University of Central Oklahoma is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of Central Oklahoma confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Nursing as well as a business school.
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The business school at University of Central Oklahoma offers these departments and concentrations: general management and health care administration. Its tuition is full-time: $402 per credit (in-state); full-time: $819 per credit (out-of-state); part-time: $402 per credit (in-state); part-time: $819 per credit (out-of-state); specialty master's: $402 per credit (in-state); and specialty master's: $819 per credit (out-of-state).
The UCO MBA examines a variety of factors when deciding admission. The overall criteria in our catalog shows a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75. This GPA can be calculated from their total institutional GPA or from their last 60 hours completed. The program accepts either the GRE or GMAT with a required minimum score of 300 on the GRE and required minimum score of 450 on the GMAT. There are GMAT/GRE score waivers available to those with 5-10+ years of business industry experience and also to those who have a previous advanced degree (master or above). Conditional admission can be granted to those who are slightly below the GPA or test score requirement, with the caveat that the conditionally admitted student must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 GPA in their first semester. Along with transcripts, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a 500-word statement. These documents are mainly used in the team and cohort building process to ensure professional diversity and identification of cohort leadership. A prior business degree is not required for admission to the program. Any bachelor degree is eligible for admission as long as other criteria is met. The university offers free-of-charge, online leveling courses to students who do not possess a business degree. These courses are meant to be preparatory and are not a factor in determining program eligibility.
The UCO MBA examines a variety of factors when deciding admission. The overall criteria in our catalog shows a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75. This GPA can be calculated from their total institutional GPA or from their last 60 hours completed. The program accepts either the GRE or GMAT with a required minimum score of 300 on the GRE and required minimum score of 450 on the GMAT. There are GMAT/GRE score waivers available to those with 5-10+ years of business industry experience and also to those who have a previous advanced degree (master or above). Conditional admission can be granted to those who are slightly below the GPA or test score requirement, with the caveat that the conditionally admitted student must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 GPA in their first semester. Along with transcripts, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a 500-word statement. These documents are mainly used in the team and cohort building process to ensure professional diversity and identification of cohort leadership. A prior business degree is not required for admission to the program. Any bachelor degree is eligible for admission as long as other criteria is met. The university offers free-of-charge, online leveling courses to students who do not possess a business degree. These courses are meant to be preparatory and are not a factor in determining program eligibility.
General management, health care administration
Full-time traditional two year, full-time accelerated, part-time evenings and weekends, part-time off campus
The curriculum offers instruction in a variety of business disciplines and leadership. One course pairs students with mentors to provide real-world business instruction and networking opportunities. The majority of courses are in 8-week block format with occasional weekend courses. The program has a required international immersion experience where students travel to another country for 7-10 days.
The UCO MBA examines a variety of factors when deciding admission. The overall criteria in our catalog shows a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75. This GPA can be calculated from their total institutional GPA or from their last 60 hours completed. The program accepts either the GRE or GMAT with a required minimum score of 300 on the GRE and required minimum score of 450 on the GMAT. There are GMAT/GRE score waivers available to those with 5-10+ years of business industry experience and also to those who have a previous advanced degree (master or above). Conditional admission can be granted to those who are slightly below the GPA or test score requirement, with the caveat that the conditionally admitted student must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 GPA in their first semester. Along with transcripts, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a 500-word statement. These documents are mainly used in the team and cohort building process to ensure professional diversity and identification of cohort leadership. A prior business degree is not required for admission to the program. Any bachelor degree is eligible for admission as long as other criteria is met. The university offers free-of-charge, online leveling courses to students who do not possess a business degree. These courses are meant to be preparatory and are not a factor in determining program eligibility.
University of Central Oklahoma is a public school. The Nursing has an application fee of $60 for U.S. residents. Tuition for the master's program at the Nursing is Full-time: $292 per credit (in-state) and $709 per credit (out-of-state). The Nursing at University of Central Oklahoma has 18 full-time faculty members. The total graduate nursing enrollment is 29.
