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, or healthcare management. 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
Earn your MBA on your schedule with our online program. Designed for working professionals, you can finish in as little as 12 months full-time or take up to 24 months part-time. Access course materials anytime and balance your studies with work, family, and other commitments.
Program Tuition*: $11,850 in-state | $22,260 out-of-state
*Reflects tuition charges only. Additional books and supplies may be required. Tuition rates are subject to change as published by the Bursar’s Office. Estimated tuition and fees are based on current rates.
Want to attend MSSU 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 through the Lion Pride Tuition program. See University Tuition for more information.
Duration: 3–6 semesters
Credit Hours: 30
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 Programs Coordinator 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
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
Are you a Missouri Southern junior or senior looking to fast-track your graduate education?
The BSBA-MBA Accelerated 4+1 Program allows you to start your master’s degree while finishing your bachelor’s degree, saving you time and tuition costs. You’ll earn up to 12 graduate credits that count toward both degrees and complete your Master of Business Administration degree in as little as one year after graduation.
To apply, you must have completed at least 75 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA: Application
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 a degree
from a non-accredited business program must complete up to seven of the following prerequisite courses before starting MBA coursework. Student transcripts will be reviewed to determine what courses are needed based on prior academic coursework.
MSSU offers two options for students to complete the pre-requisite courses. For students with an undergraduate degree conferral date within the past 10 years, MSSU offers accelerated leveling modules that can be completed in just a few weeks. Alternatively, students may complete traditional courses at MSSU, another regionally accredited institution, or a recognized international university. Students with an undergraduate degree conferral date more than 10 years prior must complete traditional courses and are not eligible for the leveling modules. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for all prerequisite courses.
Conditional Admission: An applicant who does not fully meet the requirements for admission as a regular graduate student, at the discretion of the Graduate Programs Coordinator, may be allowed to enroll in the graduate program under a conditional acceptance status. Please submit your application materials to the online application portal for consideration.
Current MSSU juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher can apply for free through our special 4+1 Accelerated Program application:
Application
For all other applicants:
MSSU is awaiting approval for the MBA program through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), which is required for enrolling students on F-1 visas. At this time, international applicants who require an F-1 visa are not eligible to enroll in the MBA program. We will post updates as soon as SEVP approval is granted. In the meantime, our SEVP-approved Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) program remains open to qualified international students.
