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Online postgraduate tuition $0 · U.S. university · HLC · CHEA · DEAC

United StatesTuition-free online

Frontier Academy · Degree preparation

MBA preparation courses

Build executive foundations before you apply for Frontier's affordable MBA. Each free course maps to MBA module themes and counts toward your readiness.

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Frontier Innovation University campus

Austin campus · online worldwide

7
Programmes
150
Countries
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HLC Accredited CHEA Recognized DEAC Accredited U.S. Department of Education UNESCO Recognized

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MBA preparation courses (7 courses)

100% Free

Management & Leadership Essentials

Free preparation for Frontier MBA core courses. Learn planning, organising, leading, and motivating teams — the foundations of MBA101 and executive practice.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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100% Free

Managerial Economics for Executives

Free MBA prep: demand, costs, pricing, and competitive dynamics — foundations for MBA102 Managerial Economics.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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100% Free

Financial Literacy for Managers

Read financial statements, key ratios, and cash flow intuition — preparation for MBA103 Financial Accounting & Reporting.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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100% Free

Marketing Fundamentals

STP, the 4Ps, and customer value — open preparation for MBA201 Marketing Management.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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100% Free

Operations & Supply Chain Basics

Process thinking, quality, inventory, and resilience — prep for MBA204 Operations & Supply Chain Management.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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100% Free

Negotiation & Executive Communication

High-stakes dialogue, principled negotiation, and executive presence — preparation for MBA401 Leadership Communication & Executive Negotiation.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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100% Free

Project Management for Professionals

Scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management — open preparation for MBA402 MBA Capstone consulting projects.

11 lessons · Verified certificate

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Why Frontier

Accredited, tuition-free, global

Affordable online postgraduate study — about $600–$900 total, $0 to apply, Semester 1 after offer.
U.S. university in Austin, Texas, founded 1974 — charcoal and amber, not a UK York clone.
Study from your country online, or join the Austin campus on a separate published fee.
Not tuition-free: pay after offer via OmaX (tenant FIU).

Frequently asked questions

Are these courses required for MBA?

No — prep courses are optional but recommended. They build skills aligned with MBA modules at Frontier.

Are Academy courses free?

Yes. All Frontier Academy prep and catalogue courses are free with certificates on completion.

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