The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Mississippi Valley State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the essential functional areas required to manage any organization effectively. This includes insights into information technology, human resources, strategic management, accounting, finance, economics, operations, and marketing, with a consideration for global implications. The program aims to equip graduates with the managerial skills and competencies needed to lead organizations or entrepreneurial ventures from a systemic perspective, fostering an understanding of how different business facets work together synergistically for optimal organizational effectiveness. Graduates will be prepared to help organizations achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in a dynamic global marketplace.
The MBA program requires 30 credit hours, comprising 18 hours of graduate core courses and 12 hours of graduate electives. Each course is typically 3 credit hours. Students can take a maximum of four courses (12 hours) per semester or a minimum of two courses (6 hours) for financial aid purposes. Some students opt to take just one course if not utilizing federal student financial aid. While the program offers a general MBA, students can pursue a "management emphasis" by selecting a mix of core and elective courses.
The MBA program equips graduates with the skills necessary to manage and lead organizations or to successfully pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Graduates are prepared for roles in various functional areas of business and are capable of driving organizational effectiveness and competitive advantage.
Applicants with a non-business undergraduate degree or those pursuing a second master's with a non-business graduate degree will be required to complete 12 credit hours of introductory/survey graduate business courses (500-level) before starting the core MBA curriculum (600-level courses).
Tuition and cost of living details are not specified in the provided program information.
Applicants need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75. If you have a non-business undergraduate degree, you will need to complete 12 hours of introductory graduate business courses before starting the core MBA curriculum.
No, the MBA program at Mississippi Valley State University does not require the GMAT or GRE for admission.
The application deadline for the Fall 2026 semester has been extended to May 22, 2026.
The MBA program requires 30 credit hours, comprising 18 hours of graduate core courses and 12 hours of graduate electives. Students can take a maximum of 12 hours per semester or a minimum of 6 hours for financial aid purposes.
MBA graduates are prepared for roles such as Manager, Leader, and Entrepreneur. The program equips them with skills to manage and lead organizations or pursue entrepreneurial ventures effectively.