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    Business Administration (M.B.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMBAIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $116,146.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    63
    Cohort
    students
    54
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University is a 54-credit, 21-month, in-person MBA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $116,146 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The 21-month full-time MBA program provides a holistic understanding of business in a fast-paced, multicultural world.

    Focus: coursework
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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT extension (US)

    $110,438.00
    Avg starting salary
    $30,880.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University is $116,146 across 54 required credits.
    Is Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 21 months and 54 credits.
    Is Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.