the off-site mba program Xavier University’s Off-site MBA program is designed for the working professional who needs a program close to work or home. While earning the acclaimed Xavier MBA, students do so at the convenience of one of three locations around the region. Students in the off-site program also enjoy an accelerated format—two nights a week for just 24 months—as well as the benefits of attending with the same cohort of classmates and receiving administrative assistance from a full-time program coordinator who handles everything from registration to textbook delivery.
Personal attention
Accelerated format
A personal touch offers one point of contact for all administrative needs including registration, payment and textbook delivery.
Class size is limited to 35. Students complete the 24-month program—and graduate—with the same cohort of classmates. Convenience
Quality faculty
MBA faculty from the main campus teach at the offsite locations. And the off-site program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International.
All classes, group work and contact with professors take place at the off-site location, with easily accessible parking. All class materials—including books— are delivered to you, while all administrative details are handled for you by the program coordinator.
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“ The real convenience comes through in the program support. I didn’t have to worry about scheduling classes, getting books or balancing prerequisites, leaving me to focus on my studies.” Shawn Brock Class of 2009 Senior Programmer Analyst Cincinnati Insurance Cos.
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deerfield program Located in the heart of one of the region’s fastestgrowing northern suburb, the Deerfield program is ideal for students who live or work in the northern communities of Hamilton, Warren, Clermont and Butler counties. The classroom is wi-fi, giving students access to all of Xavier’s online resources. Classes at the Deerfield site start in January. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1.
Location
4770 Duke Drive, Suite 201 Mason, Ohio 45040 Directions
w Take I-71 to Mason-Montgomery Road, exit 19. w Turn left off of I-71S or right off of I-71N onto Mason-Montgomery Road. w Go ½ mile and turn right onto Natorp Boulevard. wC urve left onto Duke Boulevard. Xavier MBA is the first building on the left.
west chester program The West Chester program is located in the heart of West Chester Township. The site attracts students from Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery and Warren counties in Ohio, plus some of the counties in Southeastern Indiana. The classroom is wi-fi, giving students access to all of Xavier’s online resources. Classes at the West Chester site start in July. Deadline to apply is June 1.
Location
9277 Centre Point Drive, Suite 120 West Chester, Ohio 45069 Directions
w Take I-75 to Union Centre Boulevard. w Turn left off of I-75N or right off of I-75S onto Union Centre Boulevard. w Go to the intersection (Mulhauser Road) and turn right. w Turn left onto Centre Point Drive. Xavier MBA is the first building on the right.
ge program Restricted to employees of General Electric and its contractors, this program is held at the GE Aviation facility in Evendale, Ohio. Classes at the GE site start in July. Deadline to apply is June 1.
Location
1 Neumann Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 directions
wT he GE site is within a secure facility. Specific classroom directions can be obtained from the program coordinator.
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program support Payment Agreement
Xavier Bookstore
Xavier offers a preferred payment plan for Off-site MBA students. In general, payments are due after each semester so students can maximize employer reimbursement options. Please refer to the tentative payment schedule and plan enclosed in this packet. You will complete an online payment agreement when you begin the program. If you have additional questions about your payment plan, please contact the program coordinator and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met. To find out more about financial assistance, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 513-745-3142 or online at www.xavier.edu/financial-aid.
Your books are purchased for you and delivered to you prior to the start of classes. Additional supplies and Xavier merchandise can be purchased at the University bookstore in the Gallagher Student Center, or online at www.xavier.edu/bookstore. Information Systems and Services
The Office of Information Systems and Services provides students with technological support and services. You are encouraged to bring your laptop to class. The Deerfield and West Chester campuses are wireless environments. If you need technological assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 513-7454357 (HELP) or visit www.xavier.edu/helpdesk. MyXU Portal
As an Off-site MBA student, the MyXU portal is your primary connection to the University. It also provides access to many additional services and events, including online library services, Xavier e-mail, calendars, registration and bursar information, student records and Blackboard. The MyXU portal can be accessed through any Internet browser.
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MyXU also includes a Xavier e-mail account for each student, which is a major communication tool for faculty. The Xavier e-mail can also be forwarded to your preferred e-mail account. Xavier’spart-timeMBAprogramisconstantlyranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It is the only program in the region to be ranked. The Princeton Review also includes the Williams College of Business among “The Best 296 Business Schools.”
