Program Overview

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. We offer two unique MBA program types—a Professional MBA delivered in a fully online format, and an Early Career MBA delivered in-person with optional online electives. We also offer an MBA in Agribusiness.

Early Career | In-Person/Hybrid MBA

Our Early Career MBA is designated primarily for individuals with less than five years of professional, post-bachelor's experience. Core courses are delivered in-person, with numerous elective options offered in a variety of delivery methods. Early Career MBA students may be enrolled full-time or part-time.

  • No professional experience required
  • In-person, evening core courses
  • In-person and online elective course options

Professional | Online MBA

Our Professional MBA (PMBA) program is open to individuals with five or more years of professional, post-bachelor's experience. Courses are held either asynchronously or synchronously in the evening. PMBA students typically enroll part-time. Online-only students are not eligible to enroll in any in-person courses.

  • Five or more years of experience required
  • 100% online
  • In-state tuition rate

MBA Curriculum

The Early Career and PMBA programs share a set of common core courses that address fundamental business principles from a managerial perspective. Core course sections are held in-person for the Early Career MBA and online for the PMBA. Additional core courses for the PMBA aimed at organizational leadership may be taken as electives in the Early Career program. There is a wide a variety of additional elective course options that may be available to students in either program.

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Prerequisite Requirements

Students should have basic proficiency in accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, and statistics before completing their MBA core courses. Proficiency will be determined based upon academic and professional experience, evaluated via review of the applicant's transcripts and resume. Applicants deficient in one or more course areas may be required to complete an online, self-paced course module to achieve foundational proficiency. Foundation course completion is not required for admission but should occur prior to enrollment in the MBA core course for which it serves as a prerequisite.

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Application Instructions

  • Domestic Students

    Domestic students may apply to begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, or summer. There is no application deadline for domestic students.

  • International Students

    International students may apply to begin the MBA program in the fall or spring.

    • The international application deadline for fall semester is May 1.
    • The international application deadline for spring semester is October 1.

Applicants seeking consideration of a GMAT/GRE waiver must request it. Waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Decisions are at the sole discretion of the MBA admission committee.

Criteria that may qualify an individual for consideration of an exam waiver:
Applicant has a cumulative post-secondary GPA of 3.5 or higher from accredited or otherwise recognized institutions of higher education
Applicant has successfully completed two or more post-secondary degrees (bachelor's level or higher)
Applicant has substantial post-baccalaureate professional work experience (typically a minimum of five years) and demonstrated leadership ability

All applicants must demonstrate proof of English proficiency in order to be considered for graduate admission.

Proof of English proficiency must be demonstrated in one or more of three ways:
Applicant was raised in a country in which English is the only official language
Applicant has earned a bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized institution within a country in which English is the only official language
Applicant submits an official English language test score—TOEFL iBT; 71 or higher; IELTS academic 6.0 or higher; PTE academic 50 or higher; or Duolingo 105 or higher (must not be expired)

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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 CreditProgram Total (30 credits)
$746.82$22,405

North Dakota Residents | WRGP Region Residents | Online Students

Per CreditProgram Total (30 credits)
$929.71$27,891

Approved Minnesota Residents: Reciprocity Application

Per CreditProgram Total (30 credits)
$1,085.48$32,564

All Other U.S. Residents

Per CreditProgram Total (30 credits)
$1,254.76$37,643

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 the Office of International Student and Study Abroad Services.

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Financial Assistance

Graduate assistantship opportunities within the College of Business are very limited. All MBA students are admitted without funding.

There may be case-by-case opportunities to apply for graduate assistantship positions after having gained admission to the program, but they are not guaranteed. Current MSBA students and those admitted by February 1 may apply for department GA positions for fall semester, if available. Current students receive priority consideration over newly-admitted/incoming students.

Students also may search and apply for relevant graduate service assistantships through NDSU's Handshake platform. Status as an admitted or current student with an NDSU.edu email account is required in order to view NDSU positions in Handshake.

College of Business graduate student scholarships also are quite limited.

We do not offer scholarships to new/incoming students.

Current graduate students may apply for scholarships by submitting the general university scholarship application during the application window between November 1 and March 1 each year. Current students who submit the scholarship application and are selected for an award will see it apply to their account during the following academic year.

Many companies provide educational benefits to their employees in the form of tuition reimbursement or other financial support. We encourage students who plan to working as benefitted employees during their graduate studies to speak with their supervisor and/or Human Resources department to see if such a program exists for them.

U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens may qualify to be considered for federal student aid by completing the FAFSA. Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to NDSU's One Stop office.

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

Elizabeth standing outside of Barry Hall

College of Business

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