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There are two levels of admission to graduate studies:
1) Admission to the University
To be eligible for admission to the University the following
requirements must be met:
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An applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
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An applicant must have an undergraduate background appropriate for the graduate study proposed.
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An applicant must be eligible to reenter in good standing the last college or university attended.
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An applicant born after January 1, 1957 must present proof of immunization for measles and rubella. Medical exceptions to this policy are described in the General Catalog, a copy of which is available upon request.
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2) Admission to the degree program. Admission to the University is a prerequisite for admission to a degree program.
Master of Business Administration
Integrated Master of Business Administration
Master of Professional Accountancy
Master of Commercial Aviation
Master of Business Administration
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIRES:
Full admission to the Master of Business Administration program may be granted an applicant who:
1. Has earned a baccalaureate degree which is fully accredited by one of the recognized accrediting agencies, and meets all other requirements for admission to Graduate School;
2. Completion of 30 semester hours consisting of the following:
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Financial Accounting I
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Managerial Accounting
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Management Principles
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Business Finance
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Marketing Principles
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Statistics, and Legal Environment of Business
(Prerequisites for the above-listed courses are waived)
3. Undergraduate grades and score on the Graduate Management Admission
Test (GMAT) must meet the following minimums:
Option A: GMAT score + (200 X undergraduate G.P.A.*)=950
Option B: GMAT score + (200 X uppper level G.P.A.*) = 1000
*Scale of 4.00
4. Has on file a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score
(NOTE: The GMAT score and undergraduate transcript evaluation may be used to modify the Program of Study to address areas of weakness. Students earning GMAT quantitative scores below the 50th percentile will be required to take MGT 555-Introduction to Business Quantitative Skills and earn a minimum grade of "B". Students not earning at least a "B" in MGT 555 will be required to take MAT 203-Business Calculus and/or MAT 104 - College Algebra and earn at least a "B".)
5. Has demonstrated writing proficiency as evidenced by scores on the GMAT Analytical Writing component or the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) Writing Essay Test. Students scoring below 3.5 on the GMAT Analytical Writing component or 3.0 on the CAAP Writing Essay will be required to take OAD 600 -- Managerial Communication.
6. Has no more than two prerequisite undergraduate courses outstanding.
Provisional Admission. Applications for students 1) whose composite scores are below the required level as specified above, and 2) lacking not more than two of the prerequisite courses as specified above, are forwarded to the Business Graduate Programs Committee for an admission recommendation. Applicants may be admitted provisionally if they have a minimum composite score of 900 and/or upper division composite score of 950; or if the GMAT has not been taken, the applicant must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Provisional students must make a minimum 400 score on the GMAT before entering the second semester of their program.
The applicant may not exceed 9 hours of graduate credit in the provisional status and may not enroll in any additional graduate courses. The applicant must earn at least a "B" in each of the courses to be removed from provisional status.
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Integrated Master of Business Administration (iMBA)
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIRES:
Purpose. The Integrated Master of Business Administration (iMBA) has been developed for professionals and managers seeking to expand their interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills in preparation for mobility, advancement and promotional opportunities. This 30 credit hour program consists of three modules leading to a Master of Business Administration degree. The core subjects are integrated into three modules of ten credits each, which includes online and distance learning activities. Class meetings and delivery mechanisms vary according to module and instructor preferences.
Full admission to the Integrated Master of Business Administration is granted to an applicant who:
1. Has earned a baccalaureate degree which is fully accredited by one of the recognized accrediting agencies, and meets all other requirements for admission to Graduate School;
2. Has completed 30 semester hours consisting of the following:
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Financial Accounting I
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Managerial Accounting
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Management Principles
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Business Finance
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Marketing Principles
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Statistics, Microcomputer Applications and Legal Environment of Business;
3. Has an appropriate academic background, work experience, and performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The applicant’s GMAT score must meet the following at a minimum:
(Upper-level GPA* X 200) + Work Experience + GMAT score ≥ 1100
*Scale of 4.0
Work experience (Managerial or Professional Experience) is factored in as follows:
1 – 2 years = 50
3 or more years = 100;
4. Has a GPA of 3.0 on all upper-division courses, and an overall GPA of 3.0.
Applications of students 1) lacking the quality of business experience, 2) scoring below the required level on the GMAT are forwarded to the Graduate Programs Committee for a recommendation.
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Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC)
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIRES:
Purpose. The purpose of the Master of Professional Accountancy program is to provide an in-depth study within the field of accounting. The program offers advanced study for individuals engaged in, or seeking careers in, public accounting, industry, ad government.
Full Adminission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program may be granted to an applicant who:
1. Has earned a baccalaureate degree which is fully accredited by one of the recognized accrediting agencies, and meets all other requirements for admission to the Graduate School;
2. Has a GPA of 2.75 in all accounting courses, with no grade less than a "C" in the following courses: Intermediate accounting (6 hours), Tax Accounting, Cost Accounting, auditing, Advanced Accounting, and Fund Accounting.
3. Has a GPA of 3.0 on all upper-division courses, exclusive of accounting courses.
4. Has demonstrated writing proficiency as evidenced by scores of at least 3.5 on the GMAT Analytical Writing component or 3.0 on the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) Writing Essay Test.
5. Has a GPA of 3.0 on all Business core courses, with no grade less than a "C" for 15 hours for the following: Accounting Systems, Finance, Management Principles, Strategic Management, and Marketing Principles, 3 hours each;
6. Has on file a Graduate Managemnt Adminison Test (GMAT) score of at least 380.
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Master of Commercial Aviation (MCA)
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIRES:
Purpose. The purpose of the Master of Commercial Aviation program is to provide the student with a focused understanding of aviation concepts and operations. The program is oriented toward aviation management and aviation education.
Full admission to the Master of Commercial Aviation program may be granted to an applicant who:
1. Has earned a baccalaureate degree which is fully accredited by one of the recognized accrediting agencies, and meets all other requirements for admission to the Graduate School;
2. Has a earned a 3.0 grade point average in the baccalaureate degree.
Provisional Admission. An applicant not having a satisfactory score on a nationally recognized, standardized test of verbal skills may be provisionally admitted, provided the student has either an overall undergraduate quality point average, or an undergraduate aviation core quality point average of 3.0 or better. The student may not exceed nine hours of graduate credit in provisional status.
Non-degree Admission. An applicant who is unable to satisfy requirements for full or provisional admission can be admitted on a non-degree, watch-care status to improve credentials and to meet full admission requirements. Not more than 9 semester hours earned while in non-degree status may be applied to the Master of Commercial Aviation Degree. The grades earned while in the non-degree status must be B or better.
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Contact Us
Delta State University
College of Business Graduate Programs
P.O. Box 3295 - Broom Hall 174
Cleveland, Mississippi 38733
(662) 846-4234 (Phone) - (662) 846-4215 (Fax)
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