Master of Business Administration in Geographic Information Systems Online

This master’s degree gives you the invaluable ability to bridge communication, expectation and implementation between business, logistic and technical professionals.

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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.

GIS career opportunities include:

  • Logistics Manager
  • General Manager
  • Business Operations Director
  • COO
GIS career opportunities include:
  • 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.

Total Tuition $14,280*
Program Duration As few as 12-18 months
Credit Hours 30

Accreditation:

ACBSP 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.

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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. There is a $36 per course fee.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program*
MBA GIS $464 $1,392 $14,280

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: $36

Total required fees: $360

*Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $14,280*
Per Credit Hour $464

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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.

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TermProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Summer 26/23/256/6/256/11/256/13/256/17/258/8/25
Fall 18/25/258/11/258/14/258/18/258/20/2510/10/25
Fall 210/20/2510/6/2510/9/2510/13/2510/15/2512/5/25
Spring 11/12/261/5/261/6/261/7/261/8/262/27/26
Spring 23/9/262/20/262/25/262/27/263/3/264/24/26

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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:

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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.

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Official documents may be mailed to:

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Northwest Missouri State University
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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.

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Note:  If offered, students may take ECON 52654 (Managerial Economics) in place of ECON 52651.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the accounting concepts that are useful in making managerial decisions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An analysis of aggregate economic variables and their relation to business management and decision-making. Macroeconomic models, business fluctuations, and macroeconomic policies will be studied, available empirical data will be analyzed, and their relevance to business decision-making will be examined.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course includes financial statement analysis, financial planning, capital budgeting, and valuation.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The application of mathematical and statistical methods to business decision-making in the various fields of business. Topics cover a number of subjects, including quality management, linear programming and queuing problems.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A consideration of various behavioral concepts which are found in organizational settings and which have implications for management personnel. Emphasis is on practical application of various topics such as teamwork, leadership, motivation, organizational change and development.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of contemporary business practices utilized by successful organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding current issues faced by senior management. Can be taken only during the last trimester of enrollment.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of contemporary marketing practices built around the strategic marketing process. The central focus is on becoming a customer-focused organization. Areas such as understanding customer satisfaction and customer value, as well as delivery and applied measurement issues, are explored.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
GIS is a powerful technology for managing and analyzing geographic data. This course provides students with the conceptual background for a rigorous study of fundamental GIS principles, including the nature of spatial data, vector and raster data models, and key GIS analysis operations. It provides a strong foundation for advanced courses or work in GIS.
Complete two of the following specialized courses:
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A cartography course that introduces fundamental cartographic theory and emphasizes effective visual thinking and visual communication with Geographic Information Systems.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to make the student familiar with the analysis and statistical tools used by geographers. Covers the fundamental aspects of geostatistics that are used in research and business environments. Prerequisite: GEOG 32602.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course helps students develop a comprehensive and systematic understanding of spatial analysis methods and learn practical skills in using GIS and spatial analysis to discover features of spatial distributions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Addresses the applications and latest trends in Geographic Information Science and provides a framework and theoretical concepts for understanding spatial problems along with real-world case studies to implement GIS solutions.

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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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