MBA/Cybersecurity
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
UMSL's MBA in Business Administration is an accelerated MBA program for those who already have some work experience and want to enhance their career opportunities. It provides working professionals with the flexibility and experiences they seek in a business graduate degree.
Why Earn Your MBA Degree at UMSL?
UMSL’s MBA is fully accredited by AACSB-International—the world’s premier business school accrediting body—and the Ed G. Smith College of Business holds dual AACSB accreditation in Business and Accounting, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.
In the highly competitive world of business, having the right skills can make all the difference. Designed with the motivated working professionals in mind, our MBA degree pairs a high-quality education with the flexibility and support to meet your unique needs and help you take the next step in your career.
- Get a personalized plan to help you reach your career goals. USML’s MBA program offers a variety of emphasis areas along with flexible scheduling, including an MBA online option, and personalized academic advising to keep you on track.
- Gain a competitive edge with the help of working professionals. With 150 local executives serving on UMSL Business advisory boards, USML’s MBA programs remain up to date with the latest business trends, mentorship opportunities, career forecasts and more.
- Learn from highly qualified educators and researchers. Our faculty hold degrees from some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions and are internationally recognized for their contributions to their fields. They are mentors, dedicated to providing the individualized support every student needs to be successful.
Admission Requirements
The admission standards for all Graduate Business Programs (master programs and graduate certificates) are the same. To be eligible to apply, an applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and show high promise of academic success.
Graduate Business Programs take a holistic approach when evaluating student applications. Grade point average (GPA), and professional experience are considered when making an admissions decision.
Applicants must meet the general graduate admission requirements of the Graduate School, described in the UMSL catalog. Students are considered for admission to the graduate program in MBA only after they have formally applied for admission through the Graduate School.
Curriculum
Curriculum Details
Master of Business Administration (MBA) students seeking an emphasis in Cybersecurity must complete a minimum of 9 hours of approved Cybersecurity electives beyond INFSYS 5800 (INFSYS 5800 does not count toward the emphasis in Cybersecurity). A maximum of 15 hours in any functional area will count toward degree requirements. Only courses that are substantially different from courses taken for credit in a student’s undergraduate program will be acceptable.