University of South Dakota – Beacom School of Business

The Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota (USD) offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in business.

MBA programs:

• USD offers a full-time, part-time, and online MBA program with flexible completion timelines.
• The full-time MBA program can be completed in 12 months and has a tuition fee of around $20,000 for in-state students and $35,000 for out-of-state students.
• The part-time MBA program can be completed in 2-4 years and has a tuition fee of around $19,000 for in-state students and $33,000 for out-of-state students.
• The online MBA program can be completed in 2-4 years and has a tuition fee of around $17,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students.
• All MBA programs require a minimum GMAT score of 450 or a GRE equivalent, and at least two years of professional work experience.
• The application deadline for fall enrollment is July 15, and for spring enrollment, it is December 1.
• The MBA programs are offered in a hybrid format, which combines online and in-person learning.

Student body:

• USD has a diverse student body, with around 8% international students and a minority enrollment of around 18%.
• The average work experience of MBA students at USD is around 5 years.

Rankings:

• The Beacom School of Business has been consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the country by The Princeton Review.

Admissions:

• The admissions process is competitive and requires a completed application, official transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores, resume, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

Accreditations:

• The Beacom School of Business is accredited by AACSB International.

Language of instruction:

• English

Faculty:

• The Beacom School of Business has a faculty of around 50 members, many of whom are recognized scholars in their fields.

Tuition fees:

• The tuition fees for the MBA programs range from $17,000 to $35,000, depending on the program and the student’s residency status.

Curriculum:

• The MBA program at USD covers core business disciplines such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing, as well as specialized areas such as healthcare management and business analytics.
• Students can also choose from a range of electives to tailor their education to their specific career goals.

Alumni:

• USD MBA graduates have gone on to successful careers in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology.
• The average starting salary for MBA graduates is around $60,000-$70,000, with many graduates going on to earn six-figure salaries in mid-career positions.

Medium language, student body, accreditations, total enrollment:

• The medium language at USD is English.
• USD has a diverse student body, with around 10,000 students enrolled across all programs.
• The Beacom School of Business is accredited by AACSB International.