Online Business Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The graduate program for the Master of Science degree in Business Education is designed for teachers seeking advanced preparation in the area of business, computers, and education. These individuals are currently or wish to be business teachers in a junior high school, high school,
technical college, or community college, or they may wish to become training program specialists in business and industry.

Entry Requirements

Individuals wishing to pursue the master's degree in Business Education must meet all admission standards of the Graduate School. Additional requirements are a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 in the last 60 hours and at least 15 undergraduate hours from the following areas:

information systems, accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

A student may be admitted on probationary status with an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 - 2.69. The student must achieve a 3.00 GPA in the first eight hours of study and meet all other admission requirements including completion of deficiencies in the 15 undergraduate credit hour
requirement to receive regular admission status.

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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Business Education online degree program is designed for those engaged in teaching business concepts and studies in public, private and corporate educational institutions. The 30-credit program also assists individuals desiring initial or additional secondary teaching certification in business, computer and information technology. If you wish to pursue secondary teaching certification concurrently with this degree program, you should notify the Graduate Admissions Office of your intention to do so upon application.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants
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Requires IELTS score of 6.5 or a comparable TOEFL score.

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The Business Teacher Licensure concentration prepares students to be licensed to teach business courses in middle and high school. The undergraduate program in business education is designed to prepare students to be teachers who specialize in teaching business, marketing, and computer studies. Business content, professional education, and general education coursework are offered so students can meet the state requirements for teacher licensure. Business Education majors have the opportunity to teach courses such as accounting, business law, business economics, computer literacy, computer applications, introduction to business, entrepreneurship, keyboarding, and office technology.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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The Corporate Communication concentration prepares students for a wide variety of employment possibilities in business and industry. The program provides students with some flexibility in designing their course of study depending upon their career interests. Graduates are in very high demand in a number of organizations because of their exposure to a variety of software programs and educational experiences. After completing the Corporate Communication concentration, students accept employment in management and marketing trainee programs, human resources departments, or sales positions. The career possibilities for the Corporate Communication graduate include management positions as directors of communications, public relations, and media relations in the corporate world and in private business. Graduates have advanced to supervisory positions in management, sales, human resources, and marketing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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The Training and Development concentration prepares students for corporate training positions in business and industry. Graduates are prepared in the areas of learning management systems, training needs analysis, implementation of employee training programs, and instructional design and development - especially in the area of e-learning applications and processes including web-based learning, computer-based learning, and digital collaboration. Graduates will be trained to design and deliver programs to train all levels of personnel. The career possibilities for the Training and Development graduate include positions in training and development, human resources, and management.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

Other Fees

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