MBA
A Best Value for the Money Among Top Online MBA Programs
Among the top programs ranked by The Princeton Review, the MBA@Nebraska offers the best value for the money with tuition and fees totaling less than $32,000. As comparison, the average tuition of these top programs totals $80,522.

Benefits of Our MBA@Nebraska Program
MBA@Nebraska allows you to advance your career while you work. Our flexible curriculum includes fully online courses offered in 8-week sessions, so you can either take multiple classes per semester or concentrate on one course at a time. If it’s crunch time at work, you can easily take a session off and then jump right back into your coursework.
Fuel Your Career with Purposeful Curriculum
MBA@Nebraska’s curriculum combines core competencies in-demand with employers and a flexible set of electives to make your degree fit your career path.
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Balance Class, Work & Family Commitments
MBA@Nebraska’s fully online, mobile-optimized classes and 8-week course schedule make it possible to earn your degree while continuing to work and fufil family/life commitments.
Expect Relevant & Interactive Classes
MBA@Nebraska combines engaging, intuitive technology with our world-class Big Ten faculty for a dynamic online learning experience that’s ranked #9 in the nation by Poets&Quants (2020).
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Engage with Big Ten Faculty
MBA@Nebraska courses are designed and taught by Big Ten faculty who advance scholarly research and lead the conversation on what’s next in business.
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Expand Your Network
With an average of nine years of work experience, your MBA@Nebraska colleagues will challenge you and give you meaningful connections across the globe.
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Partner with Career Advancement Professionals
Access to a career coach, online resume review, and a strong alumni network will prepare you for your next career move.
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR ALL MBA STUDENTS
MBA Mentoring Program
The purpose of the MBA Mentorship Program is to cultivate relationships between current graduate students and alumni or friends of the university. MBA students must apply for the program, and the mentors and mentees meet once a month from September through April. The MBA mentees gain insight to businesses and organizations, get career advice and expand their network.
FAQ
If you have questions, you can contact Christine Carbon-Bartels, Graduate Advisor and Engagement Coordinator, at christineb@unl.edu
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 the MBA brings.
Other Beyond B School resources address career change and salary negotiation to leverage the MBA in new careers. Especially helpful in this work-from-home time, Beyond B School has resources about virtual interviewing and networking. In particular, there are a number of resources around the use of LinkedIn and other social media to develop and maintain professional connections. The site is organized by topic area as well as action items – assess goals, career path and personal branding; target resumes, research and network; and launch through communication, interviewing and negotiation.
If you have questions, please contact the Business Career Center at email businesscareers@unl.edu
MBA@Nebraska FAQ
How long has Nebraska offered its MBA?
Founded in 1964, the MBA began offering online courses in 2001. This shift online happened due a relationship with military personnel at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. To serve our deployed military students after 9/11, we became one of the first online MBA programs. Today, the MBA@Nebraska remains a leader in providing students with flexible options to complete their degree. |
What are your application deadlines?
You may apply for admission for the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters. Students admitted before the semester starts may take classes in either of the two eight-week terms (term A or term B) offered that semester. If you miss the semester deadline, you will be considered for admission in the following semester. Application deadlines are July 1 for the Fall semester, November 1 for the Spring semester, and April 1 for the Summer semester. |
What are the prerequisites for your program and can I start the program without meeting the prerequisite requirements?
You must complete a college-level statistics course before you take the required economics or finance courses. If you have not taken statistics, you can fulfill this prerequisite at any accredited undergraduate school. However, you can start with other core required courses before completing your statistics course. |
Where can I send transcripts?
Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded directly into the application. Official transcripts can be sent electronically to graduate@unl.edu or to the Office of Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall, Lincoln, NE, 68588. |
Under what circumstances will you waive the GMAT?
Applicants to the MBA program who hold a Ph.D., JD, MD or Pharm D, or are currently enrolled in medical school, do not have to submit a GMAT or GRE score. MBA applicants who have been admitted to the Nebraska College of Law do not have to submit a GMAT or GRE score. |
How long will it take for my application to be reviewed?
Once applications have been submitted and test scores are verified, the admissions committee will review the application. Decisions are typically made within two weeks. |
Can I take classes before I’m admitted?
If you have met the prerequisite requirements for the intended course you wish to take, we will allow up to 12 credit hours completion prior to admission to the MBA program. |
Do you accept transfer credit?
Students may transfer in up to 12 credits from an AACSB accredited school. Students may transfer in up to 6 credits from a regionally accredited school. Total credits transferred in cannot exceed 12 credits. Requests for transfer credits will be evaluated at the time of admission. Courses must be graduate level, completed in the last 5 years with a grade of B or higher and in a career/MBA related area. Courses cannot have been used in another graduate degree. |
I’m currently in a different MBA program. Can I take classes from your program as well?
UNL allows visiting students who are in good standing in another graduate program to take classes in our program, as well. |
Is your tuition rate the same for all students?
All online students - including Nebraska resident, Nebraska non-resident and international students - are all charged our flat-rate tuition. |
Are there any military discounts?
There is a 15% discount for all active duty, retired or honorably discharged military students. |
How do I pay for my degree?
Graduate courses are eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA). In graduate school, six credits per semester is considered part time and nine or more is considered full time. August and October terms are considered the fall semester. January and March are considered the spring semester. In the summer, you must take two courses to qualify for financial aid. |
How long will it take me to complete the program?
It is possible to complete the program in 1.5 years; however, the average completion time is three years. We allow you to take up to ten years to complete the program. Most students finish in three to four years. |
Will I be required to come to campus to complete the program?
No. You can complete the entire degree online. Campus visits are not required, but you are always welcome to visit or walk at graduation if you wish. |
Are there specific times when students must be logged on to the course website?
No. You will need to fulfill weekly course assignments. It is up to you to decide what time works best for you to complete the necessary assignments. Some professors use webinars and telephone conferences, and while your participation is encouraged, it is not required. Sessions are archived for later viewing. |
How are exams administered?
Just as you will find in classroom courses, each professor determines how he or she will administer exams. Some professors have no exams, some have open book "take home exams" and some have online, timed exams. |
How many hours of study time can I expect to spend on each course?
Although each student, course, and professor is different, you should plan to spend an average of 14 hours per week on course material. |
Will my diploma or transcript designate that this was an "online" or a "distance" program?
Your diploma and transcripts will not differentiate your courses were delivered online. |
How do I register/enroll for a class?
Registration codes are emailed out to current students 30 days prior to the start of each term. If you didn’t receive them, contact the Business Graduate Programs office at businessgrad@unl.edu. |
What does your curriculum look like?
The program is 48 credit hours. There are 10 core classes (30 hours), and 6 classes of electives (18 hours). Learn More |
Upcoming Online Info Sessions
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Contact Us
Business Graduate Programs
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730 N. 14th Street
P.O. Box 880405
Lincoln, NE 68588-0405
402-472-2338
businessgrad2@unl.edu
According to Financial Times, MBA@Nebraska ranks #1 in the world for alumni salary increases in 2018.
Financial Times reported that, on average, our graduates earn 40 percent more money after obtaining their degree.