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    Business Administration (MBA)

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    Columbia, USMBAOnline21 months
    $50,886.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    86%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    86
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 45-credit, 21-month, online MBA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $50,886.

    About the program

    The program covers business core foundations in accounting, finance, economics, management, and marketing, professional skills in communications, ethics, analytics, and consulting, plus a graduate certificate in a specialized area such as marketing analytics or supply chain management.

    Focus: coursework
    551-600
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US) is standard for F-1 master’s students; STEM OPT extension (24 additional months) depends on whether the specific program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List.

    $68,087.00
    Avg starting salary
    $19,392.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $50,886 across 45 required credits.
    Is Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 21 months and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or better GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework
    How competitive is Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Business Administration (MBA) at University of Missouri-Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 86%.