Student Success Statistics

Undergraduate Data

Statistic Title Duration/Year Value
College of Business Undergraduate Graduation Rate 6 year 63%
College of Business Undergraduate Graduation Rate 4 year 47%
Undergraduate Job Placement Rate 2020 - 2021

94% employed or continuing education 6 months post graduation

Graduate Data

Statistic Title Year Value
Average Undergraduate GPA of MBA Applicants Fall 2021 3.41
Graduate Job Placement Rate 2020 - 2021

90% employed or continuing education 6 months post graduation

COB Statistics

Statistic title Year Value
COB Students Enrolled Fall 2021 4,775
COB Retention Fall 2020 - Fall 2021

78.44% (Freshman to sophomore)

COB Students Participating in COB Career Fair Fall 2021 648
COB Underrepresented Students Fall 2021 12%
Average Incoming ACT for COB Majors Fall 2021 23.03
COB Diverse Faculty Hires

2021 - 2022

60%
COB Marketing Expenditures Fiscal Year 2021 $166,632

Rankings

Rankings (2017-present)

  • Top Online MBA Program by U.S. News and World Report
  • Best Value Online MBA Program (#5) by Online MBA Today
  • Most Affordable Online MBA Program (#21) by Online MBA Today
  • Top Online MBA in Cybersecurity Program (#2) by Online MBA Today
  • Top 10 Most Affordable Online MBA Program by U.S. News and World Report
  • Best Online MBA Program for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report
  • Most Affordable Online MBA Program by Affordable Colleges Online
  • Best Online MBA Program (#27) by OnlineMBA.com
  • Best Online MBA Program (#35) by College Consensus
  • Most Affordable Online MBA (#4) by BusinessStudent.com
  • Top Online MBA Program in Missouri (#1) by Online MBA Today
  • Top Area MBA Program in Ingram’s Magazine, Kansas City’s Business magazine
  • Best Online MBA Program in Missouri (#1) by College Consensus
  • Most Affordable Online MBA Program (#8) by Best Value Schools
  • Midwest Best Online MBA Program (#19) by Fortune.com
  • Most Affordable Online MBA Program (#14) by College Consensus

Assurance of Learning Data

Bachelor of Science in Business

Learning Goal 18-19 19-20 20-21 20-22
1. Graduates have current knowledge in all majors business disciplines At or above natinoal avereage in all areas At or above national average in all areas except Info Sys Above national average in all areas At or above national average in all areas

2. Graduates can write, speak, and collaborate with otehrs in an effective and professional manner

 

       
a. Written communication 87% 82% 84% 75%
b. Oral communication 81% 88% 90% 94%
c. Teamwork 85% 84% 89% 84%
3. Graduates have knowledge or the legal and ethical environment impacting individuals and business organizations        
a. Legal Knowledge Above national average Below national average by 2 pts Above national average Above national average
b. Ethics 70% 79% 80% 69%
4. Graduates can critically analyze business situations and data to solve problems 68% 72% 71% 68%
5. Graduates have knowledge of the impact of globalization and diversity in organizations 63% 73% 79% 29%

Master of Business Administration

Learning Goal 18-19 19-20 20-21 20-22
1. Students will possess knowledge of current theory and techniques fo the major business disciplines Above national average in all areas Above national average in all areas Above national average in all areas Above national average in all areas

2. Students will exhibit leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in teams. 

3. Students will understand the ethical implicaiton of bueisns decioins making and recognize ethical dilemmas

4. Students will exhibit professional written and verbal communication skills

5. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and multi-disciplinary problem solving

All scores fell within normative ranges except score were significantly higher in "Initiative" and "Ethical Sensitiviy" and below in "Teamwork" All scores fell within normative ranges except score were significantly higher in "Initiative" and "Ethical Sensitiviy" and below in "Teamwork" All scores fell within normative ranges except score were significantly higher in "Communication and Ethics" All scores fell within normal ranges
6. Studnets will have an understanding of global perspectives 77% 87% 75% 80%
7. Students will be able to analyze data using technology to solve business problems 95% 81% 92% 86%

Master of Accountancy

Learning Goal 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22
1. Graduates will apply enhanced analytical skills to resolve complex problems 80% 87% 85% 76%
2. Graduates will understnad the legal, regulatory, and professional environment of accounting 92% 93% 93% 96%
3. Gradutes will demonstrate professional communication skills 81% 81% 93% 96%
4. Graduates will understand the ethical expectations of teh accounting profession including the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas 83% 89% 93% 96%

Master of Health Administration

Learning Goal 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22
1. Communication and Relationship Management n/a 98% 100% 100%
2. Leadership n/a 100% 90% 95%
3. Professionalism n/a 93% 95% 95%
4. Knowledge of Healthcare Environment n/a 100% 100% 100%
5. Bsiness Skills and Knowledge n/a 91% n/a n/a

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Learning Goal 18-19 19-20 20-21 20-22
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of current theory and techniquies for securing enerpriese IT infrasturctures All areas score above 60% One area scored below 60% All areas scored above 60% Two areas scored below 60%
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of current theory and techniques for securing web appliications 2 areas scored below 60% 2 areas scored below 60% n/a n/a
3. Students will demonstrate understanding of legal issues at the federal, state, and international levels 100% 100% 97% 100%
4. Students will demonstrate knowlege of prescribed involved in forsensic analysis of digital assets follwing an an information secuiry breach n/a n/a n/a All areas scored above 60%