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From the School

The Missouri State University College of Business MBA is AACSB accredited offering seated and online courses with rankings in U.S. News and World Report. Tuition is below state and national averages.

The College of Business (COB) at Missouri State University:

holds AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. AACSB accreditation ensures that COB graduate students will be taught by terminally-degreed faculty who are actively publishing in their disciplines.
is one of the largest public colleges of business in the Midwest region with approximately 5,500 students.
offers an MBA program available 100% online, on campus, or a combination to fit your unique needs.
holds MBA rankings in Ingram’s Magazine and US News and World Report.

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Campus and Location

Missouri State University is located in the heart of Springfield, Missouri, the third largest city in the state conveniently located 3 hours from Kansas City and St. Louis. Updated campus amenities include a new University Recreation Center and continuously updated open-access computer labs. Glass Hall, home of the College of Business is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion through 2017.

The campus is located near attractions like Hammons Field (home of St. Louis Cardinals’ AA affiliate, the Springfield Cardinals) and the vibrant downtown district. Springfield residents enjoy big city amenities with small town friendliness.

Facilities

COB is housed in David D. Glass Hall, an 185,000 square foot state-of-the-art building with the latest technological equipment and a new COB Student Study Lounge. The building is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion with a focus on student success through 2017.

Contact

Elizabeth Rozell
Associate Dean

Address

901 S. National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897
United States

Phone

417-836-5616

Fax

COBGraduatePrograms@MissouriState.edu

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Admissions

Overview

From The School

Admission requirements for the COB graduate programs will vary. For specific admission information, visit our website at business.missouristate.edu/Graduate-Programs.htm

Applicants: 227

Acceptance Rate: 85%

Average Undergrad GPA 3.43

Years Work Experience: 3.3

Average Age: 28

Test Scores

GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)

530 - 620

GPA

3.22 - 3.69

Deadlines

Rolling Admission Deadline

July 20

Other Admission Factors

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GMAT Score

Undergraduate GPA

Non-Academic

School Type And Accreditation

School Type

Public

AACSB-approved

Yes

Selectivity Rating

Admissions selectivity rating

Academics

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Specialized Masters
Certificate Programs
Sustainability

Academics

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Degrees Offered

The College of Business (COB) at Missouri State (business.missouristate.edu) offers 26 undergraduate programs and 5 graduate programs within seven academic departments.

Academic departments:

Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Finance and General Business
Management
Marketing
Merchandising and Fashion Design
Technology and Construction Management

Graduate programs:

Master of Accountancy
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Master of Project Management

Academic Programs

The Missouri State MBA program (mba.missouristate.edu) has an important strength -- flexibility. Students may take courses 100% online, on campus during the day or in the evening, or a combination of formats to meet their unique needs. The MBA program also allows students an opportunity to tailor their degree by choosing to complete one of 13 graduate certificates.

Computer Information Systems
Cybersecurity
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Financial Analysis
Forensic Accounting
Health Administration
International Business
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Project Management
Tax Accounting

The College of Business employs 113 Full-time faculty and 169 total faculty members.

Faculty

The College of Business employs 113 full-time faculty. A total of 78 full-time faculty, or 69 percent, have doctorates.

Program Types

Full-Time

Yes

Part-Time

Yes

Evening

Executive

Online

Yes

Faculty Information

Student/Faculty

29:1

Total Faculty

Full-time

Female

Underrepresented Minorities

Part-time

Academic experience rating

Professors interesting rating

Professors accessible rating

Concentrations

Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing

Specialized Masters

Accounting
Business Administration
Healthcare Administration

Certificate Programs

Accounting
Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Taxation

Sustainability

Courses in Sustainability

Sustainability course is

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Research Opportunities in Sustainability

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Careers

Career Overview
Prominent Alumni

Careers

Career Overview

From The School

Students are assisted in their career search by the Career Services office located within the College of Business in Glass Hall. Resume preparation assistance, enhancement of interviewing techniques, and internship placement assistance are some of the services provided. Each fall, approximately 150 companies visit the College of Business during the annual COB Career Fair and/or participate in ongoing campus recruiting.

Career rating

Prominent Alumni

David Glass

former CEO of Wal-Mart and CEO of KC Royals

Todd Tiahrt

4-Term Congressman

Richard McClure

former President of Uni Group, Inc.

Jim Smith

President American Banking Association, 2001-02

Terry Thompson

former President of Jack Henry

Tuition & Aid

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Tuition & Aid

Overview

From The School

Tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year is $205 for Undergraduate and $258 for Graduate course work per credit hour for Missouri Residents. Out-of-state resident tuition is $440 for Undergraduate and $518 for Graduate course work per credit hour. Online courses are offered at a rate of $285 per credit hour for both in and out-of-state students. For a complete guide to graduate tuition and fees visit missouristate.edu/costs.

Graduate assistantships are available, which waive the base cost of tuition and provide a stipend. Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis and require the student to work 20 hours per week. graduate.missouristate.edu

Dates

Application Deadlines

Feb 1

Financial Aid Statistics

Tuition Full-Time (per year)

Tuition (In-State)

$5,022

Tuition (Out-State)

$10,098

Fees (In-State)

$1,842

Fees (Out-State)

$1,842

Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)

Tuition (In-State)

$279

Tuition (Out-State)

$561

Fees (In-State)

$116

Fees (Out-State)

$116

Expenses per Academic Year

Estimated Room And Board On-Campus

$9,398

Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus

$9,398

Academic Expenses

$785

Student Body

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Student Body

Student Body Profile

Total Full-Time Enrollment

415

Part Time

67%

In State

75.0%

Out of State

25.0%

Foreign Countries Represented

Demographics

10.00%

Underrepresented Minorities

23.00%

International

46% female

54% male

Campus Life

From The School

Students have access to a professional student group, the MBA Association. The MBA Association provides professional development and networking opportunities for all MBA candidates. There are several other student organizations on campus including the Graduate Student Senate.

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% of Classrooms with Internet Access

100%

Campus-wide Internet Network

Yes

Internet Access for All Students

Yes

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Faculty Information

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Specialized Masters

Certificate Programs

Sustainability

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Career Overview

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Tuition & Aid

Tuition & Aid

Overview

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Financial Aid Statistics

Tuition Full-Time (per year)

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Expenses per Academic Year

Student Body

Student Body

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