Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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MBA & Professional Graduate Programs Office
Phone: (307) 766‑2482
Email: cobgradprograms@uwyo.edu
Web site: www.business.uwyo.edu/mba

About

The UW MBA Programs deliver professional management education that connects principles, concepts, and intense case analysis as tools for making business decisions. UW MBAs will possess the education and training to compete in today’s rapidly changing global business world. Both programs are AACSB Accredited.

Campus MBA - The Campus MBA program offers admission during the Fall semester only and is typically completed in 1 year (Fall, J-Term and Spring semesters). Class sizes are small and diverse. Courses are taught by a select group of business faculty members. The total program experience (both inside and outside the classroom) is designed to provide experiential learning along with access to powerful networks.

Online MBA - The Online MBA program offers admission 5 times a year and can be completed in one year, full-time or in two years, part-time. The program also offers additional flexibility for students who wish to develop a different timeline for completion. 100% online and asynchronous, the program is designed for business professionals interested in enhancing their understanding of business disciplines and applying them to decision making.

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Application Requirements

Below is a list of the application requirements for the MBA programs. Students will not be considered for admission until they have a completed application on file. The application can be found on the admissions website here: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html.

Unofficial transcripts from all secondary institutions attended.
Professional resume.
Letters of recommendation (min. of 1, max. of 3). Professional (i.e. supervisor, employer, team lead, etc.) or education- related (i.e. advisor, mentor, faculty member, program director, etc.) letter(s) of recommendation provided directly by the reference via the UW Graduate Admissions Application.
Interview. You will be contacted by our program office to participate in a virtual interview that can be completed at your convenience.

Admission Requirements and Considerations

A Faculty Admissions Committee, chaired by the Director of the MBA Program, will review all completed applications. Students will be notified by email of the admission decision regarding their application. Below is a list of the minimum admission requirements for the MBA programs. These are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission.

Completed University of Wyoming Graduate Admissions Application and non-refundable application fee.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college. For more information on accredited institutions, please visit the U.S. Department of Education site. For students who are applying for the Advanced Accounting Concentration the Bachelor’s degree must be in Accounting.
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of college or university coursework, preferred. Based on a 4.0 scale. If you do not meet this minimum preferred GPA, professional work experience in a related field may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Upon the recommendation for admission, students must provide official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework (post-secondary) to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office at 1000. E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071-2000.

Other Considerations in the admissions process:

GRE/GMAT is not required but may be requested by the program director to aid in making an admissions decision.
Prerequisites: No specific prerequisite courses are required. However, evidence of technical proficiency and/or prior business experience from your work history and transcripts are considered in the admissions process.

Additional International Student Admission Requirements:

International students must provide proof of English Proficiency according to the University of Wyoming’s admission policy. Waivers are available for students from certain English-speaking countries, and to students who have studied and lived in an English speaking county for a given amount of time. Full details about the English proficiency requirements including minimum test scores, and waiver eligibility requirements can be found on the admissions website here: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/english-alternatives.html.
International students must also prove sufficient financial resources as established by the University of Wyoming Graduate International Student Admissions.

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.000 in the MBA Program to remain in “good standing”.

If a student’s GPA falls below 3.000, he or she is automatically placed on academic probation.
Students placed on academic probation will remain on continued probation until their cumulative GPA reaches 3.0 or better.
When a student is on academic probation, they must achieve a minimum 3.0 semester GPA every semester to stay on continued probation and avoid being dismissed from the university.
Students will be dismissed from the university if their cumulative GPA ever falls below a 2.0.
Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be eligible for graduation.

A student who earns a grade of “D” or “F” in any course will be dismissed from the program. Students may petition to be reinstated into the program.

Campus MBA Course of Study

Core Requirements (27 credit hours)

MBAM 5101 MBA Foundations. 1.

(1 week orientation and principles course that occurs the week before classes start)

MBAM 5104 Organizational Behavior and HRM. 3.
MBAM 5107 Executive Leadership I. 1.
MBAM 5201 Data & Business Analytics. 3.
MBAM 5204 Financial Management. 3.
MBAM 5207 Marketing Management. 3.
MBAM 5208 Accounting for Managers. 3.
MBAM 5209 Executive Leadership II. 1.
MBAM 5305 Strategic Management. 3.
MBAM 5330 Global Business Environment. 3.
MBAM 5434 Macro Economic Analysis.

