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North Dakota State University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program offers a streamlined, non-thesis curriculum tailored for professionals holding undergraduate or graduate degrees across diverse disciplines. This program equips students with essential analytical capabilities across core business domains such as management, marketing, accounting, finance, and information systems, enhancing career prospects and advancement opportunities. The NDSU MBA adopts a comprehensive business education model while offering extensive elective options for specialized focus areas. The program holds prestigious AACSB International accreditation, the gold standard for business education globally. Students can complete MBA requirements within one year after finishing their Pharm.D. degree, or alternatively, spread coursework over seven years following admission to both the Graduate School and MBA program. More than 50% of NDSU MBA candidates pursue their studies part-time, balancing 1-2 courses per semester with full-time employment. Enrolled students should anticipate graduate-level tuition and fees for each MBA course, which are not subject to undergraduate tuition limits. The institution also provides a six-year professional pathway culminating in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Program credit requirements: Pharm.D. - 58-60 credits, MBA - 30 credits total.