Business Administration - Human Resources Management, M.B.A.

Contacts

Director MBA Enrollment: Dr. Benjamin Pratt
Email: bpratt4@uco.edu
Office: BUS 128
Phone: 405-974-2154

Manager of MBA Operations: Sophia Kuschel
Email: mba@uco.edu
Office: BUS 222K
Phone: 405-974-2455

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 the Jackson College of Graduate Studies, 100 N. University Drive, NUC 404, Edmond, OK 73034.

Application deadlines for Fall Admission:

• Priority Admission - May 15
• Regular Admission - July 15
• Space Available Admission - August 1

Application deadlines for Spring Admission:

• Priority Admission - October 1
• Regular Admission - November 15
• Space Available Admission - December 1

Any student who meets the minimum admission requirements is encouraged to submit and application. Applicants should be aware, however, that admission is competitive and meeting the admission requirements alone does not guarantee admission. All applicants are reviewed by an admissions committee who considers all of each applicant’s submitted materials and scores before making offers of admission.

Prospective students who do not have an undergraduate degree in business are encouraged to apply and may need to complete leveling courses, which will cover business fundamentals as part of their program. Leveling courses are available in self-paced, online formats.

Additional Requirements

Also see below for additional requirements based on type of admission.

• Online application for admission www.uco.edu/graduate/.
• Submit official GMAT/GRE score report.*
• A 500-word personal statement expressing your interest in the program, goals and objectives, and any additional information the applicant believes would be helpful for admission decisions.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an appropriately accredited institution, with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75* or above. 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.**
• Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies - English Language Proficiency .

*Minimum GMAT score of 450 and GRE of 300. Prospective applicants may complete the score report waiver application if they do not have a GMAT or GRE from the last 5 years when applying to the program. Applications for the waiver may be found at mba.uco.edu under the “Admissions Details” tab. The admissions committee will consider waiver applications on a case-by-case basis. Waiver applications are typically received from individuals who 1) who have completed an advanced degree (e.g. masters or higher), 2) have completed 20 or more hours in an advanced degree program with a GPA of 3.5 or above, 3) have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher (or 3.5 or higher in the last 60 hours), AND 4) have at least
3 years of industry experience. The waiver application includes submission of completed application form, resume, as well as an interview with program director/admissions committee.

**The MBA Admissions Committee recommends all UCO MBA applicants have 2-3 years industry experience, although this is not strictly required.

Upon notification of acceptance from the Jackson College of Graduate Studies, a student must schedule an appointment with the Director of MBA Enrollment to complete the admission process.

Other Requirements

• Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with their 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.

Graduation Requirements

Accelerated Degree Pathway: BS to MBA

Students who are accepted to the undergraduate degree in Fashion Marketing may apply to take 5000-level MBA courses up to a maximum of ten hours during their senior year of the bachelor’s degree. These courses will count toward both the B.S. in Fashion Marketing and the Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management degree. The approved graduate courses are: MBA 5010 Base Camp , MBA 5033 Creative Problem Solving , MBA 5331 Building Effective Teams , MBA 5572 Bus Ethics & Sustainability , and MBA 5142 Managerial Finance . These courses are specified on the degree sheet. During the last semester of their junior year or within 30 hours of graduation, an undergraduate student with a 3.0 overall GPA may apply for admission the Accelerated Degree Program.