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Online MBA

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business, established in 1927, offers the only fully accredited business program in South Dakota. The Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota has been continuously accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1949. AACSB International Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education. You can be confident that the University of South Dakota's Online Master of Business Administration is a high quality degree that is well regarded by the business community.

The purpose of the online MBA program is to develop leaders for business, industry and government and to encourage those students who have an interest in teaching and an aptitude for an academic career to continue their work at the doctoral level.  The program emphasizes decision making, problem solving, understanding the role of business in society and developing leadership ability and social responsibility.

Master of Business Administration:
Online Program at a Glance

Health Services Administration Specialization: 
Online Program at a Glance

Admission Requirements: 
 
  • Completed graduate application form
  • 1 official transcript of all prior academic work showing undergraduate degree earned
  • 2 letters of recommendation - placed in separate, sealed envelopes and signed
  • Resume and statement of purpose
  • Non-refundable application fee of $35 made payable to USD
  • Official copy of GMAT scores. If you have not registered for the GMAT, go to MBA.com
  • International students must submit a financial statement and the TOEFL or IELTS.
    • You must have a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) or 79 (Internet-based).
    • A 6.0 or higher is required for the IELTS.
Application Deadlines:

The priority application review dates for the MBA program are as follows:

Fall Semester: Apply by June1
Spring Semester: Apply by October 1
Summer Semester: Apply by March 1

For more information, visit the Beacom School of Business.

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