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The University of MissouriSt. Louis School of Business Administration was established in 1967 and was accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) six years later–the shortest time on record for any school to receive accreditation of its business program. The AACSB - the international association for management education - is the only nationally recognized accrediting agency for business and accounting programs. In 1995, the School of Business Administration received reaccreditation of its business programs and initial accreditation of its accounting programs, both undergraduate and graduate.

The mission of the school reflects the traditional academic activities of teaching, research, and service. Within the resource and strategic constraints placed on the school by the campus and the system, the school seeks to:

  1. Provide students with a high-quality business education that prepares them to become productive contributors and leaders in both private and public sector organizations.
  2. Conduct research, the results of which extend and expand existing levels of knowledge and understanding relating to the operation, administration, and social responsibilities of enterprises in both the private and public sectors.
  3. Serve the university, the citizens of Missouri, and the St. Louis business community through useful outreach programs and through effective interactions with the School's faculty and staff.

At the undergraduate level, the School of Business Administration offers the bachelor of science in business administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with emphases in finance, international business, logistics and operations management, management and organizational behavior, and marketing; or an individual may earn the B.S.B.A. degree with no emphasis.  bachelor of science in accounting (B.S.A.) and bachelor of science in management information systems (B.S.M.I.S.) degrees are also offered to undergraduate students. At the graduate level, the School offers the master of business administration (MBA), master of accounting (M.Acc.) and master of science in management information systems (M.S. in M.I.S.) degrees. Several specialized certificate programs are also available.

The diverse faculty, including primarily doctorally qualified, fulltime members, have degrees from a variety of prestigious Ph.D. degreegranting institutions, assuring students exposure to various management theories and educational approaches.

In addition to the undergraduate and graduate degree programs mentioned above, the school supports three additional operations: a continuing education unit, an applied research center, and a community service research center.  More information about these operations is available from the school.