Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements , MBA applicants must present a satisfactory score (generally 450+) on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and an undergraduate GPA sufficient to meet formula requirements. Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Greater weight is placed on grades during the last two years of an undergraduate degree program. In addition to those with an undergraduate degree in business, the program encourages applications from students who have completed degrees in other fields. Full-time work experience in a managerial or professional role will be considered in admissions. Higher GMAT scores may offset lower undergraduate grades. Entry into the program is usually by cohort and special criteria may apply for the cohorts. There are no required prerequisite courses, but strong analytical and communications skills are required. A review of undergraduate transcripts, GMAT scores, and classroom performance may lead to requirements for additional courses or training in communications and analysis, including mathematics.

Program Description

The program leading to the Master of Business Administration degree requires the completion of 42 semester hours at the 600 level.  After completing the 36-hour core requirements for the MBA degree, students may complete the MBA program with 6 hours of guided electives.  Students may also develop a specialization by completing an optional concentration and/or certificate program in one or more of several areas (6-18 hours above the 36-hour core): Health Care Administration Concentration (15 hours); Human Resources Concentration (18 hours); Entrepreneurship Concentration (15 hours); Sales and Marketing Concentration (12 hours); Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management (12 hours).