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Master of Business Administration
Dr. Kenneth Heischmidt, Director Master Of Business Administration
(573) 651-2912, E-mail: kheischmidt@semo.edu
Administrative Assistant (573) 651-5116
AACSB Accredited
Program Objectives
The general option within the Master of Business Administration program develops the knowledge base, management skills and personal attributes that allow individuals to advance professionally in, and provide executive leadership to, their organizations. While able to accommodate students recently completing undergraduate studies in business, the program is especially organized to meet the professional goals of individuals holding responsible management positions in regionally important service industries, including financial and accounting services, health services and transportation services.
This program also is specifically designed for those individuals desiring exposure to contemporary management thought and practice that will contribute to their continued effectiveness and professional advancement. Individuals drawn from manufacturing and commerce, and other professionals promoted to management positions in their organization, will benefit from the general track because of its emphasis on developing the knowledge base, skills and attributes which are generic to the challenges confronting individuals in executive management positions.
Students completing the accounting option within the MBA Program will be academically qualified to sit for the national CPA examination. Additionally, students completing this program will have the academic preparation to meet the demands of careers in accounting services industry, including public accounting, industry accounting, not-for-profit accounting and accounting education. The program of study is designed to equip graduates with the breadth and depth of knowledge skills, and attitudes conducive to professional success and lifelong learning.
The primary objectives of the international business degree option is to provide specialized curriculum to prepare our students for managerial careers in international businesses.
Under the degree option, students will: 1) gain intensive academic specialization in the area of business and management, both domestic and international, 2) obtain breath of understanding and professional skills in international business and management, 3) develop in an-depth understanding of the international dimension to business and the impacts of globalization, 4) develop enhanced sensitivity to other cultures and intercultural experience through interacting and working in teams with our students from throughout the world.
By design, the International Business degree option is interdisciplinary and integrative in nature, emphasizing the development and improvement of cultural, financial, managerial, economic, and marketing understanding of the international environment. Graduates from our program that choose the International Business degree option will be prepared for managerial tasks in domestic companies participating in international business as well as in multinational companies throughout the world.
Students interested in the sciences as well as business are particularly interested in the environmental management option. Environmental Management is a growing new field moving into the mainstream for institutions in both business and government. An increasing number of institutions are looking for individuals with professional education and training in science and business. In a quote from Pete Karcz, Director of the Office of Environmental and Regulatory Analysis at the Department of Energy, he said "there are plenty of opportunities for environmental management employment both in the public and private sector. Issues relating to the environment seem to be gaining more interest with the public, which should increase the demand for more environmental professionals" (email to Kenneth Heischmidt on February 23, 1999). This option is a reflection of a cooperative effort between the MBA program in the Harrison College of Business and the Environmental Science program in the College of Science and Mathematics, both at Southeast Missouri State University.
Industrial Management is designed to serve technical managers, production supervisors, and engineers to enhance their leadership positions in industry. This option provides an emphasis on technical management, improving productivity, and problem-solving. Students focusing on this option will be prepared to evaluate the performance of technical systems and interpret the significance of data pertaining to product quality and reliability. Courses for this option are provided by the Industrial Management program. This program suggests the courses are designed to: 1. Develop advanced competencies needed by technical managers, supervisors, and related positions in world-class industries and related enterprises. 2. Broaden the career potential of individuals through the ability to implement systems, increase productivity, and improve product quality. 3. Develop a broad perspective needed for those employed in, or aspiring to, positions of responsibility in industry.
The finance degree option seeks to enhance the student understanding of the current conceptual framework of financial and economic concepts used to manage for-profit and non-for-profit institutions as well as government agencies.
The degree option will provide students with working knowledge of domestic as well as international financial management. Students will become familiarized with current financial concepts and will work on practical problems to enhance their abilities to find and execute value-creating opportunities, to effectively manage risky cash flows and investments in financial assets as well as to recognize the constraints that regulatory policy has on effective management.
Admission
Individuals admitted to the MBA program must have an undergraduate degree from an AACSB accredited business program or have satisfactorily completed the equivalent course work from an accredited institution. Students without the foundation knowledge base in business and economics, yet meeting other admission requirements, may receive provisional admission to the MBA program. Regular admission status may be granted upon completion of prerequisite coursework. All students must provide a GMAT test score. All international students must provide a TOEFL score of 550 (written) or 213 (computer).
Additional Admissions Criteria:
- GMAT score of at least 400
- Grade of at least "C" on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses required for regular admission to the MBA program.
All foundation (prerequisite) undergraduate courses need to be completed prior to enrollment in MBA required core or MBA elective courses.
Under extraordinary circumstances, students not satisfying the admission requirements outlined above may be admitted on a conditional basis upon the recommendation of the Graduate Programs Committee, the Director of the MBA program and endorsement of the Dean of the Donald L. Harrison College of Business.
Program Requirements
Students without an undergraduate degree in business must complete the following prerequisite coursework: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Introductory Statistics, Applied Calculus, Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Management and Organizational Behavior, Principles of Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Financial Management. A grade of at least "C" is required on all undergraduate prerequisite courses for the MBA.
Students wishing to enter the accounting option should have completed an undergraduate degree in accounting at an accredited institution, or have satisfactorily completed courses in Business Law, Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II, Income Tax, Cost, Accounting Information Systems, and Auditing.
Students in the MBA program must maintain a graduate GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a 'C'. Students not meeting the GPA and course grade requirements are subject to dismissal after a probationary period. Additionally, students are expected to make normal progress toward completing the MBA program. Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of nine credit hours over a fall semester-spring semester-summer session period. For a part-time student, this means the program is a maximum of four years. Students not making normal progress are subject to dismissal.
Common Course Requirements (Courses may be substituted depending upon extensive evidence of academic background in course content area.)
General Management Option
Only two 500-level courses may be taken toward an MBA degree.
Accounting Option
Advanced Auditing AC5XX Accounting Course AC5XX Accounting Course
Environmental Management Option
Industrial Management Option
International Business Option
Exit Assessment
- BA657 Applied Research Project
- Students must enroll in GR699 during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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