Business Acumen

In order to enhance the probability of student success in all master's programs in the Huntsman School of Business at USU, all candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the required Business Acumen to the satisfaction of each program. The business acumen does not need to be completed before admittance into the program. 

The following Business Acumen courses are required for the On-campus and the Professional program:

Program Requirements USU Course(s) MyEducator Challenge Exam MyEducator.com Course
Accounting ACCT 2010 OR ACCT 2020 Accounting Challenge Exam Pre-MHR Accounting Fundamentals
Finance FIN 3200 OR FIN 3400 Finance Challenge Exam Pre-MHR Finance Fundamentals
Marketing MSLE 3500 Marketing Challenge Exam Pre-MHR Marketing Fundamentals
Excel   Excel Challenge Exam Pre-MHR Excel Fundamentals

How Do I Fulfill The Business Acumen Requirements?

You can demonstrate proficiency in one of three ways.

  1. Complete USU Course: If you have already taken the course within the past 5 years and received a C or better, then you have fulfilled the requirement. 
  2. Compete My Education Challenge Exam/Course: The MyEducator courses are a convenient option to complete the Business Acumen if you have not complete the required courses prior to your application. In order to fulfill the Business Acumen requirement through MyEducator, you must receive an 80% or higher on the challenge exam OR on the Post Test in the MyEdcuator course. You have one chance on the challenge exams and you have three chances on the course post tests to accomplish this. The grades you receive through MyEducator will not affect your USU GPA.  
  3. Complete an equivalent course prior to applying to the program (at another accredited institution): The MHR office will evaluate your transcript(s) that are submitted with your application to determine if a course equivalent to the USU course was completed with in the past 5 years and a grade of C or better was received. See the USU Course Transfer Guide for more information.
Prep courses must be completed before a student begins the MHR courses for the on-campus program. For the professional program, they can be completed throughout the program (Excel prior to first semester, Marketing during first semester, Accounting during second semester, and Finance during 3rd semester).

How Much Will It Cost Me?

  1. Each prep course costs $69.99 with the MyEducator program. The Challenge exams are free. 

How Do I Know That I've Passed?

  1. You will need to pass the final assessment in each MyEducator prep course with an 80% or better or pass the challenge exam with an 80% or better.  Once you have completed the assessment, the MHR office will be notified by MyEducator. 
  2. You will need to complete a course with a C- or better before you start the upper-division coursework.

How Long Do The Myeducator Courses Take To Complete?

  1. The time required to complete the courses will depend on your previous experience with the topic.
  2. If you feel confident in the course material you can start with the assessment.
  3. Some students have said that it takes approximately 60-80 hours to complete all courses for students with limited background in the topics.

Whom Should I Call If I Am Having Technical Difficulties?

1. All transcript issues should be directed to the School of Graduate Studies.
2. For all MyEducator issues, please contact support@myeducator.com.
3. For all USU courses, please contact the Help Desk (435.797.4357).

Do I Need To Be Enrolled As A USU Student To Start The Myeducator Courses?

1. You can take the MyEducator courses at anytime. 
2. Once you pay for a MyEducator prep course, you will have lifetime access to the course.