University of Northern Colorado Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA - Accounting Analytics
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Human Resources Management
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Project Management

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Updated July 29, 2025

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The University of Northern Colorado (UNC), located in Greeley, Colorado, was founded in 1889. UNC is noteworthy for the high percentage of its student body who are first-generation college students. UNC is also known as a Students First university committed to serving Hispanic students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UNC also has strong ties to the local community in Greeley and the region.

UNC recently received federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). An HSI is defined under federal law as an accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in which at least 25 percent of its total full-time enrolled undergraduate student population is Hispanic. UNC affirms the diversity of its student body as a source of its strength and is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all members of the university community are welcome and supported.

The University of Northern Colorado Monfort College of Business offers an online master of business administration (MBA) program with seven specializations: accounting analytics; finance; healthcare administration; human resources management; marketing; project management; and general business. These fully online programs feature challenging curricula designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary to advance their careers. The large variety of specializations makes the UNC MBA program appealing to a large student body who, upon graduation, will pursue careers in many parts of the business world and related disciplines.

UNC, which is located in Greeley, Colorado, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is recognized as a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university by the State of Colorado. The UNC Monfort College of Business MBA Program is accredited by AACSB International in both business administration and accounting. The Monfort College of Business is noteworthy as it was the first public college in Colorado to achieve this dual accreditation distinction in 1992.

What to Expect from UNC Online MBA Programs

• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in which they maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may still qualify but will be required to meet additional requirements, such as professional work experience considered relevant to their academic pursuits. Some applicants who earned a higher degree from an accredited institution without receiving a bachelor’s degree may also be considered eligible for admission. Though a GMAT test score is generally not required for applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or more, applicants who fail to meet certain academic performance and work experience guidelines may be requested to take the GMAT exam as a way of qualifying for admission.

  In addition to the application they must submit via the Centralized Application Service (CAS), applicants must also submit official transcripts from each accredited college or university where they obtained any degree that was a bachelor’s degree or higher. The Graduate School & International Admission Office reserves the right to require applicants to provide official transcripts from other colleges or universities as needed. Current UNC students and alumni are not required to pay a graduate school application fee, but those applicants who use CAS to submit an application must pay an application fee.

  The aforementioned requirements are identical across all MBA specializations. Because admissions requirements are subject to change, it is recommended that all prospective applicants contact a student services representative to verify current admission requirements.

• State Restrictions: University of Northern Colorado welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, including international applicants and military personnel.

  UNC offers admission to international students. The applications international applicants must prepare are generally more complex than those required of US citizen students. A complete application generally consists of an online application, an application fee, transcripts, demonstration of English language proficiency as proven by an accepted English language exam provider, financial self-sufficiency documentation, a copy of the applicant’s passport, and supplemental materials which are often unique to the program an applicant seeks entry to. International students must also have a valid student visa. Interested individuals who would apply as international students should contact the UNC MBA program directly to verify whether they are eligible for admissions consideration.

  Military students receive support during both the admission process and their studies via UNC Veterans Services. UNC accepts military credit, VA educational benefits, and also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Up to 30 semester hours of credit may be accepted for college-level courses taken as part of an applicant’s military training/education at U.S. military service schools. To assess academic coursework and potential transferability, military applicants must submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST), DD-214, or official military service school transcript. Credits approved for transfer will be counted as non-residency transfer work.

• Study Plan: Students can complete UNC’s varied 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 a student services representative to verify current UNC policy regarding degree study planning.

• MBA Curriculum: MBA students complete a 36-credit-hour curriculum consisting of 24 credits of core MBA courses and 12 credits of electives. With the exception of the general MBA program, all MBA programs require concentration courses to fulfill part of the elective coursework requirement. MBA core courses focus on the topics of data analytics and visualization; managerial accounting; economics of managerial decisions; ethical leadership and organizational behavior; strategic management; advanced international business; marketing management; and advanced financial management. A listing of concentration courses specific to each specialization appears below.

  • MBA – General Curriculum: In addition to core courses students complete four elective courses. A large selection of elective courses are available to students. Examples of elective course topics include, but are not limited to, CPA preparation; consumer behavior; services marketing strategy; six sigma; project management fundamentals; and lean transformation. Not all electives are available every semester.

  • MBA – Human Resources Management Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in talent management; compensation; rewards and performance management; and managing organizational change and one elective course.

  • MBA – Accounting Analytics Curriculum: Students complete accounting concentration courses in fundamentals of accounting analytics; financial analytics; and fraud analytics as well as one elective course.

  • MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in financial analytics; entrepreneurial finance; and investments as well as one elective course.

  • MBA – Healthcare Administration Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in healthcare systems; healthcare by the numbers; and managing qualitative issues in healthcare organizations as well as one elective course.

  • MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in consumer behavior; digital marketing; and services marketing strategy as well as one elective course.

  • MBA – Project Management Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in project management fundamentals; six sigma; and lean transformation as well as one elective course.

• Online Experience: UNC’s online MBA degree program is offered fully online. This is true for all seven specializations. There is no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. UNC recognizes the value of using online learning to enhance accessibility, which ultimately broadens 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 UNC Online MBA Degree Programs

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

The UNC Office of Financial Aid website features financial resources such as student loans, scholarships, grants, student employment, including federal work study, and summer aid. Additionally, resources are categorized by the type of student. Information is provided for prospective students, current undergraduates, graduate and professional students, veterans and military personnel, and international students. Students may also use a net price calculator to estimate the cost of attendance.

Students may qualify for financial aid to finance their education. To apply for financial aid, applicants submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As noted above, there are a variety of means to finance higher education, including grants, scholarships, work study, private loans, and more. In the fall of 2024, in an effort to ensure that a UNC education remains affordable, UNC introduced the UNC Tuition Promise program. This program offers Colorado residents who meet eligibility criteria 100 percent coverage of their standard tuition and mandatory student fees. The UNC Tuition Promise program is made possible through a combination of federal, state, institutional, and donor-based funds.

Students from certain backgrounds may also qualify for financial assistance due to their unique circumstances. Military students are but one example. UNC offers a variety of tuition support for military and veteran students. Examples include the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and the Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver. All prospective and current students are encouraged to thoroughly explore their financing options and proactively seek support from the UNC Office of Financial Aid staff.

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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].