The University of Southern MississippiCollege of Business and Economic Development

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Degree awarded by The University of Southern Mississippi

MBAFull-timePart-timeOn-campusOnline

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
Duration: One year full-time; five semesters part-time (two classes at a time)
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: None verified

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The 30-credit-hour degree combines five core courses in accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior and leadership, and strategic management with five approved electives. Electives can be used toward a certificate, an informal focus area, or a custom selection.

Intakes: Fall, Spring, Summer Source: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: One year full-time; five semesters part-time (two classes at a time) Source: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Hattiesburg — Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants — Online program	USD 578.12 Calculated USD 17,343.60 total — 30 credits × USD 578.12 per credit; excludes other fees Excludes: Online delivery fee and other course fees are not included (per the online pricing page). Source: online.usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026	per credit	Not stated

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Not verified
Work experience: Not verified
Test waiver policy: GMAT or GRE not required; scores can strengthen the application and scholarship eligibilitySource: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required2 referencesSource: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 60Source: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): OptionalGMAT or GRE score report is optionalSource: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test: OptionalGMAT or GRE score report is optionalSource: usm.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other: Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

No verified deadline for the current cycle. Deadlines change every year — check the official admissions page.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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