Program Overview

Online Masters in Business Administration

The Online Master of Business Administration at Mississippi State University is a flexible, affordable, and highly ranked program designed for working professionals. With a focus on real-world impact and integrity, this 100% online MBA program allows students to study at their own pace and gain momentum in their careers.

Program Structure

All students are required to take a set of basic business courses, or prerequisites, prior to taking their core courses. These prerequisites include:

• ACC 2013 or ACC 2203: Financial Accounting or Survey of Accounting
• BQA 3123 or BQA 8443: Business Statistical Methods II or Stat. Analysis for Bus Dec
• FIN 3123: Financial Management
• EC 2123: Principles of Microeconomics (CLEP)
• BIS 3233: Management Info Systems (CLEP)

Students must complete these courses or submit transcripts from other schools with equivalent courses and a grade of "B" or better.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• MGT 8113: Leadership Skills
• MKT 8153: Strategic Marketing Management
• FIN 8113: Corporate Finance
• ACC 8213: Financial & Accounting Report Analysis
• BQA 6423: Business Decision Analysis
• SCL 8213: Supply Chain & Operations Management
• MGT 8103: Strategic & Entrepreneurial Management
• MGT 8213: Strategic Business Consulting

Admissions

For comprehensive information regarding admissions, please note the following:

• Admissions criteria and requirements
• Application checklist and forms
• Employer-sponsored students

Tuition & Fees

The tuition per credit hour is $581.00, and the instructional support fee per credit hour is $25.00. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change and may not include all possible charges.

Accreditation and Rankings

The program is AACSB accredited and has been ranked:

• #1 Online MBA Program of 2025 by Best Value Schools
• 65th-Ranked Online MBA Program by U.S. News & World Report
• Ranked No.38 Best Online MBA Program for Veterans by U.S News & World Report

Program Benefits

The program offers flexibility, with admission available any semester, and no GMAT/GRE required. Students can gain more than a degree, including momentum in their careers, a network of driven peers and faculty, and real-world impact.