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Affordable Tuition
NMSU Global Campus offers competitively priced tuition and scholarship opportunities.
Succeed in Complex Regulatory Environments
The MBA program with a concentration in Public Utility Regulation at NMSU Global Campus equips you with the advanced skills needed to navigate utility regulation and policy. This program offers rigorous technical instruction on utility industry analysis, preparing you for the challenges of regulatory methods, policy development, and analytical applications.
Having achieved the prestigious AACSB-International accreditation, which requires rigorous review of faculty expertise, our program provides valuable, high-quality education at an affordable price.
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The NMSU Global Campus online MBA program in Public Utility Regulation prepares you for specialized roles in the utility sector and government agencies that regulate these types of companies. Potential career paths you can take include:
- Energy Market Analyst
- Environmental Compliance Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Utility Operations Manager
“When you earn your degree online you have the opportunity to do things more at your own pace, making time for your family, making time for friends. It's much more achievable.”
Dr. Raven A., Class of 2023
The 100% online MBA in Public Utility Regulation at NMSU Global Campus prepares you to navigate complex regulatory environments and implement effective utility management strategies. Designed for working professionals, this program allows you to earn an MBA in 24 months while maintaining your career.
Whether or not you have a business background, this comprehensive program enhances your skills in marketing, management, accounting, finance, economics, and business law. You’ll also develop specialized expertise in regulatory analysis, policy development, and strategic management specific to the utility sector.
Delivery Format: 100% online with one weekly synchronous Zoom session
Program Credits: 39 credits
Program Length: 2 years
Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40** + $250 course fee***
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250* + $250 course fee***
College: Business
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The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Utility Regulation consists of 39 credit hours and does not require a thesis. This program follows a prescribed plan of 9 MBA courses and 4 Public Utility Regulation courses.
New cohorts start every fall, with students progressing through the program together. They complete two MBA courses each fall, spring, and summer semester for two years, while adding in the concentration courses throughout. This program offers a blend of asynchronous online instruction and a live Zoom session one evening each week.
To graduate, students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout the program. Only courses completed with a C or better are counted toward the degree.
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCT 503: Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BCIS 502: Business Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON 503: Managerial Economics | 3 |
| MGMT 502: Operations Management | 3 |
| ECON 574: Advanced Seminar Regulatory Policy and Industry Analysis | 3 |
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A completed bachelor’s degree
- A resume
As well as one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree (with at least a 3.0 GPA) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- A professional certification in one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with an official copy of the certification
- A GMAT or equivalent GRE score of at least 400 that, when combined with your undergraduate GPA (GPA x 200), is greater than 1050
- At least five years of relevant, full-time, post-degree, professional work experience with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
This 100% online MBA program is open to international students. If your degree is from a college or university located outside the U.S., you must submit a GMAT or GRE test score of at least 400, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and provide a course-by-course WES evaluation of your transcripts.
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: onlineFA@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
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**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.
***In addition to standard NMSU tuition cost per credit hour and fees listed above, there is an additional course fee of $250 per credit hour for core MBA courses. MBA concentration courses do not have additional course fees.