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University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Academic Degree Programs
41College of Business
Business Building, Room 223
Telephone: (405) 974-2426
Fax: (405) 974-3821
Email: business@uco.edu
Website: www.uco.edu/business
Dr. Jeremy Oller, Interim Dean
Dr. Thanh Tran, Associate Dean
Dr. Geoff Willis, Assistant Dean
Academics and Graduate Programs
Dr. Suzanne Clinton, Assistant Dean
Students and Undergraduate Programs
Department Chairs
Dr. Bambi Hora, Accounting
Dr. Neil Metz, Interim Economics
Dr. Steve Black, Finance
Dr. Michelle Hepner, Information Systems and Operations Management
Dr. Holly Osburn, Management
Dr. Stacia Wert-Gray, Marketing
Dr. Michael Teifke, Military Science
The names of graduate program advisors appear on the program degree
sheets on the following pages.
The College of Business and its programs are accredited by the Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Business Administration
Healthcare
Professional Master of Business Administration (Professional M.B.A.) - Exclusively Online
Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.)
Certificate in Enterprise Analytics
42University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Administration Dept: Business
Major: Business Administration College: Business
Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Major Code: 2600
Business Administration, M.B.A.
The mission of the MBA Program at the University of Central Oklahoma is to provide a unique learning experience that will give each
graduate the managerial and leadership skills to be productive, creative, ethical, and engaged, excelling in everyday decision-making in
varied business environments.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is designed for students who desire
broad preparation for managerial and executive positions in business, industry, government, and education. Courses in the innovative,
integrated curriculum focus on the knowledge and expertise that today’s managers need to solve everyday problems.
The MBA is intended to provide students with a 21st Century MBA education using integrated learning strategies for teaching integrated
organizational functions. The UCO MBA student will learn to combine the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to develop the
leadership and management skills required in today’s business world.
The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as well as by the Higher
Learning Commission.
Director of MBA: Dr. Dini Homsey Any student who meets the minimum admission requirements is
Email: dhomsey@uco.edu encouraged to submit an application. Applicants should be aware,
Office: BUS 214 however, that admission is competitive and meeting the admission
requirements alone does not guarantee admission. All applicants
Phone: (405) 974 - 2445
are reviewed by an admissions committee who considers all of each
Director of Bus Grad Enrollment: Lauren Eichinger applicant’s submitted materials and scores before making offers of
Email: mba@uco.edu admission. Prospective students who do not have an undergraduate
Office: BUS 222G degree in business are encouraged to apply and may need to
Phone: (405) 974 - 2341 complete leveling courses, which will cover business fundamentals
as part of their program. Leveling courses are available in self-
Admission Policy and Procedure paced, online formats.
The University of Central Oklahoma and the College of Business Admission Requirements (All Applicants)
are committed to a qualified and diverse student population and Also see below for additional requirements based on type of
encourage applications from individuals who hold bachelor’s admission.
degrees in any field from accredited colleges or universities. • Online application for admission www.uco.edu/graduate/.
Admission decisions are recommended to the Jackson College of • Submit official GMAT/GRE score report.*
Graduate Studies by the MBA Admissions Committee upon review
• A 500-word personal statement expressing the applicant’s
of the complete application.
interest in the program, goals and objectives, and any
Applicants are evaluated based on academic ability, as
additional information the applicant believes would be helpful
evidenced by a strong undergraduate record and performance on
for admission decisions.
the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an appropriately
Record Examination (GRE) and on maturity, motivation, leadership,
accredited institution, with an overall grade point average
communication skills, and interest in professional management.
(GPA) of 2.75* or above. Official copies of undergraduate
These admission standards ensure that applicants admitted to the
and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with
Jackson College of Graduate Studies are well qualified to study
all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from appropriately
at the University of Central Oklahoma and have a reasonable
accredited institutions.
expectation of successfully completing the program.
• Current resume.**
Admission Requirements • Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Graduate speaker. See Graduate Admissions Information – English
Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room 404, University of Language Proficiency.
Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034.
