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2013-2014
GAPS – Business
confronting the modern business organization pervades the curriculum. A Graduate Curriculum Committee (consisting of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, the Chairs and Directors of related disciplines, and a representative of the Curriculum and Educational Policies Committee) initiates curriculum modifications. Students in the MBA Program may elect to specialize in the applied business, health systems administration, leadership/human resource management, finance, or market development areas. The MBA Program at Waynesburg University involves 36 credit hours of instruction, which may be completed in 12 months of intensive, full-time study. It also is possible to complete the requirements for the MBA degree on a part-time basis in less than 24 months. All MBA courses are offered in the evenings in two 8-week sessions during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Classes may also be taken on Saturday mornings. Admission to the program is offered to all graduates with a four-year degree from accredited colleges and universities. The Graduate Admissions Committee, made up of the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Director of Graduate Programs in Business Administration will evaluate academic achievement at the undergraduate level, special skills, and other factors relevant to the prospective candidate. Admission Requirements To be considered for admission into the MBA Program, the student must submit the following: 1. Application and essay 2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. 3. A current resume. 4. Two letters of reference 5. Admissions committee interview In order to be admitted to the program, the student must have: 1. Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university, GPA 3.0 or higher 2. 25 years of age or older 3. Three years of significant post-baccalaureate business experience. Students whose native language is not English must also submit an official report of TOEFL scores or other proof of competency in English. Students seeking admission into the MBA program may be admitted on a regular or conditional basis. The MBA admissions committee will review the student’s educational background and work experience to determine the student’s admission status based on the following criteria: 1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education. 2. Quality of the student’s academic record and educational background. 3. Undergraduate courses in accounting, economics, finance and statistics. If a student does not have prior classroom experience in these areas, students may be asked to take the MBA Primer online courses as a prerequisite. 4. The nature and extent of the student’s work experience. 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 6. Involvement in community activities. Regularly admitted students are students who the admissions committee determines have the preparation to successfully complete the program. Some applicants whose GPA is less than 3.0 may be admitted to the program conditionally and permitted to enroll in a maximum of four courses (12 credits). Upon completion of the four courses and fulfillment of any specified conditions, the