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Contact Information:
College of Business Administration,
Missouri State University
901 S. National Ave, Glass Hall 400,
Springfield, MO, 65897
| Phone: | 1-417-836-5646 | | Fax: | 1-417-836-4407 |
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 Program Overview
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The College of Business Administration at Missouri State University awards undergraduate degrees in various disciplines. Students in good standing are eligible to be considered for admission to a specific degree program in the College of Business Administration upon the completion of at least 54 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in at least ten preparation courses. Students at Missouri State University can select from thirteen majors and twenty minors offered through the six academic units that make up the College of Business Administration. These academic units are listed below with a brief description of the units and its major(s) and minor(s).
School of Accountancy
Accounting is an important profession as the main job of an accountant is to communicate the results of business operations. It is a fast growing business profession and provides one of the highest average starting salaries for COBA graduates. The School of Accountancy offers an undergraduate major and an undergraduate minor in accounting.
Department of Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems students learn to operate and program computers individually and in networks. They receive experience in managing data and analyzing systems. The CIS Department offers undergraduate majors in computer information systems, information technology servies management (ITSM), and business education. The department also offers undergraduate minors in computer information systems and business education.
Department of Finance and General Business
Finance students can choose from a variety of career specialties. Careers in investments involve security analysis, portfolio management and brokerage. Other possibilities include management of financial institutions, federal/state regulatory agencies and real estate organizations.
Students who choose to work towards a general business major will receive a broad education in all aspects of business operations. Missouri State offers the only Insurance and Risk Management major in Missouri. The Department of Finance and General Business offers undergraduate majors in finance, general business, and insurance and risk management. The department also offers undergraduate minors in finance, general business, insurance and risk management, legal studies and real estate.
Department of Technology and Construction Management
The Department of Technology and Construction Management prepares graduates for leadership roles in construction and manufacturing. Students are prepared to serve as effective leaders, supervisors, and managers for technical positions in world-class businesses and industries. The programs in the Department are accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). The Department of industrial management offers undergraduate majors in industrial management, construction management, and technology management. The department also offers an undergraduate minor in industrial management.
Department of Management
Capable management is essential to all organizations, in all business fields. The creative aspects of business ownership and operation are presented in the entrepreneurship program, while the challenges of global business endeavors are studied in the international business program. The Department of Management offers undergraduate majors in management (with options in administrative management, entrepreneurship, human resource management, production and operations management, and international business administration), and in entertainment management. The department also offers minors in management, human resource management/industrial relations, and international management.
Department of Marketing
Marketing is an important part of any business. The marketing process includes conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of the product or service. Marketing students learn the stages that go into this process: environmental analysis, market measurement, product development, packaging, pricing, credit, marketing channel development, physical distribution, advertising and customer service. The Department of Marketing offers majors in marketing (with options in advertising and promotion, marketing management, marketing research, retailing/merchandising, and sales/sales force management), and in logistics and transportation. The department also offers minors in marketing, logistics and transportation, advertising and promotion, retailing/merchandising, selling, international marketing, and e–business.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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Missouri State University has many fantastic facilities available for its students, and the buildings reflect the idea that Missouri State is a modern university, but one that also retains a sense of tradition and history. Beautiful 1920s buildings such as Siceliff Hall and Hill Hall are situated alongside modern buildings such as Cheek Hall, which houses a 24-hour computer lab (Monday to Thursday).
The newly renovated and expanded Meyer Library boasts a multimedia area, computer lab, and even a coffee shop. The Library also houses over 825,000 books, and has subscriptions to 4,200 periodicals. Students can electronically access a further 11,000 periodicals online, and can also order books from other universities in Missouri.
The College of Business Administration is situated in David D. Glass Hall. Business students have access to the College's facilities, which include computer labs, specialized classrooms, and quiet places for students to study.
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| Highlights
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- Traditional and Accelerated MBA and Master of Accountancy programs, foundation courses offered online
- Master of Health Administration and online Master of Computer Information Systems programs
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| Program Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1918 | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BS | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
Fall Semester: August to December
Spring Semester: January to May
Summer Semester: June to August
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| Study Options
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Co–op/Work Internships; Distance study; International exchanges; Part-time
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| Majors
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• Accounting
• Business Education
• Computer Information Systems
• Construction Management
• Emerging Technology Management
• Entertainment Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• General Business
• Industrial Management
• Information Technology Services Management (ITSM)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Technology Management
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | – | | Students Accepted/yr | – | | Students Enrolled/yr | 1,351 | | Total Program Enrollment | 4,582 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 35 | | Senior Level | 32 |
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| Recognition
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- AACSB International
- National Association of Industrial Technology
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| University and Location
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Missouri State University is situated in Springfield, Missouri, which is Missouri's third largest city. There are many opportunities in Springfield for recreation and entertainment, especially in the downtown area. These opportunities include cultural activities, visiting Jordan Valley Park, and watching the Springfield Cardinals (AA) baseball team. There are plenty of employment opportunities in Springfield, both part-time work for students, and good full-time positions for graduates.