*Minimum GMAT score of 450 and GRE of 300. Prospective
Application deadlines for Fall Admission: applicants may complete the score report waiver application if they
• Priority Admission – May 15 do not have a GMAT or GRE from the last 5 years when applying
• Regular Admission – July 15 to the program. Applications for the waiver may be found at http://
• Space Available Admission – August 1 mba.uco.edu under the “Admissions Details” tab. The admissions
committee will consider waiver applications on a case-by-case
Application deadlines for Spring Admission: basis. Waiver applications are typically received from individuals
• Priority Admission - October 1 who 1) who have completed an advanced degree (e.g. masters or
• Regular Admission – November 15 higher), 2) have completed 20 or more hours in an advanced degree
• Space Available Admission - December 1 program with a GPA of 3.5 or above, 3) have an undergraduate
GPA of 3.5 or higher (or 3.5 or higher in the last 60 hours), AND 4)
have at least 3 years of industry experience. The waiver application
continued...
43University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Administration
Major: Business Administration continued
includes submission of completed application form, resume, as well Functional Core................................................................6 Hours
as an interview with program director/admissions committee. Students must take these courses in residence at UCO.
**The MBA Admissions Committee recommends all UCO MBA Course Course Course Title
applicants have 2-3 years industry experience, although this is not Prefix No.
strictly required. MBA 5142 Managerial Finance
Upon notification of acceptance from the Jackson College of MBA 5352 Managerial & Operational Analytics
Graduate Studies, a student must schedule an appointment with MBA 5342 Decision Making in Marketing
the Director of MBA Enrollment to complete the admission process. Electives............................................................................4 Hours
Other Requirements Students must take these courses in residence at UCO. Students
• Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/ must take a minimum of 2 courses in this set.
her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate Course Course Course Title
work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and Prefix No.
the graduate program advisor before it can be considered MBA 5453 Sales Management and CRM
official. MBA 5522 Investments Management
• Academic Standards. Meet the following course work
MBA 5642 Organizational Change and Innovation
standards:
◦ Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. MBA 5722 Advanced Managerial Communication
◦ No more than 6 hours of “C”. MBA 5900 Practicum
◦ No more than two retakes (including audits and MBA 5910 Seminar/Special Topics
withdrawals) per course.
^^^MBA 5852 Integrative Project
• Note: All graduate grades, whether repeated or not, will apply
to the graduate GPA calculations. No grade of “D” or lower will
apply to the degree requirements. *In order to advance in the MBA Program, students must complete
• Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by this core in residence at UCO and earn a minimum grade of 3.0
advertised deadline. (B).
Graduation Requirements ^International Immersion Experience. Cohort groups travel to a
Required Courses...........................................................35 Hours foreign destination in order to spend 10-14 days immersed in the
social and business culture of the region. Overseen by our leading
faculty.
Core.................................................................................25 Hours
Course Course Course Title ^^Capstone Course. Students must take this course in residence
Prefix No. at UCO during their final semester of MBA enrollment. Prior to
enrollment in this course, students must have earned a cumulative
MBA 5010 Base Camp (P/F)
Graduate Average of 3.0 or higher GPA.
MBA 5331 Building Effective Teams*
MBA 5033 Creative Problem Solving* ^^^Integrative Project. Cohorts, split into teams, are overseen by
MBA 5272 Managerial Statistics* faculty while completing a consulting project with an Oklahoma
MBA 5243 Leading People in Organizations City Metropolitan area industry partner.
MBA 5172 Managerial Accounting
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED......................................... 35 HOURS
MBA 5042 Managerial Economics
MBA 5441 Leadership Development I
MBA 5541 Leadership Development II
MBA 5552 Project and Program Management
MBA 5572 Business Ethics & Sustainability
MBA 5602 Conflict Management & Negotiation
^MBA 5970 Study Tour (2 hours)
^^MBA 5712 Strategic Management
44University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Administration Dept: Business
Major: Healthcare College: Business
Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Major Code: 2603
Business Administration--Healthcare, M.B.A.
The MBA Healthcare major is designed to integrate the core curriculum of the UCO MBA, while providing specific depth of knowledge
in topics related to the healthcare industry. The Healthcare major is built for professionals working in a number of industry groups within
the healthcare sector, including providers, owners, and operators of health care facilities, to individuals in research and development,
biomedical research, and pharmaceuticals. From hospitals to clinics to long-term care facilities to research, the MBA in Healthcare
provides knowledge and skill development through integrated and application-based learning. Specifically, the program offers targeted
courses covering healthcare finance, health care informatics, innovation in healthcare management, and legal issues in the healthcare
environment.
