Career Opportunities

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

Possible Careers:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Controller
• Budget Director
• Director of Finance
• Financial Manager
• Senior Manager
• Investment Manager
• Portfolio Compliance Specialist

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth rate for financial managers (“much faster than average”) with the average starting salary of $156,100 for 2023.
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Admissions

To be considered for the Online Master of Business Administration, Finance 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.

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Tuition and Scholarships

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

The Boise State Online MBA makes it easy for you to access course materials by using 100% digital content that’s embedded in the curriculum and is automatically included in program tuition.

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 these tables 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), Finance Emphasis is a 49-credit program that includes the following:

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

The program can be completed in as little as 12 months when attending full-time. The majority of students complete in two years on a part-time schedule, taking one course every seven weeks.

Finance Emphasis Requirements

Review the following table for details on finance 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 6% of worldwide business schools 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
• 87% of graduates would recommend the program to a friend or family member (2023)
• 51% of graduate respondents received a significant promotion or new position during their time in the program (2023)
• Graduating students report an 18% average salary increases between starting the program and graduation (2023)

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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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