
Note: BGI appreciates students paying by check or electronic funds transfer (EFT).
Quarterly Option
This is the customary and default option with full tuition and fees due on or before each quarterly tuition due date. This plan incurs no additional fees.
Monthly Option
To set up a monthly or annual payment plan, students must contact Student Accounts at least one week prior to the tuition due date to request a payment plan. The monthly payment plan must result in the student account being paid in full by to the end of the quarter.
Tuition Discounts
For Couples
A 5% couple discount is available to married or partnered students when both spouses/partners are attending BGI at the same time. In order to be eligible, married couples must present a copy of their marriage certificate and partnered couples must provide a copy of their state domestic partnership registration or proof of shared financial obligations.
For Groups
Group discounts are available for three or more students who work for the same employer. This option is not open to students receiving institutional financial aid.
2011-2012 Tuition & Fee Details
| Program | Cost per Credit |
| Hybrid MBA (8 – 10 credits) | $866 |
| Hybrid MBA (1 – 7 credits) | $891 |
| Evening MBA (1 – 7 credits) | $891 |
| Certificate Program | $750 |
| IslandWood Room & Board per Quarter | Costs per Quarter |
| Single Room with Meals | $2,255 |
| Double Room with Meals | $1,940 |
| Triple Room with Meals | Not Available |
| Quad Room with Meals | $1,295 |
| Quint Room with Meals | $1,180 |
| Meals Only | $725 |
Note: Meals only (no lodging) with permission of the Dean.
| Orientation Fee* | Prior to July 20, 2011 |
After July 20, 2011 |
| Hybrid MBA | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Evening MBA | $0 | $0 |
| Certificate | $0 | $0 |
* Refunded with a minimum of one week’s notice
Incidental Fees
| Schedule Adjustment (per class) | $25 |
| Incomplete (per class each quarter) | $200 |
| Incomplete Extension | $100 |
| Leave of Absence: MBA | $150 |
| Leave of Absence: Certificate | $75 |
| Reinstatement | $0 |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Interest on Past Due Accounts | 1% of balance |
| Payment Plan Fee | $20 per month |
| Late Registration Fee | $100 |
| Loan Registration Fee | $35 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $200 |
| Dishonored Checks | $50 |
| Graduation Fee MBA | $95 |
| Graduation Fee Certificate | $45 |
| Transcripts | $10 |
| Transcripts Rush | $25 |
| Conversion to MBA from Certificate | $450 |