Program Availability
The traditional Scott MBA is open to U.S. and international students who hold (or anticipate) a bachelor’s degree, and who satisfy the program’s prerequisite academic coursework.
Admission Requirements
GMAT/GRE scores are optional and not required for admission to this program.
The following is an overview of admission requirements for the Scott MBA Online. Find a complete list of admission requirements and application instructions at the bottom of this page.
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts
- English Proficiency Exam Scores (international students only
- Letters of Recommendation are optional. If submitting letters, please email them to admissions@indstate.edu.
Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission if there is sufficient evidence that the individual is likely to succeed in the program.
Events and virtual meetings
The Scott College of Business hosts informational events on campus and in Westfield about our MBA programs. One-on-one virtual appointments are also available with graduate program staff. Check our calendar for upcoming event times and locations or schedule an appointment with us today!
Why Earn a Master of Business Administration at Indiana State?
The Scott Campus MBA is a highly respected, affordable, and flexible advanced business degree. This student-focused Master of Business Administration program features supportive and innovative faculty, cutting-edge technology, and high-quality, unique learning experiences.
Advanced Business Education, Flexible Format
The 33-credit Scott Campus MBA helps you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to negotiate the challenges of an ever-changing business environment. Coursework focuses on real-world business practices and scenarios and the innovative approaches required to address them.
The Campus MBA accommodates work-life balance for working professionals and full-time students. Classes are held in the evenings, and you may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer term. Students typically complete the Scott MBA in 18 to 24 months.
Learn from Our Excellent Faculty
Faculty at the Scott College of Business bring dynamic business and management backgrounds and deep scholarly expertise to the practitioner-focused curriculum. Professors are accessible to students outside the classroom and provide mentoring, guidance, and support throughout and beyond the MBA program.
Scott faculty members actively collaborate with each other and with professionals and organizations outside the university. This enhances their research, teaching, and community engagement efforts and allows them to help students connect with valuable industry and alumni networks.
What You’ll Learn in the Scott MBA program
The Scott MBA delivers exceptional graduate-level preparation for a dynamic career as a manager or business professional in the 21st-century workspace. You may pursue a 30-credit option with six credits of general electives or a 33-credit option with nine elective credits as part of a concentration focus.
Available concentrations include:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resource Development
- Marketing
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
As a campus MBA student, you may also be able to pursue one of our online MBA concentrations, pending approval of your academic advisor. Available concentrations include:
- Educational Leadership
- Government Affairs
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Health
The Scott MBA emphasizes both theory and practice while helping you build skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and the management of organizational change. Coursework also includes global/international business topics and an emphasis on teamwork and leadership of working groups.
Required Courses
The following are Core MBA Courses for the Scott MBA:
- Advanced Management Practices
- Quantitative Problem Solving
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Digital Innovation & Information Systems
- Financial Analysis for Decision Making
- Managing Global Operations & Supply Chains
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Capstone: Dynamic Strategy
Elective courses will be selected with a program advisor.
Study Abroad
Students in the Scott MBA have the chance to travel abroad with faculty and staff for a short-term (10-12 day) study-abroad experience. These trips revolve around the topic of entrepreneurship abroad. There are additional fees for this travel opportunity.
Each May, a group of both undergraduate and graduate students travels to a different international location to learn about the culture, business landscape, and operations of entrepreneurs outside the United States. Past travel locations have included Brazil, Portugal, Croatia, India, among others!
Program Cost
The cost of attending the Scott MBA program will vary depending on the student’s residency status – tuition costs per credit hour total approximately $14,000 for Indiana residents and $27,000 for out-of-state and international students, plus any additional fees. Exact tuition cost will be determined by the total number of credit hours taken and the approved tuition fees for that academic year. There is also an MBA program fee of $129 per credit hour for the on-campus MBA.
Career Possibilities for MBA graduates
Master of Business Administration graduates from Indiana State are prepared to advance into management positions in business and industry, pursue more specialized career paths, and assume executive leadership roles within corporate organizations.
Our MBA graduates work for some of the world’s top companies: Apple, Boeing, Eli Lilly, Fifth Third Bank, Harvard Business School, Marathon, Pfizer, Rolls-Royce, Salesforce, Toyota, and many others. In 2023, MBA graduates from Indiana State reported placement in positions with an average annual salary of more than $82,000.
Accreditation
Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, all programs in the Scott College of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). https://www.aacsb.edu/.
Admission Requirements and Application Instructions
Applicants to the Scott MBA must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for regular admission to the Scott MBA, an applicant must:
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) that meets one of the following:
- 2.7 in all undergraduate course work
- 3.0 in the last 60 credits of undergraduate course work
- 3.0 in the applicant’s major field of study
- 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level (minimum 9 credit hours).
- Submit a professional resume.
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency as required by the Office of Graduate Studies (international applicants only).
Meeting the minimum requirements listed above does not guarantee admission. An admission decision is based upon all previous academic coursework, resume, and, if required, English language proficiency. In some cases, a statement of purpose, personal interview, and/or letters of reference may be requested to support an application.
Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission if there is sufficient evidence that the individual is likely to succeed in the program.
Candidates admitted conditionally will be required to meet the conditions of regular admission within a specified time. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, achieving a specified grade point average in graduate course work and/or successfully completing specified course work.
If applicable to the Scott MBA, a maximum of six credit hours of graduate course work taken at an AACSB-accredited school of business may be accepted as transfer credit into the Scott MBA program. Applicants would need to submit documentation in support of this request.
Application Instructions
All applicants seeking admission to the Scott MBA program must apply to and be accepted as a graduate student by Indiana State University and by the MBA program in the Scott College of Business. Some application steps differ for domestic and international applicants.
How to Apply
Complete the online application for admission to Indiana State at https://apply.indstate.edu/apply
Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $65.00 (international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
Domestic Applicants: Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@indstate.edu. Students who have previously attended Indiana State University do not need to have their transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions. We already have access to transcripts from Indiana State University.
International Applicants: Please upload unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Official transcripts are required if an admission is received. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be emailed to admissions@indstate.edu. Students who have previously attended Indiana State University do not need to have their transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions. We already have access to those transcripts.
Submit a professional resume and a personal statement describing your interest in and goals for the program.
Letters of Recommendation are optional. If submitting letters, please email them to admissions@indstate.edu.
International Applicants: Please also upload a government-issued ID with your application. Upload relevant pages (picture info) from your passport.
International applicants are asked to:
Provide proof of financial support if an admission is received.
See additional information about applying as an international student.
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Meet the University requirements for English proficiency.
To be considered for admission, applicants must have their official test score report sent directly from the testing center to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
- Accepted language tests include Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo.
Application deadlines for the Scott MBA are August 1 for the Fall term and December 1 for the Spring term. However, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline to ensure full consideration for their desired term. Processing of applications typically takes fewer than 30 days.
| Start Term | Priority Application Deadline* | Final Application Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | June 15 | August 1 | |
| January | October 15 | December 1 |
* International students must apply by the Priority Application Deadline in order to receive full consideration.
Next Steps
Once admitted, you will receive notification from the University and will be provided your University ID number, which is needed to activate your University username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important services, including e-mail and University announcements.
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