Business Administration: MBA
Department: Marketing and Strategy Department
College: Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
About This Degree
The Utah State MBA prepares students to manage business in a variety of areas, setting them apart in their current career field or once they enter the workforce. Students from all backgrounds and undergraduate degrees can earn an MBA.
USU's Huntsman School of Business started offering degrees in 1894 and employs faculty with real-world experience. The hands-on curriculum delivered by world-renowned faculty gives students the education they need to land the career they want. The school has long held prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
The mission of the MBA program is to provide students with a relevant and rigorous background in business, increase student problem-solving and critical analysis skills, and develop the next generation of business leaders. Students are trained to lead, manage, and improve business performance. Students learn how to commercialize profitable ideas more efficiently, economically, and successfully. They possess the know-how to improve existing businesses and create new businesses, and are armed with cutting-edge intelligence and analytic tools to gain a deeper and clearer understanding of both domestic and global markets, customers, and competition.
Specialization (a specialization is not required)
- Leadership - Learn to become impactful, innovative, inclusive leaders who can negotiate strategic agreements and influence stakeholders.
- Shingo Operational Excellence - Gain a deep understanding of the Shingo Model and the principles and behaviors necessary to make operational excellence sustainable.
The MBA offers flexible delivery options.
Broadcast Statewide: Part Time - Thursday evenings
- MBA in two years
- 36 credits
- Available across Utah and in Rexburg, Idaho
- Broadcast Thursday evenings
- 2 classes per semester, 7 weeks each
Face-to-Face: Part Time - Wednesday evenings
- MBA in two years
- 36 credits
- Available at Thanksgiving Point
- 2 classes per semester, 7 weeks each
Online: Part Time - When and Where You Want
- MBA in one or two years
- 36 credits
- Available worldwide
- 7-week courses completed on your schedule
- 2 classes per semester
Locations
- Beaver
- Bicknell
- Castle Dale
- Delta
- Ephraim
- Junction
- Nephi
- Price (USU Eastern)
- Richfield
Location Restrictions
To view all degrees and programs available at USU, visit Degree Finder. Please note, not all degrees and programs are available at every location. We recommend searching by location unless you intend on relocating. Contact a Statewide Campuses advisor to verify program availability in your area.
View Potential Careers
People with an MBA have the opportunity to enter many career areas in business, including:
- Accounting
- Consulting
- Commercial banking
- Financial planning
- Insurance
- Investment banking
- Management
- Money management
- Real estate
Many other possibilities are open to people with an MBA depending on the student's undergraduate degree. Graduates will gain the business skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide variety of fields and with companies and organizations across the spectrum.
Course Listing (University Catalog)
Quick Guide
How to Get Started
The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business may charge differential tuition for this program. Differential tuition is an added cost per credit for courses in the program. See the last page in the USU Tuition & Fee schedule for more information.