Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.

Program Overview

Requirements

1. Thirty-six (36) credit hours of graduate coursework, including participation in all MBA Program activities (orientation, Jackson Leadership Summit, MBA Executive Speaker Series, Professional Development, etc.). Please note that students enrolled in any dual degree MBA program are required to complete all MBA participation activities and the core coursework.

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2. This is a cohort based program and while the course sequence is highly structured, there may be the opportunity to extend the duration of the one-year program. Course sequence is subject to change at the discretion of the MBA Director.

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3. Maintain good academic standing at the program and university level and receive no letter grade of D or F. If a letter grade of D or F is received, the student may be immediately dismissed from the program.

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4. Participation in the International trip experience is required for all students in the Campus MBA program.

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Academic Requirements

1. If a student’s GPA falls below 3.000, he or she is automatically placed on academic probation.

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2. Students placed on academic probation will remain on continued probation until their cumulative GPA reaches 3.0 or better.

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3. When a student is on academic probation, they must achieve a minimum 3.0 semester GPA every semester to stay on continued probation and avoid being dismissed from the university.

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4. Students will be dismissed from the university if their cumulative GPA ever falls below a 2.0.

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5. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be eligible for graduation.

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Course of Study

Campus MBA Core Requirements (27 Credit Hours)

1. MBAM 5101

   MBA Foundations
   1
2. (1 week orientation and principles course that occurs the week before classes start)

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3. MBAM 5104

   Organization Behavior and

   As published: “Organization Behavior and Human Resource Management”
   3
4. MBAM 5107

   Executive Leadership I
   1
5. MBAM 5201

   Data & Business Analytics
   3
6. MBAM 5204

   Financial Management
   3
7. MBAM 5207

   Marketing Management
   3
8. MBAM 5208

   Accounting for Managers
   3
9. MBAM 5209

   Executive Leadership II
   1
10. MBAM 5305

    Strategic Management
    3
11. MBAM 5330

    Global Business Environment
    3
12. MBAM 5434

    Macro Economic Analysis
    3

Campus MBA Elective Requirements (9 credit hours)

1. Students will be required to take 9 credit hours of electives.

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2. Electives must be at the 5000 level or above.

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3. Electives must be approved by the program director.

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4. Electives are used to satisfy the requirements of dual degrees, concentrations, and tracks. All MBA students are required to declare a dual program, concentration, or track. See additional details in the section “Dual Programs, Concentrations, and Tracks”.

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5. MBA Executive Speaker Series - Students participate in weekly meetings (primarily on Fridays) with business leaders from a wide variety of industries (business, government, and non-profit entities). The program takes place mostly on campus but does include some travel. Attendance is Required.

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6. International Business Trip - Introduces students to themes and trends prevalent in the global business marketplace. The trip includes company visits, cultural experiences, and reflections on the issues individuals and companies face in global business. This experience is associated with MBAM 5330 Global Business, and part of the grade for the course is dependent on the student’s performance on the trip. Attendance is required.

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7. Jackson Leadership Summit - Exclusive leadership development event for MBA students to network and develop professionally. Attendance is required.

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Online MBA Course of Study

1. Core Requirements

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2. MBAX 5104

   Organizational Behavior and

   As published: “Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management”
   3
3. MBAX 5202

   Data and Decision Modeling
   3
4. MBAX 5204

   Financial Management
   3
5. MBAX 5207

   Marketing Management
   3
6. MBAX 5208

   Accounting for Managers
   3
7. MBAX 5305

   Strategic Management
   3
8. MBAX 5330

   The Global Business

   As published: “The Global Business Environment”
   3
9. Elective Requirements

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10. Students will be required to take 9 credit hours of electives.

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11. Electives must be at the 5000 level or above.

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12. Electives must be approved by the program director.

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13. Electives are used to satisfy the requirements of dual degrees, concentrations, and tracks. All MBA students are required to declare a dual program, concentration, or track. See additional details in the section “Dual Programs, Concentrations, and Tracks”.

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14. MBA Executive Speaker Series - Weekly guest speakers (primarily on Fridays) who are business leaders from a wide variety of industries (business, government, and non-profit entities).

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15. Jackson Leadership Summit - Exclusive leadership development event for MBA students to network and develop professionally. Online students are invited during their last Fall semester in the program. In the case they are not admitted before RSVPs are due, they will be invited the next year.

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Dual Programs, Concentrations, and Tracks

1. Students may pursue a dual program with Law (JD), Engineering (MS), or Pharmacy (Pharm D).

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2. To be eligible for a dual degree students must apply and be accepted to both programs.

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3. Dual programs are only available to Campus MBA students.

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4. Students who pursue a dual degree may use 6 credits from the dual program toward electives in the MBA program.

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5. Energy Business - Students will complete the core requirements for their program plus three additional classes focused on the energy Industry (instead of electives). This program prepares students for a career in the Energy industry.

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6. Accounting - Students will complete the core requirements for their program excluding MBAX 5208. In addition, they will complete 4 graduate level accounting classes aimed at preparing students to successfully take the CPA exam (instead of electives). The 4 accounting classes are ACCT 5030, ACCT 5040, ACCT 5060, and ACCT 5070.

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7. General: Choose 3 electives at the 5000-level or above that are approved by the program director.

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8. Marketing: choose 3 from Non-profit Marketing, International Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Project Management.

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9. Financial Planning: Must take FIN 5750 and choose 2 from FIN 5070, FIN 5780, FIN 5720, FIN 5310

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10. Non-Profit: Must take non-profit leadership and choose 2 from Non-Profit Marketing, Non-Profit Accounting, or Project Management.

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11. Venture (Campus MBA only): Must take ENTR 5601, 5602, 5603.

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Admission Requirements and Considerations

1. Completed University of Wyoming Graduate Admissions Application and non-refundable application fee.

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2. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college. For more information on accredited institutions, please visit the U.S. Department of Education site. For students who are applying for the Advanced Accounting Concentration the Bachelor’s degree must be in Accounting.

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3. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of college or university coursework, preferred. Based on a 4.0 scale. If you do not meet this minimum preferred GPA, professional work experience in a related field may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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4. Upon the recommendation for admission, students must provide official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework (post-secondary) to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office at 1000. E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071-2000.

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5. GRE/GMAT is not required but may be requested by the program director to aid in making an admissions decision.

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6. Prerequisites: No specific prerequisite courses are required. However, evidence of technical proficiency and/or prior business experience from your work history and transcripts are considered in the admissions process.

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Additional International Student Admission Requirements

1. International students must provide proof of English Proficiency according to the University of Wyoming’s admission policy. Waivers are available for students from certain English-speaking countries, and to students who have studied and lived in an English speaking county for a given amount of time. Full details about the English proficiency requirements including minimum test scores, and waiver eligibility requirements can be found on the admissions website here: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/english-alternatives.html.

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2. International students must also prove sufficient financial resources as established by the University of Wyoming Graduate International Student Admissions.

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Application Deadlines

1. Fall Admission Only

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2. Final Deadline: June 1

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3. Priority Deadline: November 1 or RSVP for Early Admit Day Event

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4. Fall Admission

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5. Block 1 Final Deadline: July 1

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6. Block 2 Final Deadline: September 15

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7. Spring Admission

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8. Block 1 Final Deadline: December 1

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9. Block 2 Final Deadline: February 15

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10. Summer Admission

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11. Final Deadline: April 1

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