Frequently Asked Questions

The median annual salary for individuals with an MBA was approximately $95,000 as of March 2023, according to Payscale. Individual salaries can vary, however, based on numerous factors.

Earning an online MBA helps you develop the knowledge and skills to pursue advanced professional roles in a wide range of industries, from health care to finance. MBA graduates can qualify for a variety of managerial and leadership roles, such as operations manager, financial analyst, and human resources manager.

Yes. The Online MBA offers concentrations in marketing, finance, hospitality management, and international business.

The GMAT is required for admission, although a GRE score may be accepted in lieu of a GMAT score if approved by the admissions committee. GMAT waiver available for qualified applicants. Please see GMAT waiver guidelines.

For an overview on the cost of tuition and related fees, click here.

Many students receive some form of financial assistance to help fund their education. Click here for a detailed explanation of the financial aid process and to take the first step in determining your eligibility.

Yes. This top-ranked online MBA program was designed with hard-working professionals in mind. There are no required in-person meetings or functions. However, we hold several events throughout the year in which all students are invited to participate. In addition, graduates are invited, though not required, to participate in on-campus commencement ceremonies.

No. Upon graduation, you will receive a Master of Business Administration from Washington State University.

Washington State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), while the Carson College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). As a top AACSB online MBA program, we are committed to living up to the high standards of the nation’s foremost accrediting body of business schools.

The program may be completed in as few as 22 months.

You may request to transfer credit for as many as two MBA elective courses from another AACSB-accredited institution. The WSU Carson College of Business will make the final decision on the eligibility of potential transfer credits.

Contact an enrollment advisor toll free at 877-348-8154 for assistance through the admissions process and answers to any questions you may have.

An executive MBA opens the door for general management careers, along with senior leadership executive roles, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

The median salary for someone with an EMBA was approximately $125,000 as of March 2023, according to Payscale. However, salaries vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and the specific role.

Washington State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), while the WSU Carson College of Business has earned accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). These distinctions should give prospective students confidence in our commitment to meeting the highest academic standards.

Yes. There are no residency requirements. The Online Executive MBA program is designed to work within the scheduling constraints of working professionals. We do, however, offer a variety of in-person events that students are welcome to attend, and graduates are invited to participate in on-campus commencement ceremonies.

42 credits are required for graduation, making it possible to complete the program in as few as 16 months.

Our Executive MBA Online curriculum is designed to be dynamic and relevant across industries. We encourage students to utilize any newly acquired skills and strategic knowledge in their professional setting as they progress through the program.

Of course. Our goal is for students to graduate with new network connections—both business and personal—in addition to the first-rate advanced business education the Executive MBA program is designed to deliver.

Absolutely. The curriculum is purposefully designed to approach advanced business topics from a global perspective. The program also includes an optional international field study, with the destination changing each year.

The Executive MBA faculty is composed of experts in a variety of fields with distinguished backgrounds in both academia and the professional business world. They provide a powerful blend of strategic knowledge and real-world experience.

Yes. There’s an optional international field study, with the destination changing each year. Contact an enrollment advisor for this year’s trip details.

For a detailed summary of tuition and related fees, click here or contact your enrollment advisor at 877-960-2029.

Washington State University is proud to offer a variety of resources and educational opportunities to our nation’s military men and women. Click here for a detailed description of resources available exclusively to veterans and active military.

Your diploma will not indicate online.

You can connect with us over the phone at 877-960-2029 or via our convenient online appointment scheduler.

The WSU Office of Veteran Affairs processes all veteran tuition benefits and can be reached at (509) 335-1234 or veterans@wsu.edu or via its website at va.wsu.edu. Additionally, you can find the latest VA news and updates at benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Every service has different requirements, so you’ll need to contact your installation education office for details. In general, however, the process works as follows. You’ll want to contact student support for a copy of your degree plan that includes a column for cost.

1. Contact your education office.
2. Obtain degree plan w/cost from Student Support.
3. Submit your application to the DoD.
4. Receive your DoD authorization form.
5. Email your form to veterans@wsu.edu.
6. WSU will report your grades to the DoD.

You should start by visiting va.wsu.edu/pullman/apply for details. In general, however, the process is as follows, and you may use the links below:

1. Apply for benefit online or Fm 22-1990 (3-4 weeks)
2. Receive Certificate of Eligibility
3. Enrollment Certification Request to advisor
4. Submit CoE & ECR to veterans@wsu.edu (30 days prior to start)
5. Paperwork certified by WSU VA
6. Payments: Books, BAH, tuition (2-3 weeks)

Visit this link to see how your benefits are calculated: troops2college.blogspot.com/2014/02/calculating-entitlement-use.html.

Speak to your enrollment advisor about your required courses and the tuition rate for active duty students, veterans, and military spouses. If you still have questions, please contact veterans@wsu.edu or matthew.beer@wsu.edu.

The Carson College of Business offers in-state tuition rates for all of our MBA students. Therefore, the 911 GI Bill will pay your tuition according to the rate of benefit that you’ve earned.

The stipend is $1,000 a year, which is around $41 per credit hour for a traditional 24-credit-hour year of school. This benefit is typically paid out by semester based on your proposed enrollment, but it is often paid out by class throughout the term.

You can learn more about your BAH here: Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Rates | Veterans Affairs. BAH is updated each August and is 50% of the national average for fully online students. Active-duty students do not receive BAH.

Be sure to tell your enrollment advisor that you are a military-affiliated student. They will provide you with a code to waive the $75 application fee.

No. The Carson College of Business does not assess fees for military-affiliated students utilizing VA benefits. If you see a fee assessed to your account, please contact WSU Veterans Affairs at veterans@wsu.edu.

Students utilizing Civilian DoD tuition assistance will have their paperwork processed through the Third-Party Guarantee system via WSU Accounts Receivable:

Shawn Druffel
509-335-1092

Yes. Please join our Carson Veterans LinkedIn group to learn more: linkedin.com/groups/13612534.

Yes. Please contact Matt Beer for information on career services and professional development opportunities: matthew.beer@wsu.edu or 509-335-3534.