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 
• Minimum score of 450 is generally required on the GMAT.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (Greater weight is placed on grades during the last two years of an undergraduate degree program).
• Full-time work experience in a managerial or professional role will be considered in admission.
• Contact the program director (see contact info below) for questions regarding Program Admission Requirements. 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: None

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 Henson, Associate Dean of Administration and Academic Affairs
College of Business
Western Carolina University
828-227-3227
shenson@email.wcu.edu

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