Master of Science in Management Science and Supply Chain Management /Master of Business Administration

The MSSCM-to-MBA program from Wichita State’s AACSB-accredited Barton School of Business gives students holding a Master of Science (MS) in Management Science and Supply Chain Management a way to also complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in a reasonable timeframe, leading to increased knowledge and skills in business and management and more career options. At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation Students completing the MSSCM to MBA may count four of their MSSCM courses (12 credit hours) toward their MBA degree. This allows students to complete both programs within a reasonable timeframe. One program must be completed before any courses can be applied to the other program.WSU's MBA is a traditional, management-based program offering coursework in accounting, business law, economics, management, finance and marketing. A thesis is not required. Most MBA classes are eight-week hybrids, where you attend class once a week and also complete work online.

Admissions 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); andAchieved 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 averageInternational 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