University of Missouri - St Louis
College of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Program Information
Degrees Offered:
Master of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration; Business Ingelligence; Human Resource Management; Logistics & Supply Chain Management; Marketing Management
Format: Campus
Program Description:
The MBA is available in three formats: the Evening MBA program, the Professional MBA program and the International MBA program. All are fully accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting body in collegiate business education. The different MBA program formats are all designed to prepare students for administrative and professional positions. They also provide an appropriate foundation for students contemplating doctoral work and eventual careers in college teaching and research. The programs are designed for students who have bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions, including those with undergraduate backgrounds in the sciences, engineering, humanities, or arts as well as business.
The Evening MBA program format is designed for working students. The evening program very flexible. Courses generally meet one evening per week and students have up to six years to complete the program requirements. Depending on a student’s education, degree programs will range from 39 to 54 hours.
The Professional MBA program is an Internet-enhanced weekend version of the MBA program that is as an alternative to the traditional part-time evening program. The PMBA is a 48-credit-hour program for professionals with busy work or travel schedules. Students meet on campus monthly, with the remainder of the interaction between instructor and students taking place online. Students proceed through the program as part of a cohort group and complete the requirements for the degree in two years.
The International MBA program is a two-year, full-time program. Students take the first year courses outside the U.S. at a partner university and then take the second year courses on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is an 18-hour program designed to accommodate individuals with an undergraduate/graduate degree in a non-business field seeking core business knowledge. The program emphasizes course work designed to cover the major disciplines within the field of business. Upon completion, the student will have knowledge of common business theories, practices, and procedures.
Accreditation:
AACSB & HLC
International Student Requirements:
6.5 score on IELTS test.
Facts & Figures
Financial Aid: Yes
International Financial Aid: Yes
# of Credits Required: 39-60
Average Cost per Credit (Graduate): $415.20 instate plus $608.40 nonresident USD
Classification: Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Locale: Large Suburb
Size & Settings: 10,000-19,999