Master of Business Administration (MBA) a Full- Or Part-Time, 16-Month Professional Degree Program (48 Credit Hours)
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SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Master of Business Administration (MBA) A Full- or Part-time, 16-month Professional Degree Program (48 credit hours) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . Completion of the Shenandoah University Graduate Application with a $30 non-refundable ADMISSION & APPLICATION application fee . Official transcript(s) from all institutions of higher education attended where credit was Fall, Spring, & Summer Admission earned . Two letters of recommendation FALL DEADLINE: . Essay: brief narrative of career and professional goals Domestic: June 15 International: May 15 . Resume/C.V. SPRING DEADLINE: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Domestic: November 15 International: October 15 Up to 12 Foundation credits may be waived for students with the appropriate undergraduate or graduate preparation. Core MBA curriculum includes ten required courses (27 credits) and SUMMER DEADLINE: three elective courses (9 credits). Domestic: March 1 International: March 1 Course Title Credits Foundation Courses (12 credits) PREREQUISITES: Bachelor’s Degree ACCT 501 Foundations of Accounting 3 GMAT: Not Required BAFI 502 Foundations of Finance 1.5 INTERVIEW: Required ECN 501 Foundations of Economics 3 MKT 502 Foundations of Marketing 1.5 Applying to Shenandoah QM 502 Business Statistics 1.5 Begin the online application process by going QM 504 Business Analytics 1.5 to www.su.edu/grsobapp. Core Courses (27 credits) ACCT 511 Accounting for Decision Making and Control 3 MKT 511 Marketing Management and Strategy 3 Transfer Credit ECN 512 Business Forecasting 1.5 Up to six credit hours may be transferred from ECN 514 International Economic Analysis 1.5 other AACSB accredited graduate institutions. MGT 513 Organizational Structure and Behavior 3 MIS 514 Management Information System 3 Required Tests BAFI 517 Financial Management 3 SCM 530 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 . Non-native English speakers must satisfy MGT 535 HR Management and Legal and Ethical Perspectives 3 English Language Proficiency requirements MGT 611 Integrative Management 3 by taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Restricted Electives (sample list) Foreign Transcripts BUS 517 Seminar in International Business 3 ECN 521 Topics in Global Economy 3 International transcript evaluation by an MGT 537 International Management 3 accredited agency is an admission Unrestricted Electives (sample list) requirement. Approved services are listed at ACCT 513 Income Tax I 3 www.naces.org. ACCT 515 Income Tax II 3 MIS 526 Social Media and Multimedia in Business 3 Contact Us MIS 521 Database Systems 3 Dr. Michael Magro MIS 527 Operations Management 3 ECN 571 Healthcare Economics 3 MBA Program Director MGT 527 Healthcare Management 3 [email protected] | 540-535-3537 BAFI 513 Investment and Portfolio Management 3 MGT 531 Project Management 3 Office of Graduate Admissions MGT 571 Healthcare Law and Compliance 3 1460 University Drive BUS 530 Sustainable Business Strategy 3 Winchester, VA 22601 BUS 602 Business Internship 3 or 6 [email protected] | (540) 665-4581 Total 48 Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business 1460 University Dr . W i nc h e ster, VA 22601 www.su.edu/business/ PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The mission of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business is to educate its students to become successful, principled leaders with a global perspective. Shenandoah’s MBA emphasizes general management skills and immersion in business thinking – you’ll learn from scholars in your field and from fellow students. The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The MBA program is competitive in terms of quality, speed, and flexibility for students that will Dr. Michael Magro help you reach your career goals and suit your schedule and budget. MBA Program Director ADVANTAGES OF THE MBA PROGRAM: We offer a transformative learning experience by educating successful, principled leaders with a holistic approach. We distinguish ourselves in a few key ways: . We’re an AACSB International-accredited university, a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of the world’s business schools . The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required . We offer a small-classroom environment where the focus is on Winchester Campus discussions, seminars, and integrated case studies Halpin-Harrison Hall 1460 University Dr. We emphasize practical, hands-on applications that will make your Winchester, VA 22601 MBA work for you in the marketplace . We offer additional hours to fulfill the CPA licensure requirement . You’ll have access to our executive in residence, who provides one-on- one advice and counsel on coursework and careers . Dual campus locations on both our Winchester and Scholar Plaza, Loudoun campus MBA CURRICULUM We offer two convenient course schedules at both the main campus in Loudoun Campus Winchester, Virginia and our Loudoun campus. It’s your choice to study 44160 Scholar Plaza Suite 100 in: Leesburg, VA 20176 . Evening classes that meet once a week on a weeknight (Monday through Thursday) either from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., or from 6:30 to 9:00p.m. Every-other-weekend classes that meet on Friday nights and Saturdays. Friday night class is from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., Saturday morning class from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoon class from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. While you can take courses on any timetable you desire, our program is designed to allow you to work and finish your MBA in 16 months. [Type here] Updated 07/17 .