Earn a bachelor's degree and an MBA in five years

Looking for a jump start on your professional path? The Accelerated Online Crosby MBA provides Mizzou undergraduate students with the opportunity to begin MBA coursework during their senior year, enabling them to complete their MBA with one additional year of full-time study beyond their undergraduate degree. Students gain knowledge of business fundamentals through core graduate business hours, professional skills courses, the selection of one graduate certificate, and 6 credit hours of electives offered through the Trulaske College of Business. Undergraduate coursework counts toward MBA requirements.

Students interested in the Accelerated Crosby MBA should apply after completing 90 credit hours (including current hours of enrollment at the time of application).

How It Works

After reaching 90+ credit hours:

During your final two undergraduate semesters:

  • Take undergraduate and graduate classes as an undergraduate student until reaching 120 credit hours.
  • Take up to 15 hours of graduate credit while maintaining undergrad financial aid status.
    • The number of graduate credits you can take depends on your remaining undergraduate requirements. Work with MBA advising staff to determine your eligibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree will be awarded when the requirements of the bachelor’s degree have been met.

After BSBA graduation:

  • Enroll in graduate classes as a graduate student.
  • Students will be eligible to apply for Trulaske Graduate Programs scholarships.
  • Master’s degree will be awarded when degree requirements have been met.

Admissions Requirements

The Accelerated Crosby MBA provides Mizzou undergraduate students with the opportunity to begin MBA coursework during their senior year.  There are several Kkey admissions requirements (GPA requirement is firm):

  • Have completed 90 credits hours of undergraduate work (this may include current hours of enrollment at the time of application)
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher in your major
  • Be making satisfactory academic progress in your undergraduate degree
  • Internship experience is encouraged but not required
  • GMAT/GRE score is not required
    • Applicants are welcome to submit a GMAT/GRE score you if you feel that it is an accurate representation of your abilities
  • Personal sStatement and vVideo sStatement
  • Graduation Plan that has been updated with your academic advisor in the last 30 days
  • One1 lLetter of rRecommendation
  • Interview required for competitive applicants

Please note that the Crosby MBA is 100% online and does not issue immigration documents for international students.

Have Questions?

If you’re interested in learning more about this program but aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help! Contact one of our recruitment coordinators by email or call us at (573) 882-2750 to connect with Mizzou and Trulaske and get your questions answered.

Next steps

Graduate Programs
306 Cornell Hall 
University of Missouri 
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-2750
Email: trulaskemasters@missouri.edu