Online MBA Degree
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Online
1-2 Years
36 Credits
Multiple Concentrations
Become a Leader in Your Field with a Customized MBA
Open doors to exciting professional opportunities with the online Master of Business Administration from Southwest Minnesota State University. This flexible program is designed specifically for working professionals so you can learn on a schedule that fits your life.
Our program delivers the business acumen and hands-on experience you need to drive sustainable growth in all types of organizations. Concentration options are built into the curriculum to ensure you gain the skill set most relevant to your future career. You’ll learn from expert instructors in every course, graduating ready to pursue high-impact roles as a global business leader.
- Finish faster with accelerated course options
- SMSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- All students receive in-state tuition rates
Choose Your Concentration
The online MBA program features career-focused concentrations so you can align your studies with your professional goals. Options include:
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Prepare for CPA certification while exploring industry standards and practices across a range of accounting disciplines.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Prepare for industry certifications with project-based coursework focused on key financial concepts and principles.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Unlock your full professional potential with the skills needed to turn your business idea into a successful reality.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Build expert skills for managing diverse teams, innovative technology systems, sales, and more.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Develop a strong understanding of today’s healthcare issues and make an impact on the care provided in your community.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Apply MBA foundations to the fast-paced hospitality industry and discover professional opportunities to travel the world.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Gain the skills required to play an essential role in your organization’s personnel management.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Learn to address today’s global business issues as a trusted leader with skills in organizational behavior, management theory, and more.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Become an expert leader in one of today’s most in-demand business fields while studying market research, communications, and more.
- Modality: Online
- Credit Hours: 36
- Duration: 1-2 Years
Explore issues within organizational leadership and learn to develop efficient solutions in diverse business settings.
Build a Future-Focused Business Skill Set
SMSU’s online MBA curriculum combines a core of essential business knowledge with specialized training in your chosen concentration area. In just 12 courses and 36 credit hours, you’ll graduate ready to excel in a wide range of fields and contexts. Our accelerated option allows you to learn on a schedule that fits your needs.
Advance Your Career
Prepare for in-demand leadership career paths with your online MBA from SMSU. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in management occupations will grow faster than the national average from 2023 to 2033, with about 1.2 million openings expected each year and a median annual salary of $122,090.1
Roles for MBA Graduates
Marketing Manager $159,660 per year1
Human Resources Manager $140,030 per year1
Sales Manager $138,060 per year1
About Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is committed to preparing you for both personal and professional success through its quality liberal arts education. Recognized for its inclusive and student-centered academics, SMSU is a university of choice with high national rankings, affordable tuition rates, and scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future. Become part of our community today!
Learn Online with SMSU
Completing your education while maintaining your personal commitments can be challenging. With SMSU, however, you can earn your degree online and on your schedule through an interactive, virtual platform. You’ll receive the same rigorous education offered on campus, but at the time of your choice and from anywhere internet is available.
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved August 2025, from www.bls.gov.