Director of MBA: Dr. Dini Homsey Any student who meets the minimum admission requirements is
Email: dhomsey@uco.edu encouraged to submit an application. Applicants should be aware,
Office: BUS 214 however, that admission is competitive and meeting the admission
requirements alone does not guarantee admission. All applicants
Phone: (405) 974 - 2445
are reviewed by an admissions committee who considers all of each
Director of Bus Grad Enrollment: Lauren Eichinger applicant’s submitted materials and scores before making offers of
Email: mba@uco.edu admission. Prospective students who do not have an undergraduate
Office: BUS 222G degree in business are encouraged to apply and may need to
Phone: (405) 974 - 2341 complete leveling courses, which will cover business fundamentals
as part of their program. Leveling courses are available in self-
Admission Policy and Procedure paced, online formats.
The University of Central Oklahoma and the College of Business Admission Requirements (All Applicants)
are committed to a qualified and diverse student population and Also see below for additional requirements based on type of
encourage applications from individuals who hold bachelor’s admission.
degrees in any field from accredited colleges or universities. • Online application for admission www.uco.edu/graduate/.
Admission decisions are recommended to the Jackson College of • Submit official GMAT/GRE score report.*
Graduate Studies by the MBA Admissions Committee upon review • A 500-word personal statement expressing your interest in the
of the complete application. program, goals and objectives, and any additional information
Applicants are evaluated based on academic ability, as the applicant believes would be helpful for admission decisions.
evidenced by a strong undergraduate record and performance on • Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an appropriately
the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate accredited institution, with an overall grade point average
Record Examination (GRE) and on maturity, motivation, leadership, (GPA) of 2.75* or above. Official copies of undergraduate
communication skills, and interest in professional management. and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with
These admission standards ensure that applicants admitted to the all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from appropriately
Jackson College of Graduate Studies are well qualified to study accredited institutions.
at the University of Central Oklahoma and have a reasonable • Current resume.**
expectation of successfully completing the program. • Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
Admission Requirements speaker. See Graduate Admissions Information – English
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Graduate Language Proficiency.
Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room 404, University of
Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. *Minimum GMAT score of 450 and GRE of 300. Prospective
applicants may complete the score report waiver application if they
Application deadlines for Fall Admission: do not have a GMAT or GRE from the last 5 years when applying
• Priority Admission – May 15 to the program. Applications for the waiver may be found at http://
• Regular Admission – July 15 mba.uco.edu under the “Admissions Details” tab. The admissions
committee will consider waiver applications on a case-by-case
• Space Available Admission – August 1
basis. Waiver applications are typically received from individuals
who 1) who have completed an advanced degree (e.g. masters or
Application deadlines for Spring Admission:
higher), 2) have completed 20 or more hours in an advanced degree
• Priority Admission - October 1
program with a GPA of 3.5 or above, 3) have an undergraduate
• Regular Admission – November 15 GPA of 3.5 or higher (or 3.5 or higher in the last 60 hours), AND 4)
• Space Available Admission - December 1 have at least 3 years of industry experience. The waiver application
includes submission of completed application form, resume, as well
continued...
45University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Administration
Major: Healthcare continued
as an interview with program director/admissions committee. Students must take these courses in residence at UCO.
**The MBA Admissions Committee recommends all UCO MBA Course Course Course Title
applicants have 2-3 years industry experience, although this is not Prefix No.
strictly required. MBA 5252 Healthcare Finance
MBA 5472 Healthcare Innovations
Upon notification of acceptance from the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies, a student must schedule an appointment with NURS 5353 Legal Issues in Healthcare
the Director of MBA Enrollment to complete the admission process. NURS 5332 Healthcare Informatics
Other Requirements Electives............................................................................2 Hours
• Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/ Students must take these courses in residence at UCO. Students
her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of must take ONE course in this set.
Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate
work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and Course Course Course Title
the graduate program advisor before it can be considered Prefix No.
official. MBA 5642 Organizational Change and Innovation
• Academic Standards. Meet the following course work
MBA 5722 Advanced Managerial Communication
standards:
◦ Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. MBA 5900 Practicum
◦ No more than 6 hours of “C”. MBA 5910 Seminar/Special Topics
◦ No more than two retakes (including audits and MBA^^^ 5852 Integrative Project
withdrawals) per course.
