Master of Business Administration
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online Program provides an understanding of the various functions of businesses and organizations and prepares students for high-level management careers. Students can complete the program and be ready for the next step of their career in as little as one year.
Public Management Emphasis
The MBA with a Public Management Concentration provides students with skills and knowledge that will lead to career success in either the public or private sector. Governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations are increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate an ever-changing political and economic environment. Businesses, in turn, value leaders who understand public policy and can help their organization make a positive social impact.
Healthcare Emphasis
Students have the option to pursue their MBA with an concentration in Healthcare Administration. This emphasis may be of particular interest to students who plan to have a career in the healthcare industry, including public and private hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and other medical fields.
- Next Start Date May 13
- Credits 36
- Length Term: 8 weeks
- Format Online
- Tuition $575
- Complete In 2 -3 years
Program Details
The Master of Business Administration degree program requires a total of 36 credits, including a
mix of general core courses or additional emphasis courses.
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CORE COURSES
ACCT 510: Managerial Accounting
BSAD 502: Business Ethics and Environment
BSAD 575: International Business
ECON 510: Economics for Managers
FIN 530: Financial Management
MGMT 511: Production/Operations Management
MGMT 520: Management of Organizational Behavior
CIS 565: Management Information Systems
MGMT 585: Management Policy and Strategy
MKTG 540: Marketing Management
Approved graduates electives (6) -
Public Management Emphasis
The four courses that are part of the Public Management Concentration are listed below. Please meet with your advisor to discuss how best to integrate these courses into your MBA workplan.
- POLS 510, Public and Nonprofit Leadership
- POLS 520, Public Budgeting and Finance
- POLS 530, Essentials of Public and Nonprofit Management
- POLS 540, The Public Policy Process
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Healthcare Emphasis
The program requires a 10-hour experiential learning experience as part of the curriculum, which can completed through a healthcare facility, either through current employment or an internship opportunity.
- NSG 505, Biostatistics & Research
- NSG 748, Healthcare: Ethics, Law, & Policy
- NSG 716, Health Care Business & Finance
- NSG 718, Organizational & Systems Leadership
- BSAD 575, International Business
Upon completion of your Master of Business degree, you will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the scope of evolution of the public sector, as well as how governmental and nonprofit organizations interact with the private sector to provide public goods and service
- Critically reflect on challenges, opportunities, constraints, and strategies of management and leadership that uniquely impact public and nonprofit organizations
- Apply insights learned regarding the public sector and public management to real-life local and state based public and for profit organizations
- Be ready to effectively manage and lead within public and nonprofit organizations, as well as businesses that interact with, or are impacted by the public sector.
Tuition:
As a public and non-profit university, CSU Pueblo partners with you to make your education affordable. CSU Pueblo offers one affordable tuition rate, regardless of residency.
Master of Business Tuition Rate: $575 per credit hour
Scholarships:
Everyone deserves affordable education. That is why we offer a number of scholarships to help you achieve your education goals.
https://www.csupueblo.edu/student-financial-services/scholarships/index.html
Financial Aid:
Financial Aid: https://www.csupueblo.edu/student-financial-services/index.html
Learning can lead to earning. Discover where a Master's degree in Business Administration might take you and make informed choices about your future in education.
Diverse Industries:
- Finance
- Tech
- Consumer products
- Healthcare
- Marketing
Job Titles:
- Financial Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Computer Information Systems Manager
- Project Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
Applications for the MBA are accepted year-round.The GMAT is a requirement for admittance into the MBA Online program. However, students can be conditionally admitted and take up to 9 credit hours before having an official GMAT score submitted.The admission requirements are the following:
Transfer Students: Transfer applicants are degree-seeking students who, at the time of application, have completed
a minimum of 24 credits of college-level coursework. Remedial courses and concurrent enrollment courses (courses
taken while in high school) do not count toward the total credit count.
Admission Standards: CSU Pueblo is a moderately selective institution, and we are committed to providing access
to a 4-year college degree to any student is who academically prepared. We look at several factors to determine your
preparation, including your cumulative college GPA and the courses you have taken at your previous institutions. In
general, students with at least a 2.3 cumulative transfer GPA who have successfully completed all basic skill course-
work will be admitted to CSU Pueblo. Students who have not yet completed their basic skills courses or who have a
GPA below a 2.3 are still encouraged to apply, and may be admitted on a probationary status.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the online application. The application requires official transcripts from all colleges which
the student has attended. Once the application and transcripts have been received, students will receive an admission
decision. Send official transcripts:
Electronically:
info@csupueblo.edu
By mail at Colorado State University Pueblo:
Office of Admissions
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, CO, 81001
Faculty
combined faculty experience, you will learn from experts in the field who will help you take your career to new heights.
Yaneth Correa Martinez
Management/Operations Professor
Laee Choi, PhD
Associate Professor of Marketing
Martha Wilcoxson
Adjunct Professor
Accreditation
The MBA program at CSU Pueblo is accredited by the Association to Advance the Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This accreditation puts CSU Pueblo in the top 5% of business schools worldwide and is the highest level of accreditation a business school can earn. Please visit the website for details on AACSB accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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AM I QUALIFIED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
You may be qualified for one or more scholarships offered by CSU Pueblo. You must have an updated FAFSA on file with Student Financial Services. Visit the CSU Pueblo Online Resources page for a list of current scholarship opportunities.
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WHO CAN I TALK TO ABOUT MY FINANCIAL AID OR BILL?
It is important to check your PAWS account regularly to ensure your aid and bill look correct. Student Financial Services is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is available via phone at 719.549.2753, email at financialaid@csupueblo.edu, and take walk-ins.
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HOW DO I GET STARTED?
First, you'll need to complete our online application. Once all required documents are received, an admissions processor will begin reviewing your application. You should receive an admissions decision within two weeks of receipt of all required documents. For more information, contact our Enrollment Counselor at 719.549.2200
