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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Ready to level up in your career? The WSU Carson College of Business online master of business administration (MBA) program offers the education, coaching, and connections you need. In as little as 22 months, you can elevate your strategic thinking, grow your leadership capabilities, and graduate ready to pursue new opportunities.
Offered in a flexible, fully online format with no required in-person meetings, the Carson College’s AACSB-accredited MBA program is designed to empower working professionals with advanced knowledge and skills.
See why we’re consistently ranked among the nation’s top 10% MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report – and how we can help you position yourself to lead.
BUSINESS MBA OVERVIEW
WSU CARSON COLLEGE OF
Format: 100% online with optional international immersion
Average Time to Completion: 22 – 32 months
Concentrations: Four, plus general business
Accreditation: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International
Tuition Per Credit: $898 ($788 for active military/veterans)
GMAT/GRE Required: No
A top-10 alumni networking community as ranked by the Princeton Review (#7, 2025)
THE WSU CARSON
MBA ADVANTAGE
Fully Online, Flexible Study
Our program is designed to offer you convenient, 100% online access to knowledge that makes an immediate impact. Learn concepts in class from wherever you are today; apply them in your workplace tomorrow.
The WSU Carson College of Business MBA program is ranked #33 among “Best Online MBA Programs” and #26 among “Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans” by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.
Recognized for High Quality
Total tuition for the MBA is just $32,328 – $46,696 depending on whether you need foundation courses. Active military students and veterans pay a lower rate of $28,368 – $40,976. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Corporate tuition discounts are also available for employees of select WSU partner organizations.
Affordable Excellence
Benefit from the insights of WSU’s industry-experienced MBA faculty. Become part of the close-knit Coug community as soon as you enroll. You’ll join a worldwide network of alumni with opportunities to connect at exclusive events like the annual Carson College Power Breakfast in Seattle.
Support from Enrollment to Graduation – and Beyond
CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION,
BUSINESS MBA OVERVIEW
As a Carson College Online MBA student, you’ll complete a challenging core curriculum that consists of nine courses. You also have the option to continue on a general business track or tackle one of four specialized concentrations:
A tailored curriculum is just part of the Carson College experience, however. You can engage directly with faculty at optional weekly live sessions. You’ll also receive career and personal brand coaching designed to help you optimize your résumé, strengthen your professional presence on LinkedIn, and plan your career progression strategy.
Whether you want to transition to a new industry or step up to lead in your current field, our career consulting team is ready to help you get there.
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International Business
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A CURRICULUM DESIGNED
TO ACCELERATE YOUR AMBITION
Evaluate and create a business strategy inclusive of all business disciplines, grounded in best practices.
Use data and theory to analyze business problems and opportunities, identify solutions, and justify actions.
Implement organizational goals by building relationships and communicating persuasively.
Apply ethical decision-making frameworks that consider diverse stakeholders.
Apply a global perspective that takes into consideration cultural and international contexts.
As a WSU Carson College of Business MBA graduate, you will be able to:
If your undergraduate degree was in a field other than business, you’ll take up to seven foundation courses (16 credits) before you begin the MBA core.
Foundation Courses
Foundation courses include:
- ACCTG 550 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 Credits
- BA 500 Data Analysis for Managers | 2 Credits
- BA 501 Foundations in Marketing | 2 Credits
- BA 502 Foundations in Operations Management | 2 Credits
- BA 503 Foundations in Business Law | 2 Credits
- BA 504 Foundations in Finance | 2 Credits
- ECONS 555 Managerial Economics for Decision Making | 3 Credits
The Carson College MBA core is divided into two competence areas: Strategic Planning and Leadership, and Functional Business Tools. In addition to pursuing a concentration, you’ll also have opportunities to take engaging electives such as “Designing Your Life” that focus on personal and professional growth. Your MBA experience culminates in a capstone project which you’ll develop throughout your program.
Core MBA Courses
Strategic Planning and Leadership Courses:
- BA 599 Strategic Planning for Personal and Program Success | 1 Credit
- BA 600 Beyond the MBA: Applications of Principles, Theory and Practice | 1 Credit
- MGMT 590 Strategy Formulation and Organizational Design | 3 Credits
- MGMT 593 Managerial Leadership and Productivity | 3 Credits
- BA 599 Strategic Planning for Personal and Program Success | 1 Credit
Functional Business Tools Courses:
- ACCTG 533 Accounting, Performance Measurement and Controls | 3 Credits
- FIN 526 Financial Management | 3 Credits
- BA 514 Business Analytics: Transforming Data into Decisions | 3 Credits
- MIS 580 Information Systems Management | 3 Credits
- MKTG 506 Marketing Strategy | 3 Credits
- IBUS 600 Special Projects or Independent Study (Optional) | 1 Credit
- FIN 526 Financial Management | 3 Credits
Capstone Project and Final Presentation
- BA 579 MBA Capstone | 4 Credits
- BA 579 MBA Capstone | 4 Credits
MOVE IN BUSINESS
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Contact the WSU Carson College of Business admissions team today to learn more about our online MBA program.
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- FIN 526 Financial Management | 3 Credits
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