MBA FAQ

Concordia University St. Paul is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has held that accreditation since 1959.  

You need a completed online application, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and transcripts from every college you attended. There is no application fee. See the Admission tab.

Yes. You do not need a business degree or specific business coursework. Your bachelor’s degree can be in any field, as long as it is from a regionally accredited institution. See the Admission tab.

No. GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to the online MBA. See the Admission tab for the full list of requirements.

Graduates pursue roles such as top executive, marketing manager, human resources manager, operations manager, sales manager, public relations manager, training and development manager, and entrepreneur. Explore more on the Careers tab.

The MBA is 30 credit hours. Courses cover ethics and values, marketing, economics for global markets, finance and accounting, and strategic management. If you add an emphasis area, the total is 36 credit hours. See every course on the Curriculum tab.

No. You can earn a CSP Global MBA without adding an emphasis area. The general MBA consists of 30 total credits. Visit the program page to learn more.

Pursuing an emphasis area as part of your online MBA program allows you to build a specialized skill set for career advancement. You can enhance your marketability in your chosen field by positioning yourself as an expert in one of our industry-driven emphasis options. Explore the online MBA to learn more.

Yes. If you change your mind and decide to pursue a different emphasis area after enrolling, you can switch. You can also choose to add an emphasis area later once you have started the general program. Learn more about your emphasis area options by visiting the hub page.

There are 10 emphasis areas: accounting, artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, digital marketing, finance, health care management, human resources, organizational leadership, and project management. Compare them on the Specializations page.

Yes. You complete all coursework online, including lectures, assignments, discussions, group projects, and exams.

Yes. The program is built for working professionals. How much time you need each week depends on how many courses you take each term, so you can set a lighter or heavier pace to fit your schedule.

An MBA gives you broad business training across finance, marketing, operations, HR, and strategy, and it prepares you for general management. An emphasis area adds a focus on one topic. A specialized master’s degree goes deeper into a single field.

The online MBA is a graduate business degree that supports advancement in your current field or a move into management, and CSP is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Learn about the program on the Curriculum tab.

The 30-credit MBA can be completed in about two years. Adding an emphasis area brings the total to 36 credits and can add time. Transfer credits shorten the timeline. See the Curriculum tab for the credit breakdown.

Tuition is $525 per credit hour. The 30-credit MBA totals $15,750, and the 36-credit MBA with an emphasis totals $18,900. If you transfer the maximum 50 percent, tuition drops to $7,875 or $9,450. Textbooks, course materials, and loan fees are additional. See the Tuition tab.

Complete the FAFSA to see which federal loans you qualify for. CSP Global’s FAFSA code is 002347. Active-duty service members pay $350 per credit hour. See the Tuition tab for current costs and the military benefits page for service member and family benefits.