• Note: All graduate grades, whether repeated or not, will apply
*In order to advance in the MBA Program, students must complete
to the graduate GPA calculations. No grade of “D” or lower will
this core in residence at UCO and earn a minimum grade of 3.0
apply to the degree requirements.
(B).
• Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by
advertised deadline.
^International Immersion Experience. Cohort groups travel to a
foreign destination in order to spend 10-14 days immersed in the
Graduation Requirements
social and business culture of the region. Overseen by our leading
Required Courses...........................................................36 Hours
faculty.
Core.................................................................................25 Hours
^^Capstone Course. Students must take this course in residence
at UCO during their final semester of MBA enrollment. Prior to
Course Course Course Title enrollment in this course, students must have earned a cumulative
Prefix No. Graduate Average of 3.0 or higher GPA.
MBA 5010 Base Camp (P/F)
MBA 5331 Building Effective Teams* ^^^Integrative Project. Cohorts, split into teams, are overseen by
MBA 5033 Creative Problem Solving* faculty while completing a consulting project with an Oklahoma
City Metropolitan area industry partner.
MBA 5272 Managerial Statistics*
MBA 5243 Leading People in Organizations
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED......................................... 36 HOURS
MBA 5172 Managerial Accounting
MBA 5042 Managerial Economics
MBA 5441 Leadership Development I
MBA 5541 Leadership Development II
MBA 5552 Project and Program Management
MBA 5572 Business Ethics & Sustainability
MBA 5602 Conflict Management & Negotiation
^MBA 5970 Study Tour (2 hours)
^^MBA 5712 Strategic Management
Healthcare Major...............................................................9 Hours
46University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Administration Dept: Business
Major: Professional Master of Business Administration College: Business
Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Major Code: 2604
Business Administration, Professional M.B.A. - Exclusively Online
The mission of the MBA Program at the University of Central Oklahoma is to provide a unique learning experience that will give each
graduate the managerial and leadership skills to be productive, creative, ethical, and engaged, excelling in everyday decision-making in
varied business environments.
The Professional Master of Business Administration (Professional MBA) degree at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is
designed for students who desire broad preparation for managerial positions. All courses are delivered online, allowing for flexible
learning. The curriculum includes a variety of electives that encourage students to focus on areas of interest that benefit their career. The
UCO Professional MBA student will learn to combine the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage today’s businesses.
The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as well as by the Higher
Learning Commission.
Director of MBA: Dr. Dini Homsey Any student who meets the minimum admission requirements is
Email: dhomsey@uco.edu encouraged to submit an application. Applicants should be aware,
Office: BUS 214 however, that admission is competitive and meeting the admission
requirements alone does not guarantee admission. All applicants
Phone: (405) 974 - 2445
are reviewed by an admissions committee who considers all of each
Graduate Advisor: Chase Harmon applicant’s submitted materials and scores before making offers of
Email: mba@uco.edu admission. Prospective students who do not have an undergraduate
Office: BUS 222L degree in business are encouraged to apply and may need to
Phone: (405) 974 - 5566 complete leveling courses, which will cover business fundamentals
as part of their program. Leveling courses are available in self-
Admission Policy and Procedure paced, online formats.
The University of Central Oklahoma and the College of Business Admission Requirements (All Applicants)
are committed to a qualified and diverse student population and Also see below for additional requirements based on type of
encourage applications from individuals who hold bachelor’s admission.
degrees in any field from accredited colleges or universities. • Online application for admission www.uco.edu/graduate/.
Admission decisions are recommended to the Jackson College of • Submit official GMAT/GRE score report.*
Graduate Studies by the MBA Admissions Committee upon review
• A 500-word personal statement expressing the applicant’s
of the complete application.
interest in the program, goals and objectives, and any
Applicants are evaluated based on academic ability, as
additional information the applicant believes would be helpful
evidenced by a strong undergraduate record and performance on
for admission decisions.
the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an appropriately
Record Examination (GRE) and on maturity, motivation, leadership,
accredited institution, with an overall grade point average
communication skills, and interest in professional management.
(GPA) of 2.75* or above. Official copies of undergraduate
These admission standards ensure that applicants admitted to the
and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with
Jackson College of Graduate Studies are well qualified to study
all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from appropriately
at the University of Central Oklahoma and have a reasonable
accredited institutions.
expectation of successfully completing the program.
