Colorado State University MBA

Highlights

  • AACBP Accredited
  • 100% Online
  • The 21-month, 42-credit program is designed to arm students with the tools to understand and utilize today’s data collection tools.
  • Students who require more time can spread this out and take up to five years to complete the MBA, if they so choose.
  • The school’s advanced technology allows students to take online classes and watch recorded lectures while receiving the exact same content as the students on campus.
  • By allowing the class to continue working and determine their own schedule, students are presented with the unique opportunity of immediately applying classroom learning to their ongoing professional careers.
  • Learn in a challenging academic program guided by distinguished faculty and leading practitioners.
  • Work on projects and assignments with fellow students who are experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Immediately apply relevant knowledge, concepts and analytical tools to on-the-job decisions.
  • Complete the degree in as few as 21 months up to five years depending on your schedule at work and home.
  • Avg. GMAT score: 540
  • Avg. Undergrad GPA: 3.49

Curriculum

  • Similar to the other MBA formats at Colorado State, the Online MBA in Marketing Data Analytics is a 42-credit program comprised of 37 core credits and five elective credits.
  • Students can choose their own pace, taking between two and five years to complete the program, depending on their schedules and other commitments.

Tuition

  • $41,288

Scholarships and Financial Aid

  • A few select scholarships are offered to online MBA students, as well as various grants, loans, and work study opportunities.

Admission Requirements

  • Unlike many other MBA programs, applicants to the Online MBA do not need to submit a GMAT score, as the school believes that evaluating old test scores after several years of work experience is an antiquated requirement.
  • A completed application consists of a data form, transcripts from all institutions attended with a minimum GPA of a 3.0, proof of at least four years of work experience.
  • A résumé and a statement of purpose
  • Three professional recommendations.

Financial Times ranking

  • CSU’s Online Professional MBA placed No. 15

Other Rankings

  • SU’s Online MBA ranks No. 1 in Colorado, No. 10 nationwide, and No. 15 in the world.
  • Of the top 20 programs ranked, CSU had the 10th highest salary, with the average alumnus salary three years after graduation at $135,542, and an average salary increase of 30% among graduates.
  • The Online MBA was No. 7 in “value for money” which is calculated using alumni’s salary compared to tuition and other costs.
  • The program also ranked No. 7 in percent of women faculty, and No. 9 in percent of women students.
  • CSU’s online MBA program is the only program noted from Colorado.

US News and Report Ranking

  • #11 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
  • #8 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
  • #24 in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs
  • #14 in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans
  • #31 in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
  • #16 in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs for Veterans (Excluding MBA)
  • #37 in Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs
  • #21 in Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans
  • #62 in Best Online MBA Programs
  • #39 in Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
  • #12 in Best Online General Management MBA Programs
  • #120 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs
  • #34 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans
  • #25 in Best Online Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction Programs

 

Acceptance Rate

  • 83%