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.

MBA Curriculum

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 workiing professionals in their pursuit of advanced education without disrupting their careers.

MBA Course Requirements

MBA Course Descriptions

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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Admission

Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis. Application files must be completed with all required official documents before they will be reviewed. Admission decisions will not be made based upon incomplete application files or unofficial documentation.

Application Requirements

Online Application
Statement of Purpose & Resume
Three Letters of Recommendation
$35 Application Fee
Official Transcripts (from all institutions attended)
Official GMAT or GRE score*
Proof of English Proficiency**

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 Credit	Program Total (30 credits)
$746.82	$22,405

^{North Dakota Residents | WRGP Region Residents | Online Students}

Per Credit	Program Total (30 credits)
$929.71	$27,891

^{Approved Minnesota Residents:}^{Reciprocity Application}

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

^{All Other U.S. Residents}

Per Credit	Program 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}^.

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

______________________________

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

MBA

Program Overview

MBA Curriculum

Prerequisite Requirements

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Admission

Application Requirements

Application Instructions

*Official GMAT or GRE Score

**Proof of English Proficiency

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Cost

Financial Assistance

Graduate Assistantships

Scholarships

Employee Reimbursement

Federal Student Aid

Contact

______________________________

Elizabeth Worth, MEd

College of Business