Business administration | General management

University of Idaho’s online M.B.A. is a 39-credit program, including 27 credits of core courses and 12 credits of interdisciplinary electives. Most students complete the degree in 15–24 months, giving you a fast, flexible path to advance your career while balancing work and life commitments.

Core requirements: 27 credits 

• MBA 5120: The Economic Context of Business — Learn how economic trends, market forces and business environments influence organizational decision-making, strategy and long-term growth.
• MBA 5140: Financial Management — Build the financial analysis and decision-making skills needed to evaluate investments, manage budgets and support organizational success.
• MBA 5200: Assessing Data to Improve Firm Performance — Develop practical skills in data analytics, business intelligence and visualization tools to turn data into strategic insights.
• MBA 5210: Strategic Management — Explore how organizations build competitive advantage and learn frameworks for leading strategy across complex business environments.
• MBA 5220: Strategic Marketing — Learn how to analyze customers, competitors and markets to create effective marketing strategies and integrated campaigns.
• MBA 5240: Strategic Cost Management — Gain tools for evaluating costs, measuring performance and improving organizational efficiency through informed financial decision-making.
• MBA 5250: Leading in Organizations — Strengthen your leadership, communication and team management skills while exploring organizational behavior, culture and change management.
• MBA 5330: Entrepreneurial Innovation — Learn how to develop innovative ideas, test business models and bring new products, services or ventures to market.
• MBA 5400: AI-Driven Operations and Supply Chain Management  — Explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming operations, logistics and supply chain strategy in today’s global marketplace.

Interdisciplinary electives: 12 credits

Learn more about these courses in the university catalog
View online M.B.A. degree map

Flexible 8-week course format 
All online M.B.A. courses are structured into accelerated 8-week terms, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule. To ensure you stay connected, each course features four live evening Zoom sessions where you can actively engage, network and collaborate with faculty and peers in real-time.

• Full-time track: Typically, two courses per 8-week term
• Part-time track: Typically, one course per 8-week term

Year-round course schedule 
The program operates on a continuous, year-round calendar divided into five distinct terms. This high-frequency schedule ensures you never have to wait long to jump back in or start your next class. 

View upcoming online M.B.A. course offerings

U of I alumni credit benefits
As a University of Idaho alum, you can apply up to six credits of 4000-level undergraduate coursework toward your M.B.A., reducing the total credit requirement from 39 to 33. Alumni are also eligible for expedited admissions, making it faster and easier to begin your M.B.A. journey.

Learn more about expedited admissions.

M.B.A. program costs 
There is no full-time tuition rate for the Online M.B.A. program. All students pay the same per-credit tuition, regardless of residency, term or enrollment status. Online M.B.A. courses are $885 per credit hour, which includes all tuition and fees.

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Graduate funding support
If you have questions about financial aid, scholarships or graduate funding, U of I’s experienced financial aid counselors and graduate program staff can help you explore options and make informed financial decisions throughout the admissions process.

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Company tuition assistance 
Many companies provide tuition assistance as part of their employee benefits package. Explore your company's website or engage in a conversation with your manager or human resources department to inquire about the availability of tuition assistance for your professional development.

Have questions about the curriculum, application requirements, or the online student experience? Get the answers you need directly from our leadership. Reach out today for personalized guidance on your M.B.A. journey.

Program contact:

Mark Groza, Ph.D.
Director of Online M.B.A. and Professor of Marketing
markgroza@uidaho.edu
208-885-0220

For questions related to admissions, application materials, transcripts or enrollment steps, contact Graduate Admissions:

Graduate Admissions:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001

Ready to earn your Master of Business Administration? To ensure you meet the requirements for admission, review the following criteria:

• Education level: Bachelor's  
• GPA: 3.0 or two years of professional experience
• GRE: No  
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
• Number of references: Two
• Other requirements: No

Program availability

• Concentration: Non-thesis
• Modality: 100% online
• Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
  • Eligible for Expedited admission for U of I undergraduates
  • Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
• Deadlines: General application deadlines

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

The MBA program requires 39 credit hours (13 courses). Students can complete the degree in as little as 12 months, though most finish within 15–24 months. 

Since nearly all of our MBA students work full-time, course loads vary. About half of our students take one 3-credit course per 8-week term, finishing in about two years. The other half takes two courses per term and completes the program in 12–15 months. We generally recommend starting with one course in your first term, then adding a second course in future terms if you feel comfortable with the workload.

You can take your nine core courses and four electives in any order you choose. The sequence outlined in our online M.B.A. degree map is simply a suggested schedule. Many students prefer to start with a subject they are already comfortable with, or pair a more challenging course with a familiar topic when taking two classes in a single term.

You can absolutely take a term off. The program is built for ultimate flexibility. For example, if early fall is a busy time at work, you can take that 8-week session off and return for the late fall session in mid-October. Also, if you register for both early and late fall courses but a life event occurs during the early session, you can drop the late session courses and receive a full tuition refund.

University of Idaho’s online M.B.A. is uniquely streamlined and only requires one prerequisite class. Students should have completed at least one financial accounting course (or equivalent) at the undergraduate or graduate level. At University of Idaho, this is ACCT 2010: Introduction to Financial Accounting.  

Students who have not yet completed this course may still be admitted and can begin M.B.A. courses while concurrently completing ACCT 2010.

In addition to the specialized M.B.A. electives offered each year, any 4000- or 5000-level course offered at University of Idaho can count toward your elective requirement. This exceptional flexibility allows you to customize your degree to align perfectly with your unique career goals.

Yes. Most graduate certificates at University of Idaho require 12 credit hours. Students can pursue certificates in areas ranging from climate change to data science to nuclear safeguards and security. The 12 credit hours earned for a certificate can also fulfill your M.B.A. elective requirement, allowing you to graduate with both an M.B.A. and a certificate.  

Use University of Idaho’s Degree Finder tool to search for available graduate certificates. Select “Certificate, graduate” under the degree level search option to view all U of I graduate certificates.

Tuition is currently $885 per credit hour, regardless of when you take the class (spring, summer, or fall), your residency (in-state or out-of-state), or your enrollment status (full-time or part-time). This flexible tuition structure means you only pay for the courses you take.  

If you drop a course before the drop deadline, you’ll receive a full refund. If you later decide to add a course (such as during the late 8-week session), you simply pay for that course at the time of registration. Non-M.B.A. classes may have a different rate and are listed on the university’s student billing page.

Yes. As a U of I alumnus, you may “double count” up to six credit hours of 4000-level undergraduate coursework toward your M.B.A. This reduces your M.B.A. tuition by $5,310.

The time commitment varies depending on your familiarity with the subject and your personal interest in the topic. A good guideline is to budget 8–12 hours per week per class (about 1–1.5 hours per day). After your first class or two, you’ll develop a clear sense of the workload and how to pace yourself for success.

Assignments in the M.B.A. program are primarily case- and project-based rather than traditional quizzes or exams. Faculty assess your understanding of course concepts by asking you to apply them to real-world business challenges. Some courses include more teamwork than others, but all focus on analysis, application and professional relevance.

Click the “Ready to Apply? START YOUR APPLICATION” pride gold box on the right side of the screen to get started. Once inside the application portal, select “Master of Business Administration” as your target program. If you have any specific questions about navigating the portal, uploading documents or tracking your status, reach out directly to Graduate Admissions or contact our program team for personal assistance.