Business Administration

Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral | On Campus

About the Doctorate in Business Administration

The PhD program is designed to prepare graduates for careers as effective University researchers and teachers or for senior research positions in business or government. A primary objective of the program is to train PhD candidates to become proficient researchers. Therefore, course work involves research activities such as literature review and critique, theoretical modeling, research design, computer-assisted empirical analysis and preparation of proposals and research papers. Another objective is to train students to become high-quality teachers. PhD candidates are provided the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses in their specialty area. In addition, students are expected to participate in national and regional academic conferences and are encouraged to work with faculty in developing individual research and teaching skills.

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• Doctorate (PhD) in Business Administration
• PhD Concentration: Finance
• PhD Concentration: Management
• PhD Concentration: Marketing

Admission criteria

• Minimum GMAT or GRE score: There is no minimum score required, however, typically successful candidates score well on their exam.
• Outstanding performance in previous academic work
• Maturity and potential required for making scholarly contributions to their field of interest

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Missouri State Law requires that students who have a teaching assistantship achieve a certain level of proficiency on an oral language assessment.  All Trulaske College of Business students are assigned as teaching assistants for at least one year of their program. Students are required to achieve the required proficiency score in order to receive financial support by fulfilling that teaching assignment and maintain good standing in the program.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Doctorate in Business Administration Program

• Resume/Vita
• 3 letters of recommendation
• GMAT (Preferred), or GRE scores
• Statement by the applicant indicating the intended major area of study, career objectives and any other information deemed pertinent for consideration by the admissions committee

Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (Crosby MBA)

Master's | 100% Online

About the Crosby MBA

Crosby MBA candidates come from all backgrounds, including science, engineering, liberal arts, journalism, business and health-related fields.  There are no prerequisite courses.  However previous courses in accounting, statistics and finance are helpful. Please contact us for online resources and classes to help you gain knowledge in these subject areas, if interested.  Our admission standards are high and the curriculum is rigorous.  The Crosby MBA program is AACSB accredited, nationally recognized and highly ranked by U.S. News America’s Best Graduate Schools, Forbes, Princeton Review, and The Wall Street Journal.

Admission requirements

Factors considered in the admissions decision include post-graduation work experience; professional internships and/or co-ops; leadership, community involvement and service; quality of undergraduate work (GPA) and rigor of coursework; career focus and self-awareness demonstrated in question responses and interview.  A baccalaureate degree in any discipline from an accredited school is required.  Interviews by invitation will also be conducted.

Deadlines for application to the Crosby MBA

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.

International Applicants

Please note that immigration documents will not be issued because the program is completed fully online. International students will be limited to online courses unless they have a current visa that allows them to study in the United States.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Crosby MBA Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.

Business Administration, Accelerated Master of Business Administration (Crosby MBA)

Master's | 100% Online

About the Accelerated Crosby MBA

The Accelerated Crosby MBA provides Mizzou undergraduate students with the opportunity to begin MBA coursework during their senior year. Students will complete their MBA with one additional year of full-time study beyond their undergraduate degree. Students will gain knowledge of business fundamentals through core graduate business hours, professional skills courses, the selection of one graduate certificate, and electives offered through the College of Business.

The Crosby MBA program is AACSB accredited, nationally recognized and highly ranked by U.S. News America’s Best Graduate Schools, Forbes, Princeton Review, and The Wall Street Journal.

Deadlines for application to the Crosby MBA

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.

Admission requirements

Students interested in the Accelerated Crosby MBA will apply during their junior year.

• Have completed 90 credits hours of undergraduate work (this may include current hours of enrollment at the time of application)
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Internship experience is encouraged
• GMAT/GRE score is not required
  • Applicants are welcome to submit a GMAT/GRE score you feel that it is an accurate representation of your abilities
• Interview required for competitive applicants

International Applicants

Please note that immigration documents will not be issued because the program is completed fully online. International students will be limited to online courses unless they have a current visa that allows them to study in the United States.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

For the Accelerated Crosby MBA Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
  • Please upload your graduation plan, detailing the semester breakdown of your remaining undergraduate coursework. Ensure that this plan is updated with your academic advisor within 30 days before submitting your Accelerated MBA application.
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)

Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.

Analytics, Master of Business Administration

Master's | On Campus

Note: At this time, we are unable to accept applications from international applicants to the on-campus option of this program. Once the on-campus option has been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for immigration document issuance, we will update this site accordingly.

