Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree
About the Program
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Southwest Minnesota State University is designed to equip tomorrow's leaders with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a global business environment. The program emphasizes critical and strategic thinking, the development of managerial skills, real-world applications, ethics, and leadership, and is taught in a technologically advanced, active-learning environment.
Accelerated MBA
The North Star Mutual School of Business Accelerated MBA Program offers multiple ways to fast-track your MBA degree. In addition to the Accelerated MBA program, we also offer the online accelerated Bachelor of Science to MBA program for students.
Taiwan Cohort
Students from Taiwan and China can transfer four pre-approved courses from Taiwan into the MBA program at SMSU, enabling them to complete the program in one year.
Program Emphasis
The MBA degree offers ten areas of emphasis:
Cost & Financial Aid
- Graduate Tuition rates at SMSU are Affordable!
- SMSU offers in-state tuition to nearly everyone. No out-of-state rates! Reciprocity rates may apply.
- U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens can apply for Federal Aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Also, don’t forget to check out the Graduate Assistantships and Scholarship Opportunities available to graduate students.
Student Services
Supporting Your Success!
Program Requirements:
Delivery Options for the Program:
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Message From the Graduate Studies Director
Cori Ann Dahlager
Director of the School of Graduate Studies
If you are looking to continue your education, consider SMSU. We offer six-plus master's degrees and many different licensures and certificates to help you take the next steps in your career.
Please feel free to contact me at GraduateStudies@SMSU.edu to get started.
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