Program Overview
With a fundamental business core and a vast selection of customizable elective course options, our MBA program is designed to prepare individuals from a variety of backgrounds to develop the advanced business acumen and leadership skills to advance in their careers. Choose from a combination of in-person/evening and online courses, or pursue our fully-online option. Whether you are just beginning your professional journey, leading a team of C-suite executives, or somewhere in between—this program will bring value to your career.
Curriculum
Prerequisite Requirements
Students should have basic proficiency in the following subject areas before completing their MBA core courses:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Statistics
Proficiency is based upon academic and professional experience, as determined by review of the applicant's transcripts and resume. Applicants deficient in any subjects may be required to complete an online, self-paced course module to achieve foundational proficiency. Module completion is not required for admission but should occur prior to enrollment in the MBA core course for which it serves as a prerequisite.
MBA Courses
The MBA requires a total of 30 credits for degree completion, combining core courses in areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations, with a wide variety of elective course options tailored to students' experience, interests, career goals, and scheduling needs.
Evening and online course options support working professionals in their pursuit of advanced education without disrupting their careers.
| Application Deadlines | Domestic Applicants | International Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Start | No application deadline | May 1 |
| Spring Semester Start | No application deadline | October 1 |
| Summer Semester Start | No application deadline | Not available |
*GMAT/GRE Waiver Consideration
GMAT/GRE waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis at an applicant's request and are not guaranteed. Decisions are at the sole discretion of the program's admission committee. Generally, applicants with a cumulative post-secondary GPA equivalent to 3.5 or better on our 4.0 scale, and/or those with a minimum of five years of post-bachelor's career experience and a cumulative post-secondary GPA equivalent to 3.0 or higher on our 4.0 scale may be considered.
**Proof of English Proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate proof of English proficiency in order to be considered for graduate admission. Refer to the Graduate Admission Policy on English Language Proficiency for more information.
Cost
MBA Program Tuition & Fees
MBA students are charged the graduate business differential tuition rate.
Students in the Online Professional MBA are assessed the ND in-state rate, regardless of residency. Students in the In-Person/Hybrid Early Career MBA are assessed the appropriate rate based on their residency. See the map below for reference.
More information regarding graduate tuition can be found on the One Stop Graduate Tuition page.
| Per Credit | Program Total (30 credits) |
|---|---|
| $789.59 | $23,688 |
North Dakota Residents | WRGP Region Residents | Online Students
| Per Credit | Program Total (30 credits) |
|---|---|
| $983.48 | $29,505 |
Approved Minnesota Residents: Reciprocity Application
| Per Credit | Program Total (30 credits) |
|---|---|
| $1,148.59 | $34,458 |
All Other U.S. Residents
| Per Credit | Program Total (30 credits) |
|---|---|
| $1,328.03 | $39,840 |
International Students
Please note that this total reflects only the cost of tuition and fees. For more information on additional international student costs and financial documentation requirements, visit Global Programs and Services | Financial Documentation Guidelines.

Financial Assistance
Contact
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Elizabeth Worth, MEd
Graduate Programs Coordinator | MBA Advisor
Dean's Office | Richard H. Barry Hall 104B
elizabeth.worth@ndsu.edu