Western Carolina University

Degree Offered: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Program Description:

In 42 semester hours, students learn to manage and lead organizations. The program begins with management fundamentals, then progresses through the C-Suite: Marketing, Research and Development, Information Technology, Operations, Legal Affairs, Finance, and the Chief Executive Office. The program is an integrative, interdisciplinary degree designed to create independent, lifelong learners who are Business-Ready to assume leadership positions.

The College of Business is fully accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business-International Association for Management Education.

In addition to those students with an undergraduate degree in business, the program encourages applications from students who have completed degrees in other fields. 

Admission Requirements:

Graduate School Admission Requirements

Program Admission

  1.   Applicants must present a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).  A minimum score   of 450 is recommended.  Satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may also be accepted instead of the GMAT.

2.    Applicants must have achieved an undergraduate grade point average sufficient to demonstrate likely success at the graduate level.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended.  Greater weight is placed on grades during the last two years of an undergraduate degree program.

3.      Must provide 3 letters of recommendation from professional and/or educational contacts.  Recommendations must include both the form and an attached letter.

4.      Must submit a current resume and a personal statement, including professional/personal goals and interest in the MBA program.

5.      Interviews are not required, but may be given upon request.

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.

Application Deadline: Applicants must have all application materials submitted to the Graduate School by the following deadlines:

• March 1 - Graduate Assistantship (offered during Fall enrollment only)
• July 15 - Fall Admission
• Nov. 15 - Spring Admission

Prerequisites: 

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.

Number of Graduate Faculty: 34

Number of Students: 110  

Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee and Asheville

Graduate Program Director:

Steve Ha
College of Business
Western Carolina University
828-227-3008
iha@wcu.edu

Departmental Website: Business Administration - M.B.A.

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