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Aug 14, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Business Administration, M.B.A.
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Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
Purpose
The Master of Business Administration is a degree designed to equip its graduates for success and enhancement in the workplace. The program is flexible in scheduling and format and allows students to emphasize topics that interest them most and are in the most demand in the marketplace. The program is aimed toward full-time working professionals, classes are held during the week in the evening and online.
A portfolio approach is used in evaluating prospective students for acceptance into the MBA program. Factors considered for admission include:
- Online application and fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions with a minimum undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Acceptable transcripts should show evidence of successful completion of quantitative courses.*
- Current resume
- Applicants with an undergraduate overall GPA under 3.0 must have three years of professional work experience.
- No longer than one page (single spaced) essay stating your motivation for pursuing an MBA.
- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the exam results on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam. TOEFL scores must meet a minimum standard score of 550 on the paper version, 213 of the computer-based version, or 79 on the internet based (iBT) version. Applicants submitting the IELTS must achieve a 6.5 on the general band portion. Particular graduate programs may require higher minimum scores on either of these tests or specific minimum scores on the individual sections of the TOEFL.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they become complete.
♦ Indicates prerequisite.
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MBA Essentials (16 credit hours)*
MBA Essentials (core - 2 hour classes plus 1 hour optional addition for non-MBA)
*Up to 8 optional hours
MBA Stacks (12 credit hours)
Complete 2 stack areas made of multiple classes totaling 6 hours for each stack area with program director approval.
MBA Capstone (5 credit hours)
The capstone will span 2 sessions for a total of 5 hours.
Sales Concentration
The Sales MBA track equips you with diverse sales methodologies and strategic sales force management. Covering essential business areas such as finance, marketing, and technology, the curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge tools like social media, negotiation strategies, and global perspectives for building lasting client relationships. The Sales track goes beyond traditional training, focusing on effective leadership in sales teams. Enhance your negotiation skills, customer relationship management, and sales analytics, positioning yourself as a dynamic sales leader.
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Return to: Haile College of Business
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