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University of Southern Mississippi

College of Business and Economic Development

Hattiesburg, MS

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Overview

College of Business and Economic Development / College of Business and Economic Development is located in Hattiesburg, MS, in a suburban setting.

Departments & Programs

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business administration
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Accounting
Master of Science (MS) Sport management
Master of Science (MS) Economic development

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 113
Other Advanced Degrees 24

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Comp Exam Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

293
Applied
229
Accepted
190
Enrolled
78%

Applying

60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 1st June 1st Yes
Spring deadline January 1st November 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 15
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

339
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 2.95%
Black or African American 19.17%
White or Caucasian 72%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.29%
Asian 2.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 2.06%
Unknown Not Reported

Gender

Male (51%)
Female (48%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Inflation accounting, self-esteem training, international trade policy, health care marketing, ethics in strategic planning
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 118 College Drive, Box 5021
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-0001
United States
Contact Dr. J. Bret Becton
Dean
Email: bret.becton@usm.edu
Phone: 601-266-4659
Fax: 601-266-5814

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