100% ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS BUILT ON INNOVATION
Boise State’s Online MBA helps you build the confidence and business expertise to grow as a leader, take on new opportunities and make informed decisions in a changing business world. Through practical coursework rooted in strategy, leadership and data-driven decision-making, you’ll develop skills you can apply wherever your career takes you.
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Next Application Deadline: August 3
Admission to Boise State Online is offered every seven weeks throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters. While the current application deadline has passed, you can still apply for an upcoming session.
Boise State University’s Online MBA is delivered in a convenient, 100% online format featuring seven-week courses and six start dates a year. Our flexible schedule allows you to start when you’re ready and makes it easy for you to pause when you need it. Get started right away and earn your degree while you continue working.
Need more time? Check out future start date options.
Build Leadership Skills That Grow With Your Career
The Online MBA is designed for professionals with two or more years of management experience who are ready to grow as leaders, expand their opportunities or apply their expertise in new ways.
Build practical business knowledge that strengthens your ability to think strategically, lead teams and make ethical decisions that create value for organizations and communities. Whether you’re advancing in your current field or exploring a new direction, the curriculum helps you connect your professional experience with broader business and leadership skills.
From your first course, you’ll learn how to approach challenges through design thinking — a customer-centered framework that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. You can also tailor your degree with an optional emphasis area to deepen your expertise in a specific industry or leadership function while preparing for the prospects ahead.
About the Program
Online MBA Highlights
This program is:
- Affordable
- Accredited
- Flexible
- Top-ranked Quality
- Accelerated
- 100% Online
Maximize Your Online MBA Investment
Boise State University is committed to making our Online MBA accessible and affordable. With 91% of students receiving a scholarship, we provide financial support so you can focus on your education, not the cost.
Program Details
Use the program detail cards to learn more about the Online Master of Business Administration.
Become a Successful Business Leader with an Online MBA
Boise State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification from the American Council on Education (ACE), the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University.
Earning this award goes to show that our Online MBA intentionally cultivates leadership skills and abilities among our students, faculty and staff. This fosters a commitment to address complex societal issues and a deeper understanding of leadership as a public good.
As a student, you will be fully equipped to thrive in business leadership roles and be able to seek out and solve challenges in the modern workforce. We encourage innovative thinking to help you approach complex decisions with creativity and depth.
Discover What our Online MBA Offers You
Our Online MBA is designed for high-potential working professionals like you who are looking for a flexible and innovative educational experience.
100% Online Coursework
Access your courses and textbooks 24/7, wherever you are. With six starts a year and seven-week courses, our convenient online format is designed specifically to suit busy schedules.
Career Advancement
Earn your degree while you work and apply what you learn right away. As an online student, you can benefit from fresh ideas, progress and improved status as well as earning power — even before graduating.
High-Quality Programs
Boise State’s online programs are nationally ranked and respected worldwide. The Online MBA was established in 2013 and has continued to innovate as a recognized leader in online business education.
Networking
Our average student is 34 and has eight and a half years of managerial experience. Through interactive class activities, you will gain access to a high-level group of managers from across the country. The Online MBA curriculum allows ample opportunity to learn from each other and collaborate for deep connections.
Real-World Application
Learn to become an adaptive leader who can solve complex problems in the workplace through experiential learning that incorporates common scenarios and current issues in business. No impractical basics and memorization here- we value an education that teaches managers how to fundamentally be better — not how to ace a multiple-choice quiz.
Top-Notch Faculty
Not only are our faculty recognized experts in their field, but they also care about you and your education. We partner with businesses to help inform our curriculum with relevant knowledge and practical skills employers seek.
Online MBA Emphasis Areas
Common Emphasis Questions
Will an emphasis add time or credits to my degree?
No. All Online MBA students complete 49 credits, including emphasis courses.
What if I want a more flexible MBA experience?
A general option is available for students who prefer broader course selection rather than a defined emphasis area.
Can an emphasis help me change careers?
Emphases work best for advancing within your field or moving into an adjacent role. Career shifts may be possible depending on your experience.
