Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato
College of Business

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Program Overview

Established in 1966, and with a total enrolment of 2,000 students, the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) follows a two-plus-two format in the delivery of its AACSB-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BS Business Administration) degree. Students enter the College of Business and declare their major in the third year of study. In the first and second years, prospective business students begin building the foundation for further business study through coursework in math, English, computer science and a strong liberal arts foundation. In the second year, they complete prerequisites in accounting, economics, management, business, law and the "second year experience course", which requires students to develop a comprehensive four-year plan of study.

Third-year students select their program from any of the College of Business's five major options: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management or Marketing. The departments offer minors in the areas of Accounting; Finance; International Business; HR Management; MIS, and Marketing.

A number of innovative programs supplement the College of Business's curricula, including the MSU Honors Program, and an international exchange program with institutions in France, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Mexico, Austria, The Netherlands, and China.

Highlights

Accredited by AACSB International

Wireless laptop learning environment and a strong emphasis on preparing students to compete in the global digital economy

All classes are taught by professors or business professionals. No teaching assistants teach classes

The program includes an etiquette dinner, internships, study abroad options, and a required ethics course

College-wide information technology initiative provides a technology-enhanced curriculum

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

AACSB International

Credentials Offered

Bachelor Degree
Study in the USA

Business Minor for Business Majors
Study in the USA

Business Minor for Non-Business Majors
Study in the USA

Double Major
Study in the USA

Dual Degree

Fields of Study
Business Administration Accounting & Taxation Business Administration & General Management Finance & Financial Management International Management Marketing Management

International Admissions & Tuition

Admissions Criteria
Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Not Required
English Language Proficiency
Not Available
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application: 3/1
Application: Continuous
Fees (US$)
Not Available

Buildings & Facilities

The College of Business offers courses in modern, up-to-date wireless classrooms. The laptop initiative is designed to provide students with industry applications of information technology that makes them better prepared and more marketable to prospective employers. Students are required to purchase specially configured laptops from the Campus Computer Store. Students have online access to Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Business Source Premier, ABI Inform, and many other full text online databases. The College of Business is a recognized leader in preparing students to compete in the global digital economy.

MSU's Memorial Library has approximately one million volumes and 4,000 current periodicals. Memorial Library is also home to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' (MnSCU) Project for Automated Library Services (PALS). Originally an MSU undertaking, PALS today serves 84 planned or installed library sites including the MnSCU system and its academic and state affiliates.

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