Program Overview

Online MBA Program

The Online MBA program at Boise State University is designed for mid-career professionals seeking a flexible and innovative educational experience. The program allows students to specialize in various areas, including Management, Construction Management, Healthcare Leadership, Marketing Leadership, Finance, Business Analytics, and Cyber Operations.

Program Structure

The program utilizes a "carousel" curriculum, where students begin with two core courses: BUSMBA 500 Business Foundations (1 credit) and BUSMBA 501 Design Thinking (4 credits). Students then "hop on" and "hop off" the carousel, choosing courses every 7-week session to complete a total of 40 credits (10 courses of 4 credits each). The program culminates in a 4-credit BUSMBA 555 Business Plan Development Capstone Course.

Course Tracks

Upon admission, students are placed into one of three tracks: Blue, Orange, or Cyber (Hybrid). Each track has its own course sequence, and students are generally assigned to a track based on their emphasis area:

• Blue Track: General or Management MBA, Healthcare Leadership, Construction Management
• Orange Track: General or Management MBA, Marketing Leadership, Finance, Business Analytics
• Cyber (Hybrid) Track: Cyber Operations

Course Planning

Students can plan their courses using the downloadable Course Carousel Excel file, which helps them:

• Plan their area of emphasis
• Automatically calculate tuition based on planned courses
• Identify potential scheduling issues that may affect financial aid
• Determine the impact of skipping sessions or taking multiple courses
• Plan vacations around course schedules

Emphasis Areas

The Online MBA program offers several emphasis areas:

• General MBA
• Management
• Construction Management
• Healthcare Leadership
• Marketing Leadership
• Finance
• Business Analytics
• Cyber Operations Students who complete an emphasis area will have it designated on their transcript and diploma.

Registering and Enrolling

Students are responsible for registering themselves for courses and are encouraged to register for both sessions of a semester at the same time. They must take at least 5 credits per semester to be eligible for federal financial aid.

Time to Completion

Most students complete the program in approximately two years, taking one course per 7-week session. About 7% of students complete the program in 12 months, taking two courses per session. This is considered a "heavy load" and requires careful planning and consultation with an advisor.

Important Program Details

• The program operates on 16-week semesters, with each semester broken into two 7-week sessions.
• Students must register for both sessions of a semester at the same time.
• The program requires a total of 40 credits (10 courses of 4 credits each).
• The capstone course, BUSMBA 555, must be taken last.
• Students can change their emphasis area by filling out the OMBA Emphasis Update Form.