An MBA builds your existing knowledge to take you from early career positions to management and executive level positions. An MBA can also be useful for aspiring entrepreneurs. MSSU’s MBA will help you develop the ability to accurately analyze complex situations and large amounts of information to effectively manage corporate business units and small businesses alike.
MSSU’s MBA Program
MBA graduates with specializations in areas such as data analytics or healthcare may be in higher demand as they signal expertise to prospective employers. MSSU’s MBA provides students the opportunity to specialize in data analytics (STEM-classified), management, healthcare management, or education. Our curriculum of 10 courses (30 credit hour) contains 6 MBA Core business courses and 4 specialization courses.
MBA Core Curriculum
ACCT 580 Managerial Accounting
ECON 501 Managerial Economics
FIN 575 Managerial Finance
IB 520 Global Leadership
MRKT 573 Marketing & Communication
MGMT 562 Organizational Strategy
MSSU’s STEM-classified MBA in applied data analytics equips students with analytical skillsets and techniques needed to gain a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic business landscape. Throughout the specialization there are numerous opportunities to apply knowledge with real-world data sets in an experiential environment. This ensures graduates are prepared to enter this in-demand field.
Data Analytics Curriculum
DATA 510 Foundations of Data Analytics
DATA 520 Enterprise Data Management
GB 530 Data Visualization
DATA 540 Data Models and Structured Analysis
A (3) credit hour Data Analytics Internship can be substituted for one of the above Data Analytics courses, with prior approval from the Program Coordinator. International students can utilize a Data Analytics Internship for Curricular Practical Training, with prior approval from the Graduate Program Director and International Admissions Coordinator.
MSSU’s MBA in organizational management is designed for students from any background seeking to advance their career. Students will gain business acumen and strategic mindset necessary to lead in high-performing organizations.
Management Curriculum
GB 521 Statistics and Decision Analysis
MGMT 505 Business Law and Ethics
MGMT 531 Operations and Resource Planning
MGMT 551 Management of Organizations
A (3) credit hour MBA Internship can be substituted for one of the above Management courses, with prior approval from the Program Coordinator. International students can utilize an MBA Internship for Curricular Practical Training, with prior approval from the Graduate Program Director and International Admissions Coordinator.
Business leaders with knowledge of medical care are poised to lead healthcare organizations. MSSU’s MBA in healthcare management provides students with business and management skills to lead in this rapidly growing industry.
MSSU’s MBA in healthcare equips graduates to lead in this rapidly growing industry by through a combination of business education and healthcare administration core courses to provide knowledge of business management and industry-specific skills. This degree equips students for C-suite healthcare positions such as chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operations officer, and other senior administrative positions.
Healthcare Management Curriculum
HS 530 Managerial Epidemiology
HS 540 Health Law for Healthcare Administrators
HS 550 Healthcare Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
HS 560 Social Determinants of Health in the U.S. and the World
A (3) credit hour MBA Internship can be substituted for one of the above Healthcare Administration courses, with prior approval from the Program Coordinator. International students can utilize an MBA Internship for Curricular Practical Training, with prior approval from the Graduate Program Director and International Admissions Coordinator.
MSSU’s MBA in education combines coursework in business and pedagogy to prepare graduates to teach at both lower and higher levels. Many graduates will teach at the high school level as many high schools offer business courses to upperclassman. Graduates may also teach general business courses at community colleges and vocational schools; teach general business courses as an adjunct instructor at a college or university; or teach in adult education programs. The degree does not lead to a teacher licensure.
Education Curriculum
EDUC 615 Classroom Management
EDUC 650 Research Design
EDUC 630 Assessment of Student Learning
EDUC 622/625 Content Area Literacy / Advanced Content Area Literacy
Graduates of the MBA will be able to:
Specialized concentrations, expert faculty, curriculum offered live online or in-person - all at an affordable price point. With tuition and fees at less than $13,000 (in-state) or $22,000 (out-of-state)- an MBA from MSSU will provide you with the knowledge and skills to lead the organizations of tomorrow at a great value. Estimated tuition and fees are based on current rates. See University Tuition for the most updated rates.
Want to apply for Missouri Southern’s MBA program but live outside Missouri? Students from Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are eligible for an automatic in-state tuition rate, known as Lion Pride Tuition!
Our MBA program is available to MSSU Plaster of Business juniors and seniors. Approved students can take up to 12 credit hours of MBA courses that can be applied to their undergraduate degree and the MBA program.
This program allows Plaster of Business students to complete their MBA in as little as one year after completing their undergraduate business degree. Contact the Program Director for application details.
Requirements to apply:
The MBA is open to applicants holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from a regionally accredited college or university or recognized equivalent international university, with a cumulative 2.75 GPA (or higher).
In addition, documentation of ONE of the following:
Applicants with a non-business undergraduate degree or non-accredited business degree: Applicants need to complete the following seven prerequisite courses. MSSU provides leveling courses that can each be completed in just a few weeks. Alternatively, these can be taken as traditional courses at MSSU, another regionally accredited college/university, or recognized equivalent international university. Prerequisite courses are to be completed with equivalent to a 2.75 GPA. Completion of all prerequisite courses is required prior to beginning MBA courses.
Conditional Admission: An applicant who does not fully meet the requirements for admission as a regular graduate student, at the discretion of the Program Director, may be allowed to enroll in the graduate program under a conditional acceptance status.
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Sarah Holtzen, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Plaster School of Business
Phone: (417) 659-4031
Email: Holtzen-S@mssu.edu
