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Affordable
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university
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Flexible
Study when it works for you with flexible class schedules and online synchronous or asynchronous courses
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Customizable
Tailor your program to fit your interests and career goals with specialized elective pathways
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Valuable
The low cost of UNK's MBA program compared to other institutions increases the ROI for our graduates

Advance your career with the skills and confidence to lead, problem-solve, and make an impact in any organization. An MBA can open doors to new opportunities, whether that’s stepping into leadership, earning a promotion, or changing career paths.

At UNK, you’ll experience a flexible MBA program designed for both convenience and connection. Our hybrid MBA format combines the accessibility of online learning with the benefits of live interaction, offered in person or through video conferencing. This approach gives you, as a working professional, the freedom to learn on your schedule while still building meaningful connections with faculty and peers.

As an AACSB accredited MBA, the highest standard of achievement in business education, your UNK degree will be recognized for its quality and value. Along with core business courses, you’ll personalize your path by choosing electives or focusing on suggested clusters in areas like Financial Analysis, HR/Healthcare, Marketing/Sales, Data Analytics, and Business and IT Education.

Accelerated Master of Business Administration Program
Earn your MBA alongside your bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program.

How much does it cost to get an MBA from UNK?

In State

Estimated Cost: $13,616.25*

Credit Hours: 33 | Cost per Credit: $354
Estimated Program Fees: $1,934.25*

*Cost estimates are based on 2025-26 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.

Out of State

Estimated Cost: $20,078.25*

Credit Hours: 33 | Cost per Credit: $567
Estimated Program Fees: $1,934.25*

*Cost estimates are based on 2025-26 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.

Program Information

Degree Received

Master of Business Administration

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Delivery Method

Blended: Complete on campus or entirely remotely, with the benefit of communal learning.

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Credit Hours

33 - View full curriculum

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Next Start Date

October 22 - Apply now and start this fall!

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Deepen your expertise with elective clusters

Our AACSB accredited program is 33 credit hours, with 21 hours of core classes and 12 hours of free electives. Electives can be grouped together within specialized clusters or taken separately, allowing for a highly adaptable program that is easily tailored to fit students' career goals.

Suggested clusters include: Financial Analysis, HR/Healthcare, Marketing/Sales, Data Analytics, and Business and IT education.

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Connect with a program advisor

Let's start the conversation about your MBA! Request information and connect with Dustin, the MBA program director, to get more details about the track option you're interested in.

What can I do with an MBA?

An MBA gives you the skills to lead, manage, and grow organizations across a wide range of industries. Whether you're advancing your current career or exploring new paths, an MBA opens the door to high-impact roles like:
  • Business Executive
  • Business Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Management Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • "I reference all of the classes that I've taken in my classrooms now. So if we're talking about marketing or finances or a business plan or starting your own business, I can reference the specific content that I learned in my MBA program."

    Rebecca Larson

    MBA - Professional

  • "The professors at UNK are incredibly flexible with working parents or just students in general who are working, trying to juggle multiple schedules. They get it. They understand."

    Mandy Sand

    MBA - Human Resources

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