MBA Admissions At Drury University

The MBA program at Drury University is committed to preparing ethical leaders for the global business community. In pursuit of this commitment, universities programs has the following goals:

Leadership/Strategic Thought: the ability to develop long-term, strategic goals, as well as to incorporate appropriate leadership styles in pursuit of those goals
Integrative Thinking: the ability to incorporate the insights of more than one discipline in the completion of a task
Teamwork/Communication: the ability to plan, implement, and manage team-based tasks, with particular emphasis on successful communication of the product of a team’s efforts
Intercultural Competence: the ability to use appropriate interpersonal, informational, analytical, action, and adaptive skills in intercultural situations
Program Overview

Drury’s MBA program curriculum consists of a 30 credit-hour course requirement, customizable based on students’ needs. In addition to coursework, other program highlights include

A week-long trip to an international business destination as part of the Global Business, New Ventures and Innovations course. Airfare, lodging and transportation costs for the trip come at no additional costs to students.
A mentorship program in which students learn from individuals from the Springfield business community as they build their professional network.
Four areas of specialization: Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Health Management.
The program can be completed in one year, with options for two- to four-year sequences also available. All courses take place in the evening.

Prospective students who have not completed their prerequisite coursework may enroll in the Certificate of Business program, during which students can satisfy all course requirements in the four weeks leading to the beginning of the Fall semester.

The Curriculum

Drury’s MBA comprises two parts: the leadership core and the track/emphasis. The leadership core includes eight courses (24 credit hours) that integrate and represent the major disciplines in business administration. All MBA students complete these courses:

661 Corporate Investment and Valuation
662 Strategic Advantage through Technology and Information. 3 hours.
664 Corporate Responsibility, Leadership and Ethics. 3 hours.
671 Strategic Organization and Human Resources Management. 3 hours.
672 Measuring and Reporting Financial and Statistical Information. 3 hours.
673 Strategy and Competition in Industries and Markets. 3 hours.
674 Understanding and Serving Customers and Markets.
682 Global Business, New Ventures and Innovation. 3 hours.

In addition to the leadership core, MBA students complete six hours of elective credit (normally two courses) to complete their emphasis in one of four areas: business strategy, health administration, accounting, or entrepreneurship. Elective courses are normally taught during the spring and summer terms, though students may also complete independent studies or an internship with approval of the Director.

Accreditation

Drury University is accredited at the Master’s level by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association:

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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Drury is accredited at the Masters level. All programs offered are consistent with the university's mission and planning priorities.

All of the academic programs of the university are fully accredited. Specialized and professionalized accreditations are held by a number of the programs of the university.

The Breech School of Business Administration, which offers the Baccalaureate degree and Master in Business Administration, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP):

7007 College Boulevard
Suite 420
Overland Park, KS 66211

The School is working to achieve accreditation by AACSB International:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
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Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602

The education department is accredited at the Baccalaureate and Masters levels by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE):

2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-1023

Direct correspondence or inquiries to:
John Taylor
Director, MBA Program
Breech School of Business Administration
Drury University
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65802
Telephone: (417) 873-6356
Fax: (417) 873-7537
Email: jtaylor3@drury.edu
http://www.drury.edu/