The Missouri State campus is compact, and students can walk from class to class in a matter of minutes. Students who live on campus live in nationally acclaimed residence halls, and all students can take advantage of the many food choices, convenience stores, and shuttle services that are provided by Missouri State University.
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| Admissions
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To qualify for admission to Missouri State, students have to be a graduate of an accredited high school and meet both the core curriculum and selection index requirements. If students have completed courses for college credit, they must also have at least a 2.00 grade point average on those courses.
The core curriculum was established by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and is required of all students except those who graduated from high school prior to 1996. To be admitted to the University, students must have:
• Four units of English, (two of which must emphasize composition or writing. One unit may be speech or debate.)
• Three units of Mathematics (algebra I or higher, including algebra II)
• Three units of Social Studies: (must include American history and at least one semester of government)
• Two units of science, (not including general science, and one unit must be a laboratory course.)
• One unit of Visual and Performing Arts (graduates of accredited Missouri high schools meet this through completion of the fine arts requirement for graduation)
• Additional Core Courses: Three additional units of core electives selected from any combination of two or more of the above subject areas and/or foreign language. Computer science may also be used if it has a prerequisite of algebra I or higher.
After this criteria is fulfilled, students are expected to also fulfil the selection index requirements, which are based on the sum of the student's class rank percentile and ACT percentile. More information on how to calculate this is provided on Missouri State University's website at: http://www.missouristate.edu/admissions/admpolicy.htm.
If students do not meet the above requirements, but they do demonstrate an academic potential not reflected in their standard performance measures, they should contact the Office of Admissions for information on the appeal process. This also applies to other categories of students, such as:
• Missouri high school graduates who have completed the core curriculum but who do not meet the selection index requirement
• Students who have been home schooled
Students who choose to begin at another college or university and earn 24 or more hours of transferable credit (completed after high school graduation) with at least a 2.00 grade point average, qualify for transfer admission. Students should contact the Office of Admissions for information on transfer policies and procedures.
Admission to the University is separate from admission to the College of Business Administration. Students in good standing at Missouri State are eligible to be considered for admission to a specific degree program in the College of Business Administration upon the completion of at least 54 credit hours including at least ten preparation courses. Admission to the College of Business Administration is limited to a total of 2,000 majors at the combined junior and senior levels. Admission decisions will be determined by applicants' combined (Missouri State plus transfer) grade point average. However, all applicants whose combined grade point average is 2.50 or higher will be admitted to the College of Business Administration.
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| Support for International Students
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International Student Services is the first port of call for any international student starting their education at Missouri State University. International Student Services gives students information on everything from tax information, to advice on health, and travel information about the US and Canada.
The Association of International students (AIS) is a student organization which represents international students, and organizes activities to introduce international students to life in America. Some of the activities that have been organized by the AIS include banquets, coffee socials, movie nights and picnics.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 21,485 | | Private vs Public | Public | | Campus Setting | Suburban | | # in University Housing | 4,000 | | City Population | 150,797 | | Climate Range | 20° to 100°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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| Application Fee: | $35 ($50 for international students) |
Minimum Academic Requirements:
Students must have completed the Core Curriculum and Selection Index.
Minimum English Requirements:
Four units of English, two of which must emphasize composition or writing. One unit may be speech or debate. TOEFL is required for all international students.
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: July 20
Spring Semester: December 20
Summer Semester: May 20
International Student Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: May 1
Spring semester: September 1
Summer semester: April 1
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $6,256 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $11,536 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $11,536 | | Int'l Student Fees | $998 (health insurance) | | Co-op Term Fees | – | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $25,024 | | Out-of-State Students | $46,144 | | International Students | $46,144 | | Books | $900 per year | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $5,000 approx. | | Private | – | | Homestay | – |
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| International Students
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| University Enrollment | 1,132 | | Program Enrollment | 319 | | % of Program Enrollment | 8.3% | | Admitted/yr to Program | – |
Countries of Origin:
Students come from all over the globe to study at COBA. Many come from: Asia; South America; Central America; Canada; Africa; Europe; Australia and India.
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