Introduction
Today’s business world places new demands on business professionals not only to keep up with local and global change but also to develop their leadership and interpersonal competencies required to work with people at all organizational levels. In addition, today’s managers must be able to:
Address global opportunities, competition, and regulatory issues
Utilize the latest technology in production, controls, and communications
Interact productively with internationally diverse customers, employees, and suppliers
Southeast Missouri State University MBA Program will guide students through all aspects of business and supply them with the knowledge to succeed in today’s business environment.
Accreditation
All of the programs within the Harrison College of Business hold the prestigious accreditation of the AACSB, an honor held by only 5% of business programs worldwide. Accreditation by the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) recognizes us for "deep" internationalization of all facets of our business program. Only 4 institutions in the U.S. have received this distinction. In addition, Southeast Missouri State University is fully accredited by the North Central Association. University accreditation ensures a strong instructional environment for our programs.
A Master’s in Business Administration at Southeast will…
Open doors to better employment opportunities
Increase your lifetime earning potential by 50%
Give you a promotion advantage
Enhance your management skills
Increase your confidence, maturity, and influence in the workplace
Career Planning
Currently, 98 percent of Harrison College of Business graduates find employment within a year of graduation.
St. Louis Business Interview Days offers Southeast business students a one-of-a-kind interviewing and networking opportunity.
Admission Requirements
Regular Admissions
1. [Overall GPA x 200] + [GMAT score: 500 or above] = 1,000 or above
OR
GPA of 3.0 with a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 147 for both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.5 or higher in Analytical Writing.
2. A grade of at least “C” on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses. (All undergraduate requirements for admission shall be satisfied before enrolling in the MBA required core or MBA elective courses.
Probationary Admission
All applicants must have the following:
1. [Overall GPA x 200] + [GMAT score: 430-500] = 1,000 or above
OR
GPA of 3.0 with a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 144 for both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.5 or higher in Analytical Writing. (When it is not possible to interpret academic eligibility by way of a transcript, the graduate business program reserves the right to request further evidence of academic eligibility.)
2. A grade of at least “C” on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses. (All undergraduate requirements for admission shall be satisfied before enrolling in the MBA required core or MBA elective courses.)
3. Students admitted on probation must complete their first 9 hours of course work, including at least 6 hours at the 600 level, with a grade “B” or better. Students not meeting this requirement are subject to dismissal from the program.
All undergraduate requirements for admission must be satisfied before enrolling in the MBA required core or MBA elective courses. Students without an undergraduate degree in business must complete the necessary foundation course work.
International students applying with a three-year degree must have their transcripts evaluated by an outside agency such as WES or NACES for equivalency.
Internship and Employment Opportunities for Recent Graduates
Accenture
IG
American Express
Anders, Minkler & Diehl
Anheuser Busch
AT&T
BKD, LLP
Boeing
Boy Scouts of America
Brain & Neurospine Clinic
Cassidy Turley Commercial Real Estate
Charter Communications
Chevron
Cisco Systems
Citigroup
Collier, Turley Martin & Tucker
Commerce Bank
Credit Suisse
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Deloitte and Touche
Edward Jones
Enterprise
Federal Reserve Bank
Gentec Electro-Optics
GMAC Financing
Goldman Sachs
Google
Hankook Tire
Hendrickson Business Advisors
JB Hunt Transports
Kansas City Royals
KPMG
Maxim Healthcare
Med Assets
Merrill Lynch
Monsanto
Montgomery Bank
Newell/Rubbermaid
Overnite Transportation
Pilgrim’s Pride
Proctor and Gamble
Regions Bank
Schreiber Foods
Solutia
Southeast Health
SSM Healthcare
Tate and Lyle
US Bank
Wells Fargo Financial
