Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) will welcome the first cohort of its new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Fall 2026.
The Anheuser-Busch School of Business (ABSB) program “marks a significant milestone in the University’s continued commitment to academic excellence, workforce development, and economic mobility,” according to Dr. Stacy Gee Hollins, associate provost, and ABSB dean.
A Haaris-Stowe release states that the MBA program “will offer a rigorous, practice-oriented curriculum that emphasizes leadership, innovation, ethical decision-making, and real-world application.”
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith, HSSU president, said the MBA program “represents a historic step forward for Harris-Stowe and for the region.”
“We are creating an accessible, high-quality graduate business program that equips students with the skills, mindset, and networks needed to lead in today’s dynamic economy.”
The program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals, aspiring executives, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders who seek to advance their careers and positively impact their communities.
“Our goal is to prepare leaders who are ready to contribute on day one,” said Gee Hollins,
“This MBA is intentionally designed to develop confident, capable decision-makers who can translate knowledge into action and lead with responsibility in complex business environments.”
The MBA program will combine experiential learning, industry engagement, and subject matter experts, with a strong focus on innovation and community impact.
The program will offer the study of strategic management, finance, marketing, operations, and organizational leadership, which will prepare students “to navigate complex business challenges and lead with confidence.”
I think is fantastic as I received my MBA in International Business from SIUE and was I in the first class to graduate.
Hopefully the curriculum will include at least one class in Entrepreneurship as that is very important but quite different to teach and I proud to be able to serve for 4 years as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Missouri. Good luck with your new program. Dr. Maue
I graduated with my Bachelors in Business Administration from Harris-Stowe – Anheuser-Busch School of Business in Fall of 2017 and walked Spring of 2018. To have the opportunity to be apart of the first Masters program in school history would be a true full circle moment. Congratulations to my alma mater!