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