Southeastern Oklahoma State University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) - General Business
• MBA - Accounting
• MBA - Aerospace Logistics
• MBA - Data Analytics
• MBA - Entrepreneurship
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Healthcare Information Systems
• MBA - Human Resources
• MBA - Leadership
• MBA - Management
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Native American Leadership
• MBA - Project Management
• MBA - Safety
• MBA - Strategic Communication

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By Bernd Geels Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated August 13, 2025

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU), founded in 1909 and created by an act of the Second Oklahoma State Legislature, was originally called the Southeastern State Normal School. The original focus of Southeastern was preparing teachers for careers in education in the public schools of Oklahoma.

The institution became a four-year college in 1921 and, after expanding its degree programs and growing over many years, was renamed as Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1974 by an act of the Oklahoma State Legislature.

SOSU offers an environment designed to cultivate academic excellence and the fulfillment of students’ greatest potential. The Southeastern Oklahoma State University John Massey School of Business offers an online master of business administration (MBA) degree program with fifteen specializations: accounting, aerospace logistics, data analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare information systems, human resources, leadership, management, marketing, Native American leadership, project management, safety, strategic communication, and a general MBA program.

The SOSU MBA program’s exceedingly large number of specializations makes SOSU an excellent choice for students of diverse backgrounds seeking the education necessary to apply their skills within countless settings within the world of business.

SOSU, located in Durant, Oklahoma, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The SOSU John Massey School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Admission Requirements: Applicants may qualify for admission by having a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited university and by also meeting one of the following conditions: 1) Have held a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of courses, or 2) have had a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or a minimum GPA of 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, and at least three years of continuous professional work experience, and approval of the program coordinator, or 3) have had a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 60 semester-hours of courses, and supportive materials consisting of a letter of application, a current resume, three professional letters of recommendation, and approval of the program coordinator, or 4) have completed at least nine hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and also be in good standing at their previous university. No GMAT score is required for the SOSU online MBA program.

A complete application consists of a successfully submitted online application, a non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts indicating the academic performance noted above.

Though students may be admitted regardless of their undergraduate major, students entering the MBA program whose undergraduate degrees were not in business, finance, or a related field may be required to complete prerequisite courses in economics, accounting, finance, or data analysis.

State Restrictions: SOSU offers admission to students with a wide variety of backgrounds. International students with an F-1 visa are, however, not allowed to participate in SOSU’s online MBA program. International students willing to relocate to Oklahoma to pursue an MBA program in person are eligible for admission consideration. International students seeking admission to an in-person MBA program or other in-person degree programs should consult the SOSU website for more details on admissions.

Military personnel are another source of students for many universities. SOSU welcomes applications from individuals with military backgrounds, including active duty personnel, veterans, and dependents. The SOSU Veterans Services Office is responsible for serving the many needs of the university’s current and former military student population, as well as other individuals, such as their dependents. SOSU’s School Certifying Official (SCO) can assist military applicants with both program and eligibility information and also acts as a liaison between veteran students/dependents and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The SCO may also be able to assist with military applicants’ applications for tuition assistance programs available to them by virtue of their military backgrounds.

Applicants with military backgrounds seeking to study in an SOSU online MBA program enroll under the category of transfer students. Transfer students are eligible for admission provided they submit a complete admission application, an application fee, and official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities. In addition, transfer students must be eligible to return to the last college or university they attended. In some instances, transfer students may also be required to complete college placement tests and/or remedial coursework. Students with military backgrounds must submit their military transcripts. Military students are also eligible to receive assistance from SOSU’s Educational Opportunity Center.

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

MBA Curriculum: Students of all fifteen MBA specializations complete eight MBA core courses totaling 24 credit-hours and six credit hours of elective courses. Core courses cover the topics of accounting for managers; management information systems; managerial economics; data analysis for managers; behavioral management; marketing management; financial management; and strategic management.

• MBA – Accounting Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: accounting & taxation research; and financial statement analysis.

• MBA – Aerospace Logistics Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: implementing logistics: acquisition & program management; and logistical strategies in aerospace administration.

• MBA – Data Analytics Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: predictive analytics and data visualization; and introduction to data analysis and text mining.

• MBA – Entrepreneurship Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: entrepreneurship & new venture management; and scaling the business.

• MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: securities investments; and international financial management.

• MBA – Healthcare Information Systems Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: health information systems; and electronic health records.

• MBA – Human Resources Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: human resource management; and employment law.

• MBA – Leadership Curriculum: Students complete two of the following elective courses: leadership theories and practices; principle centered leadership and ethics; negotiations and conflict management; and persuasion and leadership.

• MBA – Management Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: competitive advantage and strategy; and organizational health & conscious capitalism.

• MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: consumer behavior; and social media marketing.

• MBA – Native American Leadership Curriculum: Students complete two of the following elective courses: organizational leadership in Native American organizations; multi-cultural leadership in Native American organizations; leadership skills for Native American organizations; and Native American treaties & geography.

• MBA – Project Management Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: project management coordination; and project management strategy.

• MBA – Safety Curriculum: Students complete the following two elective courses: advanced safety program management; and legal liability and workers compensation.

• MBA – Strategic Communication: Students complete two of the following elective courses: strategic communication; effective crisis communication; and strategic & organizational communication.

• MBA – General Curriculum: Students complete two of the following elective courses: applied business projects; entrepreneurship & new venture management; contemporary issues in management; and principle centered leadership and ethics.

Online Experience: SOSU’s online MBA degree programs are offered fully online. This is true for all specializations. There is no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. SOSU’s extensive range of online MBA degree specializations is designed to enhance accessibility and thereby increase the pool of applicants who enroll, study, and graduate.

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

Paying for the SOSU 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 SOSU for additional support with applications and questions as needed.

The SOSU website features an extensive amount of information to assist both prospective and current students in planning the financing of their education. The webpage for the SOSU Office of Financial Aid provides content on a number of topics, including the financial aid application process, resources specific to graduate students, information on the various types of available financial resources, information on vocational rehabilitation services, satisfactory academic progress policy, and much more.

Federal financial aid is a common source of assistance for many students. This is true for SOSU students as well. Students seeking federal financial aid must apply by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A large majority of SOSU students rely on some form of aid to finance their studies. Many students ultimately finance their education through a combination of sources such as scholarships, grants, private loans, work-study, and more. In addition, students of particular backgrounds may qualify for additional financial assistance. Military personnel are but one example. Military students may qualify for a number of resources, such as the GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Heroes Promise Scholarship, and the National Guard Tuition Waiver. More details about financial resources available to SOSU’s student body can be found online.

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].