Online Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

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Do you want to become a business person, an entrepreneur, or would you simply like to

advance your current career? Earning your online Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

from USM can help you achieve your career goals while you enjoy the convenient beneﬁts of

an aﬀordable, ﬂexible program. Our fully online business degree will give you an advanced

knowledge of business while making you more competitive and marketable in the industry.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s MBA is accredited by the AACSB and was ranked in

the top 200 “Best Part-Time MBA Programs” by U.S. News and World Report. No matter

where you live, earn your online Masters in Business Administration from one of the top

business programs in the country. Let your education from USM take you where you want

to go. Your life, plus college.

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COURSES

BUSINESS CORE PRE-REQUISITE (9 HOURS)

Business core pre-requisite requirements (for students who do not have an

undergraduate degree in business) are as follows:

Course Credits

ACC 200 3 hrs.

BA 201 3 hrs.

FIN 300 3 hrs.

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ADVANCED COURSEWORK (33 HOURS)

Advanced course requirements for the MBA are as follows:

Course Credits

Organizational Behavior and Leadership 3 hrs.

Marketing Management 3 hrs.

Analytical Decision Making 3 hrs.

Managerial Accounting 3 hrs.

Global Economy 3 hrs.

Financial Management 3 hrs.

Global Business Systems 3 hrs.

Global Business Strategy 3 hrs.

Approved Electives 9 hrs.

NOTE:

Business core pre-requisite courses must be taken prior to enrolling in MBA classes.

* Approved electives are in the College of Business. BA 600, BA 611, BA 630, BA 650, BA

670 and BA 680 do not meet degree program requirements of the MBA program. These

courses may only be used to meet prerequisite requirements for program admission.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ADDITIONAL NOTE

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not oﬃcial. For

further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please

be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online.

However, suﬃcient online options are available to complete this degree.

How do I request a GMAT/GRE waiver based on 5 years or more of

management experience?

After you submit your application to the Graduate School, send your resume,

transcript(s), and a cover letter requesting the waiver to [email protected].

Can I submit my application before all of my letters of recommendation,

oﬃcial test score(s), and/or oﬃcial transcript(s) arrive?

Yes; once you complete the application for the online masters in business

administration and upload your resume, cover letter, and statement of purpose,

you should be able to pay the application fee and submit your application. The

outside documents can still be added after you submit your application.

What is the minimum GMAT/GRE score?

There is no minimum score because performance on the GMAT or GRE is only

one component of the application package. The average GMAT score of

applicants admitted to the program is approximately 500 (on a scale of 200-800);

a GRE score equivalent to this GMAT score would be expected. To be accepted

into the online masters in business administration, scores must be no more than

5 years old.

What are the application deadlines for this business degree?

Deadlines for International Applicants:

March 1 – Summer Admission

April 1 – Fall admission seeking a Graduate Assistantship

May 1 – Final Fall Admission

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October 1 – Spring Admission

Deadlines for All Other Applicants:

April 1 – Summer admission and fall admission seeking a Graduate

Assistantship

June 1 – Final fall admission

November 1- Spring admission

What are my options for the online masters in business administration if my

GPA is below a 2.5?

Previous graduate coursework may be able to be used in place of the

undergraduate GPA. Another alternative would be to earn a second bachelor’s

degree with a higher GPA.

What are the costs?

For pricing information, click here. For ﬁnancial aid information, click here. For

detailed tuition information, click here.

How do I determine if I need any prerequisites for this business degree?

Please send a copy of your transcript to [email protected] for review. If you do

need prerequisites, you can satisfy the requirements on the undergraduate or

graduate level. We oﬀer an online graduate certiﬁcate program in business

foundations, and two of the four courses can be used to meet the accounting and

ﬁnance prerequisites.

I graduated from USM, do I need to send oﬃcial transcripts?

If USM is the last institution you attended, and you previously sent all other

transcripts, the Graduate School will pull those for you.

When are the classes oﬀered?

i. MBA 600, 605, 611, and 640 are oﬀered in the fall.

ii. MBA 610, 620, 650, and 660 are oﬀered in the spring.

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iii. MBA students typically take electives in the summer.

How long will it take for me to complete this business degree online?

i. Students admitted in a fall or summer semester can complete their MBA

online in about two years by taking two classes a semester.

ii. Students admitted in a spring semester may take an additional year because

the capstone course, MBA 660, and comprehensive exam are only oﬀered in the

spring. In order to take the capstone and comprehensive exam, students must

have already completed all four fall classes and must have already completed or

be enrolled in the other three spring classes.

How do I earn an emphasis in Sports Security Management?

i. MBA students can declare an emphasis in Sports Event Security Management

by taking the following three electives:

1. SM 620 – Introduction to Sport Security Management

2. SM 626 – Threat and Risk Assessment of Sports Venues

3. SM 629 – Sport Event Emergency Response Planning

ii. Depending on when these electives are oﬀered, the timeframe to complete

the MBA online with a Sport Security Management emphasis may vary.

Do online students pay out-of-state tuition?

No, online masters in business administration students pay resident tuition.

Will other classes besides the ones listed in degree requirements count

towards my degree?

Other classes that aren’t listed may count towards your online masters in

business administration degree once your transcript has been evaluated and

posted.

Can this degree be completed fully online?

Yes, the online masters in business administration program is available totally

online. Students are not required to visit campus for an in-class lecture; however,

an online lecture may be required by your instructor.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Are you a military veteran or service member?

If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss

can serve you and your needs. We will help you with funding and scholarship

information, admissions and course enrollment.

Are there additional fees?

Additional course fees to the online masters in business administration may

apply. Fees range between $20-$60.

What other online degrees are oﬀered by Online at Southern Miss?

Please visit our programs page here: https://online.usm.edu/programs/

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AA/EOE/ADAI

1. Application to the Graduate School: The online graduate application portal

(https://www.usm.edu/graduate-school/apply-graduate-school) is used to submit all

application materials. A non-refundable application fee of $60 must be paid prior to the

submission of the completed application.

2. Transcripts: Oﬃcial transcripts from every institution of higher learning

previously attended must be submitted to the Graduate School. Graduate School

policy requires a minimum 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of your bachelor’s degree

to apply (2.75 for regular admission).

3. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record

Examination (GRE): The GMAT or the GRE is required to be considered for admission

to the program and can be waived for applicants with a master’s degree or higher. An

applicant may also request waiver consideration from the GRE/GMAT requirement if

s/he can demonstrate 5 years or more of signiﬁcantly progressive management work

experience.

4. Personal Essay (Statement of Purpose)

5. Three Letters of Recommendation

6. Resume

7. Cover Letter

8. Immunization Records

9. Prerequisites: Applicants with an academic background in a non-business

discipline may need to complete business prerequisites in 3 areas: accounting, ﬁnance,

and statistics. These prerequisites can be met with a 3 hour course (undergraduate or

graduate) in each of the 3 areas. These prerequisites must be satisﬁed before

applying to the program.

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