Graduate Programs Overview

Career Track MBA

An in-person, full-time day program for recent graduates looking to start their career – designed for non-business majors

• Students need 0 years of experience but are screened for high potential
• No GRE / GMAT required to apply
• The focus is on teamwork, business skills, project management, real-world experience
• Graduate in 2 academic years

Visit the Career Track MBA website.

Professional MBA

A hybrid, part-time evening program for working professionals looking to advance their career 

• Students need 2+ years of management experience where they have managed people, budgets or customer accounts
• The focus is on leadership, intrapreneurship, real-world application, and teamwork
• Average completion is 24 months
• Students have weekly in-person evening classes held 2-3 nights (M-Th) in the fall and spring, with online / hybrid courses in the summer

Visit the Professional MBA website.

Online MBA

49 credits, 2-academic-year program or finish in as quickly as one year

• 100% online curriculum (no in-person requirements)
• Students need 2+ years of management experience where they have managed people, budgets or customer accounts
• Focus on innovation, problem solving and managerial decision making
• Areas of emphasis in Management, Healthcare Leadership, Construction Management, Marketing Leadership, Finance, Business Analytics, or Cyber Operations

Visit the Online MBA Program website.

Executive MBA (EMBA)

A part-time program for seasoned executives

• Students need 6+ years of management experience and 10 years of professional experience
• The focus is on leadership, innovation, vision, business skills
• Graduate in 2 academic years, meets a few days each month

Visit the Executive MBA website.

Concurrent JD/MBA

The concurrent JD / MBA program, offered in partnership with the University of Idaho (U of I) College of Law, allows students to earn both their JD and MBA degrees in 3 academic years.

• Students complete the first year of their JD at the U of I College of Law Boise location. Then, in years 2 and 3, they take in-person evening PMBA courses at Boise State while also completing law courses during the day.
• MBA Curriculum for JD/MBA Program
• JD/MBA: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Visit the Concurrent JD/MBA home page.

Master of Accountancy (MSA)

The primary role of the program is to prepare students for careers in public accounting as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The program focuses on the audit and attest functions of public accounting. The complexity of today’s business environment requires public accountants to have expertise in accounting principles and procedures and to understand the financial, managerial, legal, and tax ramifications of business transactions. The master of science in accountancy at Boise State University is designed to prepare candidates for a career within the broader framework of business decision making. Visit the Master of Accountancy website.

Online Master of Accountancy

Boise State’s Online MSA will help you take the next step in your career. You’ll be equipped for success on the CPA exam, and the curriculum prepares you for the challenges of a public accounting career. You’ll build your expertise in the audit and attest functions of public accounting with advanced coursework. MSA Foundations Program- Don’t have an accounting undergraduate degree? The MSA Foundations Program will help you earn the required accounting foundation credits as part of your master’s degree. Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate– Designed for students who want to add an accounting emphasis into a non-accounting master’s degree. Visit the Online Master of Accountancy website.

Master of Accountancy-Taxation (MSAT)

In a world of complex tax laws, tax professionals must have a perspective extending beyond the details of the Internal Revenue Code. They must have expertise in the functions and limitations of revenue laws, in communicating their knowledge, and in assuring the efficiency and fairness of the tax system. As tax professionals progress in their careers, they will receive added responsibilities, including managing employees and being advisors for a broad range of business decisions. Visit the Master of Accountancy-Taxation website.

Master in Economics (M.Ec.)

This program is for individuals seeking advancement in their career, and/or seeking careers in more quantitative and analytical fields. The culminating activity is a capstone course designed to give students hands-on experience using the skills and knowledge gained through the program. Visit the Master in Economics website.

Master of Science in Economics (MSE)

Seeking to further your skills in research? This program emphasizes research and requires the completion of a thesis. This program can also be a bridge to a Ph.D. program in economics and related fields. Visit the Master of Science in Economics website.