Program Availability
The Scott MBA Online is open to U.S. and most international students who hold (or anticipate) a bachelor’s degree, and who satisfy the program’s prerequisite academic coursework.
Generally, if students have access to Internet service, they can be admitted to and complete this online program. However, international students must be living abroad, or else must hold a visa status that allows them to study online while living in the U.S., to be admitted. Demonstration of English Language Proficiency is also required.
Students residing in countries where government restrictions or firewalls restrict Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) access or functionality cannot participate in this program.
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 MBA Online is a highly respected, affordable, and flexible advanced business degree program. This student-focused MBA features supportive and innovative faculty and high-quality, unique learning experiences steeped in relevant global business practices.
The Scott College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the premier quality benchmark for business education. Only five percent of business schools worldwide hold AACSB accreditation.
Advanced Business Education, Flexible Format
The 30-credit Scott MBA Online helps you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to negotiate a complex global business environment. Coursework focuses on real-world business practices and scenarios and the innovative approaches required to address them.
The Scott MBA Online offers maximum flexibility to promote work-life balance for professionals with other life and career responsibilities. Eight-week online courses are offered asynchronously, and the program offers five start dates throughout the year: January, March, June, August, and October. Students may finish the MBA in 12 or 24 months.
Learn from Our Excellent Faculty
Scott College of Business faculty bring dynamic business and management backgrounds and deep scholarly expertise to their practitioner-focused curriculum. Professors are accessible to their online students 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 beyond the university. This enhances their research, teaching, and community engagement efforts and allows them to help students connect with valuable industry and alumni networks.
The Princeton Review has recognized the Indiana State University Scott College of Business as a Best in Business School for 17 years in a row.
O’Neill Scholars Program
In 2022, Indiana State University received a $200,000 gift to create the Tim and Bobbie O’Neill Online MBA Scholarship. Each year, 25 Scott MBA Online students are named as O’Neill Scholars and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Students may reapply in subsequent years if they continue to meet all required criteria. Preference is given to alumni of Indiana State University.
Learn more about the Tim and Bobbie O'Neill Online MBA Scholarship.Other Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities for graduate students may be available through the Scott College of Business and may be found through The Branch, Indiana State’s scholarship portal.
External scholarships or paid internship opportunities may be found using the following resources:
- External Scholarships
- External Scholarships for Women
- External Scholarships for Minority Students
- MBA Internships
What You’ll Learn in the Scott MBA Program
The Scott MBA Online 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:
- Educational Leadership* (12 elective credits)
- Entrepreneurship
- Government Affairs
- Human Resources Development
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Health
This program emphasizes both theory and practice while helping you build skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and the management of organizational change. Coursework also incorporates global/international business topics and an emphasis on teamwork and leadership.
Required Courses
The following are Core MBA Courses for the Scott MBA Online:
- 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 Online 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 $18,000 for out-of-state, plus a course delivery fee of $50 per online class and any other applicable fees. Exact cost will be determined by the total number of credit hours taken and the approved tuition fees for that academic year.
Career Possibilities for MBA graduates
Scott MBA graduates 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 grads 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 Online 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 Online, 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.
Applicants 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 Online, 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:
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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.
- Provide proof of financial support if an admission is received.
- See additional information about applying as an international student.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline to ensure admission for the desired start term. Processing of applications typically takes fewer than 30 days.
| Start Term | Priority Application Deadline | Final Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| August | June 15 | August 1 |
| October | August 15 | October 1 |
| January | November 15 | December 1 |
| March | January 15 | March 1 |
| June | April 15 | June 1 |
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