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.
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.
For more information about tuition, fees and other costs, visit our Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page.
*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.
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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
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Financial Aid
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.
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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 online MBA 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.
| Session | Course Start | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline* | Drop Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/16/26 | 2/27/26 | 3/6/26 | 3/13/26 | 3/20/26 |
| Summer I | 5/11/26 | 4/24/26 | 5/1/26 | 5/8/26 | 5/15/26 |
| Summer II | 6/29/26 | 6/12/26 | 6/19/26 | 6/26/26 | 7/3/26 |
| Fall I | 8/17/26 | 7/31/26 | 8/7/26 | 8/14/26 | 8/21/26 |
| Fall II | 10/19/26 | 10/2/26 | 10/9/26 | 10/16/26 | 10/23/26 |
Billing and Payment Schedule - Please visit https://www.usi.edu/bursar/bill-and-payment-schedule/
Now Enrolling:
4/24/26
Next Application Deadline
5/11/26
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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 not required
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
- 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
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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).
MNGT 611: Leadership Skills and Innovation
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective decision-making in organizational and team settings
- Assess market and product strategies to develop feasible ideas
- Apply critical thinking in business scenarios
- Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for leadership effectiveness
- Apply the five exemplary practices of effective leadership
- Align values, skills, and job activities to support performance
- Conduct a leadership actions audit
- Develop others to improve engagement and performance
- Apply a coaching approach to develop others
- Use the SCARF model to manage social dynamics in the workplace
- Apply the Four Disciplines of Execution to achieve goals
- Apply principles of change management and project management
- Demonstrate an innovative mindset
- Conduct an innovation audit and develop a business model
ACCT 601: Accounting for Decision Making and Control
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of management accounting and its use to aid in planning, controlling, and evaluating operations.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of management accounting information in strategic planning
- Compare approaches to cost assignment and cost systems
- Apply methods to measure organizational performance
CIS 601: Information Systems and Technology
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of information systems in integrating business functions within organizations
- Apply information systems tools to support business analysis and decision-making
- Use data visualization and business analysis software (e.g., Tableau)
- Analyze how information systems support digital business models and competitive advantage
- Evaluate ethical considerations related to information technology in organizations
- Explain how information systems support communication and decision-making across stakeholders
ECON 601: Managerial Economics
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the rational-actor model to predict individual and firm behavior and recognize its limitations
- Compute relevant costs for business decision-making
- Use marginal analysis to make optimal decisions
- Apply pricing strategies, including price discrimination
- Analyze market changes using supply and demand frameworks
- Develop strategies to increase long-term firm value
- Make decisions under conditions of uncertainty
- Analyze issues related to moral hazard and adverse selection
- Align incentives with organizational goals
FIN 601: Financial Management and Financial Markets
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform ratio analysis using financial statements
- Apply the time value of money to evaluate investment decisions
- Assess the value of bonds and interest rates
- Assess stock valuation using dividends and cash flow methods
- Estimate the cost of capital
- Apply weighted average cost of capital (WACC) in valuation
- Estimate required rates of return
MKTG 601: Marketing Strategies
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe marketing concepts, frameworks, and methods used in organizational decision-making
- Evaluate marketing decisions from an ethical and socially responsible perspective
- Analyze the impact of strategic marketing decisions on organizational performance
MNGT 681: Strategic and International Management
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess organizational performance from multiple perspectives
- Apply Porter’s Five Forces model to analyze industry competition
- Apply VRIO analysis to evaluate resources and capabilities
- Explain business-level competitive strategies
- Evaluate corporate diversification strategies and their impact on performance
- Analyze how global environmental differences affect international management
- Evaluate the balance between global efficiency and local responsiveness
- Compare modes of foreign market entry
- Compare approaches to corporate social responsibility and ethics across countries
BAN 602: Data Driven Decision Making
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative variables in data analysis
- Explain how the Simple Linear Regression (SLR) model provides insights beyond descriptive tools such as histograms
- Understand and apply indicator variables in statistical analysis
- Explain the role of control variables within the Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) model
MBA 601: AI-driven Business Transformation: Strategies, Solutions, and Implications
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This 7-week course investigates how cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies intersect with business strategy, preparing students to leverage AI’s transformative power for organizational success. As data-driven decision-making, AI innovation, and shifting market conditions shape the business world, it’s essential for leaders to skillfully navigate the complexities of AI integration.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand core AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, robotics, large language models, and generative AI
- Evaluate the appropriateness of AI technologies for specific business applications using case-based analysis
- Examine ethical considerations in AI, including bias, fairness, explainability, and governance
- Understand how to integrate AI technologies into business strategy to support organizational goals
- Apply concepts for managing AI system development and deployment in business environments
- Develop a strategic plan for leveraging AI to support long-term business success
MBA 615: Project Management 1
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a project proposal and project charter
- Define project scope, responsibilities, and activity sequences
- Develop project schedules
- Allocate project resources effectively
- Select appropriate strategies for managing project finances
- Analyze project risks and determine actions required for project closure
- Identify characteristics of effective project managers and teams
- Evaluate effective project communication practices
MBA 605: Principles of Supply Chain Management
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will cover the concepts, principles, and techniques for managing supply chains in the manufacturing and service sectors. An overview of the terminology, fundamental concepts and functional scope of responsibility encountered in the field of supply chain and operations management will be covered.
