Master of Business Administration Careers & Outcomes

Moorhead’s MBA program is an excellent choice for working professionals who need a graduate degree to advance their career or wish to find a new job. Offered through the Paseka School of Business, the program welcomes entry-level and seasoned professionals, making it an interesting and knowledgeable mix of viewpoints and experiences representing a variety of organizations and industries. The earlier in your career you enroll in an MBA degree, the greater the reward financially.

What can I do with an MBA?

The variety of jobs you will be qualified for with an MBA is as varied as the kinds of jobs available. An MBA is an excellent choice for any career field. Read below for some common career options for MBA graduates. 

  • Marketing manager/VP of marketing: Marketing managers or VPs of marketing plan and execute campaigns to communicate a brand or organization's message, with job duties differing by industry. 
  • Financial analyst: Financial analysts stay current on economic trends, business news, and company strategy, using their expertise to help clients buy and sell investments.
  • Controller/Chief Financial Officer (CFO): The job outlook for financial managers is very strong, with a 15% growth expected from 2024-2034. Controllers/CFOs direct the preparation of financial reports for their organization, overseeing accounting, auditing, and budgeting departments.
  • Human resources manager: Human resources managers work in nearly every industry and use their expertise to coordinate and direct administrative functions of an organization.

What can I do with an MBA Healthcare emphasis?

Moorhead’s MBA program with an emphasis in Healthcare is an excellent degree program that will prepare you for high-level healthcare leadership positions. 

  • Hospital administrator: Hospital administrators, such as CEOs or CFOs, manage the business and operational side of a medical facility.
  • Pharmaceutical product manager: Pharmaceutical product managers play a key role in bringing new drugs to the market 
  • Health informatics manager: Health informatics managers bridge the gap between IT and clinical care by managing data security and optimizing medical workflows.

The  Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. Additionally, the BLS reports the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $118,000 in 2024. Actual salary will vary by size and type of facility, region, professional certifications, etc. 

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an operational understanding of basic business disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing and management in the successful functioning of a firm.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to managerial decisions.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking.

Moorhead MBA Graduates

Moorhead MBA graduates enjoy 100 percent job placement (Class of 2023) with salaries usually starting around $55,000. MSUM MBA graduates are leaders in a variety of businesses and companies in the region. Among them: General Mills, Ottertail Power, Border States, Target, Best Buy, U.S. Bancorp, Xcel Energy, Hormel Foods, Microsoft, Sanford Health, Noridian Healthcare Solutions and Wal-Mart, as well as a variety of nonprofit and educational institutions.