Northeastern State University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• MBA - Business Analytics
• MBA - Digital Marketing
• MBA - Environmental, Health, and Safety Management
• MBA - General Management
• MBA - Health Informatics
• MBA - Healthcare Administration
• MBA - Managerial Accounting and Finance
• MBA - Native American Enterprise
• MBA - Project Management

By Bernd Geels Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated September 11, 2025

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Northeastern State University (NSU) was originally founded as the Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1846. NSU is the oldest institution of higher learning in Oklahoma. Between 1889 and 1909 the former seminary provided education for young women. NSU’s history as a state institution began on March 6, 1909. On this day, the Oklahoma legislature purchased the Female Seminary and created Northeastern State Normal School.

Ten years later, the school became Northeastern State Teachers College and began offering a four-year bachelor’s degree program. The college officially became Northeastern State University in 1978. Today, NSU is guided by its Cherokee Nation heritage as it continues offering an education to prepare its students to become leaders committed to a sustainable future for diverse communities in Oklahoma and elsewhere throughout the world.

The Northeastern State University MBA program offers an online master of business administration (MBA) program with eight specializations: business analytics; environmental, health and safety management; health informatics; healthcare administration; long-term care; managerial accounting and finance; Native American enterprise; and general management. NSU curricula is designed to provide an education relevant to the needs of local communities as well as the workforce needed for the future. NSU’s mission is defined by its commitment to its people, place, and purpose.

NSU has multiple campuses located throughout Oklahoma and has institutional accreditation granted by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The NSU MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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What to Expect from NSU Online MBA Programs

Admission Requirements: To be offered admission, applicants must have a sufficiently robust existing background in business or have completed the foundational classes necessary to be prepared for the curriculum. Applicants must submit a complete online admission application and demonstrate via official transcripts that they completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in which they maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

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

International students must generally complete a more demanding application process. Admission to such students may be offered to students who complete the following requirements: 1) submit a complete online admission application, application fee, and official transcripts from all universities previously attended, 2) demonstrate English language proficiency if necessary, 3) provide proof of financial viability, and 4) submit a copy of a valid passport. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam.

Applicants submit an International Student Financial Statement form to demonstrate the ability to finance their studies in the USA. Related documentation must be dated within three months prior to the date of application and be sent with the form as proof of financial support for your first year of study. All supporting documents must be in English.

The NSU Veterans Services office assists military and related personnel with their education both during the application process and throughout their studies. Military and related applicants complete the following application process: 1) apply for GI benefits, 2) apply for admission to NSU, 3) provide a copy of the GI Bill® approval form to NSU Veterans Services, and 4) attend an appointment with a college advisor to complete enrollment. A veterans coordinator certifies military student enrollment through the VA each semester.

Study Plan: Students can complete the NSU MBA degree program in approximately two years. The curriculum is designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Students interested in completing their program of study part-time or over an extended time period should contact a student services representative to verify current NSU policy regarding degree study planning.

MBA Curriculum: All MBA students, regardless of their track, complete a 36-credit-hour curriculum comprising core courses and elective courses. The eight core courses are analysis for decision making, information systems management, logistics and supply chain management, managerial accounting, managerial finance, organizational behavior, strategic management, and marketing strategy. Degree conferral requires students to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students usually enroll in 3 to 9 credit hours per semester.

Elective courses vary by degree specialization. A listing of elective courses specific to each specialization appears below.

• MBA – Business Analytics Curriculum: Elective courses cover these topics: business analytics survey; structured data design and querying; business analytic techniques; and advanced multi-environment market analytics.
• MBA – Environmental, Health and Safety Management Curriculum: Elective courses cover the following topics: workplace safety; environmental management; industrial hygiene; and air pollution control.
• MBA – Long-Term Care Curriculum: Elective courses cover the following topics: interdisciplinary long-term care coordination; long-term care facility management/compliance; human resource management; and field study in long-term care.
• MBA – Healthcare Informatics Curriculum: Electives cover the following topics: health services technology and application; seminar in health informatics; project management; and business analytic techniques.
• MBA – Healthcare Administration Curriculum: Electives cover these topics: health care policy and ethical leadership; integrated medical practice management; health services technology and application; and critical issues in healthcare.
• MBA – Managerial Accounting and Finance Curriculum: Electives cover the following topics: either a seminar in accounting and finance analysis or investment analysis and portfolio theory; financial statement analysis; and a choice of two more courses from a roster of seven options: controllership; taxation and business strategy; global accounting and financial analysis; investment analysis and portfolio theory; derivative securities: analysis and accounting; business law; and special topics in business administration.
• MBA – Native American Enterprise Curriculum: Electives cover these topics: Native American law & justice; foundations of American Indian education and leadership; and two courses from the following four options: financial statement analysis; contemporary issues in American Indian leadership; human resource management; and special topics in business administration.
• MBA – General Management Curriculum: Electives cover the following topics: human resource management, business law, and two of the following five course topics: financial statement analysis; ethics and corporate social responsibility; managerial economics; project management; and special topics in business administration.

Online Experience: All NSU online MBA degree programs are offered fully online. There are no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. NSU’s use of an online delivery model for its MBA programs is designed to enhance accessibility and thereby expand its student body, such that more individuals will complete NSU’s MBA programs and apply their skills in 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 NSU Online MBA Degree Programs

The tuition figures for the NSU online MBA degree programs are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should carefully review the tuition information and contact NSU for additional support with applications and any questions they may have. Students from Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and Kansas admitted as regular students may be eligible to receive the Quad State Tuition Waiver. Details on this program can be found on the NSU website.

The NSU Office of Student Financial Services assists prospective and current students with a variety of topics related to financing their education. Additionally, the NSU website offers a wealth of information specifically focused on student financial topics. Topics listed on the website include financial aid forms, cost of attendance, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), guidance on how to apply for financial aid, types of aid available, student jobs, and access to the NSU Financial Literacy Center.

Students will often use a variety of resources to finance their education. The FAFSA is a primary tool used to determine eligibility for financial resources. In addition, students from certain backgrounds may also be eligible for additional financial resources. Military personnel are an example. The NSU Office of Veterans Services can assist with a variety of military and veteran services such as funding available through multiple GI Bill chapters (the Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bills are two examples), academic credit for military service, military tuition assistance, and scholarship resources targeted to the military community.

All prospective graduate students are advised to thoroughly research the NSU website to guide them as they formulate a strategy to finance 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].