• Current resume.**
Admission Requirements • Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Graduate speaker. See Graduate Admissions Information – English
Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room 404, University of Language Proficiency.
Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034.
*Minimum GMAT score of 450 and GRE of 300. Prospective
Application deadlines for Fall Admission: applicants may complete the score report waiver application if they
• Priority Admission – May 15 do not have a GMAT or GRE from the last 5 years when applying
• Regular Admission – July 15 to the program. Applications for the waiver may be found at http://
• Space Available Admission – August 1 mba.uco.edu under the “Admissions Details” tab. The admissions
committee will consider waiver applications on a case-by-case
Application deadlines for Spring Admission: basis. Waiver applications are typically received from individuals
• Priority Admission - October 1 who 1) who have completed an advanced degree (e.g. masters or
• Regular Admission – November 15 higher), 2) have completed 20 or more hours in an advanced degree
• Space Available Admission - December 1 program with a GPA of 3.5 or above, 3) have an undergraduate
GPA of 3.5 or higher (or 3.5 or higher in the last 60 hours), AND 4)
have at least 3 years of industry experience. The waiver application
continued...
47University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Administration
Major: Professional Master of Business Administration
continued
includes submission of completed application form, resume, as well
as an interview with program director/admissions committee. Electives........................................................................ 8-9 Hours
**The MBA Admissions Committee recommends all UCO MBA Course Course Course Title
applicants have 2-3 years industry experience, although this is not Prefix No.
strictly required.
MBA 5522 Investments Management
Upon notification of acceptance from the Jackson College of MBA 5042 Energy Economics
Graduate Studies, a student must schedule an appointment with MBA 5642 Organizational Change and Innovation
the Director of MBA Enrollment to complete the admission process. ACCT 5013 Accounting Research Methods
Other Requirements ACCT 5113 Accounting Theory
• Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/ MBA 5910 Seminar/Special Topics
her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate
work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and Or any Graduate Business course approved by the MBA Director.
the graduate program advisor before it can be considered
official. ^^Capstone Course. Students must take this course at UCO their
• Academic Standards. Meet the following course work final semester of MBA enrollment. Prior to enrollment in this course,
standards: students must have earned a cumulative Graduate Average of 3.0
◦ Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. or higher GPA.
◦ No more than 6 hours of “C”.
◦ No more than one retake (including audits and withdrawals)
per course. TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED....................................32-33 HOURS
• Note: All graduate grades, whether repeated or not, will apply
to the graduate GPA calculations. No grade of “D” or lower will
apply to the degree requirements.
• Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by
advertised deadline.
Graduation Requirements
Required Courses..................................................... 32-33 Hours
Core.................................................................................16 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
MBA 5331 Building Effective Teams*
MBA 5272 Managerial Statistics*
MBA 5243 Leading People in Organizations
MBA 5172 Managerial Accounting
MBA 5042 Managerial Economics
MBA 5552 Project and Program Management
MBA 5572 Business Ethics & Sustainability
^^MBA 5712 Strategic Management
Functional Core................................................................8 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
MBA 5112 Business Law Concepts for the Workplace
MBA 5142 Managerial Finance
MBA 5352 Managerial & Operational Analytics
MBA 5342 Decision Making in Marketing
48University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Analytics Dept: Information Systems & Ops Management
Major: Business Analytics College: Business
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.) Major Code: 2610
The Master of Science in Business Analytics provides students with expertise in processing business data into actionable
information. The program provides a theoretical understanding of the principles used in data analysis for business
decision making. It also engages students in practical, hands-on, transformative learning experiences with real-world data.
The successful Business Analytics graduates will be able to manage and improve analytics processes, identify big data
technologies which support business analytics goals, differentiate analysis models for a variety of business cases, and
apply the best model for each case. The successful student will also be able to create meaningful representations of
business data and communicate the analysis of that data to business professionals.
Graduate Advisor: Chase Harmon higher for these hours, as approved by the College of Business
Email: msba@uco.edu Graduate office.
Office: BUS 222L **The MSBA Admissions Committee recommends applicants
have 1-2 years industry experience, although this is not strictly
Phone: (405) 974 - 5566
required.
