Business administration | General management
Master of Business Administration
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Earn your online M.B.A. Lead with confidence.
As a University of Idaho online M.B.A. student, you’ll gain the strategic, analytical and leadership skills needed to advance your career in today’s business world. Our fully online, 8-week classes are small and interactive, helping you connect with professors and peers while balancing school, work and life. With electives, certificate options and interdisciplinary pathways, you can tailor your M.B.A. to fit your goals.
Why choose the University of Idaho Online M.B.A.?
- Built for working professionals: 100% online format with flexible 8-week courses offered year-round across five terms — early fall, late fall, early spring, late spring and summer.
- Accelerated timeline: Our online M.B.A. requires 39 credits and since it only requires a single prerequisite class, you can dive straight into your degree and graduate faster. Most students complete the program in 15–24 months.
- AACSB-accredited and respected: The University of Idaho’s M.B.A. is part of the top 6% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB.
- Affordable tuition, high ROI: Gain skills that can increase your earning potential and expand career opportunities at an affordable price.
- Learn alongside industry leaders: Students in the program work at organizations ranging from entrepreneurial ventures and family businesses to the region's largest employers like Micron, Idaho National Laboratory, St. Luke’s, Avista, the U.S. military, the State of Idaho and more.
An online M.B.A. that means business
Curriculum
University of Idaho’s 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.
View the online business administration graduate handbook
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.
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J.D./M.B.A. concurrent program
University of Idaho offers a unique concurrent J.D./M.B.A. program, allowing you to earn both a Juris Doctor and an M.B.A. simultaneously. By sharing 12 credits between the J.D. and the M.B.A., you can complete the M.B.A. portion with just 15 additional credits beyond the J.D. (105 total credits), finishing both degrees in three years with summer courses. The M.B.A. courses are fully online, with small, 8-week classes that complement the in-person J.D. schedule and foster meaningful connections with peers and faculty. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles at the intersection of law and business, including corporate law, compliance, executive management and entrepreneurship.
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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.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
3,165 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Chief Executives • Chief Sustainability Officers
$194,477 - General and Operations Managers
$104,920 - Sales Managers
$143,753 - Administrative Services Managers
$115,301 - Computer and Information Systems Managers
$187,511
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Costs and funding
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.
View a breakdown of tuition and fees
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.
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.
Contact information
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
Application information
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
- 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
- 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.
Want to learn more?
Connect with our program director or request more information to learn about curriculum, faculty advisors, and career outcomes. Our team can help you explore whether this degree is the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Meet your M.B.A. faculty
Our fully online courses are designed and taught by dedicated University of Idaho professors who bring cutting-edge research, corporate insights and practical business strategy directly into your virtual classroom.
The faculty teaching in the M.B.A.
Linda H. Chen
Professor of AccountingMarc Chopin
ProfessorYun Chung
Professor of Business ManagementTerrance Grieb
Professor of FinanceSue Hasbrouck
Distance Education InstructorMya Pronschinske Groza
Associate Dean and Professor of MarketingRyan Smeets
Business instructorSanjay Sisodiya
Department Head, Department of Business and Associate Professor of MarketingAlex (Oleksandr) Tsaruk
Assistant Professor of Business ManagementCasey Wilhelm
Distance Education Instructor
Why earn your M.B.A. from U of I?
- Built for working professionals: 100% online format with flexible 8-week courses offered year-round.
- Top-ranked and accredited: As an AACSB-accredited program, U of I’s M.B.A. ranks among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
- Customizable program: Choose from electives in leadership, finance, marketing, and more to fit your career goals.
- Affordable tuition, high ROI: Gain skills that can increase your earning potential and expand career opportunities at an affordable price.
- Join the Vandal alumni network: An influential network of over 100,000 professionals strong who will provide you with the connections and tools to thrive in today’s business world.