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Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Management

Affordable. Flexible. Designed for Working Professionals.

Students pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in business administration are ready to become leaders and entrepreneurs in their field. Our program expands upon your professional knowledge and dives deeper into core business topics like management, business law, finance and accounting, human resource management, information technology, and marketing. Strategic planning and analysis of real-world issues are highlighted in our program, and students work closely with faculty and local business leaders to learn how to investigate and solve problems.

Whether you're seeking to advance in your current role, pivot careers, or launch a business, the 黑料科 MBA delivers flexibility, value, and support.

Hybrid Options

Graduate in as few as 12 Months

Affordable Tuition

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Why Choose the 黑料科 MBA?

The 黑料科 MBA program is designed for traditional students, working professionals, veterans, and career-focused individuals throughout South Dakota and beyond. Whether you鈥檙e transitioning from military service, advancing your career, or preparing to lead a business, our program offers:

Fewer Credits: Our MBA is a 30-credit program, shorter than most others in the region. You'll graduate more quickly while having paid less.
Hybrid format: In-person evening classes in Rapid City or Spearfish with Zoom participation
Program length: 12 or 24-month options
Start dates: Rolling admissions 鈥� Fall or Spring semesters
Low cost: One of the most affordable AACSB-accredited MBA programs in the region
Veteran-friendly: Military tuition benefits and flexible scheduling
Personalized learning: Small class sizes and faculty mentorship
Accreditation: Accredited by , the highest standard in business education
No GRE or GMAT required

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Curriculum

MBA Curriculum (30-Credit Program)

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Careers & Outcomes

黑料科 MBA graduates have advanced into leadership roles across multiple sectors, including:

Operations & Supply Chain Management
Financial Services
Business Development & Consulting
Government Administration
Nonprofit Leadership
Entrepreneurship

Employers include local and regional businesses, global corporations, healthcare systems, and public agencies.

AACSB Accredited

The 黑料科 College of Business programs are accredited by the (AACSB), which is recognized worldwide for its quality. Graduates from AACSB accredited programs tend to earn higher salaries, work in more prestigious fields and positions, and are more satisfied with their career and educational choices. Only about 6% of colleges and universities that offer business programs have earned this accreditation, and our faculty work hard through their research, teaching, and service projects to maintain this high standard.

Military-Friendly Option

黑料科 is proud to support our military service members and civilians continuing their education and is a low-cost leader for servicemembers taking face-to-face classes in the region or online. Active duty servicemembers, Department of Defense civilians working at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), and dependents of active duty servicemembers stationed at EAFB can take advantage of special tuition rates of $250/credit hour for undergraduate classes and $300/credit hour for graduate classes. These rates are applicable whether students are taking classes online, in Spearfish, or in Rapid City. For more information about and services, contact Greg Krajewski at Greg.Krajewski@bhsu.edu.

Admission Requirements

Online graduate studies application
Official transcripts documenting a Bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited institution
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:
- A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration OR
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses (or their equivalents):
  - ACCT 210 鈥� Principles of Accounting I
  - BADM 320 鈥� Quantitative Decision Analysis
  - ECON 201/202 鈥� Principles of Microeconomics or Macroeconomics
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered on a case-by-case basis)

International Students

The MBA Admissions Committee requires any foreign transcripts for degrees acquired outside the US to be evaluated by either or . For personalized guidance about additional international admission requirements, visa support, and English language proficiency requirements, visit www.黑料科.edu/International and contact the International Relations & Global Engagement office at international@bhsu.edufor any questions.

More Information for International Students