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Is Missouri State University regionally accredited? - Yes! Visit Accreditation for more information.

Is the BAS in Technology Management an Accredited Degree Program? - Yes! Every degree program offered at Missouri State University is accredited. For more information visit Missouri State's Accreditation website.

How many classes can a student take per semester? What is the maximum course load per semester? - 12 credit hours in the fall or spring are considered a full load. You may take up to 18 hours without special permission from your academic dean, but should consult your advisor before doing so. In the summer 6 hours is considered full-time, but up to nine may be taken.

What is the cost per credit hour? - Visit Costs and Fees for more information.

What are Student Service Fees? - The student services fees are assessed for classes meeting on the Springfield campus. Visit Costs and Fees for more information.

Is Financial Aid Available for students? - Yes! Visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information. Additionally, visit the Department of Industrial Management for departmental scholarship information.

How many credits is each class? - 1-3 depending on the class

Is the school on semester hours or quarter hours? - Missouri State University runs on a semester hour schedule. Each semester is 16 weeks long, with the exception of the summer semester which is 8 weeks long. Additionally, Missouri State University offers many intersession classes held between the traditional semesters.

Where can I find out how courses from my previous college will transfer to Missouri State University? - Visit Transferring Credit to Missouri State University  and Transfer Students for more information.

How long are the online courses? - Online courses follow Missouri State's typical academic calendar; each semester is 16 weeks long, with the exception of the summer semester which is 8 weeks long.

Do online courses require textbooks? Are there additional materials needed other than textbooks? - Typically, online courses will require the purchase of textbooks or related materials. Missouri State University Blackboard is usually the medium used to inform students of required materials. These materials are available through Missouri State's Bookstore when needed. Additional materials can include, but are not limited to, CD's with additional files, video clips, problems/assignments templates, and website links. 

How are assignments and tests administered? - Generally, depending on the course and instructor, most assignments and tests are administered through Missouri State University Blackboard.

Do online tests need to be proctored? - No. Generally, depending on the professor, most tests are administered through Missouri State University Blackboard. These exams are typically created from large test banks containing random questions. This helps reduce the possibility that two students will take the exact same exam. Tests on Blackboard are also typically given time limits for completion.

How much homework can one expect during a course? - In an online course format homework is structured to replace in-class activities. Therefore, homework levels will vary according to course and instructor.

Can you log on when you want or are there certain times when you are required to be online? - Most courses are designed with flexibility in mind. However, depending on course and instructor, there may be required group discussion activities.

Are you required to log-on a specific number of times per week or per course? Are you required to make a certain number of posts per week or per course? And, if so, are there length requirements? - No. However, depending on course and instructor, there may be instances where group discussion assignments are monitored and graded by number and quality of response.

Are the classes set up primarily with individualized work or are there group requirements? - Most courses are designed with the students needs in mind. However, depending on course and instructor, there may be required group participation.

If there are group requirements, are the groups assigned or voluntary? - Again, this depends on the course and the instructor. Most groups are voluntarily assembled although professors can assign non-grouped students to groups when needed.

If a group is dysfunctional, are you required to stay with that group for the entire duration of the project/course? - Most instructors are interested in the educational result of group participation activities and will generally work to resolve or restructure groups with communication problems.