Graduate Degree Programs

 

 

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Our MAcc program was recently ranked as a top-20 program in national Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam pass rates. Compared to CPAs without a master's degree, graduates of our program consistently excel in placement prior to graduation, pass rates on the CPA exam, and the rate of advancement within their professional careers.

 

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Our MBA program is NOT a one-size-fits-all. We offer experiences tailored to students' professional experience and course interests, with delivery methods designed to meet you where you're at.
 

On Campus/Hybrid MBA
This MBA program is tailored to recent graduates and individuals with limited professional work experience. It focuses on practical business scenarios, blending foundational business practices with hands-on technical and analytic skilsls, and emergeing business trends relevant to early-stage professionals. The core courses are delivered on campus, with an array of elective course options offered in various delivery methods. Students in this program typically attend full-time.
Online MBA
The Online MBA program is designed for individuals with a minimum of five years of post-baccalaurate professional career experience. The program aims to deepen strategic thinking, amplify leadership capabilities, and provide insights into organizational change and market dynamics. The core courses are delivered in an online evening/synchronous format, with an array of elective course options offered in online synchronous, online asynchronous, and hybrid/hyflex delivery methods.

 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Agribusiness

Tailor made for current and future leaders in agribusiness, the Ag MBA combines the strengths of NDSU's College of Business with the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Designed for both full- and part-time students, including working professionals, the curriculum focuses on the intersection of business and agriculture. 

 

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

This program is designed to advance graduates' understanding of business analytics and the role data play in decision-making. Enterprise systems and the rise of "big data" are creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for today's modern organizations. The ability to apply cutting-edge data analytics tools and methodologies will be crucial to success in the competitive world of business.

 

Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

This fully online degree program focuses on areas such as integrated supply chain management, sourcing, procurement, financial planning, global supply chain, data analytics, spreadsheet modeling, technology enablers, change management, and leadership, training graduates to become leaders in the next generation of the digital enterprise. These skills are widely applicable to industries like manufacturing, agriculture, energy, health care, etc.

 

PhD in Transportation and Supply Chain

This program takes an interdisciplinary approach to transportation and supply chain and attracts students with backgrounds in supply chain management, transportation, agribusiness, applied economics, civil engineering, construction management, emergency management, finance, geosciences, and industrial/manufacturing engineering.

 

Graduate Certificate Programs

We offer five different graduate certificate programs, consisting of three to four courses (8 or 9 total credits) that can either stand alone or be double counted as electives for master's degree-seeking students. Most are offered in a remote/synchronous or online/asynchronous format, perfect for distance students and busy professionals. Graduate certificates can be completed in one year or less and offer a great way for individuals to add specific credentials to their resume.

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