Master of Business Administration Online

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Program Overview

Discover our AACSB-accredited online MBA degree

$13,950* Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

Want to stand out in the job market with advanced expertise in business management? The online Master of Business Administration program from the Romain College of Business offers interactive instruction and experiential learning that develops your ability to think critically and creatively within the business world.

Our affordable, 100 percent online MBA degree program is designed to help you take on leadership roles in virtually any business. Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience essential to your success as an innovative company manager, director or VP.

This interactive AACSB-accredited online MBA program at the University of Southern Indiana prepares you to strategically engage in modern issues where business and society intersect, such as the ethics of business administration, the challenges of globalization, and fast-moving changes in technology.

Post-MBA career paths:

  • Market Research Analyst
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Business Operations Manager
  • Product Manager

The Romain College of Business at the University of Southern Indiana is one of only 5 percent of business schools worldwide to earn this prestigious accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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USI also offers multiple MBA concentrations online. Check out all our MBA online degree programs.

$13,950* Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

Explore the value of our affordable online business master’s degree

USI is committed to providing an outstanding education that also is affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility.

Tuition Breakdown

$465* Per Credit Unit
$13,950* Total Tuition

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*Tuition applicable for current start dates and is subject to change. Any questions regarding tuition should be directed to the Bursar's Office. If you step out of the program, returning to the program may have different tuition and fees applied.

Application Fee

Application fee: $40

Active military service members and veterans receive an admission fee waiver. Simply apply online and select the "military waiver" option, then contact our office at 800-467-1965 so we may submit the proper forms to Graduate Studies.

Billing and Payment Schedule

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Financial Aid

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The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA must be received by the federal processing center by April 15th each year to be considered for state financial aid as well as federal financial aid. USI's Federal School Code is 001808. You will need an FSA ID to electronically sign your FASFA. If you do not have an FSA ID, you may create one at StudentAid.gov.

Once you are admitted to the program and we receive your FAFSA, you can see the financial aid you qualify for and accept or decline your Direct Student Loan on your myUSI. For more information about tuition reimbursement or financial resources that may be available to you, visit our Student Financial Assistance page, access our Financial Aid FAQs, or contact us.

Student Financial Assistance Office

Local Phone: 812-464-1767
Toll Free Phone: 800-467-1965
Fax: 812-461-5305

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CDT)

Tuition Breakdown:

$465* Per Credit Hour
$13,950* Total Tuition

Calendar

Our course schedule is designed for flexibility

Now is the time to start earning your MBA online and take the fast track to a more successful career. USI provides you with the convenience of an accelerated application-to-start calendar.

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12/27/24 Next Application Due Date
1/13/25 Next Class Start Date

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SessionCourse StartApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration Deadline*Drop Date
Spring I1/13/2512/27/241/3/251/10/251/17/25
Spring II3/17/252/28/253/7/253/14/253/21/25
Summer I5/12/254/25/255/2/255/9/255/16/25
Summer II6/30/256/13/256/20/256/27/257/3/25

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Admissions

See the requirements for this accelerated online MBA

The University of Southern Indiana's online MBA program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Undergraduate Degree a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • GMAC ESA, GMAT or GRE is optional
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Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission to USI's MBA program:

  • Completed bachelor's degree (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5) from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or a comparable association.
  • GMAT/GRE: Submission of GMAT/GRE scores is optional and not required for admission.
  • For foreign-born applicants whose native spoken language is not English, official scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language exams (TOEFL Minimum score: 550 (paper-based); 79 (internet-based), or IELTS (Minimum score: 6.5), must be submitted to Graduate Studies along with an application unless a bachelor’s or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education has been obtained.
  • Submit contact information for three professional references and upload an updated resume to the application account Application Account
  • Submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:
    • Electronic Transcript(s): The School of Graduate Studies requires every degree seeking applicant to submit an official transcript from the institution at which the highest degree was earned. Applicants must submit unofficial transcript(s) from all other institutions attended. USI transcripts do not need to be requested.
    • Universities that are unable to send transcripts electronically can mail sealed transcripts to:

      USI Graduate Studies
      8600 University Blvd
      Evansville, IN 47712

Courses

Take a look at the online Master of Business Administration curriculum

To complete this MBA online program, students must complete 30 hours, including 21 hours of core coursework (7 courses), 3 hours in Data-Driven Decision Making (1 course) and 6 hours of concentration coursework (2 courses of your choosing).

