Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

 

Graduate Program

Objectives

The MBA program is an interdepartmental program, administered by Utah State University’s Huntsman School of Business, which is designed to train students to lead, manage, and improve business performance. Utah State MBA students know how to commercialize profitable ideas quickly, cheaply, 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, competition, and customers. The MBA program creates leaders who possess a principle-based philosophy of entrepreneurial excellence who can add value to an organization from the first day on the job. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The central mission of the MBA program is to:

1. 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.

2. Provide focused education and experiences in specific areas of business (leadership or value creation) to improve student employability.

Admission Requirements

For admission consideration to the MBA program, applicants should submit an application form, application fee, all undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies. TOEFL scores are required for international students whose native language is not English. International students with a prior degree from a university in an English-speaking country are exempt from the TOEFL exam. A minimum of one year of full-time work experience is required but two or more years of experience is preferred. No application will be considered until all required information is received by the School of Graduate Studies.

Degree Requirements

Students are held responsible for meeting requirements as outlined below. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of all requirements and initiate the resolution of apparent inconsistencies.

Business Prerequisites

In order to enhance the probability of student success in the USU MBA program, all candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the required prep courses: Accounting, Excel, and Finance. Students will meet with an MBA advisor to determine options for completion of the prep courses. Students are able to take a no-cost challenge exam and test out of the prep course.

Executive Face-to-Face and Broadcast MBA Programs

The Utah State MBA program is offered for working professionals at several convenient locations throughout the state of Utah and southern Idaho. Classes are taught in evening courses in face-to-face and broadcast formats. Admission information and deadlines for the Executive MBA programs can be found on the MBA website at utahstatemba.com.

Online MBA Program

Created with working professionals in mind, the Utah State University Online MBA program combines courses taught by seasoned professors with real-world experience. Students can complete their online MBA degree in one or two years. Admission information and deadlines for the online MBA programs can be found on the MBA website at utahstatemba.com.

Specialization in Business Analytics (9 credits)

The competencies learned in the Business Analytics specialization focus upon business intelligence, information systems strategy, and database design and mining.

Specialization in Strategic Value Creation (9 credits)

The specialization in Strategic Value Creation focuses on strategy and venturing skills which are tremendous assets to companies which want managers capable of identifying and leading growth strategies.

Financial Assistance

Graduate assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships are available to outstanding students and are awarded on a competitive basis. Students who apply by February 1 will be considered for financial awards, which generally range between $1,600 and $5,000.

Master of Business Administration Faculty

FACULTY - Jon M Huntsman School of Business