The Missouri State University (MSU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) has recently been recognized by both U.S. News and Affordable Colleges Online for quality and affordability.
The MBA program was featured at number six in a recent article by U.S. News, “10 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs.” Affordable Colleges Online ranked the MBA program 14 among the “Best Online MBA Programs: 2015-2016.” The current per-credit-hour fee for online students in the MSU MBA is $307.00, far below the national average of $722.00.
“We are thrilled with the recognition of the excellence and affordability of the MSU MBA Program. Our students obtain the skills necessary to be successful in a variety of areas while in a flexible, judiciously priced program. With our seated or online format, we provide a quality educational opportunity for the working professional,” states Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, Associate Dean of the College of Business and Director of the MBA program.
U.S. News reviewed all of their ranked MBA programs for those that charged the lowest price per credit hour for part-time and out-of-state students during the 2014-2015 academic year. Data from U.S. news is renowned as one of the most accurate and detailed collections of college facts and figures. Missouri State currently ranks 87 on the U.S. News list of “Best Online MBA Programs.”
Affordable Colleges Online (ACO) reviewed online MBA programs and selected 50 programs based on a number of factors, including strict accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), faculty quality, student engagement, and online concentration availability. ACO is an online resource designed to help students find affordable college options and provides information about financial aid and college rankings.