Online MBA + Cyber Emphasis

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Online Master of Business Administration + Cyber Emphasis at Boise State, you will be equipped for success.

Possible Careers:

• Cybersecurity Director
• Information Security Director
• Compliance Director
• IT Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager

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Admissions

To be considered for the Online Master of Business Administration + Cyber Emphasis, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher. Applicants with a 2.75-3.00 GPA may be considered for provisional admission. Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Two years of significant, full-time management experience.
• No GMAT  or GRE required to apply.

Many factors are considered when making an admission decision, and you are encouraged to apply. The Admissions Committee will review your application holistically, considering all admission materials.

This content is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official admission standards are published on the graduate catalog site.

Unsure if you qualify? Connect with a student success coach to talk through your qualifications, GPA or any other admissions questions you may have!

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Tuition and Scholarships

The Boise State Online MBA + cyber emphasis offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Without Scholarship

The following table is an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 49 credits required to graduate with a Master in Business Administration without a scholarship.

With $5,500 Scholarship

The following table is an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 49 credits required to graduate with a Master in Business Administration with a $5,500 scholarship.

*The per-credit fees listed in the table are for the 2024-25 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May. 

***Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

Notice: Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: fee waivers do not apply to this program.

Scholarships

All scholarships offer the same discount — 15% off tuition, saving students about $5,500. The 15% discount is applied incrementally to each course a student enrolls in; it cannot be applied all at once. Discounts and scholarships may not be combined.

With five scholarships available, learn more about which one you may qualify for.

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Courses

The Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) + Cyber Emphasis is a 49-credit program that includes the following:

• Required Courses – 37 credits
• Cyber Emphasis Courses – 12 credits

The program can be completed in as little as 12 months when attending full-time. Seven-week courses allow you to take one class at a time with a part-time schedule. With the Online MBA + Cyber Emphasis, you’ll benefit from cross-disciplinary education from the College of Business and Economics and the College of Engineering.

Cyber Emphasis Requirements

Take one 3-credit required cyber course and choose 9 credits from the list of cyber course options in the following table. You have the flexibility to take any combination of courses from the list or combine courses to add a certificate to your degree. Certificate options include Analyst and Threat Intelligence, Resilience Engineering and Governance Policy Administration. For more information, please reach out to a student success coach.

Review the following table for details on cyber emphasis courses.

Online MBA Degree Requirements

Review the following table for details on required Online MBA courses.

Course Descriptions

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. BUSMBA 500). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

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Quality

Nationally Ranked

Boise State’s Online MBA ranks among the top in the nation from the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. Rankings are determined by excellence in performance in areas like faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, engagement and student excellence.

U.S. News and World Report Rankings

• No. 55 Best Online MBA Programs (top 16%)
• No. 31 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans

The Online MBA was also ranked by Fortune Education for Best Online MBA Programs in 2022-2023.

AACSB Accredited

Boise State’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting them in the top tier of business schools worldwide. Only 874 business institutions in 56 territories and countries have earned AACSB accreditation. AACSB accreditation assures you that our program meets rigorous criteria and standards for excellence in education across three main themes: engagement, innovation and impact.

Student Satisfaction

Boise State Online MBA students and graduates report satisfaction and success with the program:

• 100% student satisfaction with courses taught by Boise State faculty or selected adjunct professors
• 89% student retention rate after one year
• 82% graduation rate (of students entering Fall 2020 or earlier)
• 31 is the average class size (2022)
• 8.5 average years of management experience among new students

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From deciding if an online degree is right for you to determining what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a student success coach is the best place to start.

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