Use this handy chart to identify the Boise State MBA program that is best for you.
Career Start MBA - Full-time MBA program
A full-time day program for recent graduates looking to start their career – designed for non-business majors
- Students need 0 years of experience, but are screened for high Potential
- “Fast Track” option (no GMAT/GRE required) for high GPA recent graduates
- The focus is on teamwork, business skills, project management, real world experience
- Graduate in 2 academic years of day classes in a cohort, lockstep program
Professional MBA - Part-time MBA program
A part-time night program for working professionals looking to advance their career
- Students need 2+ years of professional experience
- The focus is on project management, teamwork, business skills, real-world application, commercializing ideas
- Graduate in 3 Academic years (32 months) of night school on the regular 16 week semester
Online MBA Program
48 credits, 2-academic-year program or finish in as quickly as one year
- Students need 2+ years of professional experience
- The focus is on project management, teamwork, business skills, real-world application
Executive MBA (EMBA)
A part-time program for seasoned executives
- Students need 6+ years management experience
- The focus is on leadership, innovation, vision, business skills
- Graduate in 2 academic years, meets a few days each month
Executive Master of Business Operational Excellence (EMBOE)
A part-time program for seasoned executives
- Students need 5+ years of professional experience
- The focus is on operations management, Lean and Six Sigma for manufacturing, healthcare and the service industry
- Graduate in 12 months, meets for 4 one-week sessions in Boise and one weeklong session in Tokyo, Japan
Master of Accountancy (MSA)
Master of Accountancy-Taxation (MSAT)
Concurrent JD/MSAT
A partnership with the UI College of Law
All of Boise State’s graduate business degrees are accredited by the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard of accreditation. No other graduate business program in the Treasure Valley has achieved this distinction.
Our graduate programs meet the needs of both full-time students and working professionals desiring a schedule-flexible, first-class business education.
Our part-time MBA courses are taught in the evenings and our full-time MBA courses are taught during the day. MSA and MSAT classes are offered though a combination of day and evening times. Classes are kept small so students can take an active role in their learning experience.
- Students learn from nationally recognized faculty who possess valuable industry experience and PhDs from top schools.
- The programs focus on working professionals to create abundant networking opportunities and a stimulating learning environment.
- Our strong reputation and close relationships with the Boise business community provides graduates with a wide array of internship and employment opportunities.
Boise State University College of Business and Economics Graduate Programs maintains a profile on the Princeton Review website.