College of Business
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
College of Business
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Where Business Knowledge Meets Real-World Leadership
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at New Mexico State University is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in today’s complex and competitive business environment. This flexible graduate program builds advanced expertise in management, strategy, analytics, and decision-making while allowing students to specialize in areas aligned with their career goals.
With a strong foundation in core business disciplines and a choice of industry-relevant concentrations, the NMSU MBA equips students with the skills to lead organizations, solve real-world business challenges, and adapt in rapidly changing markets. Whether you’re advancing within your current field or pivoting to a new industry, the MBA provides a powerful platform for career growth.
Admission Deadlines
June 1 (fall admission) and October 1 (spring admission)
- Total credits: 36-42
Delivery Format
In-person and 100% online for concentrations in Health Services Management, Public Utility Regulations, and Information Systems.
Career Pathways
Graduates of NMSU’s MBA program pursue leadership and management roles across a wide range of industries, including:
- Business or operations manager
- Financial analyst or finance manager
- Information systems or technology manager
- Project or program manager
- Management consultant
- Supply chain or agribusiness manager
- Regulatory analyst or utility manager
- Corporate strategy or planning manager
- Public sector or nonprofit administrator
- Entrepreneur or business Owner
Degree questions, answered
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Why choose an M.B.A. at NMSU?
NMSU’s MBA program offers a strategic blend of academic rigor, applied learning, and professional flexibility. Students benefit from experienced faculty with industry expertise, a curriculum grounded in real-world business challenges, and opportunities to apply learning through case studies, projects, and collaborative problem-solving. The program’s concentration options allow you to tailor your MBA to your professional interests, whether in finance, healthcare, technology, agribusiness, or regulated industries. With a focus on leadership development, ethical decision-making, and practical business skills, NMSU’s MBA prepares graduates to advance confidently into management and executive roles across the public and private sectors.
Concentrations Include:
- Agribusiness — Focus on the business and economic dimensions of agriculture, food systems, and natural resource industries, preparing for leadership roles across agribusiness enterprises and organizations.
- Finance — Develop advanced financial analysis, investment, and risk management skills to support strategic decision-making in corporate finance, banking, and financial services.
- Health Services Management — Prepare to lead healthcare organizations by combining business management principles with an understanding of healthcare systems, policy, and operations.
- Information Systems — Build expertise at the intersection of business and technology, focusing on data management, systems analysis, and digital solutions that drive organizational performance.
- Public Utility Regulations — Gain specialized knowledge in the economic, legal, and regulatory frameworks governing utilities, preparing for leadership roles in regulated industries and public agencies.
AACSB Accredited
A designation held by less than 6% of business schools in the world.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a professional program designed to provide students with a solid background in business practices and the problem-solving and people skills needed to become successful leaders in the global business environment.
Students complete a total of 36 course credits (12 courses), 11 are required with one approved elective and a professional paper/presentation (B A 590) must be completed during the final term of the program.
Take classes like:
- ACCT 503 - Accounting for Managers
- BCIS 502 - Business Information Systems
- BLAW 502 - Legal Environment of Business
- MGMT 502 - Operations Management
Students in the on-campus MBA program pursuing the concentration in Agribusiness must complete a total of 36 course credits (12 courses), 11 are required and must include at least five AEEC courses, and one approved elective. A professional paper/presentation (B A 590) must be completed during the final term of the program.
Take classes like:
- ACCT 503 - Accounting for Managers
- AEEC 5210 - International Agricultural Trade Theory and Policy
- BLAW 502 - Legal Environment of Business
- AEEC 5330 - Agribusiness Marketing
Students in the on-campus MBA program pursuing the concentration in Finance must complete a total of 36 course credits (12 courses), 11 are required and must include, four BFIN courses, and one approved elective. A professional paper/presentation (B A 590) must be completed during the final term of the program.
Take classes like:
- ACCT 503 - Accounting for Managers
- BFIN 503 – Finance Management
- BLAW 502 - Legal Environment of Business
- BFIN 590 – Investment Concepts
Students in the MBA program pursuing the concentration in Health Services Management must complete a total of 42 course credits (12 courses), 11 are required with one approved elective and three Public Health courses. A professional paper/presentation (B A 590) must be completed during the final term of the program.
Take classes like:
- MGMT 503 - Organizational Behavior and Management Processes
- PHLS 5320 – Health Services Organization and Delivery
- BLAW 502 - Legal Environment of Business
- PHLS 5820 – Health Informatics
Students in the MBA program pursuing the concentration in Information Systems must complete a total of 36 course credits (12 courses), 11 are required with one approved elective and four Business Information System courses. A professional paper/presentation (B A 590) must be completed during the final term of the program.
Take classes like:
- BCIS 502 - Business Information Systems
- BCIS 550 – Information Systems Analysis and Design
- BCIS 575 - Database Management Systems
- BCIS 580 – Introduction to Cybersecurity: Exploring Computer, Network, and Data Security Principles
Students in the MBA program pursuing the concentration in Public Utility Regulations must complete a total of 36 course credits (12 courses), 11 are required with one approved elective and four Economics courses. A professional paper/presentation (B A 590) must be completed during the final term of the program.
Take classes like:
- MGMT 502 - Operations Management
- ECON 571 – Regulatory Policy and Industry Analysis: Electricity I
- ECON 572 - Regulatory Policy and Industrial Analysis: Water and Natural Gas
- ECON 574 – Advanced Seminar Regulatory Policy and Industry Analysis
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.