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Best Online MBA in Colorado

U.S. News & World Report, 2023

#11

Online MBA for Employability Worldwide

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, 2022

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What Do the Best Online MBA Programs Offer Today? 

A Master of Business Administration degree is a valuable tool for pursuing a career in business or finding a new direction. The best online MBA programs are dynamic, collaborative, interactive and immediately relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. 

However, not all online MBA programs are the same. Discover what to expect from the best MBA programs, what questions to ask and how to select the program best suited to your goals.


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Is an Online MBA Worth It? 

MBA programs require discipline and self-motivation. But pursuing your MBA online can make the juggling act a little bit easier. The flexibility and easy access of online programs can help you balance other commitments, your job, and your family while pursuing valuable professional growth. 

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Online MBA Programs: What You Need to Know 

What’s the difference between a traditional MBA and an online program? It’s not an apples-to-apples comparison, and you’ll find variances in program structure, length, content and cost. To find the right program, you’ll need to do some homework and have some candid conversations.

What important questions should you ask before pursuing an online MBA? 

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Why CSU: MBA Credentials that Matter

Colorado State University is a leader in public education, and we imbue our spirit of innovation and leadership into every program. As a College of Business student, you’ll receive the best online MBA from a globally recognized University — and a truly individualized experience. 

How does our reputation increase the value of your MBA? 

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What Makes a Top Online MBA Program?

Online MBA programs meet the flexible needs of working adults, but students shouldn’t have to sacrifice interaction, support or academic rigor in return. The best online MBA programs have layers of support to help busy professionals learn and achieve. 

How will an MBA from the College of Business help you reach your goals?

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Online MBA Rankings

Rankings help you sort through potential schools and narrow down your choices. When you understand the ranking criteria, you can quickly see how programs compare to one another. In a crowded job market, name recognition for your program and institution can go a long way. 

How much do online MBA program rankings matter?

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Accredited Online MBA Programs

Accreditation matters. When you’re choosing an online MBA program, there are a lot of criteria to consider: cost, convenience, quality and more. But accreditation is a critical measure of graduate program quality that can add or detract value from your educational investment.  

What do you need to know about accreditation? 

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Pursue Flexible MBA Learning Online

A life-changing development takes time and serious commitment. Many working adults hesitate to prioritize their education over other daily demands — even though the outcomes and benefits are clear. Because quality MBA learning is available online, more adults can pursue higher education and the rewarding career opportunities that follow.

Can an online MBA help you have it all? 

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Kevin used the dream of crossing the stage and accepting his diploma to push himself to walk again.

The Online MBA program has been ranked No. 1 in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. The Online MBA was also recognized as the No. 21 program among public universities for veterans.

I could do the work and apply it the next day ... I had a part in really developing some expertise and getting it throughout the organization.

We have a lot to learn about running a foundation and the nonprofit environment, but I find myself drawing on my MBA experience frequently.

CSU's AACSB accreditation helps when you go to an educational appointment, knowing you have that rigor.