Elective Requirements (9 credit hours)

Students will be required to take 9 credit hours of electives.
Electives must be at the 5000 level or above.
Electives must be approved by the program director.
Electives are used to satisfy the requirements of dual degrees, concentrations, and tracks. All MBA students are required to declare a dual program, concentration, or track. See additional details in the section “Dual Programs, Concentrations, and Tracks”.

In addition to the required coursework, Campus MBA students are also required to attend and participate in the activities listed below. Participation in all of these events will satisfy the MBA Activity Participation requirement. Students will not be eligible to graduate if they have not participated in all of these events or acquired an exception from the MBA Program Director.

Required Campus MBA Activities:

MBA Executive Speaker Series - Students participate in weekly meetings (primarily on Fridays) with business leaders from a wide variety of industries (business, government, and non-profit entities). The program takes place mostly on campus but does include some travel. Attendance is Required.
International Business Trip - Introduces students to themes and trends prevalent in the global business marketplace. The trip includes company visits, cultural experiences, and reflections on the issues individuals and companies face in global business. This experience is associated with MBAM 5330 Global Business, and part of the grade for the course is dependent on the student’s performance on the trip. Attendance is required.
Jackson Leadership Summit - Exclusive leadership development event for MBA students to network and develop professionally. Attendance is required.

Online MBA Course of Study

Core Requirements (21 credit hours)

MBAX 5104 Organizational Behavior & HRM. 3.
MBAX 5202 Data and Decision Modeling. 3.
MBAX 5204 Financial Management. 3.
MBAX 5207 Marketing Management. 3.
MBAX 5208 Accounting for Managers. 3.
MBAX 5305 Strategic Management. 3.
MBAX 5330 The Global Business Environment. 3.

Elective Requirements (9 credits)

Students will be required to take 9 credit hours of electives.
Electives must be at the 5000 level or above.
Electives must be approved by the program director.
Electives are used to satisfy the requirements of dual degrees, concentrations, and tracks. All MBA students are required to declare a dual program, concentration, or track. See additional details in the section “Dual Programs, Concentrations, and Tracks”.

In addition to the required coursework, Online MBA students are also invited to attend the events listed below. These events are optional for Online MBA students.

MBA Executive Speaker Series - Weekly guest speakers (primarily on Fridays) who are business leaders from a wide variety of industries (business, government, and non-profit entities).

Jackson Leadership Summit - Exclusive leadership development event for MBA students to network and develop professionally. Online students are invited during their last Fall semester in the program. In the case they are not admitted before RSVPs are due, they will be invited the next year.

Dual Programs, Concentrations, and Tracks

All MBA students must declare a dual program, concentration, or track for their MBA program. They should notify their academic advisor during their first semester of classes which dual program, concentration or track they will pursue.

Dual Programs

Students may pursue a dual program with Law (JD), Engineering (MS), or Pharmacy (Pharm D).
To be eligible for a dual degree students must apply and be accepted to both programs.
Dual programs are only available to Campus MBA students.
Students who pursue a dual degree may use 6 credits from the dual program toward electives in the MBA program.

Concentrations

Energy Business - Students will complete the core requirements for their program plus three additional classes focused on the energy Industry (instead of electives). This program prepares students for a career in the Energy industry.
Accounting - Students will complete the core requirements for their program excluding MBAX 5208. In addition, they will complete 4 graduate level accounting classes aimed at preparing students to successfully take the CPA exam (instead of electives). The 4 accounting classes are ACCT 5030, ACCT 5040, ACCT 5060, and ACCT 5070.

Tracks

General: Choose 3 electives at the 5000-level or above that are approved by the program director.
Marketing: choose 3 from Non-profit Marketing, International Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Project Management.
Financial Planning: Must take FIN 5750 and choose 2 from FIN 5070, FIN 5780, FIN 5720, FIN 5310
Non-Profit: Must take non-profit leadership and choose 2 from Non-Profit Marketing, Non-Profit Accounting, or Project Management.
Venture (Campus MBA only): Must take ENTR 5601, 5602, 5603.

Application Deadlines

Campus MBA

Fall Admission Only
- Final Deadline: June 1
- Priority Deadline: November 1 or RSVP for Early Admit Day Event

Online MBA

Fall Admission
- Block 1 Final Deadline: July 1
- Block 2 Final Deadline: September 15
Spring Admission
- Block 1 Final Deadline: December 1
- Block 2 Final Deadline: February 15
Summer Admission
- Final Deadline: April 1

*International Applicants: Please be advised that there are additional university requirements that may take additional processing time - you are highly encouraged to apply prior to the application deadline to ensure that if admitted, all required documentation can be provided prior to the beginning of the term of entry.

