Master of Business Administration Online
Overview
Tuition and Fees:
$475
per credit hour
Flexible Start Dates:
Every 8 weeks
Efficient Completion:
1-2 years
Financial Aid
Kentucky State University's Office of Financial Aid coordinates federal, state, institutional, and external financial aid programs to ensure equitable and efficient use of available funding.
Our mission is to support and advocate for students, providing guidance on financial assistance to enhance their success in higher education.
Our vision is to remove financial barriers by offering resources with a focus on CARE, DIVERSITY, GUIDANCE, ACCESS, and EFFICIENCY. While financial aid helps cover educational costs, it typically does not fully fund tuition.
Financial Aid Services
FAFSA Help
Reviewing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and resolving any database matches or other criteria for participating in the student aid programs
Eligibility
Assessing eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and other aid awards
Awards Management
Send award notifications and make awards adjustments based on additional resources
or due to enrollment status changes.
Advising
Advising on next step actions for application process, disbursement of aid, and other special circumstances via in-person, telephone, and email contacts.
Outreach
Participation in outreach activities: orientation, financial aid workshops, etc.
Financial Aid is available
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Career Outlook
An MBA from Kentucky State University is more than a degree, it’s a step toward a brighter future. This program prepares you for exciting career paths and helps you grow into a leader who can make a real difference. Whether you want to start strong in your career or aim for long term success, furthering your education opens doors to bigger opportunities and lasting achievements.
Unlocking Opportunities
Common roles include consultants, project managers, product managers, financial managers, and executives.
Salary and Job Growth Expectations
Salary and Job Growth*
- Starting Salaries: Average $50,000–$125,000, depending on role and industry.
- Consulting: ~$147,000; top firms offer ~$200,000.
- Finance: ~$139,000+.
- Technology: $128,000–$164,000.
- Healthcare: $116,000–$250,000.
- Nonprofit/Public: $70,000–$90,000.
- Long-Term Growth: Salaries grow $36,000+ post-MBA, with mid-career earnings often exceeding $150,000.
Job Market Highlights*
- High demand: 90% of graduates are employed within months.
- Growth: Jobs projected to increase from 100,000 (2022) to 120,000 (2027).
- Competitive Advantage: MBA holders earn 10–20% more than peers with other business degrees.
The MBA is your ticket to leadership, higher earnings, and lasting career growth.
*Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, glassdoor.com, and salary.com.
Admissions
The program accepts students with a Bachelor’s degree in any field. Candidates without undergraduate Business degrees will be required to show proficiency in the principles of accounting, economics, management, marketing, management information systems, finance, quantitative methods, and statistics before enrolling in the MBA courses.
For regular admission to the MBA program, a candidate must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Meet the program prerequisites
- Have an undergraduate G.P.A. of 2.7 or greater (on a 4.0 point scale)
- Provide official academic transcripts
- Submit TOEFL scores (international students only)
- An international student may be exempt from submitting English-proficiency scores if they earned a bachelor's degree or higher at a regionally accredited university located in the United States, or at an officially recognized university in another country where English is both the language of instruction and an officially recognized language of the country.
- See Graduate Admissions page for updates on graduate admission requirements.
* See information on “Waiver of GMAT for Advanced Degrees” in the KSU Graduate Catalogue
Candidates who do not meet admission requirements relating to the program prerequisites or undergraduate G.P.A. may be admitted on a probationary basis. Probationary admission is based on demonstrated work record, career plans, academic record, letters of application, or other appropriate documentation. Admission decisions are made by the MBA Admissions Committee.
The University welcomes admission inquiries from international students. International students should have a complete admission application on file three months before the beginning of the semester in which they intend to enroll, and must also submit:
- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum scores of 525 (paper) and 173 (computer), and
- Official transcripts, in English, with the translation certified
- An international student may be exempt from submitting English-proficiency scores if they earned a Bacherlor's degree or higher at a regionally accredited university located in the United States, or at an officially recognized university in another country where English is both the language of instruction and an officially recognized language of the country.
Non-English transcripts and certificates must be accompanied by an accredited evaluation and translation from an appropriate agency. This evaluation does not guarantee admission to Kentucky State University or acceptance of credits.
Admission Process
1
Complete Application
2
Submit Transcripts
3
Apply for Federal Financial Aid
4
Enroll in Classes
Major Courses and Requirements
The MBA program requires a total of 30 graduate credit hours, including 21 hours of core requirements and 9 hours of electives. Elective courses allow students to explore individual preferences and develop additional competencies appropriate to their interests.