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Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A highly interactive and experiential class focusing on the development of management and leadership skills. The class focuses on organizational behavior issues and on developing a student's professionalism in the following areas: oral, written, and interpersonal communication, group dynamics, team building, creative problem solving, information and communication technology, change management skills, and the roles of leaders in a dynamic work environment.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of management accounting and its use to aid in planning, controlling, and evaluating operations.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores alternative approaches to managing the resources (computers, networks, software, data and people) that organizations utilize in applying information technology (IT). It focuses on the role of the user-manager in identifying opportunities (and avoiding pitfalls), developing applications, and creatively using IT to improve personal and organizational performance.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of economic concepts and tools useful to managers of business firms. Topics include optimization, demand, production and costs, market structure, pricing behavior, risk analysis, benefit cost analysis, estimation of economic relationships, and business cycles and forecasting.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive coverage of financial theories and their application to provide the MBA student with a basic understanding and appreciation of corporate finance.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and control of the key marketing variables to develop successful strategic marketing plans. Emphasis on the major components of marketing strategy; establishment of overall corporate objectives; analysis of strategic business units; identification of creative alternatives; and examination of company, target market and competitors. Views strategy formulation from the global and managerial perspectives. Examines significant marketing strategies and applies them to practical analysis of established marketing cases dealing with new and established product management, pricing, channels and promotional aspects.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes the development of an executive managerial perspective. The primary purposes of the course are to develop the ability to analyze complex corporate problems from a global perspective, and an awareness of the impact of changing business conditions and government policies on global organizations. Examines the globalization of industries and firm competitiveness. The format of the class involves the use of cases to assist students in the application of theory.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the role of Business Analytics in decision-making processes. Behavioral issues at the intersection of data-generated insights and persuasion will receive a prominent focus.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Digital marketing has become a primary focus for many firms due to the profound effect of the internet and related technologies on business marketing strategy and success. This course takes a holistic approach to digital marketing and brings elements of digital marketing to work with set business objectives and strategies. Students will understand the tactics, tools, and strategies needed to develop a comprehensive digital-based strategy that provides consistent and relevant content, maintain customer loyalty, and elevate a business’ use of effective digital marketing techniques. The most current digital marketing topics and frameworks will be covered. In addition, the course will review major digital marketing models to understand how they have been used by ventures to facilitate digital marketing strategies.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Virtually all marketing today is centered around the consumer. To develop effective marketing strategies, it is therefore vital that marketing managers understand consumer behavior. In this managerially focused course, we examine the whole customer experience journey from initial need to post-purchase satisfaction. We gain practical insights into the minds of today’s consumers by reviewing and applying research findings from the broad and interdisciplinary field of consumer behavior. We learn about topics such as motivation, persuasion, and decision-making to identify lessons are relevant in various business contexts and applicable to modern business challenges.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage, monitor, and control resources and schedules to execute a project in accordance with industry practice. Students will learn the content of the project management domain and work on projects to apply the material to real-life situations. All content is aligned with the PMI (Project Management Institute), and this is the first of two courses which prepare students to obtain industry-accepted Project Management Certifications.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Financial statements are used to monitor firm performance, set the basis for financial policies and objectives, and for valuation purposes. This course provides an in-depth review and analysis of the major financial statements, disclosure statements and financial reporting in general. Students in the course should gain the ability to analyze, interpret and act on financial statements to make business decisions.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of current trends in auditing and analysis of major issues confronting the auditing profession. The focus of the course will be in internal audit procedures as well as internal control issues, control environments and activities, as well as risk assessments.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce you to the basics of applying some key data analysis tools in managerial contexts, with a focus on distinguishing between uncovering patterns in data and identifying the underlying drivers.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will develop a vocabulary and framework for discussing, critiquing and designing visual displays of quantitative data. This entails awareness of human perception and cognition and the use of best practices in visualization of quantitative data, dashboard design, and storytelling with data.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the interaction of business with legal institutions, emphasizing both positive law and ethical concerns. The course focuses on those contemporary legal and social issues facing today's business decision makers.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines current regulation related to accounting and financial reporting as well as various professional organizations' compliance and ethical statements and standards. Specific emphasis is given to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, AICPA Auditing Standard No. 99, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and its standards No. 3 & No. 5, as well as other current relevant legislation. The course will also investigate the role of professional organizations in setting ethical and professional standards. Other topics will include fraud, disclosure statements and corporate governance, as well as the role of corporate council.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course uses the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology as a modern approach to continuous improvement in organizations. The Lean component of LSS focuses on eliminating non-customer value added waste in a process. The Six Sigma component focuses on statistical tools for achieving improvements in service quality and cost. LSS combines the speed and power of both to improve various measures of performance, such as throughput, cycle time, work-in-process, cost, and quality. This course provides a broad understanding of LSS principles, concepts, language, and methodology through exercises and case study applications.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the fundamental principles of management with emphasis on project management in technical enterprises. Lectures, case studies and role-playing exercises are used to enable students to develop an understanding of key management concepts and provide opportunities to employ and evaluate a variety of project management techniques in typical industrial settings. Time-management strategies, problem-solving techniques and decision-making tools are emphasized.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Application of fundamental principles of quality management in analyzing and solving operations and manufacturing decisions in modern technological enterprises. Emphasis is directed at the management and control of quality to provide an environment for continuous improvement. Topics to be examined are quality philosophies, Total Quality Management, continuous improvement, Baldridge Award and criteria, ISO Standards, quality control, quality improvement, reliability management, Six Sigma, design of experiments, quality measurement tools and quality function deployment.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of logistics network design, warehouse management, transportation, distribution, and inventory management. Students examine: 1) The impact in global supply chains of e-commerce and the expansion of the Panama and Suez Canals, 2) The future public and cargo transportation, 3) The warehouse of the future, 4) The use of third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and 5) The importance of customer centricity and the relevance of value add work. Learning activities include threaded discussions related to case studies and textbook reading assignments, and a group project related to warehouse/logistics network design.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses the process of identifying and mitigating risk from the perspective of a health care organization. This may include financial risk associated from third party payer systems, patient safety risks, political risks from regulated healthcare markets and overall systemic risks associated from the healthcare market.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of techniques designed to maximize human potential both individually and in teams. Particular emphasis will be placed on application of established methods to students’ careers.

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