ONLINE MASTER'S DEGREE INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

An MBA sets students up for middle to upper management roles, as well as financial managers, accounting managers, and analysts, or starting your own business. The MBA is the next step for students serious about a business career with advanced earning potential.

The MBA at CSU Global is an applied degree designed to provide professionals at all stages of their careers with the business principles and skills necessary to make informed decisions. To support successful navigation of dynamic business environments, the curriculum develops abilities in the areas of leadership, strategy, innovation, globalization, systems thinking, decision making, and ethics. Students will learn by doing through the application of core business principles via problem-based learning (case studies, applied simulations) integrated into the curriculum. Students can also customize their learning path by choosing from one of our graduate specializations, including finance, project management, and cybersecurity.

The MBA degree is well known for preparing students for business success. Individuals with a solid business education have the knowledge, technical abilities, and workplace skills needed to excel in a variety of industries.

Demand for graduates with a business-related degree is strong and should remain so in the future. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that business and financial occupations will grow by 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for many occupations, and will result in about 750,800 new jobs. Employment growth is expected to be driven by the formation of new organizations and the expansion of existing ones, which should require more workers to manage these operations. 

Job titles for MBA students include senior analysts (business, financial, and data), financial managers, supply chain and operations managers, area directors, and senior healthcare leadership.

CSU Global is proud to be regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Regarding industry-related or degree-specific accreditation, CSU Global's new MBA program will be eligible for Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accreditation in 2024, and we plan to apply as soon as the program is eligible. Please note: All other existing business-related programs at CSU Global are ACBSP accredited.

Yes, the three universities of the Colorado State University System are CSU Global, Colorado State University (Fort Collins), and Colorado State University Pueblo. See below for a comparison of MBA options.

Details	CSU Global. A fully accredited online campus allowing professionals and distance students to earn a CSU degree or certificate directly related to a professional field within a flexible scheduling format.	CSU Pueblo. A regional campus and federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with degree programs in high-demand jobs like nursing and cybersecurity, and personalized attention for students from faculty.
Program Format	Online	Online
Program Strengths	Courses designed to learn by doing Integrated curriculum around the themes of leadership, globalization, strategy, innovation, systems thinking, decision making, and ethics. Graduate in less than a year	Affordable tuition Personal attention and academic support 24-hour online tutoring support
Program Credit Hours	30 hours	36 hours
Number of Courses	Ten 3-credit courses	Twelve 3-credit courses
Course Length	8 weeks	8 weeks
Academic Terms	Courses start monthly - 12 terms	Two 8-week terms in Fall, Spring and Summer, enroll every 8 weeks to start
Business Accreditation	ACBSP	AACSB
Faculty	Experienced industry practitioners	Primarily full-time academic faculty and experienced industry practitioners
# of Specializations	24	2
Website	Link	Link

Salary and compensation will depend upon many factors – industry, type and size of the organization, and position responsibilities. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data for typical salaries by areas and specialties.

CSU Global allows a student to customize their learning path by choosing from one of several focus areas, including finance, project management, and cybersecurity.

CSU Global's MBA can be completed in as little as one year with continuous enrollment. However, the program can be completed in a longer timeframe if more flexibility is needed. For most, 1.5-2 years is a typical completion timeframe. 

There are many factors to consider when addressing the difficulty in obtaining an online higher-level degree. The time you invest and the level of dedication you give to your studies will equate to a better learning experience and educational outcomes. CSU Global's online MBA is rigorous and demanding enough to thoroughly prepare you for a successful career in business administration, but being 100% online, it offers the ability to establish your own pace and flexibility. Our faculty are here to support you along the way.

Earning your MBA online has many advantages. The online format allows learners to complete coursework that can be scheduled around work and personal responsibilities. Courses are designed and taught by professionals working in the field, providing both appropriate rigor balanced with current and trending practices. Our learning management system is easy to use and designed to help you collaborate easily with fellow classmates. 

Demand for graduates with a business-related degree is strong and should remain so in the future. Employment growth is expected to be driven by the formation of new organizations and expansion of existing ones, which should require more workers to manage these operations. Additionally, salary and compensation for those holding an MBA degree is often on the higher end of a salary range, including senior and executive-level business positions.  

The MBA at CSU Global is designed to provide professionals at all stages of their careers with the business principles and skills necessary to make informed decisions, as well as developing abilities in the areas of leadership, strategy, innovation, globalization, systems thinking, decision making, and ethics. Students learn by doing through the application of core business principles via problem-based learning (case studies, applied simulations) integrated into the curriculum thus preparing graduates to begin applying what was learned immediately in a new or existing position.