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Program Description

The master of business administration (MBA) program provides training in business for students interested in understanding the working nature of business in a competitive environment. Courses in the MBA program integrate information and theories from various disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production operations and strategic management. The objective of this program is to develop students into broadly educated business managers and executives who understand the nature of business as a whole, with the tools and techniques applicable to a wide variety of business situations.

The capstone for the MBA program gives students the chance to bring together all of the theories, skills, and tools studied during the program and integrate them into a learning experience that highlights the nature of competition and the kind of strategic maneuvering that must be done in order to succeed.

The degree requires satisfactory completion of 30 credit hours of the MBA curriculum and 6 credit hours of graduate electives for a total of 36 credit hours, or if an area of emphasis is selected for a total of no less than 39 credit hours. Students who require prerequisite courses may have to complete more than 36 or 39 credit hours to receive the MBA. Electives for the MBA may be selected from any graduate School of Business offering. If a student has a particular interest in a graduate course outside of the School of Business, approval may be sought for such course(s).

This program is offered online, at the St. Louis home campus, and at a number of U.S and international campuses. Please see the Campus Locations section of this catalog for a list of campuses where this program is offered.

The MBA is also available in an accelerated, 1-year format at select campus locations. The 1-Year MBA program is cohort based with a structured schedule that begins in the Fall 1 term. More information including admission requirements can be found at www.webster.edu/1MBA.

The MBA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge in each of the primary functional areas of business.
Students will be able to solve semi-structured business problems.
Students will be able to solve unstructured business problems.

General Requirements

The MBA degree-seeking student should consult the Admission, Enrollment, and Academic Policies sections under Academic Policies and Procedures for policies regarding application, admission, registration, and the academic policies of Webster University. Academic policies or exceptions to policies applicable to MBA students are noted under their respective general academic policies.

Prerequisites:

BUSN 5000 Business (3 hours)
BUSN 5600 Accounting Theory and Practice (3 hours)
BUSN 5620 Current Economic Analysis (3 hours)

Note: Program prerequisites are to be completed before beginning coursework for the MBA for those students who have not completed prerequisite courses (or an appropriate equivalent) within five years of entering the program and having earned a grade of B or better.

If the appropriate prerequisite course content was completed more than five years prior to entering the program, the department will allow a waiver if the student demonstrates command of the content area by successfully completing a waiver examination. Prerequisite courses may not count as electives in the 36-credit-hour MBA.

The required courses in the MBA program are:

MRKT 5000 Marketing (3 hours)
MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior (3 hours)
BUSN 5760 Applied Business Statistics (3 hours)
FINC 5000 Finance (3 hours)
(prerequisites: BUSN 5600 and BUSN 5760)
FINC 5880 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 hours)
(prerequisite: FINC 5000)
MNGT 5990 Corporate Responsibility and Society (3 hours)
BUSN 6070 Management Accounting (3 hours)
(prerequisites: BUSN 5600 and BUSN 5760)
BUSN 6110 Operations and Project Management (3 hours)
(prerequisite: BUSN 5760)
BUSN 6120 Managerial Economics (3 hours)
(prerequisites: BUSN 5620 and BUSN 5760)
BUSN 6200 Strategy and Competition (3 hours)
(prerequisites: all of the above)
Additional elective credit hours (6 hours)

Application Requirements

An International Application. Non-U.S. citizens, U.S. citizens applying from outside the U.S. and any student applying to a campus outside the United States should apply online at www.webster.edu/apply. A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required. Application fees vary based upon the campus location, please contact the campus you wish to attend.
Official transcripts from the educational institution from which the student earned their first bachelors-level degree. For U.S. institutions, this means accreditation from a regional accrediting body. Non-U.S. institutions must be recognized by the Ministry of Education as a university-level provider of higher education and accredited by any appropriate agencies within the home country and any countries in which it operates and/or issues degrees. This transcript and/or diploma must show the degree received and the date conferred. Applicants previously enrolled in graduate-level coursework must submit official transcripts of that work.

Note: Graduate applicants who apply and are provisionally accepted either by submitting unofficial transcripts or before completing their undergraduate degree must submit a final transcript indicating the degree received and the date conferred. If transcripts do not indicate degree or conferral date a copy of diploma is required. This official transcript must be on file within eight weeks from the beginning of the student's starting term for full acceptance to the University.

To be considered official, transcripts must be received by Webster University directly from the issuing institution. If the student is to deliver transcripts, they must be in sealed, unopened envelopes and certified with the official seal of the issuing institution. All official transcripts and documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Additional Application Requirements

Documentation of English Language Proficiency: All applicants, regardless of program or enrollment location, whose primary language is not English must document their English language proficiency at the time of application. Applicants normally satisfy this requirement by submitting official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Academic IELTS, or Pearson scores.
A 300- to 400-word essay on a topic of your choice. You may describe a special interest, experience, or achievement or a curriculum vitae (résumé) that documents prior employment and experience.
One letter of recommendation from a professor and/or an employer.
Additional official documentation may be required depending upon an applicant's program of interest or previous educational background. See program page for details.
Applying for a visa: Students requiring a visa to study in the country in which their campus is located will be required to provide additional documentation for the visa process. Visa documentation requirements can vary at international campus locations depending upon the applicant's citizenship status and/or country of origin at the time of acceptance to the University. Applicants should check with the campus they plan to attend for specifics. The University will notify applicants if additional documentation is required to complete the application file. For current information, please contact the campus at which you plan to enroll.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose primary language is not English must document their English language proficiency at the time of application. Applicants normally satisfy this requirement by submitting official scores within the past two years of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Academic IELTS scores. The scores required for admission are as follows:

TOEFL: iBT - 80
IELTS: Academic: 6.5
Pearson: 61

Equivalent Cambridge, Oxford, NEAB, TEEP, Academic IELTS, and London Certificate test results that are current can be considered in lieu of the TOEFL. Students who cannot document current evidence of English proficiency should contact the campus to which they are applying for possible on-site testing. In such cases, testing must be completed before the admission decision will be made. Webster University will refer for testing any applicant for admission about whose English language proficiency an admissions officer has concerns. All English as a Second Language (ESL) recommendations and requirements are a condition of the applicant's admission, enrollment, and/or continued enrollment at the University.