Missouri State University Online MBA

• Online MBA

By Farheen Gani Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated September 24, 2026

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Missouri State University’s College of Business offers a master of business administration (MBA) that can be completed entirely online. The program is designed for working professionals and students from diverse academic backgrounds. Tuition for the online MBA is the same for in-state and out-of-state students, and online courses must be completed within the United States.

The MBA curriculum provides the background knowledge necessary for professional business practice. Students also complete an international requirement by selecting one course from a list of global business options. In addition to the core MBA, students can enhance their degree by completing a College of Business graduate certificate in conjunction with their MBA.

The online MBA is intended for working professionals who want to advance or pivot within business while studying remotely. The program has no on-campus component for foundation or core courses.

Missouri State University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The online MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). All options for the MBA program are AACSB-accredited.

What to Expect from Missouri State University Online MBA

Admission Requirements: Missouri State University’s online MBA is specifically designed for students who hold undergraduate degrees in science, arts, law, and engineering, as well as for students who hold baccalaureate degrees in business administration.

Admission to the online MBA is competitive, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit a graduate application, official transcripts, and a resume. The program director evaluates candidates based on past academic performance, professional work experience, and admissibility to the Graduate College. Applicants from foreign countries whose native language is not English are also required to submit TOEFL scores.

Study Plan: The online MBA at Missouri State University can be completed in 34 credits without foundation courses. For students who need foundation coursework, an additional 18 credits are required. Some or all of these foundation courses may be waived upon evaluation of baccalaureate transcripts, particularly for students holding an undergraduate degree in business. Estimated program length is one to two years for full-time students and two to three years for part-time students.

Curriculum: The 34-credit online MBA includes core requirements, an international requirement, a seminar, and electives. For students who need foundation coursework, an additional 18 credits are required, covering courses such as accounting concepts for managers; fundamentals of economics; financial management; administrative, organizational, and operations concepts for managers; statistical methods in business research; and legal environment for business managers.

MBA core courses include managerial accounting; professional communication skills; advanced financial management; management information systems; organizational behavior and leadership; organization strategy and policy; marketing management; and quantitative methods in business decision-making. Students also complete one international requirement course selected from international education abroad in business; international financial management; international financial statement analysis; international education abroad in finance; international management; global supply chain management; international marketing; or international education abroad in risk management and insurance.

Students also complete a three-credit seminar course and six credits of electives. In consultation with the MBA Director, many students choose to complete a College of Business graduate certificate in conjunction with their MBA, as most certificates do not require additional coursework outside the 34 credits required for the MBA. Available online certificates include cybersecurity; data analytics; finance; financial analysis; fintech; health administration; information technology; international business; leadership; management; marketing; marketing analytics; project management; quantitative enterprise risk management; and supply chain management.

Online Experience: The Missouri State University online MBA can be completed 100 percent online. About 50 percent of MBA students are online, most of whom are working professionals with experience ranging from entry-level to tenured careers. All foundation courses are available online at least once each year, and these online courses do not have a campus component and can be completed entirely from the student’s location.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the online MBA; the program can be completed entirely online with no campus component.

Paying for the Missouri State University Online MBA

Missouri State University’s online MBA program tuition costs are listed in the tables below. Interested students should contact the admissions department for cost clarifications and updates.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify. Options may include federal student aid, private loans, scholarships, or employer tuition assistance. The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to contact the university’s Office of Financial Aid for personalized support and guidance.

Farheen Gani

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Farheen Gani is an expert in online MBA programs, having covered MBA programs in computer science, economics, healthcare management, and fraud and forensics, among others, since 2018. She writes about healthcare, technology, education, and marketing. Her work has appeared on websites such as Tech in Asia and Foundr, as well as top SaaS blogs such as Zapier and InVision. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter (@FarheenGani).