As the 鈥渙nly AACSB accredited university in the state,鈥 The University of South Dakota鈥檚 Beacom School of Business attracts many students looking to pursue their online MBA degree. The 鈥渆xcellent price,鈥 鈥済reat reviews,鈥 and 鈥渢op-notch鈥 academic advisement make this 鈥100 percent online鈥 program the 鈥渂est known organization in the area for MBA.鈥 Students may 鈥渁ttend classes鈥 using the online format regardless of their specific location. The program is structured in such a way that students may choose the best allotment of their personal time in order to 鈥渒eep up with the work load.鈥 The program adds 鈥渁 great deal of classwork鈥 to students鈥 lives, but most students claim it is still 鈥渄oable,鈥 as almost all professors 鈥渒eep it within a tolerable range.鈥 A student says, 鈥淭he online business school classes are the most organized online classes I have taken, and I have taken online classes from multiple universities.鈥 The faculty members at USD are 鈥減rompt with all responses.鈥 Phone calls and emails typically receive responses within 鈥渢he same day, usually within a few hours.鈥 Advisors work side-by-side with students to make their educational experiences run smoothly. The professors 鈥渆ngage all students, provide timely feedback, and add additional thoughts to discussions to keep knowledge flowing.鈥 The individual attention to detail makes USD鈥檚 online MBA curriculum shine amongst similar programs. One student attests, 鈥淲hen deciding between which school to attend, USD reached out by phone to congratulate me on my acceptance and to get me registered for my classes. That personal touch really impressed me and I felt like they truly cared about their students.鈥 The majority of students attending classes at USD are 鈥測oung professionals looking to help give themselves a competitive edge in the job market,鈥 however, they 鈥渁re always willing to help each other understand the materials, and during group projects, each pulls their weight.鈥 Class discussions are well-rounded, as USD students 鈥渃ome from a variety of industries.鈥
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Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Travis Vlasman
Director of Graduate Admissions
Director of Graduate Admissions
Address
USD Graduate School
414 E. Clark
Vermillion, SD, 57069
United States
414 E. Clark
Vermillion, SD, 57069
United States
Phone
800-233-7937
Fax
605-677-6118
Email
grad@usd.edu
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Overview
Applicants
125
Acceptance Rate
99%
Years of Work Experience
6.8
Average Age
31
GPA / Test Scores
Average Undergrad GPA
3.29
Undergraduate GPA (25th Percentile - 75th Percentile)
2.98 - 3.6
Accept GRE in Lieu of GMAT?
Yes
Percent of Applicants Submitting GRE
Average Verbal GRE Score
Average Quantitative GRE Score
Average Writing GRE Score
Deadlines
Deferred Enrollment Option
Yes
Max Length of Deferrment
3 semeters
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fees
In-State Application Fee
$35
Out-of-State Application Fee
$35
International (non-U.S.) Applicants:
$35
Admissions Factors
Required
Essays/Personal Statement
Undergraduate GPA
Letters Of Recommendation
Other
Optional
GMAT Scores
GRE Scores
GMAT or GRE Scores
Extracurricular Activities
Work Experience
Interview
State Residency
Other Factors That Influence Admission
Resume and Official Transcripts
Minimum TOEFL Score (Paper-Based Test)
550
Minimum TOEFL Score (Web-Based Test)
79
Academics
Academics
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
27
% Faculty with Terminal Degree
72%
% Faculty Teaching at Least 1 Online Course This Year
100%
96%
Full-time
37%
Female
15%
Underrepresented Minorities
Academic Overview
Minimum In-Person Days Student is Required to Attend During Duration of Program (Not Including Travel Days)
0
Chat rooms
Yes
Interactive transcripts
Yes
Live audio
Yes
Live video
Yes
Smartphone applications
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Streaming audio
Yes
Streaming video
Yes
Tablet applications
Yes
Concentrations
Accounting
Yes
Healthcare Administration
Yes
Finance
Yes
Information Systems/Information Technology
Yes
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Yes
Marketing
Yes
Operations Management
Yes
Supply Chain Management
Yes
Center for Research
Information Systems/Information Technology
Yes
Special Academic Programs
Peer Tutoring
Yes
Pre-MBA Bootcamp
Yes
Top 5 Most Prominent Faculty
Srini Ragothaman
Professor of Accounting
Jewel Goodman-Shepherd
Associate Professor of Health Services Administration
Rand Wergin
Associate Professor of Marketing
Bart Hanus
Associate Professor of Decision Sciences
Klaus Beckmann
Associate Professor of Finance
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Students Say
鈥淐onsistent support鈥 from professors, advisors, and other administration is regularly presented to online MBA students at the University of South Dakota. Learners receive feedback from educators without fail and are frequently asked to give their own feedback to staff. Students say they are able to utilize the information and 鈥渧aluable knowledge鈥 they have gained at USD in their current fields of work, and in their everyday lives, by becoming 鈥渕ore efficient.鈥 USD鈥檚 extreme efficiency and organization of the online MBA program is well-known and leads students to gain stronger 鈥減otential for career advancement.鈥 鈥淚 am able to use what I have learned thus far in my daily job, making the work I do more meaningful, which will allow me to advance in my chosen field,鈥 says a student. Aside from professional advancement, the program 鈥渋s about the discovery and journey, and USD is proving its value each semester by teaching concepts that apply to life right now.鈥 According to students, this 鈥渆xcellent program鈥 truly 鈥渄eserves recognition!鈥
Mean Base Salary of Most Recent Graduating Class After Graduating from Program
$77,078
Average # of Months to Graduate (Since Program Started)
34
Dedicated Career Services Center
Yes
Description
The Beacom Career Success Center provides resume review services and job posting access for online MBA students. Online students are also welcome to participate in networking and interview events. https://www.usd.edu/business/career-success-center
Graduates Employed by Region
76%
Midwest
10%
West
5%
South
5%
Southwest
2%
Mid-Atlantic
2%
Northeast
Top 5 Most Prominent Alumni
Andi Litton
Chief Operating Office - medical
Sheila Gestring
University President
Cheryl Tiahrt
Chief Information Officer - academics
Nathan Peterson
Chief of Staff - medical
Steve Kalten
Management Consultant
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Expenses
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Academic Year (Full-Time) | $8,468 | $8,468 |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour (Part-Time) | $470 | $470 |
| Total cost (tuition and fees) of Online MBA program in its entirety | $15,524 | $15,524 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial Aid Notification Begins
April
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid
26%
Percent of Students Receiving Scholarships or Grants
7%
Percent of Students Receiving Loans
22%
Average Aid Package
$13,950
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Awarded
$4,543
Average Annual Loans to MBA Program Students
$14,972
Average Debt at Graduation
$32,388
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Online MBA Enrollment (Full-Time and Part-Time)
300
Full-Time
0%
Part-Time
100%
In State
45.7%
Out of State
54.3%
Foreign Countries Represented
6
Demographics
12.8%
Underrepresented Minorities
5.3%
International
54.3%
Out of State
41% female
59% male
