Master of Business Administration
The MBA represents one of the most widely recognized graduate degrees, preparing students from diverse backgrounds with an advanced understanding of the business world. The College of Business is home to the state’s first MBA program and offers a high standard program that can be completed online (asynchronous and synchronous courses required), or in-person in Pocatello in the evenings. Students also have the opportunity to complete this affordable degree in just one year or choose from multiple dual degree options. All this plus a globally recognized accreditation from the world’s most renowned business accrediting body, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Step 1
Apply: isu.edu/graduate
Fee: $65
Send official transcript to: gradadmissions@isu.edu OR Graduate School 921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8075
Step 2
Submit via the online app:
2 letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume
Step 3
Test: GRE or GMAT
Send score to: Idaho State University
*GRE: 11.66xGPA of last 60 credits + (GRE verbal + GRE quantitative) > 337
*GMAT: 200xGPA of last 60 credits + GMAT score > 1120
*The GMAT or GRE is required for all applicants. However, we are in a testing period where we may consider waiving the exam if you have a 3.5 or above in your undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. This is on a case-by-case basis and not a guarantee, but once you apply and upload all the materials above, send an email to cobgrad@isu.edu with the request to waive the exam if you qualify. The Graduate Admissions Committee reviews requests once a month. If you do not qualify, you will need to take the exam for admittance. The GMAT or GRE is required for graduate assistantships no matter your gpa.
Domestic
June 1 - Fall Term
November 1 - Spring Term
April 1 - Summer Term
International
June 1 - Fall Term
October 1 - Spring Term
If you do not have an academic background in business, you will be required to complete the Core I coursework, followed by the Core II coursework. If you’ve taken the Core I coursework at the undergraduate level, the Core I coursework can be waived for you. A transcript evaluation will be conducted once you are an admitted MBA student. Classes can be completed online (asynchronous and synchronous courses required), or in-person in Pocatello in the evenings.
Core I (Prerequisites to any Core II course)
| MGT 2216 | Business Statistics |
|---|---|
| MBA 6610 |
Applied Economics OR ECON 2201 Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 2202 Principles of Microeconomics |
| MBA 6611 |
Financial Reporting and Managerial Accounting OR ACCT 2201 Principles of Accounting I and ACCT 2202 Principles of Accounting II |
| MBA 6612 |
Human Behavior in Organizations OR MGT 3312 Individual and Organizational Behavior |
| MBA 6613 |
Marketing OR MKTG 2225 Introduction to Marketing |
| MBA 6614 |
Operations Management OR MGT 3329 Operations and Supply Chain Management |
| MBA 6615 |
Finance OR FIN 3315 Corporate Financial Management |
Core II
| MBA 6620 | Quantitative Information for Business Decisions |
|---|---|
| MBA 6621 | Managerial Decision Making and Negotiation |
| MBA 6622 | Financial Management |
| MBA 6623 | Marketing in a Consumer Culture |
| MBA 6626 | Business Strategy |
| MBA 6628 | Applied Business Solutions |
| MBA 6637 | Business Analytics |
| Elective | (traditional or emphasis course) |
| Elective | (traditional or emphasis course) |
| Elective | (traditional or emphasis course) |
You can emphasize your electives in one of the following subjects - although some options may only be offered in-person:
- Athletic Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Sales
- Project Management
- Marketing
You can view the academic catalog by clicking here. A plan of study will be created to align with your preferences once you’ve been admitted to the program.
Graduate and Lab Assistantships: The College of Business is granted a limited number of assistantships each academic year. You can read more on assistantships and fill out the application here. Assistantships are competitive and we receive an abundance of inquiries, as such we will contact you if you are selected. The GMAT or GRE is required if you are interested in becoming a graduate assistant.
Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS): The Bengal Online Scholarship System is home to hundreds of ISU and College of Business specific scholarships.
Financial Aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a government program awarding grants and loans to students based on their household income. Students can also obtain student loans or get an on-campus job as part of the work study program.
Graduate School Funding and Support resources can be found here.