Master of Business Administration in Environmental Management

MBA On-Campus Main Campus

DEGREE TYPE

Master's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Graduate

DEPARTMENT

MBA
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The challenges that come with environmental sustainability in business are complex. Be Fearless with an MBA in Environmental Management.

A Master of Business Administration in Environmental Management combines traditional MBA coursework with specialized training in environmental science, policy, and management principles. You will learn about the usual business subjects, but in addition, there are courses in environmental science and policy, sustainability strategies, risk management and compliance, and corporate social responsibility. 

Where Bold Ideas Take Shape

The hallmarks of our MBA program are three-fold: 

  • High Quality - Our MBA has been rated a top three program in Missouri and our AACSB accreditation puts us among the top 6% of business programs worldwide. 
  • Affordability - We’re living proof that high quality doesn’t have to mean high cost. Compare our tuition with our competitors. 
  • Faculty Mentors - Our faculty are business professionals in their own right but they're passionate about sharing their experience and expertise to benefit your education. 

What Can You Do with an MBA in Environmental Management?

The interdisciplinary nature of an environmental management MBA degree equips graduates with a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and organizations committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Career possibilities include consulting, sustainability director, environmental policy analyst, and renewable energy project manager. This is only a sampling of the possibilities available to you upon graduation.

Internship and Employment Opportunities of Recent Graduates

  • American Express
  • AT&T
  • Boeing
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency
  • Edward Jones
  • Federal Reserve Bank
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Google
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Proctor and Gamble

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SEMO's MBA program will guide you through all aspects of business and supply you with the knowledge to succeed in today’s business environment. Because there are just as many interests as there are types of business professions, our MBA has several options to provide you with specialized curriculum to match your goals.

Core Courses

  •  BA600 Organizational Behavior in Practice (3) 
  • BA620 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (3) 
  • BA630 Integrated Decision Information Systems (3) 
  • BA650 Strategic Decision Making (3) 
  • BA651 Strategic Marketing (3) 
  • BA660 Strategic Cost Analysis & Financial Applications (3) 
  • BA668 The Financial Environment (3) 
Choose one with the advice of the program coordinator:
  • GR698 Master's Final Comprehensive Examination (0)
  • GR699 Master's Oral Examination (0)
Environmental Management Option 
  • EV661 Business Strategies for Corporate Management (3) 
Choose 9 hours from: 
  • BA657 Applied Research Project (3)* 
  • EV551 Hazardous Material Assessments (3) 
  • EV554 Risk Assessment Applications (3) 
  • EV653 Occupational Health (3) 
  • EV655 Industrial Hygiene (3) 
  • EV660 Introduction to Toxicology (3)  

*The Applied Research Project must be in the environmental management area. 

All undergraduate requirements for admission must be satisfied before enrolling in the MBA required core or MBA elective courses. Students without an undergraduate degree in business may need to complete the following required foundation course work**: 

  • Principles of Accounting I or Graduate Business Accounting Essentials 
  • Microeconomics or Graduate Business Microeconomics Essentials 
  • Financial Management or Graduate Business Finance Essentials 
  • Management Information Systems or Graduate Business Information Systems Essentials 
  • Business Statistics I or Introduction to Behavioral Statistics or Graduate Business Statistics Essentials 

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all of the above classes. 

**Proficiency in these areas may be demonstrated through any of the following alternatives: 

  • A CLEP or DANTES exam if available. Credit will not be given for these courses with a passing grade on the exam, but a passing score will indicate proof of course knowledge. 
  • Applied knowledge of a given domain in the work environment. The extent to which relevant work experience demonstrates proficiency will be determined by the program director. Applicants who would like their work experience to be considered must submit a resume with their application. 

MBA Admissions Requirements

The Masters of Business Administration programs at SEMO have additional admission criteria beyond what is required for general admission and we're here to help you every step of the way.

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Harrison College of Business & Computing

This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.
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Graduate Assistantships

The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.

Get Credit for Your Experience

SEMO believes in giving you credit for what you already know. Credit for Prior Learning looks at your work experience, certifications, military experience and more to see if it equals college credits, meaning you could be closer to your degree than you think.

Career Services

The Office of Career Services is dedicated to assisting students and alumni in cultivating the lifelong skills needed to successfully navigate their educational and career journeys.
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98% of Harrison College of Business & Computing graduates are employed or furthering their education within six months of graduating.

Graduate Coordinators

Graduate coordinators serve as the contact for graduate programs. The coordinators are most often faculty within the college which houses the program, helping you to get questions answered and first-hand knowledge of the degree requirements and placement opportunities.

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Location

Office

Dempster Hall Room 248

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 5890
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701