Program Profile

The MU Crosby MBA program is challenging and contemporary, flexible and friendly. It is highly personalized–students receive individual attention in advising, instruction and career guidance. Students come from diverse backgrounds–culturally, academically and professionally–but work together in a team-oriented environment. The program is primarily for full-time students, although part-time attendance is acceptable if the student can attend day classes.

Entering class of 2007

• GMAT average 630
• Grade point average 3.45
• Work experience average nearly 2 years
• Diverse academic and employment backgrounds
• About 30% are international students

No business background is required

• The two-year program accepts students from any undergraduate background, including engineering, the sciences, psychology, economics, or even music.
• The curriculum provides introductory business courses at a graduate level.
• Students with a business background can waive courses and finish in less time - typically 3 semesters.

The program is highly ranked and fully accredited

• U.S. News and World Report ranks the program #52 on it list of the nation’s Best Graduate Schools for 2009
• Forbes ranked the MU Crosby MBA program Number 46 on its 2007 Best Business Schools List (9/3/07 issue) - a ranking based on return on investment
• The Wall Street Journal ranked the program #28 on its list of best regional MBA programs, and #19 among all public institutions (9/17/07 issue) - a ranking based on the assessment of corporate recruiters
• The program is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)