Program Overview

Business Education

Fully Online

Overview

The Master of Science in Business Education (MSBE) is a professional degree designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in either pedagogy or content. In the pedagogy intensive track, students who are licensed teachers will complete advanced courses in both business education and education. In the content intensive track, students with baccalaureate degrees who are interested in teaching at community colleges will complete advanced courses in both business education and business. The degree does not lead to teacher licensure. Students who are seeking licensure should complete the B.S. in Business Education. Most courses of the MSBE degree program are offered 100% online, therefore the program would not be appropriate for students seeking a predominantly on-campus, in-person learning experience.

Point of Pride

Housed in the College of Business, the MSBE offers graduates multiple career paths in both business and education.

Graduate Advisor

• Dr. Kathy Mountjoy
• Dr. Nesrin Bakir

University Admission Requirements

• Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
• Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
• If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL .
• If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL .

Additional Program Admission Requirements

GPA

• A student applying to this program must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.

Resume/CV

• Include current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

Letters of Recommendation

• Submit the names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation.

Letter of Application

• Submit a 2-page letter of application addressing the following information:
  • Your interest in the MSBE program at Illinois State University
  • Academic and professional goals
  • How the MSBE program aligns with your goals and supports your objectives
  • What you hope to achieve as a graduate student in the MSBE program

Global Access to Online Degree Programs (International Students)

• When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester Term — July 1
• Spring Semester Term — December 1
• Summer Semester Term — April 1