Master of Business Administration

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

Top 5 Careers with an MBA:

• Financial Manager — Oversees an organization’s financial health, including budgeting, investments, financial planning, and long-term financial goals.
• Marketing Manager — Develops and manages marketing strategies, campaigns, branding, and initiatives designed to reach customers and grow an organization.
• Computer Information Systems Manager — Leads an organization’s technology operations and helps ensure its information systems support business goals.
• Project Manager — Plans and coordinates projects, including budgets, schedules, teams, resources, and overall project goals.
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — Provides high-level leadership and strategic direction while overseeing an organization’s performance and long-term goals.

Top 5 Returns on Your Investment:

Strong Earning Potential
Management occupations had a median annual wage of $126,520 in 2025, compared with $50,980 for all occupations. Some MBA-related careers have even higher median salaries, including financial managers at $166,570 and computer and information systems managers at $175,140.

Career Advancement into Leadership
CSU Pueblo’s MBA is designed to prepare students for high-level management careers, including opportunities such as Financial Manager, Marketing Manager, Computer Information Systems Manager, Project Manager, and Chief Executive Officer.

Affordable Online Tuition
For 2026–27, CSU Pueblo lists Graduate Business Administration tuition at $575 per credit hour, with the same online tuition rate regardless of residency.

Versatile Career Opportunities
MBA graduates can pursue opportunities across a variety of industries, including finance, technology, consumer products, healthcare, and marketing, giving graduates flexibility in where they take their careers.

Flexible, Career-Focused Education
The MBA is offered fully online with 8-week courses. CSU Pueblo's current program page lists the MBA at 36 credits and notes that students can complete the program in approximately 1–3 years, depending on their pace.

Source:

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Management Occupations

Applications for the MBA are accepted year-round.The GMAT is not a requirement for admittance into the MBA Online program. However, students are required to take BSAD 510 (1 credit hour) The admission requirements are the following: 

The Master's of Business Administration MBA Program is open to all applicants, regardless of the undergraduate field of study. However, the following criteria must be met:

• Baccalaureate Degree: Graduate students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or institution.

• Leveling Courses: Students entering the MBA must have the following coursework completed:

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