Program Description: In 36 semester hours, students learn advanced concepts in accounting, economics, finance, information systems, law management, marketing, and communication.

In the global arena, students gain firsthand knowledge through the many international business students who study every year at the University. Exchange agreements between the University and business schools in Europe give American students a chance to learn more about the world marketplace.

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

Required Standardized Test: GMAT

Minimum Admissions Requirements: In addition to an acceptable GMAT score, applicants must submit transcripts showing completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an acceptable GPA.  In addition to those with an undergraduate degree in business, the program encourages applications from students who have completed degrees in other fields.

Additional Admissions Criteria: None

Application Deadline: None

Prerequisites: The M.B.A. program encourages applications from students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than business.  However, for applicants without an undergraduate business degree, at the time of the admissions decision the program director may list prerequisite courses needed in order to provide an adequate background for the M.B.A. program.  The prerequisite courses will not count toward the graduate degree.

Number of Graduate Faculty: 34

Number of Students: 110  

Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee and Asheville

Graduate Program Director:
Mr. Ken Place
College of Business
828-227-2730
kplace@email.wcu.edu   

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