Business Administration, MBA
Credits
30
Start Terms
Fall
|Spring
|Summer
Available
Online
Tuition
$3,365.10
estimated cost per semester
Our unique and fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for professionals from any background who are ready to lead the rapidly evolving business environment. With Dakota State University’s strong value for innovation, you will also be a part of a program that integrates technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence, equipping you to implement data-driven insights and make strategic business decisions with confidence.
Through DSU’s MBA program, you will become an expert in core business foundations like accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and management, while developing advanced expertise in operations, project management, and ethical leadership. With a strong emphasis on analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills, this MBA equips you to anticipate and solve complex business challenges, drive innovation, and navigate organizational transformation. Whether you're seeking career advancement or a new direction, our MBA prepares you to lead with impact today and into the future.
Program features

Customize your business administration degree
Customize your master’s to your area of interest and career goals with one of the MBA tracks:
- Artificial intelligence
- Analytics
- Healthcare informatics
- Information systems
- Supply chain management
- Sports leadership
Why choose DSU?
Accessible learning
Balance your career, coursework, and life responsibilities with a 100% online MBA. Study part-time or full-time and finish in as little as 12 to 21 months—or set your own pace. Choose an emphasis area that fits your goals, all for under $15,000.
Academic excellence
Dakota State University’s College of Business and Information Systems is a Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for both undergraduate and graduate business programs, recognizing our commitment to academic excellence, expert faculty, and high-quality coursework.Admission requirements & deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (or two years of professional experience).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Students without a business degree will take core courses to enroll in the MBA program.
- GRE is not required.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MBA in business administration, students will be able to:
- Analyze business strategies that reflect functional knowledge in areas of business.
- Draw accurate conclusions informed by business analyses using information technology tools and diagnostic problem-solving techniques.
- Analyze organizational leadership factors within a global context.
- Make informed, ethical decisions in complex, conflicting, or ambiguous business situations.