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Colorado State University
College of Business
Online Professional MBA Program
1201 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1201

Web: http://biz.colostate.edu/onlinemba

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MBA Degree Programs

  • Online Professional MBA
  • Professional MBA
  • Executive MBA Denver
  • Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise MBA
  • Early Career MBA

 

Other Graduate Programs

  • Master of Accountancy
  • MSBA in Computer Information Systems
  • Master of Financial Risk Management
  • Master of Management Practice

 

Admission Requirements

Please visit www.Biz.Colostate.edu for detailed information on the admissions process and to download an application or to apply online. The admissions committee relies on the applicant's academic records to assess his or her ability to succeed in the MBA program. The committee also evaluates candidates' full time work experience to enable students in our program to benefit from higher levels and quality of peer interaction and group collaboration.
 
In brief, the admissions requirements are (the admissions committee looks at the 
composite qualifications of an individual not at each criterion in isolation):

  • Bachelor's Degree, 3.0 GPA or better
  • GMAT score of 550 or better (GMAT waivers may be possible)
  • TOEFL score of 565/227
  • 4 or more years full-time work experience – Early Career MBA candidates are eligible for admission with less than 4 years of experience

 

Prospective students are required to submit official transcripts from all previous institutions attended. In the case of international students, the TOEFL is required. The program's website can provide you with greater detail on these requirements as well as the minimum scores accepted by the College. For additional information on GMAT and TOEFL exam schedules near you, the following contact information is provided:

GMAT Administration Schedules
Web: http://www.gmat.org

TOEFL Administration Schedules:
Web: http://www.toefl.org

 

Accreditation(s):

  • AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Since 1970.
  • Member of the North Central Association
  • The Higher Learning Commission


Tuition

The tuition varies by MBA program. The Online Professional MBA Program costs are $870* for each credit hour effective Fall 2013.  Please see the website at http://www.CSUmba.com for additional information on the number of credit hours and courses. Federal financial aid is available to those enrolled in five or more credit hours per term. No residency required. Active duty military, National Guard, reservists, veterans, and federal government employees are included in the 10% Tuition Reduction Program regardless of their GI Bill benefits or their tuition assistance plans.

*Approval pending

 

Description of Learning Environment for Students

Online Professional MBA Program

  • Our optimized online delivery provides streaming video of current on-campus MBA classes, including lectures, class discussion, and slides. As much as possible, the entire classroom environment is delivered to each distance MBA student around the world.
  • Online students enjoy an inclusive environment. The online student follows the same group of on-campus students throughout the program and is encouraged to engage in discussions with the on-campus students through our technology hub. Additionally, Online Professional MBA students are supported by the College of Business program coordinators, the MBA advisor, and technical support. Students have access to the wonderful reference business library. Online Professional MBA students are encouraged to come to Fort Collins for graduation and the related festivities.
  • Individuals serving in the military and employed by the Federal Government make up a significant number of students (current and alumni) in the CSU Online Professional MBA Program. Military personnel in the US or deployed around the world have found the Online and DVD course delivery technology to give them the flexibility they need to complete the program.
  • Begun in 1967, Colorado State University's Distance MBA Program is one of the very few AACSB accredited distance programs in the United States. Distance MBA Program students earn their MBA from Colorado State University; they do not earn an online or distance degree.

 

Faculty

The MBA courses through the College of Business are taught by tenure-track Ph.D. faculty. Those who teach in the MBA programs are some of the best in the College of Business and most have extensive business experience in addition to their academic achievements. Group sections for the distance MBA students are facilitated by highly qualified adjunct faculty who have extensive experience in their specific areas of expertise. 

 

Accomplishments/Recognition

  • AACSB - top 20 percent of accredited business schools worldwide.
  • The Princeton Review – Ranked #4 Most Family Friendly MBA Program, 2012.
  • The Princeton Review – Ranked #1 Best Administered Distance MBA Program, 2005.
  • IBM National Technology Hub - IBM partnered with CSU and provided the College of Business with $21.6 million worth of technology servers so that students may develop and text computer applications.
  • Kiplinger's - One of the best "big name" distance MBA programs.
  • New York Times - Named the distance MBA a "best buy" by geteducated.com, a distance-education research firm.
  • Forbes - The distance MBA led to CSU being named as one of the nation's Top 20 Cyber Universities.
  • Templeton Foundation - Twice named CSU a character-building university.
  • US News and World Report - 100 best undergraduate business schools.
  • Business Week ­ Ranked #30 in Best Undergraduate Business Schools.