Presentation providing information on the MBA program at Missouri State University for both the traditional and accelerated programs.

1. The Missouri State MBA Christopher D. Lynn, MBA MBA Program Advisor

2. Why Earn an MBA? Salary: MBA graduates at Missouri State start out at $52,000 annually. Career Advancement: MBA graduates take on upper-level management and leadership roles in their organizations. Opportunities: An MBA allows you more flexibility in your career options and supplements your undergraduate education.

3. Why Missouri State? Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, an accreditation awarded only to the top 10 percent of business schools worldwide. Classes taught by world-class faculty who are active in scholarship and business. Flexibility in area of study through the concentration area.

4. The Traditional MBA 33 credit hours Required to have all three of the following: 2.75 GPA on the last 60 credit hours taken 400 GMAT composite (or GRE equivalent) A GPA from (1) * 200 + GMAT composite = 1,000 A “B” or better in FIN 380. Foundation is evaluated by Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, the director of the MBA program.

6. The Accelerated MBA Use 2 courses from the graduate program to count toward undergraduate requirements. Typical examples are the following: CIS 761 (CIS 429) MGT 764 (MGT 341) MKT 772 (MKT 472) FIN 682 (FIN 582) MGT 747 (MGT 447) MKT 774 (MKT 474)

7. Accelerated Requirements 3.00 cumulative GPA (Missouri State coursework) 450 GMAT composite (cannot take GRE) 80 credit hours earned at time of application. Undergraduate business major (except Technology and Construction Management or Fashion/Interior Design)

8. Contact Information MBAProgram@MissouriState.edu mba.missouristate.edu http://www.facebook.com/MBAMOState Twitter: @MBAMOState Glass Hall, Room 223 (417) 836-5616