Admission Requirements
Candidates should be willing to participate in a Skype/Phone
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Graduate
interview.
Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room 404, University of
Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034.
Upon notification of acceptance from the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies, a student must schedule an appointment with the
Application deadlines for Admission:
Director of MSBA Enrollment to complete the enrollment process.
• Fall Admission--July 15
• Spring Admission--November 15 Other Requirements
• Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/
Any student who meets the minimum admission requirements is her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of
encouraged to submit an application. Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate
work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and
Applicants should be aware, however, that admission is competitive the graduate program advisor before it can be considered
and meeting the admission requirements alone does not guarantee official.
admission. All applicants are reviewed by an admissions committee • Academic Standards. Meet the following standards for the
who considers all of each applicant’s submitted materials and Master of Science in Business Analytics:
scores before making offers of admission. ◦ Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Admission Requirements (All Applicants) ◦ No more than six hours of “C”.
Also see below for additional requirements based on type of ◦ No more than two retakes (including audits and
admission. withdrawals) per course.
• Online application for admission www.uco.edu/graduate/. • Note: All graduate grades, whether repeated or not, will apply
• A 500-word letter of application expressing interest in the to the graduate GPA calculations. No grade of “D” or lower will
program and providing any additional information you believe apply to the degree requirements.
will be helpful for admission decisions. Include how this • Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by
program fits with your career goals, and how your education advertised deadline.
or work history has prepared you for this program.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an appropriately
accredited institution, with an overall grade point average
(GPA) of 2.75* or above. Official copies of undergraduate
and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with
all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from appropriately
accredited institutions.
• Current resume**
• Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
speaker. See Graduate Admissions information--English
Language Proficiency.
*Students with GPA not meeting these requirements may be
granted conditional admission but typically must complete five
hours in graduate MSBA courses with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
continued...
49University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Business Analytics
Major: Business Analytics
Graduation Requirements
Required Courses...........................................................32 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
MBA 5352 Managerial and Operational Analytics
MSBA 5113 Spreadsheet Modeling
MSBA 5223 Database Foundations for Analytics
MSBA 5232 Data Visualization
MSBA 5243 Financial Modeling and Analysis
MSBA 5303 Programming for Analytics
MSBA 5314 Applied Analytics
MSBA 5324 Marketing Analytics
MSBA 5404 Advanced Applied Analytics
MSBA 5411 Managing Analytics
STAT 5213 Applied Regression Analysis
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED......................................... 32 HOURS
50University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Catalog 2020-2021
Program: Certificate in Enterprise Analytics Dept: Information Systems & Ops Management
College: Business
Code: 2620
The Certificate in Enterprise Analytics provides students with expertise in the processing of business data into actionable
information, usable in business decision making. The certificate is embedded within the Master of Science degree in
Business Analytics, but it is also available as a non-embedded certificate for students earning Master’s degrees in
Statistics, Computer Science, Public Administration, or other fields. Students will successfully complete the twelve (12)
hours of Enterprise Analytics coursework listed below which will provide an introduction to business data, its processing,
and its real world applications within specific disciplines.
Graduate Advisor: Chase Harmon Required Courses...........................................................12 Hours
Email: msba@uco.edu
Office: BUS 222L Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
Phone: (405) 974 - 5566
MBA 5352 Managerial and Operational Analytics
Admission Requirements (All Applicants) MSBA 5232 Data Visualization
Also see below for additional requirements based on type of MSBA 5314 Applied Analytics
admission.
• Online application for admission www.uco.edu/graduate/. MSBA 5411 Managing Analytics
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an appropriately STAT 5213 Applied Regression Analysis
accredited institution, with an overall grade point average TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED......................................... 12 HOURS
(GPA) of 2.75 or above. Official copies of undergraduate and
graduate transcripts from each institution attended with all
degrees posted. All transcripts must be from appropriately
accredited institutions.
• Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native
speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies - English
Language Proficiency (p.18).
Other Requirements
• Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/
her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate
work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and
the graduate program advisor before it can be considered
official.
• Overall 3.00 GPA or higher.
• 50% of course hours must be completed in residence.
• No more than one “C” and no grade below a C.
• Note: All graduate grades, whether repeated or not, will apply
to the graduate GPA calculations. No grade of “D” or lower will
apply to the degree requirements.
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