University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2014-2015

Program:
Business Administration
Major:
Business Administration
Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Dept:
College:
Major Code:

Business
Business
2600

Business Administration, M.B.A.

The mission of the MBA Program at the University of Central Oklahoma is to provide a unique learning experience that will give each
graduate the managerial and leadership skills to be productive, creative, ethical, and engaged, excelling in everyday decision-making in
varied business environments.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is designed for students who desire
broad preparation for managerial and executive positions in business, industry, government, and education. Courses in the innovative,
integrated curriculum focus on the knowledge and expertise that todays managers need to solve everyday problems.
The MBA is intended to provide students with a 21st Century MBA education using integrated learning strategies for teaching integrated
organizational functions. The UCO MBA student will learn to combine the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to develop the
leadership and management skills required in todays business world.
The College of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) as well as by the
Higher Learning Commission.

Director MBA Enrollment

Email:
Office:
Phone:
Coordinator/Advisor:
Email:
Office:
Phone:

Susie Braun Students with a native language other than English must submit
evidence of English language proficiency. See Admission to
sbraun1@uco.edu
Graduate Studies - English Language Proficiency (p.13).
BUS 101
(405) 974 - 2422 Upon notification of acceptance from the Jackson College of
Brandy True Graduate Studies, a student must schedule an appointment with
btrue@uco.edu the Director of MBA Enrollment to complete the admission process.
BUS 101
(405) 974 - 5329 Other Requirements
Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/
her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate
work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and
the graduate program advisor before it can be considered
official.
Academic Standards. Meet the following course work
standards:
Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
No more than 6 hours of C.
No more than two retakes (including audits and
withdrawals) per course.
Note: All graduate grades, whether repeated or not, will apply
to the graduate GPA calculations. No grade of D or lower will
apply to the degree requirements.
Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by
advertised deadline.

Admission Policy and Procedure

The University of Central Oklahoma and the College of Business

are committed to a qualified and diverse student population and
encourage applications from individuals who hold bachelors
degrees in any field from accredited colleges or universities.
Admission decisions are recommended to the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies by the MBA Admissions Committee upon review
of the complete application.
Applicants are evaluated based on academic ability, as
evidenced by a strong undergraduate record and performance on
the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) and on maturity, motivation, leadership,
communication skills, and interest in professional management.
These admission standards ensure that applicants admitted to the
Jackson College of Graduate Studies are well qualified to study
at the University of Central Oklahoma and have a reasonable
expectation of successfully completing the program.

Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to:

Minimum Requirements for Mixed Undergraduate and Graduate

Enrollment
The MBA Admissions Committee may admit to graduate classes
UCO seniors who show evidence of having the following:

Jackson College of Graduate Studies

100 N. University Drive, NUC 404
Edmond, OK 73034

Capability of graduating with a bachelors degree at the end of

the semester of mixed enrollment, and
Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, and
GMAT score of at least 450, OR a 980 combined verbal and
quantitative score for GRE exams taken before August 1, 2011,
OR a 295 combined verbal and quantitative score for tests
taken on or after August 1, 2011, and
GMAT verbal or GRE verbal component score at or above the
20th percentile.

Admission Requirements (All Applicants)

Also see below for additional requirements based on type of
admission.
Online application for admission (www.uco.edu/graduate/
admissions.html).
Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from
each institution attended with all degrees posted. All transcripts
must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Current resume.
Two completed recommendation forms or letters of
recommendation from former instructors, employers, or other
professionals who can evaluate the applicants potential to
complete graduate study.

During the mixed enrollment, a student may enroll in no more

than 16 hours. The student may enroll in only one semester of
mixed enrollment (maximum of ten graduate hours) until the
undergraduate degree is posted on the students transcript.

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Program:
Major:

Business Administration

Business Administration continued

Students granted Provisional Admission must within one year

Requirements for Regular Admission
As long as there is available capacity, the MBA Office will admit of their notification date score at least 450 on the GMAT OR a
295 combined verbal and quantitative score for GRE exams, with
applicants who show evidence of having the following:
a verbal component score at or above the 20th percentile, and
Bachelors or advanced degree from an appropriately complete either nine or more hours in graduate non-MBA courses
accredited institution, and
or 12 or more hours in undergraduate business or related courses
GMAT score of at least 450, OR a 980 combined verbal and with a cumulative average of 3.0 or higher GPA for these courses,
quantitative score for GRE exams taken before August 1, 2011, as approved by the MBA Office. Non-Native English Speaking
OR a 295 combined verbal and quantitative score for tests Students with TOEFL scores of 500-549 must also achieve graduate
taken on or after August 1, 2011, and
level English proficiency. Coursework taken as a provisional student
GMAT verbal or GRE verbal component score at or above the does not count towards MBA degree requirements.
20th percentile, and
Last 60 hours GPA of at least 3.25 or an overall UG GPA of at
Graduation Requirements
least 3.00
Required Courses...........................................................32 Hours
Minimum Requirements for Alternative Admission Consideration Foundation Course........................................................ (5 Hours)
The MBA Admissions Committee may admit applicants who
In order to advance in the MBA program, students must take this
show evidence of meeting all requirements in one of these two
course in residence at UCO and earn a minimum grade of 3.0 (B).
categories:
Course
Course
Course Title
Category A
Bachelors or advanced degree from an appropriately
accredited institution, and
GMAT & GPA Index score of 1000 or higher [(Overall UG GPA x
200) + GMAT], OR GRE (post 8/1/2011) & GPA Index score of
888 or higher [(Overall UG GPA x 200) + GRE (post 8/1/2011),
OR GRE (pre 8/1/2011) & GPA Index score of 1444 or higher
[(Overall UG GPA x 200) + GRE (pre 8/1/2011)], and
GMAT verbal or GRE verbal component score at or above the
20th percentile, and
Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50.

Prefix

No.

BADM

5005

Leading in a Globally-Competitive Environment

Core Courses............................................................... (25 Hours)

Students must take these courses in residence at UCO.
Course
Prefix

Category B
Bachelors or advanced degree from an appropriately
accredited institution, and
5 years of exempt-level work experience since UG degree
completion date, and
GMAT score of at least 500, OR a 1050 combined verbal and
quantitative score for GRE exams taken before August 1, 2011,
OR a 300 combined verbal and quantitative score for tests
taken on or after August 1, 2011, and
GMAT verbal or GRE verbal component score at or above the
20th percentile, and
Overall UG GPA of at least 2.25.

Course
No.

Course Title

BADM

5115

Human Capital Management

BADM

5215

Quantitative Modeling

BADM

5125

Accounting & Finance

BADM

5205

Managing Business Processes with Information

Technology

BADM

5135

Prices, Profits, and the Market Economy

Capstone Course........................................................... (5 Hours)

Students must take this course in residence at UCO during
their final semester of MBA enrollment. Prior to enrollment in
this course, students must have earned a cumulative Graduate
average of 3.0 or higher GPA.
Course
Prefix

Course
No.

Course Title

BADM

5305

Strategic Integration

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED......................................... 35 HOURS

Minimum Requirements for Provisional Admission Consideration

The MBA Admissions Committee may admit applicants who
show evidence of having the following:
Bachelors or advanced degree from an appropriately
accredited institution, and
Last 60 hours GPA of at least 3.25 or an overall UG GPA of at
least 3.00, and
No GMAT score or a GMAT score of less than 450, OR a
980 combined verbal and quantitative score for GRE exams
taken before August 1, 2011, OR a 295 combined verbal and
quantitative score for tests taken on or after August 1, 2011,
and
TOEFL score of 500 or Higher (Requirement applies only to
Non-Native English Speaking Students).
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