Delta State University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• MBA - Entertainment Business
• MBA - General Business
• MBA - Healthcare Administration
• MBA - Human Resource Mgmt
• MBA - Information Systems
• MBA - Nonprofit Management

By Bernd Geels Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated September 23, 2025

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Delta State University (DSU) is a four-year public university drawing its student body from much of the United States as well as many foreign nations. Like many universities in the South, Delta State University began as a teacher’s college. The mission of Delta State University is to offer high-quality academic programs and opportunities that are timely, innovative, and meet the needs of its student body. DSU seeks to fulfill its mission by adhering to its guiding principles.

Among its guiding principles are a commitment to academic program quality, learning, scholarship, student engagement, support for the arts, respect for people and ideas, and regional and economic development. DSU’s academic programs and campus community resources are ultimately dedicated to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth necessary to create graduates who will contribute their skills throughout the world.

The Delta State University School of Marketing, Management and Business Administration offers an integrated online master of business administration (MBA) degree program with six specializations: human resource management, healthcare administration, non-profit management, entertainment business, information systems, and a general MBA program. The MBA program is specifically designed for working business professionals as well as recent graduates who wish to further develop their interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills to advance in their careers.

Delta State University, located in Cleveland, Mississippi, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Delta State University MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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What to Expect from DSU Online MBA Programs

Admission Requirements: To be offered admission, applicants must have earned an accredited bachelor’s degree in which they maintained a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, as well as fulfill all requirements for admission to the DSU Graduate School. Exceptions to the GPA requirement may be offered in instances where applicants have four or more years of professional experience. Applicants who hold a GPA less than 3.0 may still be offered conditional admission. Such applicants must earn a grade of at least a “B” in their first three courses to be permitted to continue in the program.

Academic success is frequently contingent on completion of prerequisite coursework. Applicants who lack business coursework or who performed poorly in such courses will be required to take MBA foundation courses and also earn a grade of at least “B”. A listing of required undergraduate coursework needed to avoid being required to complete MBA foundation courses can be found on the DSU MBA program webpage.

State Restrictions: DSU welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds such as international applicants and military personnel.

DSU’s International Student Services team assists international students with their studies at DSU. To be admitted, international applicants must meet additional requirements beyond those expected of domestic graduate school applicants and the DSU MBA program in particular. International applicants must submit an evaluation of their non-US university transcripts provided by an approved foreign academic credential evaluation agency, immunization records, an affidavit of financial support indicating they have sufficient resources to pay for academic expenses, and an official bank statement from the bank listed in the financial sponsor section of the affidavit of financial support. In many instances, international applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency via an exam administered by an accepted English language proficiency exam provider. DSU accepts language test scores from TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo. Finally, international students must be enrolled in DSU’s international student health insurance.

DSU also welcomes applications from active-duty military personnel as well as veterans. The DSU Veteran Services office serves as a centralized resource for military applicants and students. The office provides a number of resources including educational benefits, academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support. Military students may benefit from various resources, including an in-state tuition rate and a variety of financial resources, including veterans affairs education benefits, military and veteran-specific scholarships, federal tuition assistance, and the Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program. Additionally, priority registration is available to active-duty and veteran students. Military applicants should contact DSU directly to confirm admission requirements.

DSU also welcomes admission of former, transient and non-degree seeking students. Details on admission requirements for these student categories can be found on the DSU website.

Study Plan: Students can complete the DSU MBA program in as little as 12 months. Students interested in completing their program of study part-time or over an extended time period should contact DSU to verify current university policy regarding degree study planning.

MBA Curriculum: MBA students generally complete a total of 30 credit hours in order to graduate. MBA core coursework consists of a general iMBA course (three credits), an operational strategy module and a financial strategy module. The operational strategy module consists of three courses in the topics of human resource management, strategic marketing, and managerial economics. The financial strategy module also consists of three courses, and these courses cover the topics of managerial accounting, financial management, and business analytics. In summary, students complete 21 credit hours of core courses composed of the aforementioned courses.

Students of all tracks then complete 9 credit hours within their emphasis (concentration) module. Students of the information systems track are an exception. Students of this track complete an emphasis module composed of 12 credit hours of electives. Elective courses vary by degree specialization. A listing of elective courses specific to each specialization appears below.

• MBA – General Program Curriculum: Students complete nine credit hours derived from three courses in the topics of production/operation management; managing in a global environment; and managing information systems.
• MBA – Human Resource Management Curriculum: Students complete elective courses in the topics of recruitment, selection and performance appraisal; wage and salary administration; and human resource legislation and current issues.
• MBA – Healthcare Administration Curriculum: Students complete elective courses in the topics of health care risk management; health care law and ethics; and health care management and policies.
• MBA – Nonprofit Management Curriculum: Students complete courses in the topics of nonprofit strategic human resources and volunteer management; theory and practice of philanthropy; and nonprofit financial and resource management.
• MBA – Entertainment Business Curriculum: Students complete courses in the topics of the business of entertainment; managing live entertainment; and entertainment legal issues.
• MBA – Information Systems Curriculum: Students complete 12 credit hours derived from a total of four courses focused on the topics of enterprise data warehousing; business intelligence; enterprise resource planning; and information technology strategy.

Online Experience: All DSU online MBA degree programs are offered fully online. There are no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete these programs. DSU’s use of an online learning delivery model expands its reach to a larger number of qualified applicants and thereby makes it possible for more individuals to enroll, study, and ultimately complete DSU programs.

On-Site Requirements: As noted above, the MBA degree program is offered fully online. There are no on-campus requirements.

Paying for the Delta State University Online MBA Degree Programs

The tuition figures for the online DSU MBA degree programs are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should carefully review the tuition information and contact DSU for additional support with applications and any questions they may have. DSU is more affordable than other regional institutions. For example, there are $0 out-of-state fees.

The DSU website maintains a number of webpages explicitly dedicated to student financial resources. These pages include information on a variety of topics such as available types of financial aid and the application process, state aid resources, aid eligibility requirements, the cost of attendance, and information resources for parents.

Students will often use a combination of financial resources to finance their education. To determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid, students may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is issued annually, and universities generally provide robust support in helping students understand and complete the FAFSA. Financial aid eligibility determinations generated by the FAFSA and other applications are often generated based on a number of factors such as academic achievement, talent, financial need, and family background.

Students from certain backgrounds may be eligible for additional financial assistance. Examples of such backgrounds include military personnel, and those with significant obstacles in their family and personal backgrounds. All prospective graduate students are advised to thoroughly research the DSU website to guide them as they formulate their strategy for financing their education.

Bernd Geels

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Bernd Geels is a Berlin, Germany-based freelance writer and artist. He holds an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science and two graduate degrees. He completed his most recent graduate degree in international environmental studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 2011. He is interested in healthcare, climate change, marine conservation, indigenous science and refugee issues. You can reach him directly at [email protected].