Graduate Programs Overview
All of Boise State’s graduate business degrees are accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of accreditation. No other graduate business program in the Treasure Valley has achieved this distinction.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Use this handy chart to identify the Boise State MBA program that is best for you.
Career Track MBA
A full-time day program for recent graduates looking to start their career – designed for non-business majors
- Students need 0 years of experience but are screened for high potential
- “Fast Track” option (no GMAT/GRE required) for high GPA recent graduates
- The focus is on teamwork, business skills, project management, real-world experience
- Graduate in 2 academic years of day classes in a cohort, lockstep program
Visit the Career Track MBA website.
Professional MBA
A part-time night program for working professionals looking to advance their careerÂ
- Students need 2+ years of management experience where you have managed people, budgets or customer accounts
- The focus is on project management, teamwork, business skills, real-world application, commercializing ideas
- Graduate in 3 academic years (32 months) of night school on the regular 16 week semester
Visit the Professional MBA website.
Online MBA
49 credits, 2-academic-year program or finish in as quickly as one year
- Students need 2+ years of management experience
- Focus on innovation, problem solving and managerial decision making.
- 8 emphasis areas: management, finance, cyber operations, construction management, healthcare leadership and marketing leadership.
Visit the Online MBA Program website.
Executive MBA (EMBA)
AÂ part-time program for seasoned executives
- Students need 6+ years of management experience
- The focus is on leadership, innovation, vision, business skills
- Graduate in 2 academic years, meets a few days each month
Visit the Executive MBA website.
Concurrent JD/MBA
The concurrent JD and MBA program, offered in partnership with the University of Idaho College of Law, allows students to earn both the JD and MBA degrees in four years rather than the usual five.
Visit the Concurrent JD/MBA  webpage.
Graduate Programs in Accountancy
Master of Accountancy (MSA)
The primary role of the program is to prepare students for careers in public accounting as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The program focuses on the audit and attest functions of public accounting. The complexity of today’s business environment requires public accountants to have expertise in accounting principles and procedures and to understand the financial, managerial, legal, and tax ramifications of business transactions. The master of science in accountancy at Boise State University is designed to prepare candidates for a career within the broader framework of business decision making.
Visit the Master of Accountancy website.
Online Master of Accountancy
Ranked #7 “Best in the West” and #1 “Best in the Pacific NW in the 2023 U.S. News best online master programs (excluding MBA), Boise State’s Online MSA will help you take the next step in your career. You’ll be equipped for success on the CPA exam, and the curriculum prepares you for the challenges of a public accounting career. You’ll build your expertise in the audit and attest functions of public accounting with advanced coursework.
MSA Foundations Program- Don’t have an accounting undergraduate degree? The MSA Foundations Program will help you earn the required accounting foundation credits as part of your master’s degree.
Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate– Designed for students who want to add an accounting emphasis into a non-accounting master’s degree.
Visit the Online Master of Accountancy website.
Master of Accountancy-Taxation (MSAT)
In a world of complex tax laws, tax professionals must have a perspective extending beyond the details of the Internal Revenue Code. They must have expertise in the functions and limitations of revenue laws, in communicating their knowledge, and in assuring the efficiency and fairness of the tax system. As tax professionals progress in their careers, they will receive added responsibilities, including managing employees and being advisors for a broad range of business decisions.
Visit the Master of Accountancy-Taxation website.
Concurrent JD/MSAT
The concurrent JD and MSAT program, offered in partnership with the University of Idaho College of Law, allows students to earn both the JD and MSAT degrees in four years rather than the usual five.
Visit the Concurrent JD/MSAT website.
Graduate Programs in Economics
Master in Economics (M.Ec.)
This program is for individuals seeking advancement in their career, and/or seeking careers in more quantitative and analytical fields. The culminating activity is a capstone course designed to give students hands-on experience using the skills and knowledge gained through the program.
Visit the Master in Economics website.
Master of Science in Economics (MSE)
Seeking to further your skills in research? This program emphasizes research and requires the completion of a thesis. This program can also be a bridge to a Ph.D. program in economics and related fields.
Visit the Master of Science in Economics website.