42
Credit Hours
Elevate Your Career
Join the MSU Professional Online MBA and become part of a top-ranked, globally recognized institution. Our program is specifically designed for ambitious working professionals like you, allowing you to advance your career and earn your MBA without putting your life on hold.
Investing in our 42-credit hour program, priced at $63,000, delivers a clear return. Within three years, graduates see their salaries jump by an average of 58%, and an impressive 42% of students secure a promotion or a new job before they even finish the program.
$63,000
total tuition cost
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Custom pathways
"The digital format never felt distant, faculty members were accessible, and team members quickly felt like a community. Distant learning turned out to be anything but distant, building lasting connections through flexible learning schedules."
Travis Hamers, MBA '22
#1
General management
(U.S. News & World Report Best Online Master's in Business Programs, 2025)
#9
Executive MBA
Among U.S. public programs
Among U.S. public programs
(Financial Times, 2025)
#11
Among U.S. EMBA programs under $115K
(Poets&Quants, 2024)
Professional Online MBA Curriculum Structure
To complete the Professional Online MBA, students take a total of 28 courses, which include essential foundational business courses and various electives.
Foundational Courses:
- PIM 800 – Managerial Skills
- PIM 803 – Leadership Development
- PIM 811 – Financial Accounting & Reporting for Leaders
- PIM 812 – Performance Measurement & Control
- PIM 813 – Digital Transformation
- PIM 821 – Applied Economics for Strategic Decision making
- PIM 831 – Business Law
- PIM 841 – Finance I: Investment Decisions
- PIM 842 – Finance II: Financial Decisions
- PIM 851 – Data-Driven Decision making
- PIM 852 – Negotiation
- PIM 853 – Human Resources & Talent Management
- PIM 855- Strategic Management I
- PIM 862 – Marketing I: Customer Analysis
- PIM 863 – Marketing II: Systems & Strategy
- PIM 870 – Supply Chain Management
- PIM 872 – International Strategies
- PIM 874 – The Global Marketplace
- PIM 876 – Ethics in the Workplace
The student should complete 12 credits from the following courses, or equivalent courses upon approval of the program director:
- PIM 801 – Organizational Analysis
- PIM 802 – Integrative Case Competition
- PIM 804 – Strategic Innovation
- PIM 814 – Financial Statement Analysis
- PIM 822 – Macroeconomics for Managers
- PIM 832 – Entrepreneurship
- PIM 845 – Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
- PIM 850 – Analysis and Decision Modeling
- PIM 856 – Strategic Management II
- PIM 871 – Innovation of Products and Services
- PIM 873A – Current Business Issues: Finance
- PIM 873F – Current Business Issues: Management
- PIM 875 – Supply Chain Management II
- PIM 881 – Leadership Communications
- PIM 891 – Special Topics in Business
Curriculum Highlights*
Flexible completion options: Finish in 19 months (3 courses at a time), 28 months (2 courses at a time), or design a custom pace
Accelerated learning: Courses delivered in focused 7-week modules
No travel required: Virtual orientation, no residency
Engaging Experience: Includes 1-hour optional weekly live session per course with faculty and peers
Earn as you learn: Build valuable credentials while progressing toward your degree
*The MSU Board of Trustees will approve curriculum structure in Fall 2025.
Professional Online MBA Outcomes
Our working professional MBA graduates see an average salary increase of 58% within three years, with 42% receiving a promotion or new job while in the program.
This success is backed by the expert support of the top- rated Palmer Career Center, who’ll partner with you to bridge the gap between your current career and your future goals.
Key Career Services:
- Guided executive coaching
- Career Strategy: Define your goals, build your brand, and plan your job search.
- Application Materials: Get help with your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile.
- Interviewing: Sharpen your skills with mock interviews and pitch development.
- Networking & Negotiation: Learn to leverage the Spartan network and negotiate job offers.
Professional Online MBA Student Experience
Broad Enterprise Leadership Academy
A unique opportunity in our student experience is through the Broad Enterprise Leadership Academy: a diverse, integrated set of experiences and resources designed to develop leaders who make immediate and sustained impact on their organization and community.
You’ll build a secure foundation with the Academy’s pillars:
- Collaborate with peers on your progress and theirs.
- Apply learning actively to your organization
- Connect with senior leaders and alumni
- Influence for team achievement
- Deliver individual and organizational success
Optional Global Study Abroad (The Global Marketplace)
This weeklong global residency typically takes place in late February and the course focuses on the opportunities, costs, and risks of conducting business outside the United States. The course highlights a specific region that has a diverse culture and an emerging economy. Students travel to gain first-hand experience with the business and culture of this destination.
Build Your Network
Nearly 70 percent of new job leads are generated through networking. The Professional Online MBA gives you the perfect opportunity to build a powerful network. During this program, you’ll have the opportunity to forge professional relationships that are certain to last a lifetime.
Ready to become a Spartan?
Your next chapter should be exciting, not stressful. That’s why we’ve made applying to the Professional Online MBA simple, smooth, and focused on getting you closer to your goals. Here is a clear checklist of what you’ll need and a breakdown of the steps to apply.
Please prepare the following documents to complete your application:
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from degree granting universities and colleges.
- Resume: A current one-page resume detailing your professional experience.
- Essays: Two essays responding to the prompts provided on the application.
- Recommendation forms: Two recommendation forms, preferably one from a professional supervisor.
- Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of $85.
- Interview: Schedule a virtual interview with our admissions team.
We do not require standardized test scores like the GMAT or GRE to be considered for admission.
| Round | Early Action | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 Last date to apply for candidates with inernational transcripts | Round 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | October 13, 2025 | January 5, 2026 | March 16, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Our Professional Online MBA tuition is priced on a per-credit-hour basis, allowing you to manage costs based on your chosen pace. The total cost of the 42-credit-hour program is $63,000*
To help you with this investment, a range of financial aid options are available, including:
- Federal Student Loans
- Scholarships/Fellowships
- Payment Plans
We encourage you to contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid if you have additional questions about your funding options.
* Tuition pending approval from the Board of Trustees annual vote.
Learn More
Connect with the Professional Online MBA
- Professional Online MBA
- mba@msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 355-7604
- Assistant Dean - MBA and EMBA Programs
- Wayne Hutchison
- hutchison@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 432-6504
- Managing Director of Admissions | MBA Programs
- Kara Tripi
- ktripi@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 432-4109
- Senior Associate Director of Admissions | MBA Programs
- Kate Irwin
- irwinkat@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 432-7473
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