Master of Business Administration (55-505) (33 hours)

Additional information regarding the MBA program can be obtained at ucmo.edu/mba.

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree will:

• Problem Solving: Identify complex business problems, obtain and analyze relevant data, and apply quantitative modeling, forecasting, and optimization techniques to develop, evaluate, and implement evidence-based solutions.
• Ethics: Evaluate business decisions through the lens of ethical reasoning, corporate responsibility, and global awareness, integrating quantitative analysis with values-based judgment to promote sustainable and equitable organizational practices.
• Communication: Effectively communicate data-driven insights and strategic recommendations in both written and oral forms, adapting content and delivery for diverse professional, cultural, and stakeholder audiences.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and lead effectively in team-based environments by applying strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, and interpersonal skills to achieve organizational objectives and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Business Knowledge: Integrate advanced knowledge across the business disciplines-including accounting, finance, economics, information systems, management, and marketing-with management science tools such as statistical modeling, data mining, and operations analysis to optimize organizational performance.

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is a professional degree that is offered as an interdisciplinary program.

The M.B.A. program prepares students to assume positions of leadership and responsibility by providing:

• A common body of knowledge that is applicable to the management of organizations.
• Skills and abilities to identify problems and opportunities, obtain relevant information, analyze and evaluate alternative courses of action, and operationalize a selected course of action.
• Simulation and practice needed to experience and integrate the concepts and techniques from the functional areas of business.
• An understanding of the problems and opportunities resulting from environmental, multicultural and global forces impacting management.

Admission Requirements

Beyond the University and College admission requirements, applicants for the M.B.A. program must meet the following additional admission requirements:

Applicants for the M.B.A. program must have a completed undergraduate degree (in any discipline) from an accredited institution and have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).  No more than 3 repeated courses are allowed. 

The GMAT and GRE are not required for admission.  However, students must be prepared for the rigor of quantitative analysis in order to be successful in the program.  College Algebra and Statistics are required prerequisites; applicants should have earned grades in each of B or higher. 

Students not fully meeting the admission requirements because of any combination of the following may take two optional entrance exams testing their knowledge of college algebra/business mathematics and statistics; admission is contingent on earning a passing score.

• Insufficient GPA (below 3.0)
• College Algebra - either a grade lower than B or not taken
• Statistics - either a grade lower than B or not taken
• More than 3 repeated courses

All concentration areas are available 100% online, while several are available on-campus in Warrensburg in a hybrid format.

• U.S. Domestic and International students can apply for the following concentration areas:
  • Airport Management
  • Corporate Training
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Management & Organizational Leadership
  • Marketing

M.B.A. Ongoing Enrollment Requirements

Beyond the University and College admission requirements, candidates for the M.B.A. program who earn a course grade lower than C will prompt review by M.B.A. Program Director and possible dismissal from the program.

All course work associated with a “U” grade must be completed within the following session.  Students who earn a “U” must petition the M.B.A. Director to enroll in courses while completing the “U” course.

Program Requirements

During the M.B.A. program, students are required to demonstrate competency in knowledge, skills and abilities requisite to success as a practicing manager. Each M.B.A. course includes a significant written and oral presentation component. A thesis is not required.  A minimum of 17 of 33 semester hours of program coursework must be taken with the following business prefixes:  ACCT, BADM, BLAW, CIS, ECON, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT, or RMI. Students will be assessed on student learning outcomes through a combination of course-based assessments as well as a capstone exam to be completed in the final semester of a student’s program. Students must complete the capstone exam in order to be eligible for graduation.

The M.B.A. Program consists of 2 components:

1. Core (18)
2. Area of Emphasis (15)

MINIMUM GRADUATE HOUR TOTAL: 33 Sem. Hours