Online MBA at Northern Illinois University

Prepare to lead teams, solve problems, identify growth opportunities and improve business outcomes through hands-on skill development.

Program Highlights

Finish faster: Complete your degree in just 18 months full-time or complete your program part-time with a flexible schedule.
Affordable tuition: At $905 per credit hour, you’ll benefit from competitive tuition.
AACSB-accredited program: Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ensures your knowledge and skills meet the highest standards for business education.
Flexible format: Study on your schedule with eight-week courses and full- or part-time enrollment options.
Best-in-class curriculum: With our newly redesigned curriculum, you’ll complete multiple stages of learning through integrative, interdisciplinary and innovative coursework.
Successful alumni: Build professional relationships and join a well-respected, active and supportive network of NIU business alumni after graduation.

Curriculum

The courses in this program combine business theory with practical knowledge, case studies and hands-on-learning that you can directly apply in the workplace.

Our faculty come from a wide range of disciplines and bring their real-world experience to the course material, creating an engaging and integrated learning experience that delivers the most relevant content for today’s business world. You'll learn from industry experts who can help you hone yourself into a well-rounded professional with the skills to succeed.

Core Courses

ACCY 640 - Financial Statement Analysis
OMIS 680 – Global Supply Chain Management
MGMT 635 - Leading Individuals, teams and organizations
MKTG 654 - Marketing Management
OMIS 697 – Digital Transformation Strategy
FINA 607 - Financial Analysis
MGMT 672 - Strategic Management and Policy

Electives

MGMT 647 - International Management
MGMT 615 - Managerial Leadership
MGMT 627 – Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation

Career Outlook

Gaining an advanced understanding of core business topics will increase your marketability for new positions and promotions in roles that pay well.

Advertising and Marketing Managers

$117,130 average salary.
Top 10% earn more than $208,000.
8% job growth.

Financial Managers

$127,990 average salary.
Top 10% earn more than $208,000.
16% job growth.

Management Analysts

$83,610 average salary.
Top 10% earn more than $152,760.
14% job growth.

Sales Managers

$124,220 average salary.
Top 10% earn more than $208,000.
5% job growth.

Top Executives

$189,600 average salary.
Top 10% earn more than $208,000.
6% job growth.

Training and Development Managers

$111,340 average salary.
Top 10% earn more than $192,970.
8% job growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the program part-time or full-time?

You can complete the online MBA program part-time or full-time.

How long will it take to complete the degree?

Graduate in 18 months full time or three years part time.

Are there prerequisites to start the program?

You must have the equivalent of a bachelors degree in business. If not, they must complete the following phase one courses:

Phase One Courses (18 Credit Hours)

ACCY 505 - Financial Accounting Concepts (2 credits)
FINA 500 - Survey of Business Economics (2 credits)
FINA 505 - Fundamentals of Financial Management (2 credits)
MGMT 505 - Principles of Management (2 credits)
MGMT 511 - Legal Aspects of Business (2 credits)
MKTG 505 - Graduate Survey of Marketing (2 credits)
OMIS 505 - Principles of Operations Management (2 credits)
OMIS 507 - Business Information Systems (2 credits)
OMIS 524 - Business Statistics (2 credits)

Does the MBA program offer any concentrations?

The MBA program is a general program with no concentrations.

MBA Program

Contact Us

Office of Online Learning
815-753-6660
online@niu.edu