Master of Business Administration Program Columbia College

Build Knowledge and Skill for Success at Columbia College

Good business is a skill. Master it at Columbia College.

There was a time when all students needed to succeed was a bachelor's degree. But in today's economy, they might need more. A Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Columbia College helps students reach their full potential and pushes them to the front of the pack -- leading to a higher salary and career progression across a variety of industries. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that workers with a master's degree, on average, earn $400,000 more in their lifetimes than those with only bachelor's degrees.

But lack of time often deters working adults from pursuing a graduate degree. Unlike others, this M.B.A. program was designed with working adults as the primary intended audience. Columbia College prides itself on offering to students some of the most accommodating, accredited, and affordable programs in the America. As a nonprofit college, Columbia College's primary stakeholders are the students of the college. This is why Columbia College molds its graduate program to fit even the busiest of schedules through the use of convenient eight-week sessions, start-and-stop flexibility, and the option to take classes in the evening (select campuses only) and online. Thanks to these helpful aspects of Columbia College's structure, students will be able to handle their jobs and family obligations -- all while earning their graduate degrees.

Columbia College's M.B.A. curriculum offers a balance of theory and practice. The mission of the M.B.A. program is to prepare working adults in the early stages of their careers in small or middle-sized organizations with the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics that will enhance performance in their present occupation, and prepare them for advancement to upper-level management. A principal strategy for achievement of this overall goal is to employ a balanced educational approach that includes a rich mixture of business theory and practice. The M.B.A. program complements management development activities which, in combination, prepare working adults for advancement within an organization. To this end, the M.B.A. program enhances career opportunities in the management of business firms or other formally organized enterprises. Therefore, the program centers on a professional approach which balances business theory with practice in the search for knowledge, skills, and methodologies that are useful in formulating strategies for the future in an uncertain and often turbulent business environment.

MBA Accounting Track

This track is designed to help you prepare for a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Coursework focuses on the skills, techniques and knowledge required for successful completion of the CPA exam. Due to the nature of the coursework, it is strongly recommended that you have an undergraduate degree in accounting.

MBA Human Resource Management Track

This track is designed for those looking to advance professionally in the growing field of Human Resource Management. Coursework focuses on employment law and HR theory and practice, including employee recruitment, development and benefits.

Columbia College Info

Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college also participates in the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. All online degrees at Columbia College meet the same accreditation standards as its on-campus degrees.

The "US News & World Report" ranked Columbia College in the top tier among America's Best Colleges for the 8th consecutive year, and the "Princeton Review" named Columbia College a 2012 Best Midwestern College. Columbia College has also been recognized as a leader in military-friendly education and was named among the Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities for the 4th year in a row. G.I. Jobs magazine also recognized Columbia College as a military-friendly school based on its Yellow Ribbon benefits, military and veteran enrollments, generous transfer credit policies, flexible learning programs and tuition benefits.

Columbia College has a history dating back to 1851 when it was founded in Columbia, Mo., as Christian Female College. The college changed its name in 1970 when it became a 4-year coeducational institution. The Columbia College network extends to more than 34 locations nationwide, with 18 campuses on military bases, plus online. Columbia College educates more than 29,000 students each year and has more than 67,000 alumni worldwide.

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 224
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? No
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? Yes
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied181
• Accepted125
• Acceptance Rate69%
• Enrolled109
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $55
• Application Fee - International $55
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline August 9th August 9th Yes
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline December 27th December 27th Yes
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's Degrees3 letters of recommendation, minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and resume, goal statement
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, 550 paper based, TOEFL iBT

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMarch 1
• Types of financial support availableFederal Work-Study, Scholarship and/or loans

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students500
• Female Percentage58%
• Male Percentage42%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students500
• Part-time Percentage88%
• Full-time Percentage12%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino5%
• Black / African American12%
• White / Caucasian72%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native1%
• Asian2%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander1%
• Two or more races1%
• Unknown6%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty44
• Full-time Percentage9%
• Part-time Percentage91%
• Female Percentage39%
• Male Percentage61%