Build the expertise, network and confidence to lead in business

AACSB Accredited CSU's College of Business Online MBA is a 36-credit program offered entirely online that will help you build business skills employers seek under a rigorous AACSB-accredited curriculum and give you the ability to customize your MBA.

Program At A Glance
Delivery: Online
Location: Anywhere
Length: 16 months (four semesters) or up to five years
Start Dates: August, October, January, March, May
Schedule: Self-paced lectures in step with class assignments
Credits: 36 (27 core, 9 elective)
Degree Awarded:

On diploma: Master of Business Administration
On transcript: Master of Business Administration, major in business administration

Course List

Download the Online MBA curriculum to learn more about our courses.

Online MBA Curriculum (PDF)

Offerings are subject to change. The University reserves the right to make catalog changes when necessary and to correct errors. Always consult with an academic advisor to stay informed of curriculum details. Course listings reflect requirements for incoming students. Current students can find complete course information via CSU Online

Ethan Boyle, Online MBA Alum

“I’ve been really happy with how applicable and 'real-world' the class content has been. There’s a good mix of taking a bit of a dive into the theory, but then making sure the true focus in on real-world application.”

Ethan Boyle, Online MBA Alum

Curriculum Highlights

Foundations for Business Impact

Gain a conceptual framework for the business processes, systems and structures that enable enterprises to provide value to society, while at the same time capturing economic value to sustain the business.

Marketing Management

Enhance your understanding of the perspectives and influences that shape marketing decision-making and gain the ability to connect marketing functions to organizational goals of customer value creation.

614 Accounting Concepts

Develop fluency in accounting fundamentals, including how to interpret financial information, prepare statements, explain financial statement integration and understand the role of ethics in accounting.

Leadership and Teams

Develop your leadership and relationship-building skills and enhance your ability to lead change at team, organization-wide and community levels.

Essentials of Negotiations

Explore how to become a more effective negotiator and gain insights about new negotiation styles, including how to recognize and manage manipulative negotiation tactics and identify potential ethical dilemmas.

Integrative Applications for Business Impact

Apply knowledge from various business classes in this experiential learning course that emphasizes student development of a plan for a business venture.

Enhance Your Learning Experience with LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn logoCSU's College of Business offers more ways to enhance your MBA with LinkedIn Learning. As a graduate student, you’ll have free access to this extensive online resource, valued between $240 to $360 annually. With more than 18,000 courses available, you’ll amplify your MBA insights even further and learn specialized concepts with the ability to add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile. 

Common Schedules

To help you determine what schedule may be right for you, we’ve provided some examples of common schedules. Once you're admitted, our advising team can help you develop a schedule that fits your career path.

16-Month Roadmap, Aug. Start 16-Month Roadmap, Jan. Start 16-Month Roadmap, May Start

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Plan Your MBA Experience

Once you're admitted, our advising team can help you develop a learning plan that fits your schedule and professional goals. Reach out to us for support in preparing to pursue an Online MBA.

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