Master of Business Administration with Information Systems Concentration Online
The accelerated, 100% online MBA with Information Systems Concentration from ESU offers you an innovative combination of core technology competencies and essential business management expertise needed to take your next professional step. Real-world knowledge, taught by leaders in the field, gives you the acumen to connect technical data with strategic business needs. Case study-driven coursework allows you to apply your knowledge immediately in your business environment. Concentration courses include systems analysis and design, and business analytics.
Program Overview
Move ahead with an ESU online Master of Business Administration with Information Systems Concentration program
The Master of Business Administration with Information Systems Concentration online at Emporia State University will empower you with the leadership abilities, business management knowledge, and technical expertise in IT to develop technology-driven business solutions that can add value to any organization.
This AACSB-accredited MBA program, delivered 100% online, gives you the skillset and credentials to compete for upper level management positions. You will gain relevant knowledge and expertise to effectively manage IT projects and assess an organization's IT capabilities. Coursework emphasizes real-world business challenges with a focus on IT project management techniques for software development projects.
Our study of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) emphasizes the tools and techniques that project leaders and systems analysts use to analyze, design and document information systems. You will also develop valuable communication, problem solving, and project management skills. Core MBA coursework spans the fundamentals of managerial economics, marketing, and financial management as well as the use of information systems and technology in quantitative analysis to drive dynamic decision-making.
This rigorous MBA is a potent blend of essential business acumen and advanced technical competencies, giving you academic excellence and exceptional value. Six starts per year and ESU's streamlined admission process help you get started right away. As you continue your program, case study-driven coursework means you can apply what you learn immediately to your current position.
In addition to core business coursework, you will complete nine hours of information systems and business electives. Choose from topics such as IT Project Management, Business Analytics, Commerce Law, Electronic Marketing, and ERP Foundations.
In this online MBA with Information Systems Concentration program, you will:
- Gain the knowledge and expertise to effectively manage IT projects and assess an organization's IT capabilities
- Study the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with an emphasis on the tools and techniques that a project leader and systems analyst would use to analyze, design, and document information systems
- Develop communication, problem solving, and project management skills for system analysts
- Deepen your knowledge of organizational behavior and managerial response
- Study the use of information systems for managerial decision-making and develop an understanding of the use of complex technology for organizational support
- Understand marketing management within cross-functional and marketing-oriented organizations
- Learn the fundamentals of managerial economics and financial management
- Gain the knowledge and expertise to effectively manage IT projects and assess an organization's IT capabilities
- Study the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with an emphasis on the tools and techniques that a project leader and systems analyst would use to analyze, design, and document information systems
- Develop communication, problem solving, and project management skills for system analysts
- Deepen your knowledge of organizational behavior and managerial response
- Study the use of information systems for managerial decision-making and develop an understanding of the use of complex technology for organizational support
- Understand marketing management within cross-functional and marketing-oriented organizations
- Learn the fundamentals of managerial economics and financial management
This AACSB-accredited online MBA program prepares you for roles such as:
- Systems Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Application Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Information Systems Manager
- Systems Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Application Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Information Systems Manager
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Accreditation
The Emporia State University School of Business and Technology is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
Take advantage of our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
At ESU we strive to offer the best educational value to our students and are competitive both regionally and nationally in tuition and fees. Tuition for the MBA with Information Systems Concentration online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA, Information Systems Concentration | $363 | $1,089 | $11,979 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Keep these key dates and deadlines in mind
The MBA with Information Systems Concentration program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
| 7 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025, Session II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
| Fall 2025, Session I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 |
| Fall 2025, Session II | 10/14/25 | 9/30/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 |
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Admissions
Review the requirements for your online MBA with Information Systems Concentration program
To apply for the MBA with Information Systems Concentration online, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on undergraduate coursework
MBA with Information Systems Concentration Online Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 system) cumulative or in the last 60 semester hours of study
- Coursework completed toward a master’s program may be included in the most recent 60 hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.65 may be considered
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Applicants with a 2.65 to 2.99 GPA may be admitted if other factors point to likely success in the program. Some categories that will highlight potential for success include:
- 2-4 years of work experience or study in a field that includes quantitative analysis
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Emporia State University
Graduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.
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Courses
Explore your online MBA with Information Systems Concentration program courses
The MBA with Information Systems Concentration online curriculum is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours), including 21 credit hours of core courses, 9 credit hours of required information systems courses, and a required accounting course. If you don't hold an undergraduate business degree, you may have to take a series of IVY modules and achieve a minimum grade of 80% in order to graduate (Financial Accounting AC843, Managerial Accounting AC844, Business Math and Statistics BU820, Fundamentals of Economics BC807, Understanding Corporate Finance FI850).
You must take the following two courses. Elective course options will vary by term and are subject to change.
*Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