Hear From Our Graduates
Ken Wylie
“I enjoyed all of the finance classes the MBA program had to offer. The instructors were well-versed in their field of knowledge. I walked away with more than just the knowledge of the curriculum.”
Harleen Toor
“At one point, I wanted to get my master’s degree. There were a lot of options, but my mind kept saying, ‘MBA.’ So, that’s what I did. I chose marketing because I would see billboards and wonder, ‘How do they do this?’ I’ve always been interested in marketing as an essence. My advisor thought I would choose healthcare as an emphasis, but I really wanted to see the business end of it.”
Ashley Hagemann
“I wanted to go to a well-known university for my MBA program. I looked at a couple of schools, but Boise State had the best ranking of all of them. I also figured we might have slightly smaller class sizes. I ended up with a small cohort. It worked out well for me — especially since I was pregnant my last year. There was a lot going on. Working full-time was really hard. As I tried balancing my work-life commitments, the flexibility helped a lot.”
Online MBA Graduate Statistics
Learn more about our recent Online MBA graduates. Statistics come from the Online MBA’s exit survey.
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The Online Experience
The Boise State Online MBA is as accessible as it is renowned. Launched in 2013, the program was one of the first online MBA offerings in the nation. Today, the program is constantly evolving and at the forefront of online learning technology and teaching.
The program uses 100% digital content, replacing traditional textbook cost and hassle. Program tuition includes all course materials — saving you time and money.
With a streamlined admission process, industry-focused classes and accelerated completion options, you can earn a top-ranked degree completely online, asynchronously, at an unbeatable price.
Student Support
From application to graduation, students are supported throughout their education journey at Boise State.
Nationally Ranked
Boise State’s Online MBA ranks among the top in the nation from the U.S. News and World Report. Rankings are determined by excellence in performance in areas like faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, engagement and student excellence.
U.S. News and World Report Rankings
- No. 59 Best Online MBA Programs (top 15%)
- No. 42 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
AACSB Accredited
Boise State’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting them in the top tier of business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business institutions in 56 territories and countries have earned AACSB accreditation.
AACSB accreditation assures you that our program meets rigorous criteria and standards for excellence in education across three main themes: engagement, innovation and impact.
Student Satisfaction
Boise State Online MBA students and graduates report satisfaction and success with the program:
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Online MBA Frequently Asked Questions
What will my diploma say?
The Online MBA is a Boise State MBA. Your diploma will list your degree as a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University. The “online” designation will appear on your official transcript but not on your diploma. If you have selected an emphasis, it will be designated on your transcript and your diploma.
Is there an application fee waiver?
The Online MBA program offers an application fee waiver if you have not yet submitted your application. Contact a student success coach prior to submitting your application to receive your waiver.
Are scholarships available?
Scholarships are available for qualified applicants. All scholarships offer the same discount — 10% off tuition, saving students about $3,600. The 10% discount is applied incrementally to each course a student enrolls in; it cannot be applied all at once. Discounts and scholarships may not be combined.
What type of military support is available?
With 25% of our students having a military affiliation, we are a premier program for military support and career advancement. Boise State offers comprehensive resources through our Veteran Services Center and Military Programs.
What are courses like?
Classes are 100% online and fully asynchronous. Some classes offer optional video group discussions that allow you to network with classmates and gain valuable feedback. You can complete your work anytime or anywhere, with no proctoring requirements or live class sessions.
What will my assignments be like?
Our Online MBA was intentionally designed to provide courses that help you understand and apply the knowledge learned in coursework. Assignments vary based on the individual class but include research, discussions, assessments and hands-on learning through projects.
Online MBA in the News
Is the Online MBA Right for You?
In this video, Program Director Brian O’Morrow and Associate Director Ally Daniels explain why Boise State’s Online MBA may be right for you. Closed captions are available or you can access the Online MBA overview video transcript.
We Bring The Blue To You
Students in Boise State’s online business master’s degree program can be found across the nation.
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