Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Get in. Gain the right experience. Grow your career. This program is built for the ambitious, hard-working, hands-on students and professionals who, rather than invest in a logo, are ready to invest in themselves. The Herberger Business School MBA program is where real-world case studies replace theoretical lectures. Where you can build a program focused on your success. Where you can apply your knowledge outside the classroom, through experiences with classmates that you’ll take with you into the next phase of your career.

You don’t just need an MBA. You need an MBA that means business.

Program Highlights

• 2 Convenient locations:  St. Cloud Campus & Online
• Full-time eand part-time program paths
• Fully in person, hybrid, and 100% online program options
• Curriculum combines business theory with hands-on application.
• Courses scheduled to allow students to balance their studies, work, and personal lives.
• One of the most affordable Minnesota MBA programs.
• Accelerated Program Opportunities : Part-time students typically earn their degree in 18 months. Full-time students often earn their degree in 10 months.
• Dedicated MBA Career Coach
• Graduate assistantships offered each year for students attending at St. Cloud.

Program Distinctions

• Accredited since 1982 by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) , the world’s leading business school accrediting agency.
• 45+ years of AACSB accreditation (one of only two MBA programs in MN) means a long record of success. And the confidence to ensure yours.
• Learn from faculty that don’t just teach, but give you the tools to grow your career.
• A faster ROI makes Herberger Business School a smarter MBA choice.

University Facts & Statistics

• 90 graduate programs leading to graduate certificates, master’s and doctoral degrees
• More than  300 graduate assistantships awarded per year
• Graduate assistants receive up to a $9,250 stipend per year and tuition reimbursement for up to nine graduate credits per semester.

Why an SCSU MBA

Our Innovative Approach

The business world has changed. So has our MBA program.

St. Cloud State is leading the way forward with it's MBA to provide an education for tomorrow’s business leaders with a foundation to face issues that matter. Now, more than ever, aspiring leaders need an MBA. St. Cloud State University makes it a real possibility for you.

Our Approach: Defined

• Know: It's the traditional content, the foundation of the discipline.
• Do: Where you put that knowledge into action. How do you apply what you are learning to action? How does that content play out in the industry and your professional landscape?
• Be: It's all about reflecting. What are your strengths and where are the areas that you can identify that need enhancing? Successful leaders are continually reflecting and assessing and we have built that into each of our courses.

Experiential Learning

You’ll delve into real-world learning opportunities, reflect on your business’ roles and responsibilities in society, learn what it takes to be a game-changer and experience a curriculum grounded in ethics, sustainability, leadership, communication, and critical thinking.

The Result

A high-value master’s degree in business administration that gives you the knowledge, leadership skills, and self-understanding to influence and lead others. You’ll further yourself, your career and the world around you.

We pride ourselves on providing our MBA students with a way forward that has the greatest value for their hard-earned dollars. When you hear an MBA from St. Cloud State is high value, we mean it. You can earn your MBA degree from St. Cloud State for 60-70 percent less than you would pay at many other schools.

Value of a St. Cloud State MBA

The Herberger Business School MBA is one of just two programs in Minnesota to be accredited by the AACSB, the world’s leading business-school accrediting agency, for more than 45 years.

Accreditation by the AACSB means your Herberger MBA meets the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. It means you’re attending a program that maintains continuous and rigorous improvement. It means your MBA education will deliver high value. And, it means you’ll stand out among your peers.

Our graduates earn a high return on their investment when comparing their average salary increase to the cost of their program.

Program Options

Three Formats. One Quality MBA. Your Way Forward.

Grounded in theory and complemented by experiential learning, St. Cloud State's MBA curriculum combines classroom education with real-world applications. It prepares tomorrow’s business leaders – like you – with the knowledge, confidence, and integrity to enact real change.

We offer an Ignite course designed for individuals who need an introduction to business course fundamentals.

Our MBA program courses integrate a broad-based business education. But, you’ll also develop your individual skills.

St. Cloud

• Both part-time and full-time programs are offered on the St. Cloud campus for an MBA degree completed in as little as 16 months.

Online

• This convenient program can be completed 100% online.

We're on a mission to unleash all that's within you.

Futures that begin here might seem unassuming at first, but like the mighty Mississippi River that flows alongside our campus, they quickly gather strength. Growing. Surging. Until they're seemingly unstoppable.

