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Master of Business Administration

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School of Business

573.875.7535

BA@CCIS.edu

Step into a dynamic world of innovative theories, practical applications, and limitless possibilities. We foster an entrepreneurial spirit and prepare you for the ever-evolving landscape of business.

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Why Study Business Administration? 

Pursue your dreams and get ahead in the world of business with a Master of Business Administration from Columbia College. With an MBA, you’ll position yourself for upper-level management opportunities and advance on your path to a momentous career change.  This degree also offers you the freedom to personalize your studies with a specialized emphasis that perfectly aligns with your career objectives:

  • Accounting 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Real Estate Management 
  • Information Technology Project Management 
  • International Business 
  • Supply Chain Management & Logistics 

What You'll Learn 

Our MBA program equips you with a mixture of business theory and practice to give you a deeper understanding of skills and methodologies used in strategic management. Advance your knowledge of decision making, analytics, managerial-level accounting and finance, marketing, information systems and managerial communication.

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Program Details

An MBA can provide a basis for a management position or possible promotion opportunities to allow you to go further. Some use it to launch a career change while others find it a way to become more valuable to an employer. Whatever your reason, this degree positions you to become a strategic thinker, apply conceptual knowledge, and possibly increase your earning potential and employability. It’s a great addition to your portfolio.

This program is specifically designed for students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at Columbia College, allowing them to take up to three MBA courses as part of their undergraduate studies and jumpstart a career in business. 

Undergraduate students studying any of the following majors are eligible to participate in the Accelerated MBA program:  

  • Accounting  
  • Business Administration  
  • Finance  
  • Healthcare Management  
  • Human Resources Management  
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship  
  • International Business  
  • Management  
  • Marketing  
  • Organizational Leadership  
  • Sports Management  
  • English  
  • Communication Studies  
  • Criminal Justice Administration  
  • History  
  • Philosophy  
  • Political Science  
  • Public Administration  
  • Art  
  • Graphic Design  
  • Music  
  • Management Information Systems  
  • General Studies  

Contact your advisor to learn more about this program.

Professionals who hold a master’s degree are often the first considered for advancement and managerial roles. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Master of Business Administration from Columbia College.

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Human Resources and Real Estate Management Emphasis 

Prerequisites

Applicants who have recently completed undergraduate studies are encouraged to enter the workforce prior to seeking admission to the MBA program. Exceptions will be made only under compelling circumstances. 

The following five MBA prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher (exception: one grade of C in any one of the five undergraduate prerequisite courses is acceptable) in order to be considered for full admission:

  • ACCT 280 Accounting (Financial)
  • ACCT 281 Accounting II (Managerial)
  • FINC 350 Business Finance
  • MKTG 210 Principles of Marketing
  • MGMT 230 Principles of Management

ACCT 280, ACCT 281, and FINC 350 must be taken sequentially.

Accounting Emphasis

Prerequisites

In addition to a cumulative undergraduate 3.0 GPA and the five general MBA prerequisites, admission to the Accounting emphasis of the MBA program requires the following undergraduate prerequisites with grades of B or higher (exception: one grade of C is any of the eleven undergraduate prerequisite courses is acceptable) in order to be considered for full admission:

  • ACCT 381 Federal Income Tax-Individuals
  • ACCT 382 Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACCT 383 Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACCT 385 Accounting Information Systems
  • ACCT 386 Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • ACCT 489 Auditing I

View Admission Steps

  • Business administration 
  • Development & fundraising 
  • Financial management 
  • Human resource management 
  • Marketing management 
  • Non-profit leadership 
  • Project management 
  • Sales management

What you gain from Columbia College continues long after graduation. As an alum, you access exclusive benefits, including a 20% discount on the regular graduate tuition rate for our MBA program. Apply today and take the next step in your journey.

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Careers & Outcomes 

Professionals who hold a master’s degree are often the first considered for advancement and managerial roles. 

Graduates from this program have a richer understanding of the evolving and often complex world of business; and key skills that will set you apart in the workplace. 

MBA graduates work in a variety of settings, including corporations, non-profit organizations and governmental entities. It’s a great choice for professionals seeking upper-level management opportunities. 

Employment of business and management occupations is expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate through 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Some possible paths include: 

  • Business administration 
  • Development & fundraising 
  • Financial management 
  • Human resource management 
  • Marketing management 
  • Non-profit leadership 
  • Project management 
  • Sales management

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

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Contact Information

School of Business

573.875.7535

BA@CCIS.edu

Step into a dynamic world of innovative theories, practical applications, and limitless possibilities. We foster an entrepreneurial spirit and prepare you for the ever-evolving landscape of business.

Meet Your Faculty

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