Requirements to Apply
Admission to the Upper-Level is granted in the Fall and Spring semesters. Deadlines:
- Fall Admissions — applications open September 1st and close September 15th
- Spring Admissions — applications open February 1st and close February 15th
Students are competitively admitted to the upper level based on UM GPA. If the students requested emphasis area is at capacity, students who qualify for admission may be placed in their second, third, or fourth preference of emphasis. To apply to the upper level BSBA degree program, a student must have completed a minimum of 45 semester hours of college-level credit. However, you must apply by the semester after you earn 60 credit hours.
A minimum 2.600 UM GPA of record at the time of application is required (but DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION) along with the following courses completed or in-progress:
- Accountancy 2036 or 2026 or 2136H: Accounting I
- Accountancy 2037 or 2027 or 2137H: Accounting II
- Accountancy 2258: Computer-Based Data Systems
- Business Administration 1500: Foundations of Business & Professional Development Principles
- Business Administration 2500: Intermediate Professional Development Principles
- Only required for students starting at Mizzou prior to Summer 2022.
- Economics 1014: Principles of Microeconomics
- Economics 1015: Principles of Macroeconomics
- English 1000: Writing & Rhetoric*
- Math 1100: College Algebra*^
- Math 1400: Calculus for Social and Life Sciences I**^
- Math 1300: Finite Mathematics**^
- Statistics 2500: Introduction to Probability and Statistics I*
- Or STAT 1200 (3) AND STAT 2200 (1)
* with a grade of C- or higher
**a C- or higher is required in either MATH 1300 or 1400
^a C- or higher in MATH 1500 will satisfy MATH 1100, 1300, and 1400
All grade repeats/GPA Adjustments, course substitutions, summer course work, independent study courses, etc. need to be completed and recorded by the time of application. Applications will be processed and reviewed after the application is closed. If a student was in progress of remaining upper level admission course requirements at the time of application, advisors will check on the successful completion of the courses at the end of the semester.
International students must have a score of 550 paper base, or 79 computer based on the TOEFL. For the IELTS students must earn an overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Decisions will be made based on the GPA at the time of application. Students will receive notification via e-mail one to two weeks later.
Edge Point Requirement
Download the Engage app on your phone to start earning Edge points! Consult the Edge website for specific requirements. If a student fails to meet the Edge requirements by the end of the semester, the student will be removed from the Upper-Level.
- For students starting at Mizzou prior to Summer 2022: 70 Edge points earned
- For students starting at Mizzou on or after Summer 2022: 100 Edge points earned
Degree Programs/Emphasis Areas
Undeclared business students must apply to one of the following degree programs/emphasis areas:
- BSBA - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- International Business (dual-degree)
- BS ACC/MACC - Bachelor of Science in Accountancy/Master of Accountancy
- The Accountancy program has different upper-level admission requirements. For more details, click here.
Make sure you are staying on track to applying for the Upper-Level by utilizing one of the below checksheets!
BSBA/International Business Lower-Level Business Checksheet
Accountancy Lower-Level Business Checksheet
Denial/Removal of Upper-Level Admission Reasons
- Have not completed or in-progress with all Upper-Level Admission courses (see checksheet)
- If a student fails, drops, or withdraws from one of their Upper-Level Admission courses after they have been conditionally admitted, they will be removed from the Upper-Level at the end of the semester
- Have below a 2.6 UM GPA
- If a student has completed 60 or more credit hours AND has below a 2.6 UM GPA, they will be required to transfer out of the Trulaske College of Business and choose a different degree program. An academic hold will be placed on a student's registration until they officially transfer divisions.
- Edge points not completed by end of semester in which student is admitted
Special Extension
Sometimes extenuating circumstances prevent a student from being ready to apply to the upper level even if the student has reached the required credit amount. Some of these extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to:
- A student in good standing who transferred into the Trulaske College of Business and needs more time to complete requirements.
- A student who was not able to get into required courses because they were closed.
- A student who has a special medical condition or learning disability that has prevented the student from completing requirements on time.
- Emergency situation.
Special extensions will NOT be granted for GPA issues. If a student feels they have an extenuating circumstance and needs an extension, please see an advisor. Special extensions are evaluated on an individual basis. Extensions are granted for one semester only.