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Learn How to Make Better Business Decisions
An M.S. degree has broad appeal for employers and is designed to build on any background. You will master skills that are transferable to any industry where interpreting and applying data leads to better decisions.
Relevant & Interactive Classes
Nebraska pairs easy-to-use and engaging course technology with world-class Big Ten faculty to give you a dynamic, yet accessible learning experience.
Balance Coursework with Life Commitments
Your current job and commitments are priorities—yet balance is possible. Nebraska’s classes are offered online in 8-week sections and are optimized for mobile platforms.
Connect with Big Ten Faculty
Whether your background is in business or another discipline, your professors will engage you with the latest topics and methods in business analytics, as representatives of one of the best performing academic conferences in the nation.
Grow Your Network
After gaining access to a global classroom, you can make meaningful connections to experienced colleagues around the world.
Collaborate with Career Advancement Professionals
Resources such as a career coach, a strong culture of networking and our online resume review will help launch you ahead in your career.
Built With Leading-Edge Learning Technology
Nebraska MBA’s core courses will provide you with a well-rounded set of foundational business skills employers expect from their leaders. The program offers smaller class sizes to facilitate networking, as well as student and faculty interactions.
Technology Requirements for MBA at Nebraska
Computer and Software Requirements
All students in the College of Business are required to lease, purchase or have ready access to a laptop computer with the specific software and hardware specifications and software listed below.
Students can choose between the Windows or Mac platforms.
- Laptop Computer Hardware Recommendations
- CPU: Intel i7 for PCs, M1 chipset for Mac
- RAM: 16 GB
- Disk Storage: 512 GB
CoB Computer Software Policy
Business students using a personal computer for business coursework are required to have Microsoft Office 365 and a Windows operating system.
For PC and Mac Users: You can download Microsoft Office 365 for free through your UNL Office 365 account. This includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive and more.
Additionally for Mac Users, if you own a Mac, you'll need to:
- Download Windows Operating System for free from Azure Dev Tools for Teaching, a Microsoft program. Azure Dev Tools is only open to current students (meaning you will not have access after you graduate) and requires a huskers.unl.edu email address.
- Purchase Parallels for Mac from HuskerTech for $59.99 for the license and renewal for $74.99 to run macOS and Windows operating system at the same time.
Minimum technology requirements include a webcam and microphone, as well as an operating system that is compliant with the online learning platform, Canvas.
Additional Requirements
Some courses may require additional technological components. Please review the syllabus and contact the instructor with specific questions about technology required for a given course.
Guided Video Walkthroughs
We hate flat PowerPoint presentations, too. Your professors will frequently serve as on-camera guides to break down complex concepts.
Stay in Tune with Your Curriculum
PowerPoint presentations can make even the most interesting topics hard to follow. In this lecture, you’ll see Nebraska MBA professor Dr. Jake Messersmith walk you through the key elements of talent acquisition.
Class Sessions
Participate in optional live group discussions that are recorded for later review, and collaborate with faculty and fellow scholars in real time.
Learn from Your Professors in Real Time
In this recording of a live session, Nebraska MBA professor Dr. Richard DeFusco walks through financial theories and works real-life problems with his students via webcam and screen sharing. During a live session, you can ask questions, participate in discussion, and follow along in a virtual classroom. Even if you can’t attend or need a refresher, you can view it on your own time as live sessions are recorded for later access.
A Classroom in Your Pocket
With our mobile app, you’ll get notifications for course updates and have the opportunity to message faculty or jump into coursework from wherever you are.
Use the App to Stay on Track
Adding tasks to your to-do list, keeping track of due dates, checking grades, messaging faculty and peers, and even watching lectures can be done from the palm of your hand. The Canvas app is a valuable asset in managing your Nebraska MBA learning experience.
Consistent Class Structure
All Nebraska MBA classes are structured the same way. You can easily hop into a new class without tech stress, allowing you to focus on learning what’s really important.
Skip Stress, Stay on Task
You won’t have to worry or waste time with learning what’s located where with each course you take. Each class is structured with consistency in mind, allowing you to flow from one course to the next.
Fair Tuition
$710 per credit hour
Nebraska's online master's programs are one of the best values for the money because of our combination of fair program cost and strong preparation for career advancement.
The flat $710 per credit hour rate applies to all students, regardless of where you live. Compared to similar programs, our students pay over $15,000 less over the course of the program.
In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, Nebraska provides an estimated Cost of Attendance as a standardized estimate of the overall cost of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a specific period. It represents the best estimate of expenses a student might expect to incur.
| Breakdown of Tuition & Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Resident and Non-Resident Tuition and Fees | $710.00 |
| Tuition | $645.00 |
| Technology Fee | $15.00 |
| Library Fee | $8.25 |
| Online Course Fee | $35.00 |
| Registration Fee | $20.00 per 3 credits ($6.67/credit) |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $710.00 |
*Based on 2025-26 Tuition Rates
Expert and Personalized Career Coaching
Connect to a Personal Career Coach
Graduate students and alumni in business analytics can schedule an appointment with a Career Coach for a session in person or via online video chat. Your Career Coach will help you assess where you currently are in your career, what experiences you might need to move forward, review relevant job opportunities, help you market yourself effectively and connect you to alumni working in your desired field.
Beyond B School
Beyond B School is a career management resource for all business graduate students. It covers job searching topics such as resumes, interviewing and cover letters. Beyond B School differentiates between other career management resources by thinking about how to market oneself as an experienced professional and highlighting the value a master's degree brings.
Contact
Business Graduate Programs
402-472-2338
businessgrad2@unl.edu