University Library
The University library supports all areas of study at Xavier. Off-site MBA students can access a variety of online sources through the library, including OhioLINK, which connects with other university libraries across Ohio. Please visit www.xavier.edu/library for more information.
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Sarah Flamion Class of 2008 Business Analyst MedPlus
“ I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it to the main campus on time based on my schedule. The off-site program let me attend classes by bringing them closer to where I work and live.”
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benefits of the xavier mba Accreditation
MBA Plus Program
All of the Off-site MBA programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International. The Princeton Review names Xavier’s Williams College of Business as one of its “296 Best Business Schools.” U.S. News & World Report constantly ranks Xavier among the top MBA programs in the nation.
For Off-site MBA alums, Xavier offers MBA Plus, a program that is intended to allow alums to update their skills, broaden their knowledge and achieve the advanced understanding needed to further their careers. MBA Plus students select one of many concentrations, including:
Corporate Connections
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The Corporate Connections program may assist you with résumé review, interviews, MBA-level coaching and development through career workshops. Meet-the-firm nights, career fairs and an online job board and résumé posting service are also available. Corporate Connections frequently hosts events and workshops at the off-site locations. Visit www.xavier.edu/williams/corporate-connections. Women’s MBA Association
Aimed at “inspiring, empowering and uniting,” Xavier’s Women’s MBA Association offers members of all genders networking opportunities with professionals committed to the advancement of women in business.
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Business Intelligence—9 credit hours E-Business—12 credit hours Finance—12 credit hours International Business—9 credit hours Management Information Systems—9 credit hours Marketing—9 credit hours
To find out more about MBA Plus, contact the MBA office and schedule an appointment with any of our academic advisors. Individual Advising
All MBA students meet with the program coordinator to discuss being a student at Xavier, long-term planning, financing your education and the multitude of campus resources available.
Jesuit Business Network
Xavier participates in the Jesuit Business Network, a unique partnership with 25 other accredited Jesuit MBA programs. The partnership offers the opportunity to transfer up to 18 credit hours of MBA coursework to a partner university. The MBA degree is awarded by the university at which more than half the core program is completed. Go to www.jesuitmba.org for more details.
The Xavier MBA yields rewards Within five years of graduatingwith a Xavier MBA. business professionals recently reported annual average salaries of $97,300—an 86 percent increase above their earnings when they started the program.
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Kamran Aftab Class of 2008 OnPoint Solutions (Risk Management) Engineer GE Aviation
“ Through the program, I developed new skills and found an unexpected source of confidence in developing business strategies. It opened up opportunities for me and drove me to pursue ones I didn’t know were open to me.”
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ADMISSIONS To be considered for admission into the Off-site MBA program, the following materials must be submitted: wA pplication.
Please send all application materials to:
w $35 application fee.
Off-site MBA Program Xavier University 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-3221
w Résumé. wO fficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. wO fficial GMAT test scores.
Once the Off-site MBA office receives all materials, you will be considered for admission into the location of your choice.
w L etter of recommendation addressed to Off-site MBA coordinator.
GMAT REQUIREMENTS The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is administered as a computer adaptive test in cities nationwide by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). All applicants except those possessing an MD, JD or PhD, are required to successfully pass the GMAT exam and submit their scores to Xavier. Anyone considering applying is urged to complete the GMAT prior to the start of classes. You can find information about registering for the exam by visiting www.mba.com.
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Xavier University offers GMAT test preparation workshops on campus at least twice a semester. The workshops are designed to review basic algebra and geometry, to familiarize candidates with the test format, and to give general test-taking strategies. For more information on this opportunity, contact the MBA office at 513-745-3525 or xumba@xavier.edu.
CONTACT US Please contact us for more information. Off-site MBA www.xavier.edu/offsite 513-745-3412 Jessica Gaither Coordinator, Off-site MBA Programs gaitherj@xavier.edu Holly Banner Assistant, Off-site MBA Programs bannerh@xavier.edu
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FEES The cost of the Off-site MBA program and class schedule vary each year. For the program starting this year, the program fees, schedule and payment options are available in the back of this brochure. You can also visit us online at www.xavier.edu/mba for the latest updates.