I highly recommend Madonna University.
They have both an MS and a graduate certificate in non-profit leadership. It isn't exactly the MBA, but it is fully online and they also have an animal cruelty certificate that you can pair with it. Depending on what you're doing in your field, the certificate may be more applicable than you think (it includes educational modules on engaging stakeholders for animal welfare work, legal frameworks/policy,) along with of course the investigation.
I also highly recommend looking into CAWA. It is industry specific, but it's also a little easier to dedicate time to than a full program and yet manages to cover so many of the same essentials.
- Sorry! I know you asked for MBA but these are the two programs I've used and to be honest when I began looking to further my education I was balancing a budget and time dedication issues I truly feel like I got as much out of them as a regular MBA and bonus they were more industry specific.
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Rachel Ide
Animal Services Director
Young-Williams Animal Center
TN
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-18-2026 01:25 PM
From: Isabelle Nidetz
Subject: Best MBA Programs for Animal Welfare Professionals
Hello! I'm doing some career soul searching. I want to continue my education and improve on my skills in the animal welfare sector. I noticed that a lot of executive team members have completed an MBA program. I'm starting to explore programs but was wondering if anyone had recommendations for online MBA programs that have a non-profit concentration. Please let me know if you have any advice to share in this process too. Thank you!
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Isabelle Nidetz
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