Below are answers to some of the most common questions about UMSL Graduate Business Programs. If you have additional questions, please contact the Graduate Business Office at mba@umsl.edu or 314-516-5885.
The Ed G. Smith College of Business at UMSL offers several graduate degree and certificate options designed for working professionals.
Graduate Degree Programs:
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MBA Programs (Flex MBA, Online Cohort MBA, International MBA)
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Master of Accounting (MAcc)
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MS in Financial Technology (FinTech)
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MS in Information Systems & Technology (MSIST)
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MS in Cybersecurity
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MS in Supply Chain Analytics
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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PhD in Business Administration (Logistics & Supply Chain)
Graduate Certificate Programs:
UMSL also offers 17 graduate business certificates designed to help professionals build specialized skills.
Application deadlines vary by program and term. Please review our Application Deadlines Page for the most up-to-date information.
For additional questions, contact the Graduate Business Office at mba@umsl.edu or 314-516-5885.
Tuition and fees vary depending on the semester and residency status. Visit the Tuition and Fees page to view the most current graduate tuition rates.
There are resources for graduate students to apply for outside scholarships to help cover costs.
The Ed G. Smith College of Business is proud to offer the Graduate Business Excellence Scholarship, created to recognize outstanding students pursuing graduate business degrees. This competitive award is available for a limited number of qualified applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, professional achievement, and leadership potential. Contact the Graduate Business Office at mba@umsl.edu or 314-516-5885 for more details.
The Office of Graduate Business Programs is open generally Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Online appointments are available until 6 pm on Wednesdays. Appointments typically last 30 minutes.
The evening hours are subject to change. Please call (314) 516-5885 to schedule an appointment.
For directions to our campus, see the campus map.
The Office of Graduate Business Programs is located in Anheuser-Busch Hall, room 104.
Location:
University of Missouri–St. Louis
Graduate Business Programs
104 Anheuser-Busch Hall
Ed G. Smith College of Business
One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121
If you would like more information about any of our programs, please contact us to schedule an appointment with our advisors, or sign up for one of our information sessions.
Once you have been admitted, you should meet with an advisor to discuss program requirements and select courses for the upcoming semester. Daytime and evening appointments are available. To make an appointment, please call the Graduate Business Programs office at (314) 516-5885. Of course, you can also reach us via email at mba@umsl.edu.
Please note: Advising is required for all new students.
Program length depends on enrollment status and academic background. Typically, an MBA can be completed in 2 years going full-time. Our Online Cohort MBA can be completed in 16 months.
Please schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss your academic background and course of study at UMSL. Advisors can customize a course of study plan with you.
Classes are generally scheduled in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, weekends, or online. The majority of classes meet one night per week from 6:55-9:35 p.m. A few classes are scheduled to meet two nights per week on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, and meet from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Classes for the Online Cohort MBA are asynchronous, meaning you will be able to complete coursework at your own convenience within a designated timeframe.
Several monetary awards based on performance in one of the graduate business programs are available on an annual basis. Additionally, numerous student loan programs, some of them targeted to graduate business students, are available. The Student Financial Services Office can provide more specific information about the availability of aid and student loan programs. Students may also earn a Graduate Assistantship to assist with the cost of tuition.
Student Financial Services:
Phone: (314) 516-5526
Email: financialaid@umsl.edu
Graduate Assistantship information and forms can be found on the graduate school website.
