Southern Utah University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA - Arts Administration
• MBA - Aviation Administration and Leadership
• MBA - Business Analytics
• MBA - Cybersecurity
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Healthcare Administration
• MBA - Human Resources
• MBA - Leadership
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Project Management
• MSN - MBA Dual Degree

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Updated July 28, 2025

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Southern Utah University (SUU) provides an academic community committed to helping students achieve their professional potential. SUU offers small class sizes, hands-on experience, and career-focused learning. SUU offers a valuable education whose cost is competitive among other institutions of higher education.

The SUU Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business offers an online master of business administration (MBA) program with twelve specializations: arts administration; aviation administration and leadership; business analytics; cybersecurity; finance; healthcare administration; human resources; leadership; marketing; project management; a dual degree program featuring an MBA combined with a master of science in nursing; and a general MBA program. This large variety of specializations makes the SUU MBA program very appealing to a diverse student body who, upon graduation, go on to fulfill SUU’s vision in a multitude of ways.

SUU, located in Cedar City, Utah, has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since 1933. SUU’s Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application, hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in which they held a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, and submit a transcript that documents this minimal required education and academic performance. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.29 will be offered provisional admission. Applicants who meet the education requirement through past study at SUU are not required to submit a transcript. Applicants are not required to submit a GMAT/GRE score as a precondition for admission consideration.

State Restrictions: SUU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, including international applicants, military personnel, and others.

International graduate applicants must fulfill both all MBA program admission requirements as well as all international admission requirements to be able to study in the MBA program. International students complete a mixture of online and in-person courses in their MBA program.

In addition to meeting the requirements typical of US citizen students, many international students must demonstrate English language proficiency. A listing of accepted English proficiency exam providers can be found on the SUU website. International students who completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or another English-speaking country may submit their official transcripts as proof of English proficiency. All international college transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluation company. SUU’s preferred evaluation company is The Evaluation Company. International applicants must also have a valid passport and demonstrate they have funds available for their first year of study. International students receive supportive services from the SUU International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS). ISSS provides a variety of services, including admissions support, visa interviews, housing, student orientation, health insurance, immigration maintenance, US cultural courses, driver’s licenses, taxes, tuition, travel advising, and more.

SUU also welcomes military personnel to pursue its MBA programs. Veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, Guard members and their dependents may all qualify for a variety of resources to support their pursuit of SUU MBA programs. The SUU Veterans Resource and Support Center serves as the nexus for providing such resources. Military applicants may have their application fee waived. SUU offers in-state residency and tuition for veterans and dependents provided verification requirements are met. Qualifying military applicants seeking residency exceptions must provide documentation like a DD Form 214, DD Form 256, or NGB Form 22. Veterans must ensure an official copy of their joint services transcript (JST for all branches other than Air Force; CCAF for Air Force members) is provided to SUU Admissions. Military applicants may also be offered academic credit for military training upon review of their transcripts. A review of an applicant’s military transcript is necessary for those seeking to use VA educational benefits to pay for their schooling.

Given the number of military branches, the diverse training and service experiences military personnel may have prior to approaching SUU, and the wide variety of resources dedicated to military individuals it is highly recommended that military applicants work closely with SUU throughout the admission process as well as once they enroll.

Information on admissions requirements for students of other backgrounds can be found on the SUU website.

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

MBA Curriculum: MBA students complete a 33-credit-hour curriculum consisting of 24 credits of MBA core courses, nine credits of emphasis courses, and, when needed, a three credit hour business foundation course. The business foundation course is required of students whose undergraduate degree was not offered by an AACSB-accredited business program. Students with an AACSB-accredited business degree with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 may have this course waived if they also have a minimum of three years of professional management experience. MBA courses are generally seven weeks in length.

MBA program curriculum design is generally the same across all specializations. The dual MBA-MSN program requires a larger amount of coursework. Core courses common to all specializations include: managing people & organizations; operations & supply chain management; leadership; advanced managerial accounting; managerial economics; managerial finance; marketing; and strategy. A listing of concentration courses specific to each specialization appears below.

• MBA – Arts Administration Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in principles of arts administration and then complete two of the following three course options: arts advocacy and cultural policy; grant writing; and board relations and planning.

• MBA – Aviation Administration and Leadership Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in introduction to aviation; aeronautical decision making and crew resource management; and aviation economics.

• MBA – Business Analytics Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in data analytics I; data analytics II; and data processing and visualization. Students also may be required to complete a business foundations course.

• MBA – Cybersecurity Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in foundations of cybersecurity with information assurance; research and critical thinking in cybersecurity; and one of the following courses: cybersecurity project management; cybersecurity risk management; cyber law and investigations; cybersecurity policies and compliance; cybersecurity and enterprise frameworks; and cybersecurity special topics.

• MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in entrepreneurial finance and investments as well as one of the following: marketing analytics; integrated marketing; authentic leadership; and effective teams.

• MBA – Healthcare Administration Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in introduction to healthcare administration; accounting and finance for healthcare administration; and policy, law, ethics, and regulations.

• MBA – Human Resources Management Curriculum: Students complete a series of three emphasis courses in human resource management (I, II, III).

• MBA – Leadership Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in authentic leadership; effective teams and one of the following courses: investments; entrepreneurial finance; marketing analytics; and integrated marketing.

• MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in marketing analytics; integrated marketing; and one of the following courses: investments; entrepreneurial finance; authentic leadership; and effective teams.

• MBA – Project Management Curriculum: Students complete emphasis courses in project management; effective teams; and applied project management.

• MBA – General Program Curriculum: Students must take three courses from a large selection of SUU’s available elective courses.

• MBA – MBA/MSN Dual Degree Curriculum: Students of this track complete the requirements for both the master of science in nursing in leadership and administration and the master of business administration degree. Students complete a total of 51 credit hours composed of the following course topics: nursing leadership theory; business foundations; integrated pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment; managing people & organizations; health policy for nurse leaders; evidence-based practice in nursing leadership; ethics in nursing leadership; introduction to healthcare administration; innovation and information in nursing leadership; leadership capstone; marketing; advanced managerial accounting; managerial economics; leadership; operations & supply chain management; managerial finance; and strategy.

Online Experience: SUU’s online MBA degree program is offered fully online. This is true for all specializations. There are no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. SUU recognizes the value of using online learning to enhance accessibility and broaden the pool of applicants who ultimately 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 SUU Online MBA Degree Programs

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

The SUU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships serves as the centralized resource for support related to student finances. SUU’s website features information on a multitude of common financial resources topics, including the process of applying for aid, aid specific to graduate students, common forms of aid available, estimatingthe cost of attendance, and much more.

Many students can qualify for some form of federal financial aid to finance their education. To apply for such financial ai,d applicants submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Examples of resources students may use to finance their education include grants, scholarships, private loans, and more. Students from certain backgrounds may also be eligible for additional forms of financial support. For example, military personnel may be eligible for VA educational benefits. Additional military personnel-specific financial resource programs include Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), Utah National Guard State Tuition Assistance (STA), Utah Veteran Tuition GAP Program (VetGap), the Utah Purple Heart Tuition Waiver, and the Accelerated Credentialing to Employment Program (ACE).

For more information about these programs, additional resources for military personnel, and financial aid options for students from diverse backgrounds, please visit the SUU website.

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].