Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The MBA Program provides students with a broad knowledge base in the area of business and management which will prepare them for mid- and upper-level positions in both the private and public sectors, including the manufacturing, service, financial, institutional, and government fields. The MBA Program offers a challenging and practical orientation to the complexities of modern business management and exposure to the tools necessary for business decision-making. It consists of curricular studies of 33 credit hours in the Business Core and Elective Curriculum. In addition to the general MBA, students can choose to concentrate in several different areas: Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Global/International, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Public Health, and Sports Management/Exercise Science.  The program is designed for the working individual; many of the courses are offered online. Most other courses are offered Face-to-Face or Hybrid (both online and Face-to-Face)/webcast (Face-to-Face and video broadcast, i.e., Distance Learning). These courses are offered in the evening or on Saturday.

Admission to the MBA Program

The MBA Program is open to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college/university or recognized international institution. Each application is evaluated on the basis of: (1) transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework; (2) performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Exam (GRE); (3) a statement of career goals and objectives; (4) two letters of recommendation; and (5) curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resume and any other evidence that can help the committee assess the applicant’s qualifications. International applicants are required to submit proof of English proficiency.   Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 on the paper-based test (or, equivalently, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test).  A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a minimum score of 100 on the Duolingo or a minimum score of 53 on the Pearson English Language Test. All transcripts from foreign countries must be professionally evaluated on a course-by-course basis by an evaluation service that is a member of NACES (https://www.naces.org/members) for equivalence to our degrees.

The MBA program requires an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) and a GMAT score of at least 450 or an equivalent GRE score computed using the published GRE conversion table (generally, 149 on each part of GRE is equivalent to 450 on GMAT).

Minimum competency in Mathematics (i.e., Finite Mathematics, Business Calculus, or their equivalent) will be expected before entry into the program. Those who have not acquired appropriate mathematical skills as part of their undergraduate programs may be required by the Graduate Program Coordinator to take the appropriate remedial course(s).

Admission to provisional status:

Applicants may be admitted to provisional status if their GPA or GMAT/GRE score is slightly lower than the minimum requirement as specified above, provided that the composite index score calculated following the formula below is greater than or equal to 1,000.

Composite index score = (GPA x 200) + GMAT score (or equivalent GMAT score in the case of GRE)

Each applicant admitted to provisional status is required to obtain a letter grade of B or A in all courses in the first 9 credit hours.

Exceptions policy for GMAT/GRE:

An applicant may request a GMAT/GRE waiver during the application process, if one of the following three conditions is satisfied.

1. An advanced degree (e.g., masters or higher) from a U.S. regionally-accredited institution with a GPA of 3.5 or higher;
2. A combination of an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher from a U.S. regionally-accredited institution, at least five years of management experience, and at least 7 years of work experience in total;
3. A combination of an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher from a U.S. regionally-accredited institution, and active (or current) certification of ongoing continuing education (i.e., CPA, CMA, CIA, PHR, SPHR)).

If upon review by the Admissions Committee, the applicant is considered admissible without a GMAT/GRE score, then the GMAT/GRE requirement will be waived. An applicant may also request a personal interview.

Note: A GMAT preparation course is available through the Office of Community and Professional Education (CAPE).

Course Scheduling

All MBA Core courses being offered are scheduled on the evenings of workdays while electives are generally offered Online (self-paced). The College of Business and Technology makes an effort to schedule the graduate courses by following a predictable pattern. Students are cautioned to consult with the MBA Program Advisor, make course choices carefully, and plan well in advance so that program completion will not be delayed.

Additional information for the MBA Program can be found on the website of the College of Business and Technology.