100% ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS BUILT ON INNOVATION
Boise State’s Online MBA programs are designed for working professionals looking to develop their leadership skills and expand their knowledge of advanced business strategies.
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Next Application Deadline: August 4
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.
Gain Leadership Skills to Manage Teams and Businesses
The Online MBA is tailored for professionals with two or more years of management experience who are ready to take their careers to the next level.
This program cultivates the leadership and management skills needed to make a positive impact on teams, organizations and communities. The curriculum builds on your existing expertise, expanding your business knowledge with an emphasis on strategic thinking, leadership and ethical decision-making.
Our Online MBA focuses on people-centered management, recognizing that leadership success relies on effective interaction and motivation within an organization. You will be introduced to design thinking in your first course, learning how to drive innovation through creative, customer-centric problem-solving.
With specialized emphasis areas, the Online MBA will equip you with industry-specific knowledge, preparing you to lead teams and make meaningful, strategic decisions in today’s competitive business landscape.
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
Hear From Our Graduates
Ruben Salas
“I now see the doors that are starting to open for me and my family. I can feel my persistence in achieving my goals carrying over into my career.”
Wendy Berkson
“The courses equipped me with new content and information that set me up for success in a variety of career paths.”
Amy Woodard
“Getting my MBA has opened many opportunities and boosted my confidence to know that I am capable of achieving what I put my mind to.”
Online MBA Graduate Statistics
Learn more about our recent Online MBA graduates. Statistics come from Boise State’s Graduating Student Survey and the annual Follow-Up 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.
Quality
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. 55 Best Online MBA Programs (top 15%)
- No. 34 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 only “online” designation will be 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 — 15% off tuition, saving students about $5,500. The 15% 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.
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