Academic Programs
From certificate and minor programs to a world-class MBA, NMU's College of Business offers a wide array of academic programs to choose from.
Master's Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Gain the skills and confidence to become an ethical, creative leader. You will learn how to invent, transform and inspire by working with real companies. You will solve actual problems and add value through analysis, innovation, and planning.
MBA | 4 + 1 program
In this program, you'll complete your Accounting Bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration degree in just five years.
MBA | Data Analytics Concentration
This program will give you the skills and confidence to become an ethical, creative leader. This program is an MBA with a concentration in data analytics. You will solve actual problems and add value through analysis, innovation, and planning with a concentration on data analytics.
MBA Learning Outcomes
COMMUNICATION
- Written: Create and justify complex business recommendations through clear, concise, and persuasive written communication tailored to diverse stakeholders.
- Oral: Deliver persuasive, evidence-based business presentations that effectively communicate strategic recommendations to professional audiences.
PROFESSIONALISM
Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and collaboration in complex and culturally diverse professional settings.
ETHICS
Evaluate complex business decisions using ethical frameworks to recommend responsible courses of action.
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
- Integrate functional business knowledge to formulate and defend strategic plans that enhance organizational performance in dynamic environments.
- Apply financial and accounting analysis to evaluate strategic alternatives and support managerial decision-making.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
The bachelor's degree program in the College of Business at Northern Michigan University is a vibrant and engaging program that prepares our graduates for the business world. Our students receive personalized support and over 90 percent of our classes are taught by full-time faculty.
The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which has accredited fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide. Click on the AACSB logo to view a video about our accreditation.
AccountingBusiness Analytics and Information Systems
Information Assurance and Cyber Defense
Sustainable Business and Enterprise Creation
Undergraduate Learning Outcomes
COLLABORATIVE TEAM PERFORMANCE
Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and effective collaboration to achieve shared goals in diverse and interdisciplinary business environments.
ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY
Evaluate complex business decisions using ethical and sustainability frameworks to propose responsible and socially conscious solutions.
BUSINESS PROBLEM-SOLVING
Apply analytical, financial, and strategic tools—such as capital budgeting techniques—to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to organizational challenges.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Deliver persuasive, evidence-based professional presentations that communicate strategic insights and actionable recommendations to varied audiences.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Create and justify complex business recommendations through clear, concise, and persuasive written communication tailored to professional stakeholders.
Associate Degree Programs
The associate degree program in the College of Business is designed to help students get the education they are looking for in a two-year program so that they can enter the workforce quickly. Below are the Associate programs offered.
Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degrees
The College of Business offers collaborates with other academic departments at NMU to offer a variety of interdisciplinary majors.
Medicinal Plant Chemistry - Entrepreneurial track
Primary department: Chemistry
Music and Fine Arts Management
Primary department: Music
Social Media Design Management
Primary department: School of Art and Design
Health and Fitness Management
Primary department: School of Health and Human Performance
NMU College of Business Curriculum
Each major in the College of Business must complete what's known as the Business Core. These classes are designed to give our graduates a solid foundation in all things business. The following courses comprise our business core and make up a total of 32 credits for each College of Business major:
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I (4 cr.)
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (4 cr.)
FIN 351 Management of Financial Resources (4 cr.)
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.)
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 325 Operations Management (4 cr.)
MGT 344 Managerial Communications (4 cr.)
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing (4 cr.)
Minoring in Business
At Northern Michigan University, we want you to look to your passions to live the life of your dreams. For several students, that passion is in art, music, or athletic training, however the College of Business offers a wide variety of excellent minors to help you meet your goals. Graduating with a degree in Art & Design or Criminal Justice, coupled with a business minor demonstrates your preparation and versatility in a business-based world.
If you haven't thought about a business minor, you may want to consider how our economy is closely tied to a society that ebbs and flows at the mercy of such things like stock markets and purchasing power. A business minor paired with your non-business major provides you with a competitive edge as you enter the workforce.
NMU's College of Business is currently offering the following minors:
Business Foundations (MBA Prep)
Information Assurance/Cyber Defense
Study with NMU's College of Business from Anywhere
Whether you're looking to study with NMU's College of Business from your hometown or would like to take your education abroad, we have you covered.
Online Education
NMU's College of Business offers many of its courses through online instruction. Some are taught in an asynchronous fashion, meaning that there is no set class time each week. Others are taught in a synchronous manner, allowing students to participate in real-time instruction from anywhere through the use of technologies such as Zoom.
International Education
Understanding the world around you and your role in it will make you a stronger job candidate when you graduate from Northern Michigan University, but more importantly, it will make you a better world citizen. The College of Business offers its students on- and off-campus opportunities to explore the global business environment.
On-Campus Courses
International Financial Management
International Business Seminar
International Business
International Marketing
Study Abroad
Northern Michigan University has establish several study abroad partnerships with campuses around the world. These include locations in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and more.
To learn more about making arrangements to study abroad, please visit International Programs.