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 Program Overview
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Students can be part of a challenging and rewarding career field when they enrol in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program at the University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Harmon College of Business. All first-year students and transfer students interested in business majors are admitted to the UCM as pre-business majors.
All first-year students are encouraged to participate in the First-Year Experience (FYE) program which includes academic advising, business learning communities (a series of clustered courses which pre-business students take together) and a first-year seminar. The Business Pre-Profession program and Business FYE program are designed for new students to get off to a good start academically as well as expose them to the admissions requirements and academic programs offered at the college.
Once admitted to the program, students can major in accounting, finance, marketing, management or computer information systems. In addition, during their time at the Harmon College of Business, they will have access to internships, real-world entrepreneurial business experience, job shadowing and international study. Business graduates leave UCM ready to contribute to the workforce with practical business skills and academic expertise.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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UCM, located 50 miles southeast of Kansas City in Warrensburg, includes 13 residence halls, a chapel, a stadium and a field, and an on-campus airport. The Ward Edwards building, conveniently situated in the middle of UCM's vast 1,561-acre campus, is home to the Harmon College of Business. As the former university library, renovations on the building were completed in 2002 that converted a spacious three-story atrium into a stunning, modern facility. Also the site of the International Center, the Office of Student Financial Assistance, the Office of Admissions, Enrollment Management, the Graduate School and Office of the Registrar, the Ward Edwards building has one of the largest computer labs on campus.
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| Highlights
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- Strong focus on "active learning" (applied, hands-on learning) in all programs
- Active SIFE chapter
- Active Delta Sigma Pi chapter
- Curriculum includes the Integrative Business Experience (IBE) in which students are required to start and manage a company with profits donated to a partner charity
- Technologically equipped investments research room available for students taking Security Analysis class
- Oldest internship program in the Midwest with 150 placement (10% of program enrolment) annually
- Active Beta Alpha Psi accounting honour society
- Newly formed Delta Epsilon Chi chapter
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| Program Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1947 | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BSBA | | Postgraduate Opportunities | no |
Calendar Year:
fall semester (Aug - Dec)
spring semester (Jan - May)
summer semester (May - Aug)
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| Study Options
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co-op/work internship, fast-track, international exchanges, part-time
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| Majors
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Accountancy
Computer Information Systems
Finance
Management
Marketing
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | n/a | | Students Accepted/yr | n/a | | Students Enrolled/yr | 200 | | Total Program Enrollment | 1540 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 375 | | Senior Level | 510 |
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| Recognition
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- AACSB International Accreditation in all business programs since 1995 with separate AACSB accreditation in Accountancy
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| University and Location
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With 150 career-building programs of study, a beautiful residential campus and a welcoming hometown, UCM is the school of choice for over 11,063 graduate and undergraduate students. Founded as a teacher's college in 1871, the university has maintained a commitment to imparting knowledge to those who are eager to learn.
UCM prides itself in transforming students into lifelong learners, who are dedicated to service and possess the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed and lead in the region, state, nation and world. The university offers a comprehensive array of bachelor's programs and selected master's and doctoral programs that build upon historical strengths and a state-wide mission to contribute positively to community.
UCM's sprawling campus located in the heart of downtown Warrensburg, Missouri, is home to many centres and institutes that contribute to student development and community learning. Some of these culture-rich initiatives include the Center for Religious Studies, the National Police Institute and the Missouri Safety Center.
The Harmon College of Business Administration also has many resources available to students who are interested in beginning their business careers while still attending classes. The university's Center for Business Internships, Center for Economic Education, Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, and Small Business Technology & Development Center serve the needs of students, entrepreneurs, small business owners, economics teachers and citizens of the State of Missouri. These centers also serve to bridge the gap between academic study and business practice.
Through the Center for Business Internships (CBI), students have the opportunity to participate in fulfilling internship positions. CBI matches students with companies in the Fortune 500, local businesses, international corporations, and state and federal government posts. Students can also pursue international internships in Mexico, France and the Netherlands. CBI works exclusively with business majors and minors to help them secure the internships that best fit their long-term career goals while still earning college credit and a salary.
UCM's Office of Career Services helps place new graduates into the industry and position of their choice. Graduates have begun successful careers as accountants, finance specialists, entrepreneurs, human resource managers, network specialists, sales managers and supply chain managers. Employers prize Harmon College grads for their superior knowledge, skills and work ethic.
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| Admissions
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Students who are interested in applying for the BSBA degree program should have achieved a 21 on the ACT and a 2.0 high school grade point average (GPA), or a 990 on the SAT and a 2.0 high school GPA. The application fee is $30, and all documents pertaining to the students' admission should be received by UCM three weeks prior to the start of the semester.
International applicants must submit a signed application for admission and a non-refundable $50 application fee, payable to UCM. Priority deadlines for the receipt of all admission materials are fall semester: May 1, spring semester: October 1 and summer semester: April 1. Applications received after these deadlines will automatically be processed for the following semester. International applicants must also submit official academic records from all secondary and postsecondary schools attended, whether or not a degree, certificate or diploma was earned. Applicants are also responsible for submitting a declaration of financial status and their TOEFL test score.
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| Support for International Students
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The university's International Center handles the applications, orientation, English instruction and immigration issues of the nearly 400 international students from 60 different countries attending UCM. In addition, the center also offers special programs that introduce Missouri families to international students, encourage friendships and broaden knowledge of other cultures. The associated International Student Organization (ISO) at UCM also contributes to international student integration by organizing many fun events each semester for local and international students.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 11,000 | | Private vs Public | public | | Campus Setting | rural | | # in University Housing | 9,800 | | City Population | 18,000 | | Climate Range | 20° to 100°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
12 ACT and 2.0 High School GPA, or 990 SAT and 2.0 High School GPA
Minimum English Requirements:
500 (paper-based), 173 (computer), 61 (internet-based)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Three weeks prior to the start of the semester of enrollment
International Student Application Deadlines:
Fall semester - May 1, spring - October 1, summer - April 1
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $6,500 per year | | Out-of-State Tuition | $9,375 per year | | Int'l Student Tuition | $9,375 per year | | Int'l Student Fees | $730 per year | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | | | Out-of-State Students | | | International Students | | | Books | $1,000 per year | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $6,320 (includes meals) | | Private | $5,200 (without meals) | | Homestay | n/a |
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| International Students
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| University Enrollment | 400 | | Program Enrollment | 80 | | % of Program Enrollment | 5% | | Admitted/yr to Program | n/a |
Countries of Origin:
University-wide, 51 countries are represented. The highest concentrations are from China, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan.
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