At St. Cloud State, an education is about far more than an education. It will be an opportunity to explore ideas, seek out unique perspectives and embrace new challenges – all of which will help you unlock your true potential.

If you're looking for choice, we've got that covered. We have more than 200 undergraduate programs of study and more than 60 graduate programs, holding nearly every available national accreditation.

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State has evolved into a comprehensive university on our 100-acre campus along the scenic Mississippi RIver. We're on a mission to unleash ideas, imagination, promise, and purpose.

At a Glance

Quick facts by the numbers

• Founded in 1869
• More than 10,000 students
• 100-acre campus located along the banks of the Mississippi River
• Beaver Islands , a group of more than 30 islands are immediately downriver from campus
• 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs
• More than 60 graduate programs and degrees
• Three  doctoral degree programs
• 24th on Forbes magazine's “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers."
• Forbes magazine's " America's Top Colleges ."
• 200+ clubs and organizations
• Hundreds of courses offered online each semester
• 5-time Division II National Champions , Huskies Wrestling

St. Cloud Community

St. Cloud offers big-city culture and small-town charm on the banks of the Mississippi River in Central Minnesota.

Known as "The Granite City," St. Cloud is Central Minnesota's hub for arts, entertainment, health care, and education. The university campus is within walking distance of theater, live music and more.

The St. Cloud metropolitan area is 20th on Forbes magazine's 2019 “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers." The City of St. Cloud has earned multiple awards for livability, city services, and amenities.

Local mass transit is free for St. Cloud State students on the Metro Bus system. The Metro Bus station near campus makes it easy to get to and from local stores and attractions. Through much of the year, there is a weekly farmers' market where you can buy locally-grown food.

Located an hour northwest of the world-class arts, entertainment, and shopping of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the University is also just a short drive from the best of what Mother Nature has to offer - including lakes, forests, and rivers.

Accreditations and Memberships

St. Cloud State University is a member of many academic and professional associations, including the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.

It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 800-621-7440). It is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

College of Liberal Arts

• The mass communications department is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
• The Applied Sociology concentration in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is accredited by The Commission on Applied and Clinical Sociology (CACS).
• All College of Liberal Arts teaching licensure programs (Communication Arts and Literature, English, French, German, Spanish, History, Art and Music Education) are accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

School of the Arts

• St. Cloud State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
• The music department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

College of Science and Engineering

• All College of Science and Engineering teaching licensure programs (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Technology Education) are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
• The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society.
• The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program is provisionally accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

School of Computing, Engineering and Environment

• The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program offered by the Computer Science Department is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET. The program also follows the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) guidelines on the curriculum.
• The Atmospheric and Hydrologic Sciences department provides a meteorology program which meets the standards set forth by the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service.
• The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
• The Technology Education degree is accredited by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and the Council of Technology Teacher Education (CTTE).
• The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department offers bachelor of science degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering that are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
• The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department is certified by the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM).

Herberger Business School

• The Herberger Business School is accredited by the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels.
• The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, offered by the Herberger Business School Information Systems Department, is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of  ABET . The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program also follows the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) guidelines on curriculum.

College of Education and Learning Design

• The College of Education and Learning Design is a member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
• The Teacher Education Unit and all teaching licensure programs are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
• The Educational Administration programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BoSA).

College of Health and Wellness Professions

• The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
• The Applied Behavior Analysis program in the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• The master's program in Rehabilitation Counselor Education in the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education.
• The School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• The baccalaureate degree in the nursing program at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001. 202-887-6791.
• Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). St. Cloud State University Bachelor of Athletic Training is currently on probation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. The program has chosen to Voluntarily Withdraw its Accreditation effective August 12, 2022. The program will remain on probation until the Withdraw is effective and the program is closed.
• The Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
• The clinical part of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited at our partner hospitals by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The clinical part of the Radiologic Technology program is accredited at our partner hospitals by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

School of Public Affairs

• The School of Public Affairs teaching licensure program (Social Science Teaching) is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Academic and Student Services

• Counseling and Psychological Services is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.
• Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Laboratory is accredited by the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA).
• Lindgren Child Care Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Medical Clinic and Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
• The Senior to Sophomore Program has been awarded the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation.