We answer some of the most frequently received questions below. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to our program by emailing mba@umsl.edu.
The University of Missouri - St. Louis, College of Business offers the following graduate degree programs:
Please review our Application Deadlines Page.
For questions or concerns, contact us directly at 314-516-5885 or mba@umsl.edu
For up to date fee information, please visit the Tuition and Fees and view the tuition and fee information for the appropriate semester.
The Office of Graduate Business Programs is open generally Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online appointments are available until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Appointments typically last 30 minutes.
The evening hours are subject to change. Please call (314) 516-5885 to schedule an appointment.
For directions to our campus, see the campus map.
The Office of Graduate Business Programs is located in Anheuser-Busch Hall, room 104.
Our mailing address is:
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Graduate Business Programs
104 Anheuser-Busch Hall
College of Business Administration
One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121
If you would like more information about any of our programs, please contact us to schedule an appointment with our advisors, or sign up for one of our information sessions.
Once you have been admitted, you should meet with an advisor to discuss program requirements and select courses for the upcoming semester. Daytime and evening appointments are available. To make an appointment, please call the Graduate Business Programs office at (314) 516-5885. Of course, you can also reach us via email at mba@umsl.edu.
Please note: Advising is required for all new students.
Our programs vary in length depending on a student's undergraduate background and grades. Typically, an MBA can be completed in 2 years going full-time. Our Online MBA can be completed in only 16 months.
Please schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss your academic background and course of study at UMSL.
Classes are generally scheduled in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, weekends, or online. The majority of classes meet one night per week from 6:55-9:35 p.m. A few classes are scheduled to meet two nights per week on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, and meet from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Classes for the Online MBA are asynchronous, meaning you will be able to complete coursework at your own convenience within a designated timeframe.
Several monetary awards based on performance in one of the graduate business programs are available on an annual basis. Additionally, numerous student loan programs, some of them targeted to graduate business students, are available. The Student Financial Services Office can provide more specific information about the availability of aid and student loan programs. Students may also earn a Graduate Assistantship to assist with the cost of tuition.
Student Financial Services:
Phone: (314) 516-5526
Email: financialaid@umsl.edu
Graduate Assistantship information and forms can be found on the graduate school website .
UMSL is the only public university in the region to carry dual AACSB accreditation for its business and accounting programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
