By Alex Wilson,
August 4, 2021
WARRENSBURG, MO -- “Fortune Education,” an adjunct publication of “Fortune” magazine
designed to provide helpful informational resources to students pursuing higher education,
has ranked the ŷƵ as having one of the nation’s best online
Masters in Business Administration programs. After being launched earlier this year,
“Fortune Education” ranked the degree offered in the Harmon College of Business and
Professional Studies among the nation’s top 100 programs, while also being the highest-ranked
online MBA program in the state of Missouri.
To conduct the ranking, “Fortune Education” employed a methodology that compared institutions
by several different factors. These factors included program score, a score calculated
by combining data from a 29-question survey sent to universities; the average undergraduate
GPA and average GMAT scores of incoming students; student retention rates; graduation
rates; and student body size.
This score was combined with other factors such as alumni presence at a c-level (executive)
on the Fortune 1000, brand score calculated in a similar way to commercial brands,
and prestige score. These factors combined contributed to the UCM program’s placement
as 69th on the list of 100 best programs. “Fortune Education” also noted high retention
rates and the economical cost for college credit for those enrolled in UCM’s online
MBA programs.
The online program is designed to be flexible, affordable and convenient for aspiring
students. It features 10 specialized concentrations taught by veteran faculty members
and business professionals, and all of these concentrations can be pursued via hybrid
learning or completed 100% online.
UCM’s MBA program is accredited by AACSB International. This makes UCM one of only
six Missouri universities to have both business and accounting accreditations through
AACSB. As part of the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, students
can expect a program that strives for excellence, engagement, innovation and integrity.
“Being recognized by ‘Fortune’ as a Top 100 Online MBA program is a great honor. I'm
excited about the new offerings within the MBA program that we have just announced,
including our expanded focus on Airport Management and Public Relations,” Associate
Professor and MBA Director Dan Jensen said. “Both additions are unique and will allow
us to extend the success of our online MBA program well beyond the region. We have
also added new course delivery options that allow students to participate in a live
class from any remote location with an internet connection.”
For more information, or to apply for admission, contact Jensen at mba@ucmo.edu,
or visit the program website.