An MBA builds your existing knowledge to take you from early career positions to management and executive level positions. An MBA can also be useful for aspiring entrepreneurs. MSSU’s MBA will help you develop the ability to accurately analyze complex situations and large amounts of information to effectively manage corporate business units and small businesses alike.
MSSU’s MBA Program
MBA graduates with specializations in areas such as data analytics or healthcare may be in higher demand as they signal expertise to prospective employers. MSSU’s MBA provides students the opportunity to specialize in data analytics (STEM-classified), management, or healthcare management. Our curriculum of 10 courses (30 credit hour) contains 6 MBA Core business courses and 4 specialization courses.
MBA Core Curriculum
ACCT 580 Managerial Accounting
ECON 501 Managerial Economics
FIN 575 Managerial Finance
IB 520 Global Leadership
MRKT 573 Marketing & Communication
MGMT 562 Organizational Strategy
Earn your MBA on your schedule with our fully asynchronous online program—no required live sessions. Designed for working professionals, you can finish in as little as 12 months full-time or take up to 24 months part-time. Access course materials anytime and balance your studies with work, family, and other commitments.
Program Tuition: $11,850 in-state
Duration: 3 – 6 semesters
Credit Hours: 30
MSSU’s STEM-classified MBA in applied data analytics equips students with analytical skillsets and techniques needed to gain a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic business landscape. Throughout the specialization there are numerous opportunities to apply knowledge with real-world data sets in an experiential environment. This ensures graduates are prepared to enter this in-demand field.
Data Analytics Curriculum
DATA 510 Foundations of Data Analytics
DATA 520 Enterprise Data Management
GB 530 Data Visualization
DATA 540 Data Models and Structured Analysis
A (3) credit hour Data Analytics Internship can be substituted for one of the above Data Analytics courses, with prior approval from the Program Coordinator. International students can utilize a Data Analytics Internship for Curricular Practical Training, with prior approval from the Graduate Programs Coordinator and International Admissions Coordinator.
MSSU’s MBA in organizational management is designed for students from any background seeking to advance their career. Students will gain business acumen and strategic mindset necessary to lead in high-performing organizations.
Management Curriculum
GB 521 Statistics and Decision Analysis
MGMT 505 Business Law and Ethics
MGMT 531 Operations and Resource Planning
MGMT 551 Management of Organizations
MSSU’s MBA in healthcare equips graduates to lead in this rapidly growing industry by through a combination of business education and healthcare administration core courses to provide knowledge of business management and industry-specific skills. This degree equips students for C-suite healthcare positions such as chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operations officer, and other senior administrative positions.
Healthcare Management Curriculum
HS 530 Managerial Epidemiology
HS 540 Health Law for Healthcare Administrators
HS 550 Healthcare Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
HS 560 Social Determinants of Health in the U.S. and the World
The MBA is open to applicants holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from a regionally accredited college or university or recognized equivalent international university, with a cumulative 2.75 GPA (or higher).
In addition, documentation of ONE of the following:
Applicants with a non-business undergraduate degree or a degree
from a non-accredited business program must complete up to seven of the following prerequisite courses before starting MBA coursework. Student transcripts will be reviewed to determine what courses are needed based on prior academic coursework.
MSSU offers two options for students to complete the pre-requisite courses. For students with an undergraduate degree conferral date within the past 10 years, MSSU offers accelerated leveling modules that can be completed in just a few weeks. Alternatively, students may complete traditional courses at MSSU, another regionally accredited institution, or a recognized international university. Students with an undergraduate degree conferral date more than 10 years prior must complete traditional courses and are not eligible for the leveling modules. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for all prerequisite courses.
