What you will study
In online classes, which we’ve purposely kept small, for your MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration, UCM’s faculty who have subject-matter expertise will teach best practices
and skills from a manager’s perspective. These include:
- Strategic, fact-based decision-making
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
UCM’s graduate certificates serve as the basis of your MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration. If you’ve previously earned your graduate certificate from UCM, you’re
already on your way to completing your Master of Business Administration.
Otherwise, you can complete your Master of Business Administration with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration area in as few as 12 months. If you need to balance work and life with
your education, you have the ability to extend your MBA studies over several years.
Excellence in an MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized concentration
- One of only 10 universities in the Missouri to achieve accreditation from the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business
- A Best Business School (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- A Best Part-time MBA (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- #55: Best Online MBA Program (Fortune, 2022)
- A Best Part-Time MBA Program (Fortune, 2022)
- #19: Best MBA Program) (Intelligent, 2022)
- A Best Online MBA Program (Fortune, 2021)
- A Best Online MBA Program (U.S. News and World Report, 2021)
- A Best Online MBA Program for Veterans (U.S. News and World Report, 2021)
- Top 15%: Best Value Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing (College Factual, 2021)
- Top 15%: Best Value College for Business Administration and Management (College Factual, 2021)
Unique learning opportunities in UCM’s MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration
Experiential learning for your Master of Business Administration with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration will allow you to apply what you’re learning to real-life situations:
- Situational challenges: In courses for our Master of Business Administration degree, you’ll confront the challenges
of real businesses in the classroom. You’ll work both individually and as part of
a team to solve problems.
- Internships: If you’re looking for professional experience in your chosen concentration, an internship
can give you a real-world view of what lies ahead. An internship will provide you
the opportunity to learn from a marketing director or finance manager, for example,
and prepare you to assume a leadership role. UCM’s MBA students have completed internships
with companies such as Nike AIR MI, Central Bank and OUTFRONT Media.
- Student associations: You can expand your professional network when you join student associations at the
University of Central Missouri. Meet other students pursuing a master’s degree in
business when you join the Graduate Student Association or other organizations specific
to your interests.
The wealth of experience you’ll gain as you pursue your master’s degree in Business
Administration at UCM will boost your resume and attract employers’ attention.
What can you do with a master’s degree in Business Administration with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration from UCM?
No matter your chosen graduate certificate(s), your Master of Business Administration
with an Individualized or Interdisciplinary concentration will prepare you for management
jobs in businesses large and small, nonprofits and other organizations. These roles
may include:
- IT Manager or Director
- Marketing Manager or Director
- Social Media Manager
- Financial Reporting Manager
Your opportunities with an MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized concentration
Because UCM is recognized as one of the best schools for MBA degrees due to our high-caliber,
AACSB-accredited curriculum, your Master of Business Administration will be a mark
of your preparedness. As you navigate your career opportunities, UCM faculty will
be available for coaching and advice.
Use the interactive tool below to discover the types of careers that await you with
UCM’s master’s degree in Business Administration with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration.
Financial assistance options for your MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized
concentration
Investing in UCM’s MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized concentration will
advance your career and your earnings potential. To help you get the graduate education
you need and achieve your goals, the University of Central Missouri provides information
on various means to finance your Master of Business Administration degree. These may include loans, grants, work-study opportunities and scholarships.
Scholarships for MBA degrees
Among the scholarships awarded annually to graduate students pursuing UCM’s Master
of Business Administration degrees are:
- Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
- Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies Scholarship
- Lucas Sterne & Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship
Access the UCM Scholarship Finder to learn about these scholarships as well as others available through UCM, alumni
gifts and more.
A Highly Ranked MBA
Among the best schools for MBAs
UCM continuously rates as one of the best schools for MBA programs at the state, regional
and national levels. For example, we earned our place in Fortune Education’s “Best
Online MBA Programs in 2022” and University HQ’s “Best MBA Colleges in Missouri 2022”
rankings for our retention rate, among other factors. Apply today for your opportunity
to experience the UCM difference.
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Specialized Faculty
Highly educated business pros
In classrooms for UCM’s master’s degree in Business, you’ll learn from our faculty
— industry professionals with advanced academic training and professional experience
in their subjects. On top of the value of this quality education, you’ll also have
their support, both academically and professionally. You can look to them for coaching
as you work to realize your full potential.
Flexible Course Options
An MBA your way
UCM’s students have different needs. Our master’s degrees in Business Administration
are designed with you in mind. Our “minimester” schedule allows you to start your
MBA with an Interdisciplinary/Individualized concentration at five points during the
year. You can complete your graduate degree in as few as 12 months or in several years,
choosing from in-person or online classes.
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Admissions Requirements
Applicants for the MBA program must have a completed undergraduate degree (in any
discipline) from an accredited institution and have earned a minim undergraduate GPA
of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). The GMAT and GRE are no longer an admissions requirement.
However, students must be prepared for the rigor of quantitative analysis (including
business math and statistics, accounting, finance, and economics) in order to be successful
in the program.
Accreditation
The University of Central Missouri's Master of Business Administration program is
accredited by AACSB International. UCM is one of only six universities in the state
of Missouri to have both business and accounting accreditations through AACSB. When
you're evaluating your MBA options, an AACSB accreditation means that the university
has met the highest standards in business education.
