Study in the U.S.A. - Midwest (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Missouri Southern State University is an excellent choice for students interested in forming close bonds with local and international students, as well as the Joplin community. Small classes taught by full time faculty also offer students the opportunity to experience individualized learning and to get to know their professors.
The University offers a strong and active international club that allows students to take advantage of the natural beauty of Southern Missouri and the Ozarks by going on camping and canoeing trips or visits to local favorite attractions such as Silver Dollar City. The Joplin-area also offers a very low cost of living, so students will be able to go out to restaurants and participate in various extra activities at a very affordable price.
Furthermore, students can participate in classes in the intensive English program free of charge, which makes this program particularly unique compared to others where ESL courses are an additional fee. Student feedback reflects that MSSU is a great location to strengthen language skills and to get to know international students from around the world.
Additional benefits to choosing the MSSU program with ISEP is having the opportunity to select a "worry-free" option due to its excellent chance of placement. Furthermore, students have can utilize the benefits of the friendship family network which allows students the opportunity to practice their English skills and/or to get to know local community members who invite students into their homes for dinner, events and special occasions (such as Thanksgiving).
This is a great spot for Business and Finance students! Located in the Free Enterprise Center of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration, the Edward Jones Investment Center offers students the ability to engage in a controlled investment experience as they manage $400,000 in real money. Students experience the dynamics of the financial markets and risk management field firsthand in a real-life situation. Only a small number of major universities have this type of lab. Professors with doctoral degrees from the nation’s most prestigious universities teach your classes – no graduate assistants.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Students will stay in a residence hall in a traditional shared room. An option to upgrade to a suite, apartment, or residence in the Quad is available for an additional fee. Laundry facilities and cooking facilities are included in all residence halls
Meal plans consist of 23 meals per week. Each Meal Plan includes Dining Dollars which can be used at Mayes Dining Hall, The Lion's Den, & University Java.
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break
Course Description
As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available.
You can use the catalog and schedule of classes to research courses.
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Nursing and education courses may be restricted, particularly third- and fourth-year (upper-division) courses. Some classes require special prerequisites. Certain business, lab, art, music, criminal justice, math and technology courses require additional fees (not included in ISEP benefits).
The Master of Science in Management program – After being placed, students will need to submit an internal application, a GMAT, GRE or an MFT (Business) score, a current professional resume and a personal goals statement to the ISEP Coordinator at Missouri Southern.
The Master of Accountancy program –Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 (US GPA), a minimum GMAT score of 450 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. After being placed, students will need to submit a GMAT score and a current professional resume to the ISEP Coordinator at Missouri Southern.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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