Northwest Missouri State University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• MBA - Accounting
• MBA - Agricultural Economics
• MBA - Business Analytics
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - General
• MBA - Geographic Information Systems
• MBA - Healthcare Management
• MBA - Human Resource Management
• MBA - Management
• MBA - Marketing

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Updated August 8, 2025

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Northwest Missouri State University (NMSU) has a history of training educators, innovators and leaders since 1905. NMSU takes pride in its vibrant campus community and championship culture. NMSU has a student body numbering more than 9,000 students, and nearly one in three students are first-generation college students.

The NMSU Booth College of Business and Professional Studies offers an online master of business administration (MBA) program with several specializations: accounting; agricultural economics; business analytics; finance; geographic information systems; healthcare management; human resource management; management; marketing; and a general MBA program. NMSU’s various MBA programs offer students a large number of options to develop the skills necessary to pursue careers in the business world.

NMSU, located in Maryville, Missouri, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Northwest Missouri State University’s Booth College of Business and Professional Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Admission Requirements: Applicants to NMSU’s MBA program must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university in which they maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0-point scale.

In addition, applicants must have one of the following: 1) three years of continuous professional, full-time work experience, 2) three years of continuous full-time U.S. enlisted or commissioned military service, 3) a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, 4) a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.50, 5) a GMAT score of at least 440, 6) a GRE score of at least 285, or 7) have a score on the Major Field Test for Business that places them in at least the 70th percentile. In addition, all applicants whose undergraduate degree was not in a business field must complete an MBA business foundation course before they will be permitted to begin graduate coursework.

State Restrictions: NMSU welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, including international applicants, military personnel, transfer students, and more.

International students are considered eligible for NMSU admission provided they have a baccalaureate-level degree from either an accredited American university or one recognized by their home country’s Ministry of Education in which they maintained a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.

Applicants must submit the online application, official transcripts, as well as certified translations of official transcripts if the original transcripts are not in English, documentation showing sufficient financial resources to sustain themselves during their studies at NMSU, and proof of English language proficiency as demonstrated by taking a language exam from an approved language proficiency provider. Given the MBA program requirements for U.S. citizen students noted above and the fact that professional experience and testing completed overseas may not be considered truly equivalent, it is recommended that international students contact NMSU directly to ensure they have backgrounds that will be considered qualifying for MBA program admission.

NMSU has been recognized as a Military Friendly School since approximately 2010. Military applicants may be admitted to the MBA programs as transfer students. To be eligible for admission military applicants must submit an online application, official transcripts from studies completed both outside and inside the military, and apply for financial aid. Military students may be eligible for a variety of financial assistance, including VA Benefits, State Tuition Assistance, and Federal Tuition Assistance. Particular programs military students may benefit from include the GI Bill and Missouri Returning Heroes’ Act. NMSU also evaluates military experience and training for potential college credit according to the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE). The NMSU Office of Veterans Affairs coordinates services for veterans, works as a liaison with the Veterans Administration, and offers certification for military student education benefits.

Students of other backgrounds should contact NMSU directly to verify current admission regulations.

Study Plan: Students can complete the MBA program within approximately 12 to 18 months. Students interested in completing their program of study part-time or over an extended time period should contact NMSU Admissions to verify current policy regarding degree study planning.

MBA Curriculum: MBA students complete a 30-credit hour curriculum consisting of 21 credits of advanced MBA core courses and 9 credits of concentration courses. This curriculum design is the same across all specializations. A listing of concentration courses specific to each specialization appears below.

• MBA – Accounting Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in financial accounting theory and analysis; contemporary topics in accounting; and applied professional accounting research.

• MBA – Agricultural Economics Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in agricultural resource economics; international trade in agriculture; and data analysis in agriculture.

• MBA – Business Analytics Curriculum: Students complete three of the following four concentration courses: practical evaluation of data; data visualization; business intelligence and analytics; and financial modeling for decision making in IT.

• MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in investments; financial institutions; and international finance.

• MBA – Geographic Information Systems Curriculum: Students complete two of the following concentration courses: cartographic design and visualization; fundamentals of geostatistics; GIS and spatial analytics and trends; and applications in GIScience.

• MBA – Healthcare Management Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in healthcare delivery systems; healthcare finance; and trends and opportunities in healthcare management.

• MBA – Human Resource Management Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in advanced human resource management; managing compensation and benefits; and organizational training and development.

• MBA – Management Curriculum: Students complete three concentration courses from the following course options: advanced human resource management; innovation and entrepreneurship; managing compensation and benefits; organizational training and development; data mining for business applications; business decision support modeling; and business analytics and decision making.

• MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in international business; advanced marketing communication; and global marketing management.

• MBA – General Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses from a large listing of course options.

Online Experience: NMSU’s online MBA degree programs are offered fully online. This is true for all specializations. There are no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. The variety of NMSU’s MBA degree specializations provides students ample opportunities to create the professional foundation necessary to work in a variety of niches within the business world.

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

Paying for the NMSU Online MBA Degree Programs

The online MBA degree program tuition figures are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should closely review tuition information and contact NMSU for additional support with applications and questions as needed.

The NMSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance provides a range of services to support prospective and current students in financing their education.

The office’s website features information on a number of topics, including cost of attendance, the financial aid application process, various federal, state and university financial resources, veterans-specific resources, and still more.

Many students will require financial aid to finance their education. At NMSU, nine in ten freshman students receive financial aid. Students seeking federal financial aid must apply for such aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Processing of the FAFSA is essential to determining aid eligibility. Students often finance their education through a combination of resources, including grants, scholarships, private loans, reduced tuition programs, and more. Military personnel are but one example of a student background that may benefit from varied tuition assistance programs. More details about financial resources for NMSU’s diverse student body can be found on the NMSU website.

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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].