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend the role of supply chain management (SCM) in creating competitive advantage
- Examine relationships between supply chain management and customer value
- Recognize the importance of distribution channels
- Evaluate the cost implications of logistics
- Develop strategies to align supply and demand
- Understand the importance of lead time management
- Recognize the implications of global supply chains
- Understand the impact of digitization on supply chains
- Understand the complexities of service supply chains
- Develop approaches to mitigate risks in supply networks
MBA 606: GenAI in Applied Business Contexts
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the practical applications of generative AI in various business contexts. The course covers the fundamental concepts and models of generative AI, including GANs and VAEs, and their relevance to business strategies. Participants will explore how generative AI can enhance marketing campaigns, product development, operations, and financial services through hands-on projects and real-world use cases. Key highlights include optimizing marketing strategies, designing innovative products, and improving supply chain management using predictive models. The course also delves into ethical considerations and emphasizes responsible AI deployment. In the final weeks, learners will gain practical experience in building and deploying AI agents for customer service and business automation, using industry tools. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to leverage generative AI technologies to create value and enhance productivity in their respective fields.
Learning Outcomes
- Recall key generative AI (GenAI) models
- Recall applications of GenAI in marketing contexts
- Recall applications of GenAI in management contexts
- Understand and apply GenAI prompt engineering
- Apply GenAI in business automation
- Apply GenAI agents in business environments
MKTG 603: Consumer Behavior
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain theoretical foundations of consumer behavior
- Describe differences in consumer behavior across markets, buying situations, and cultures
- Analyze current topics in consumer behavior
- Apply segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies to consumer behavior
- Discuss ethical considerations related to consumer behavior strategies
MKTG 602: Digital Marketing
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe digital marketing frameworks
- Develop digital marketing content aligned with business objectives
- Design a digital marketing strategy using microtargeting
- Utilize analytics to optimize digital marketing strategies
- Analyze digital business models that support digital marketing strategies
ACCT 645: Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Fraudulent activities pose significant threats to businesses, affecting their financial health, reputation, and sustainability. This graduate-level course in fraud examination equips students with advanced techniques and methodologies to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent practices within organizational settings. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and practical exercises, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature of fraud, the various types of fraudulent schemes prevalent in business contexts, and the strategies to effectively investigate and combat fraudulent activities.
ACCT 602: Financial Statement Analysis
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.
ACCT 605: Seminar in Auditing
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify current trends and major issues in internal auditing
- Apply risk assessment to business processes
- Examine internal control activities in modern organizations
- Explain elements of fraud and the role of internal audit functions
- Develop audit evidence and determine when to use data analytics
- Summarize types of internal audit engagement processes
BAN 601: Applied Business Analytics
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand key vocabulary used by data science teams
- Formulate effective business questions to interpret data science insights
- Understand analytical methodologies and their business applications
- Demonstrate foundational familiarity with Python
BAN 603: Information Visualization and Dashboarding
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the role of data visualization in decision-making
- Evaluate and improve data visualization displays and dashboards
- Apply best practices for communicating insights through data storytelling
- Use software tools to create data visualizations and dashboards
BLAW 618: Legal and Social Environment of Business
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply business law principles to reach appropriate legal conclusions
- Examine statutes, regulations, and case law to identify relevant legal guidance
- Analyze situations to identify legal and ethical issues
MBA 604: Lean Six Sigma
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Recall key Lean Six Sigma concepts
- Apply Define phase tools
- Apply Measure phase tools
- Apply Analyze phase tools
- Apply Improve phase tools
- Apply Control phase tools
IM 611: Principles and Practices of Project Management
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the scope, complexity, and lifecycle of modern projects
- Develop a written project management plan based on a given scenario
IM 641: Principles and Practices of Quality Management
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Define quality from multiple perspectives
- Identify key concepts of quality management and improvement
- Understand the role of technology, managers, employees, and customers in a quality-driven organization
- Apply tools and techniques of total quality improvement
- Discuss ethical issues related to product and service quality
IM 661: Principles and Practices of Supply Chain Management
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the relationship between strategic goals and supply chain resilience
- Analyze the economic impact of tariffs on global supply chains
- Analyze and redesign logistics networks
- Evaluate the economic impact of major logistics projects
- Examine cybersecurity considerations in supply chain management
- Evaluate the impact of supply chain disruptions and mitigation strategies
- Assess the role of digital enablement in improving supply chain performance
MBA 602: Risk Management
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain key risk concepts in healthcare, including moral hazard and adverse selection
- Evaluate the role of risk management in identifying and mitigating risk within healthcare organizations
- Describe the unique regulatory environment governing healthcare markets and facilities
- Assess the ethical and moral implications of risk in healthcare management decisions
MNGT 601: Managing Human Capital
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply DISC personality profiles
- Apply alternative approaches to improving meeting effectiveness
- Identify and develop key virtues for career success
- Engage in personal and professional development activities
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