About the MBA in Analytics

The MBA in Analytics is a full-time, in-person, STEM-designated program designed for individuals who want to lead with data-driven insight in an increasingly analytical business environment. The program prepares students to translate complex data into strategic decisions across functions such as marketing, finance, operations, consulting, and technology.

The MBA in Analytics attracts professionals from a wide range of academic and career backgrounds, creating a dynamic, collaborative learning environment grounded in real-world perspective. The program is designed to meet students where they are, while accelerating their development in high-demand competencies such as data analysis, statistics, programming, accounting, and finance. To further support success, curated preparatory resources are available for students who wish to strengthen their foundation and enter the program with confidence.

The curriculum integrates core MBA leadership and management training with advanced coursework in business analytics, data management, statistical modeling, and applied decision-making. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-relevant tools and techniques through projects, case studies, and experiential learning. The program is AACSB accredited and delivered by faculty recognized for both research excellence and real-world engagement.

Admission requirements

Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of each applicant. Factors considered include:

• Post-undergraduate work experience, internships, and/or co-op experiences
• Leadership potential, community involvement, and service
• Academic performance, including undergraduate GPA and rigor of coursework
• Quantitative aptitude and analytical readiness
• Career goals, motivation, and self-awareness demonstrated through application materials and interview

A baccalaureate degree in any discipline from an accredited institution is required. Interviews are conducted by invitation.

Deadlines for application to the MBA in Analytics

Students begin the program in the fall semester only.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

For the MBA Program

• Transcript
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Official GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required; used for additional scholarship consideration)

Marketing Analytics, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate | 100% Online

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics will deepen your understanding of Big Data that inform marketing strategies, tasks, and decisions. Leverage predictive data modeling and data-mining tools to deliver strategic analytical solutions and create value across markets and industries.

This certificate is designed for people who:

• Enjoy working with numbers and want to enhance their skills for career advancement
• Have basic statistical proficiency and want to learn more
• Want to learn how to use data to make better marketing decisions or to consult with marketing clients

Prerequisite coursework/experience in marketing and statistics is required.

Certificate web site:
https://business.missouri.edu/programs-admissions/graduate/graduate-certificates

Admission Criteria

Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Marketing Analytics Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Essay Responses
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.

Investments, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate | 100% Online

*Program currently not accepting new applications

Officially approved as:  

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: Knowledge of investments is important in a number of careers. Jobs such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, wealth manager, personal financial planner, and risk manager require an advanced knowledge of investments. The educational objective of the Graduate Certificate in Investments is to provide cutting-edge knowledge to those people who wish to pursue a career in financial services, an “umbrella” description that includes the jobs listed above.

Certificate website:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/business/investments/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Investments

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Investments Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.

Financial Management, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate | 100% Online

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: Knowledge of financial management is important in a number of careers. Jobs such as financial manager, financial analyst, cost analyst, credit manager, cash manager, risk manager, investor relations officer, treasurer, controller, and chief financial officer (CFO) require an advanced knowledge of financial management. The educational objective of the Graduate Certificate in Financial Management is to provide cutting-edge knowledge to those people who wish to pursue a career in financial management, corporate finance, or a related field.

Certificate web site:
https://business.missouri.edu/programs-admissions/graduate/graduate-certificates

Admission Criteria

Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Financial Management

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Financial Management Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.

Human Resources Management, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate | 100% Online

Officially approved as:  

Degree Dependent: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: Human resources management (HRM) is concerned with matching and developing human talent to the goals and objectives of an organization to support organizational performance and human thriving. The goal of this certificate is to provide core knowledge in the field of human resources to existing professionals in the HR field that want to upskill, individuals who want to train for a move into HR roles, or individuals who want to build their HR skills in order to function more effectively in managerial or other leadership roles. Students will be exposed to cutting edge tools, and to contemporary problems in HR that will allow them to tackle the types of HR issues they will experience in the modern workplace. Students will develop a thorough understanding of core HR functions, including recruiting, selection, job analysis, training and development, performance management, and compensation. In addition, students will develop skills surrounding the use of HR analytics to diagnose HR problems and recommend potential programs as solutions. A major focus of the program will be on strategic thinking, managing change in a contemporary workforce, and problem solving.

Certificate website:
https://business.missouri.edu/graduate-certificates