Morehead State University Online Master of Business Administration

• Online MBA
• MBA - Health Systems Management

By Farheen Gani Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated September 25, 2026

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Morehead State University’s Elmer R. Smith College of Business & Technology offers a fully online master of business administration (MBA) designed for working professionals. The program delivers 100 percent of coursework online and has been available in this format for nearly 30 years, making MSU the first university in Kentucky to offer an online MBA. The MBA requires 30 credits for students with an undergraduate business core, while others may need to complete foundation courses before beginning the main curriculum.

The online MBA helps students become more advanced in accounting, finance, marketing, management, and healthcare, while building important skills such as teamwork, communication, professionalism, and problem-solving. Graduates pursue roles such as business development manager, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, entrepreneur, financial analyst, healthcare administrator, human resources manager, management consultant, marketing manager, and operations manager.

Students can also complete an MBA with a concentration in health systems management, which prepares them for leadership positions in various healthcare settings.

The MBA is designed for working managers and individuals seeking to improve their management success. It emphasizes flexibility and convenience, with all coursework offered online and no campus visits required. The mission of the MBA program is to provide quality online opportunities in business for degree and course completion.

Morehead State University is a public university in Morehead, Kentucky. It is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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What to Expect from Morehead State University Online Master of Business Administration

Admission Requirements: Admission to Morehead State University’s online MBA requires general admission to graduate study. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate GPA for an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants with an earned master’s degree must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution.

If the cumulative GPA is below 2.75 for the earned baccalaureate degree, the applicant must submit an official GMAT or GRE score before their application will be reviewed. In addition, all applicants must submit two professional reference forms, a professional resume, and a personal statement describing professional goals. International students must have a minimum required score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Applicants who meet the GPA requirements but have not completed the foundation course requirements may be conditionally admitted to the MBA program. Conditionally admitted students may only take foundation courses and must complete the foundation course sequence with at least a 3.0 GPA and no grade lower than a “C” before receiving full admission. Students may use College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) examinations to satisfy foundation course requirements, if applicable.

Study Plan: The online MBA at Morehead State University requires 30 credits for students with an undergraduate business core. Students without the undergraduate business core may need to complete foundation courses for a total of 12 credits before beginning the main MBA curriculum. These foundation courses are prerequisite courses only and do not count toward the 30-credit MBA program.

The MBA with a concentration in health systems management requires 33 credits total. This includes the 21 credits of MBA core courses, six credits of health systems management core courses, and six credits of HSM electives.

The program is designed for working professionals and offers flexibility with 100 percent of coursework available online. To earn the degree, students must complete the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be unconditionally admitted. Students must also satisfy general degree requirements set by the university.

Curriculum: The 30-credit online MBA is composed of MBA core courses and MBA electives. Students without an undergraduate business core may need to complete foundation courses in accounting, economics, finance, and management.

MBA core courses include accounting analysis for decision-making; managing information technology; managerial economics; financial management; marketing administration; leadership and ethics; and business policies and procedures. Students then choose nine credits of MBA electives from a wide list of options in areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, information systems, economics, and human resources.

MBA with a concentration in health systems management includes the same MBA core courses, plus health systems management core courses such as healthcare leadership and ethics; and health IT and clinical transformation. Students then choose two courses from the following list: Health economics; healthcare public policy; management of healthcare information systems; community clinical placements; directed study; healthcare delivery systems; healthcare financial management; or ethics in public administration.

Online Experience: The Morehead State University online MBA is delivered 100 percent online. For nearly 30 years, the program has provided flexibility and convenience for working professionals. All coursework is offered online, and the program is designed for working managers seeking to improve their management success.

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

Paying for the Morehead State University Online Master of Business Administration

Morehead 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).