College of Business Graduate Certificate Programs

Certificate in Energy Business
Certificate in Certificed Financial Planning

MBA & Professional Graduate Programs Office
1000 E. University Ave,. Dept. 3275
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766‑2482
Email: cobgradprograms@uwyo.edu
Web site: www.business.uwyo.edu/mba

Program Overview, Energy Business Certificate

The Certificate in Energy Business is composed of 9-credits of masters-level graduate coursework in the College of Business, with the primary goal of achieving mastery and professional skills common to functional business roles within the energy industry. Specifically:

Develop a working understanding of the concepts and practices of Supply Chain Management to make strategic support decisions within the energy industry.
Acquire the foundation necessary to work in the energy industry as a financial statement analyst, manager, auditor, or accountant.
Utilize core capital budgeting, techno-economic cashflow modeling and other finance concepts to evaluate energy industry project investments.
Demonstrate effective problem solving, written, and oral communication skills in the context of the energy industry.

Program Overview, CFP Certificate

The Certificate in Certified Financial Planning is composed of 18-credits of masters-level graduate coursework in the College of Business, with the primary goal of providing students with the education, training, and skills necessary to be able to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination. The curriculum is aligned with the CFP® Board’s Principal Knowledge Topics and covers principles and practices of essential areas of financial planning, including:

Wealth Management
Investment Management
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Insurance and Retirement Planning

Application Requirements

Below is a list of the application requirements for the COB Graduate Certificate programs. Students will not be considered for admission until they have a completed application on file. The application can be found on the admissions website here: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html.

Unofficial transcripts from all secondary institutions attended.
Professional resume.

Admission Requirements and Considerations

A Faculty Admissions Committee, chaired by the Director of the MBA Program, will review all completed applications. Students will be notified by email of the admission decision regarding their application. Below is a list of the minimum admission requirements. These are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission.

Completed University of Wyoming Graduate Admissions Application and non-refundable application fee.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college. For more information on accredited institutions, please visit the U.S. Department of Education site. For students who are applying for the Advanced Accounting Concentration the Bachelor’s degree must be in Accounting.
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of college or university coursework, preferred. Based on a 4.0 scale. If you do not meet this minimum preferred GPA, professional work experience in a related field may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Upon the recommendation for admission, students must provide official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework (post-secondary) to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office at 1000. E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071-2000.
Energy Management Certificate Prerequisites: Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in the following areas: Managerial Accounting and Finance.*
Certified Financial Planning Certificate Prerequisites: Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in the following areas: Business Math and Statistics and Financial Management.*

*Evidence of proficiency in these areas is considered on a case-by-case basis but is commonly pursued through supplemental courses and / or relevant professional experience. Please contact the program office for additional information.

Additional International Student Admission Requirements:

International students must provide proof of English Proficiency according to the University of Wyoming’s admission policy. Waivers are available for students from certain English-speaking countries, and to students who have studied and lived in an English speaking county for a given amount of time. Full details about the English proficiency requirements including minimum test scores, and waiver eligibility requirements can be found on the admissions website here: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/english-alternatives.html
International students must also prove sufficient financial resources as established by the University of Wyoming (Graduate International Student Admissions).

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.000 in the MBA Program to remain in “good standing”.

If a student’s GPA falls below 3.000, he or she is automatically placed on academic probation.
Students placed on academic probation will remain on continued probation until their cumulative GPA reaches 3.0 or better.
When a student is on academic probation, they must achieve a minimum 3.0 semester GPA every semester to stay on continued probation and avoid being dismissed from the university.
Students will be dismissed from the university if their cumulative GPA ever falls below a 2.0.
Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be eligible for graduation.

A student who earns a grade of “D” or “F” in any course will be dismissed from the program. Students may petition to be reinstated into the program.

Course of Study, Energy Business Certificate

9 total credit hours of coursework to include:
- FIN 5502 - Energy Finance: Project Evaluation. 3.
- ACCT 5503 - Fundamentals of Accounting in the Energy Industry. 3.
- MGT 5504 - Energy Industry Value Chain.

Course of Study, CFP Certificate

18 total credit hours of coursework to include:
- FIN 5070 Tax Planning for Financial Planners. 3.
- FIN 5310 Investment Management. 3.
- FIN 5720 Insurance and Retirement Planning. 3.
- FIN 5750 Fundamentals of Financial Planning. 3.
- FIN 5780 Estate Planning. 3.
- FIN 5800 CFP Capstone. 3.

Courses

Master of Business Administration

Online Master of Business Administration