College of Business/College of Professional Studies

Bellevue University, College of Business/College of Professional Studies History

Bellevue University, founded in 1966, is a private, coeducational institution. The 20-acre campus is located in an urban area of Bellevue. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 6000. Figures given in the above capsule are approximate.

The College of Business/College of Professional Studies was founded in 1990 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at Grand Island, West Omaha, and Southwest Omaha. The basic educational approach is to emphasize application of the theories and concepts of management. The goal is to enhance decision making, improve job performance, and increase responsiveness to the challenges of today’s dynamic business environment.

Bellevue University, College of Business/College of Professional Studies Academics

The College of Business/College of Professional Studies offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Management (MAM), Master of Arts in Leadership (MLDR), Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS), and Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA). The strongest areas of study are accounting, business administration, and management information systems. The most popular courses are Financial Strategy, Quantitative Methods, and Strategic Management.

Thirty-six total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 12 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Managerial Accounting and Information Systems
• Financial Strategy
• Quantitative Methods
• Production and Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Organization Theory
• Marketing Strategy
• Capstone: Strategic Management

Required courses for the MAM include:

• Organization Theory
• Research Methods in Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Financial Methods in Managerial Decision Making
• Concepts and Case Studies in Production and Distribution
• Strategic Business Modeling and Planning
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Management
• Concepts of Strategic Management
• 4 credits of directed independent study

Substitutions of requirements are permitted in the MBA and MSCIS programs only.

The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 16 months; maximum, 7 years. For students attending part time, the minimum is 3 years; maximum, 7 years.

There are 11 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 73% hold a doctorate; there are 17 part-time faculty, of whom 47% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated below average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 9; average business class size is 23.

Bellevue University, College of Business/College of Professional Studies Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 84,524 volumes, 14,349 microform items, and 3955 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 7564 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in CIS and management. Students have access to such databases and networks as OCLC, NICLC, ProQuest, and Lexis/Nexis.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. Available computer facilities consist of 450 terminals available to all university students, from 8 a.m. weekdays and Saturday and from noon on Sunday.

Career and Job Placement

Placement services are extensive and are available through the Office of Career Services.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL or the University of Michigan Language Test. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts and proof of adequate funds to cover at least the first year of study.

Calendar

The school operates on a quarter basis. Quarters are 12 weeks long; summer sessions, 12 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and weekends.

Bellevue University, College of Business/College of Professional Studies Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.5. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, work experience, and essays. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants for a recent class was 900; 700 were accepted; 450 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.47. Transfers are accepted.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, a nonrefundable application fee, 2 letters of recommendation, and essays. Students are notified of the admissions decision 4 to 6 weeks before the starting date of classes. Once accepted, students may defer admission.

Bellevue University, College of Business/College of Professional Studies Financial Aid

In a recent year, about 55% of graduate business school students received financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships, for a total average of $8500 annually; maximum $18,500. The FAFSA and the school’s own financial statement are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is approximately $6000 per year. Books and supplies cost approximately $800; personal expenses, $3000; and other fees, $100, for an estimated annual total of $9900. Graduate student housing is available off campus.

Bellevue University, College of Business/College of Professional Studies Students

Fifty-nine percent of a recent graduate business school class were enrolled full time; 98% had an average of more than 3 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from the Midwest (87%). Forty-four percent are women, 14% are minorities, and 13% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 33; ages range from 23 to 60. Ten percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 2% already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 85%, business; 3%, liberal arts; 2%, engineering; 2%, math and science; and 2%, social sciences. About 2% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 96% remain to receive their degree.