Master of Business Administration in Business Administration

The master of business administration degree provides students with the capabilities for strategic and critical thinking needed for effective leadership in a global economy where creative management of both people and technology is vital. The curriculum begins with a solid, mainstream grounding in the functional areas of business and combines that foundation with the flexibility that allows students to specialize in one or two areas of expertise. In the classroom, students learn the latest theories and concepts,

The MBA program requires 72 quarter credit hours and consists of 18 courses, nine of which are devoted to core functional areas and nine available in concentration areas and as electives. All courses in the Saunders College carry four credit hours.

Applications are accepted for all four academic quarters. Most full-time students begin their program of study in the fall. MBA-accounting students must begin studies in the fall quarter. Any exceptions must obtain the approval of a graduate adviser.

Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services four weeks prior to registration for the next academic quarter for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks prior for international students applying for student visas.

In order to be considered for admission to one of the MBA programs, a candidate must:

• have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a working knowledge of algebra and statistics,
• submit transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate course work,
• submit Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores,
• submit a personal statement and a resume, and
• complete an application for graduate study.

International applicants must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based), or 92 (Internet-based). The TOEFL requirement is waived for native speakers of English and for those submitting transcripts and diplomas from American institutions.

Accepted students can defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be re-evaluated based on the most current admission standards.