Master of Business Administration in Geographic Information Systems Online
Program Overview
What Our Geographic Information Systems Degree Program Offers You
The MBA in Geographic Information Systems program from Northwest Missouri State University is a top choice for multi-talented individuals. This GIS program helps you expand your acumen as a consultant, business leader, data gatherer and analyzer. MBA core coursework places emphasis on developing management expertise through relevant, real-world applications.
This affordable GIS program gives you the opportunity to choose courses that focus on your areas of interest and career goals. After completing a foundational course that incorporates a rigorous study of vector and raster data models and crucial GIS operations, you will choose from electives that examine cartography, spatial analytics, geostatistics and real-world case studies that will help you implement GIS solutions.
As a graduate, you will be prepared as a business leader who can navigate computer systems to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage and present spatial or geographical data and apply best practices and critical thinking in data visualization, decision-making, map creation and location analytics.
Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
GIS career opportunities include:
- Logistics Manager
- General Manager
- Business Operations Director
- COO
- Logistics Manager
- General Manager
- Business Operations Director
- COO
Online MBA programs also available
Northwest online offers a variety of specialized MBAs. Check out all of our online MBA concentrations.
Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
Tuition
Our Online GIS Graduate Program Tuition Is Pay-by-the-Course
Our MBA in Geographic Information Systems online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
---|---|---|---|
MBA GIS | $446 | $1,338 | $13,730 |
Important Refund Information
2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Required Fees:
Required fee per course: $30
Total required fees: $300
*Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Northwest Online Dates and Deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 1 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/21/24 | 10/11/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
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Admissions
Follow Our Streamlined Admission Requirements
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the GIS graduate program online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Resume detailing professional experience
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Required Documentation
Applicants to Northwest’s MBA program who have a bachelor's degree in business* from a regionally accredited university must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and one of the following:
- Three years of continuous professional, full-time work experience
- Three years of continuous full-time U.S.-enlisted or commissioned military service
- Graduate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- 3.50 or higher undergraduate GPA
- GMAT score of 440 or above
- Admission index of 1100 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GMAT)
- GRE score of 285 or above
- Admission index of 965 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GRE)
- 70th percentile or above score on the Major Field Test for Business
*In addition to the general requirements prescribed by the Graduate School, all students without an undergraduate degree in a business field must successfully complete the MGMT 54201: MBA Business Foundation course before any graduate course.
Official transcript(s) may be emailed to:
[email protected].
Official documents may be mailed to:
Graduate Records Specialist
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
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Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Resume detailing professional experience
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Courses
Look at the Geographic Information Systems Online Courses
For the MBA in Geographic Information Systems online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours), including 24 hours of core courses and 6 hours of geographic information system concentration courses.
Note: If offered, students may take ECON 52654 (Managerial Economics) in place of ECON 52651.
Still undecided?
Northwest offers a variety of specialized MBA options. Check out our MBA online degree programs.
High-Demand Field
According to Emsi Burning Glass, job growth for logistics and business operations professionals is at least 7% over the next 10 years.
Highly Qualified Faculty
100% of classes are taught by professionals, not graduate assistants
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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