Program Overview
The Business Administration at Sam Houston State University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting for Management
- Managerial Communications
- Techniques of Statistical Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Finance
- Seminar in Team Leadership
- Seminar in Operations Managment
- Seminar in Strategic Management and Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Criteria
- Degree from a U.S. university
- Meet or exceed one of the following admission formulas:
- 200 (Undergraduate GPA) + GMAT Score > 1100*
- 200 (Advanced Hours Undergraduate GPA) + GMAT Score> 1150**
- Meet or exceed one of the following admission formulas:
- Degree from a non- U.S. university
- Students who earned a baccalaureate degree from a university located outside of the United States must satisfy all of the following to be considered for admission into SHSU\xc2\x92s MBA program.
- GMAT score of at least 500.
- TOEFL score of at least 79 or IELTS score of at least 6.5.
- English translations and evaluation of official transcripts.
- GMAT Waiver Requests
- Undergraduate GPA* of 3.5 or higher allows for a comprehensive review of academic performance and consideration for a GMAT waiver.
- Applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 from their degree granting U.S. institution and have at least three years of significant managerial and professional experience may be admitted without a GMAT score, typically through a review of the applicant\'s resume. Normally, the required experience is earned after completion of the undergraduate degree. A committee will assist, if needed, in determining if the applicant\'s experience meets the "significant managerial and professional experience" threshold.
- Applicants who have an undergraduate degree granted by a non-U.S. institution will not be considered for a GMAT waiver.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sam Houston State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, United States
Sam Houston State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 9