General M.B.A. Degree
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree at Mississippi College provides a broad-based, rigorous curriculum that develops competency in general management skills and in the key functional areas of business. Typically completed in one to two years, our General M.B.A. program is fully AACSB-accredited, the top business school credential internationally, signifying our strong dedication to business education.
As the largest M.B.A. program in the Jackson, Mississippi metro area, Mississippi College has created a General M.B.A. that conveniently fits into the lives of working professionals. The flexible curriculum for the General M.B.A. also allows students to switch between on-campus and online courses, if necessary. Having the option to complete the two-year M.B.A. program completely online, at Mississippi College’s campus or in a hybrid format, offers flexibility to our graduate business students balancing their program with other responsibilities. We strive to make the cost of our M.B.A. as affordable as possible, offering the lowest M.B.A program tuition in Mississippi.
General M.B.A. Curriculum
Designed primarily for professionals who desire to further their careers, the General M.B.A. program grants students a comprehensive overview of the core business disciplines: accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, economics and statistics. Nearly all our professors hold Ph.Ds in their field in addition to providing mentorship and practical insight from their business management experiences.
Along with the management focus, our General M.B.A. program situates business in a global context which is vital for students pursuing a position at multinational corporations as well as understanding the implications on the local economy. With Mississippi College’s Christian tradition, our M.B.A. program also infuses business ethics into our management courses. While ethical integrity is important for every business person’s career, those seeking management careers in the public sector or at Christian nonprofits could especially benefit from this focus.
REQUIREMENTS | CLASS NAME | HOURS |
Master of Business Administration Core | ||
ACC 6501 | Accounting Issues in Business Decisions | 3 |
MGT 6570 | Leadership in a Global Environment | 3 |
FIN 6541 | Financial Management | 3 |
MGT 6571 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
GBU 6552 | Law and Ethics in the Business Environment | 3 |
MGT 6572 | Strategic Management | 3 |
MIS 099 | Spreadsheet Proficiency Exam (0 Credit Hours) | |
General M.B.A. Courses | ||
MKT 6581 | Market Administration | 3 |
MGT 6551 | Management of the Human Resource | 3 |
ECO 6531 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
MGT 6573 | Management of Technology and Innovation | 3 |
The Master of Business Administration degree builds on a foundational core of undergraduate courses normally taught at business schools. All of the prerequisites for the two-year General M.B.A. program can be obtained from Mississippi College’s Adult Undergraduate offerings which are taught at night.
GENERAL FOUNDATION COURSES | HOURS | |
ACC 201 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
FIN 341 | Business Finance | 3 |
DAT251 | Business Statistics | 3 |
MIS 099 | Spreadsheet Proficiency Exam | 0 |
Total Hours | 9 |
M.B.A. Admissions Requirements
To apply for the Master of Business Administration program at Mississippi College, prospective students must:
- Complete the online application
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Possess an undergraduate record and/or work experience that indicates the ability to pursue the M.B.A. program:
- 3.00 GPA and above (GMAT is waived)
- 2.25-2.99 GPA must meet one of the following:
- 3-5 years of appropriate professional experience (submit a resume)
- GMAT
For students that must meet the GMAT requirement, an appropriate score must be submitted by the end of the first semester (maximum of 9 hours) in which graduate-level classes are taken. Students without a GMAT score after their first semester of graduate work will not be allowed to enroll in subsequent graduate courses.
Earn your M.B.A. from Mississippi College
Offered online, on-site and in a hybrid format, the General M.B.A. from Mississippi College delivers the knowledge you need for management success alongside the flexibility you need as a working professional. Our affordable program is purposefully designed to prepare you for the challenges and rewards of business management over a comprehensive two-year M.B.A. program.