How long it does it take to get an MBA depends on if you attend on campus, if you go part-time or if you choose an online program. On campus MBA programs are highly structured and often there are two semesters or four quarters of learning given each year. With an online campus program, it can take up to three years to complete. With an online MBA course you can finish this kind of learning much quicker; often from one to two years. In addition, with online learning you can do your work from home, your office or another geographic area.