Western Carolina University

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About the MBA Program at Western Carolina University, Programs at Biltmore Park

Program Description:

In 36 semester hours, students learn to manage and lead organizations. The program is an integrative, interdisciplinary degree designed to create independent, lifelong learners who are Business-Ready® to assume leadership positions. The curriculum applies business theories to real-world situations, putting specific principles in courses such as marketing, law, information systems, and strategy into the broader leadership context. Faculty members teaching MBA courses come from all departments in the College of Business, and have terminal degrees along with extensive professional experience.

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. 

                    

 Location of Course Offerings: Cherokee - Part time only and Biltmore Park - Full time and part time enrollment

 

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  

COB Graduate Programs Coordinator:

Kelly McIntyre
College of Business
WCU programs at Biltmore Park
828-654-6533
kumcintyre@wcu.edu

Graduate Program Director:

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