Master of Business Administration - Business Data Management

The AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wichita State's Barton School of Business prepares students for leadership in business, government, health-related organizations and other institutions. As a Barton MBA student, you’ll pay the area’s most affordable tuition and enjoy flexible evening classes.The MBA business analytics and information management concentration will equip you with knowledge and skills to effectively analyze large amounts of corporate data and information to support decision making and business performance management.Most MBA classes are eight-week hybrids, where you attend class once a week and also complete work online.

Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point averageAdmission decisions are based on the following:Graduate Management Admission Test/Graduate Record Examination (GMAT/GRE) scores — overall score and component (i.e., verbal, quantitative and analytical writing) scores are evaluated. The GMAT/GRE must have been taken within the last six years;1Personal Goals essay that clearly articulates the applicant’s reasons for seeking admission (500 words maximum);Two reference forms completed by faculty, employer or suitable referee;Current resume (career-based work experience is desirable but not required); andInternational students are required to have a minimum score of 570 (paper-based), or 88 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or an overall band score of 7