MBA 2023 Brochure

MILLIKIN MBA

MASTER

WELCOME TO THE MILLIKIN MBA PROGRAM.

Millikin University’s MBA program is designed for students and professionals who want to take the next step in their academic and professional careers. We take pride in all aspects of our MBA program, including our C-suite faculty, cohort delivery model, high-tech learning environment and global connections.

An MBA from Millikin offers a competitive advantage in today’s business economy, where competition is fierce, and performance is crucial. We can help you reach new heights and make the most of your professional career!

JACLYN CANTWELL

DIRECTOR, MBA PROGRAM

Over the past 20 years, Millikin University’s MBA program has taken more than 500 graduates to the next level professionally. Our comprehensive curriculum connects theory with practice, providing our students with mastery-level knowledge of functional areas of business and giving them the tools to positively impact the people, organizations and communities around them.

At Millikin, we strive to meet the unique needs of our students, which is why we offer a traditional daytime program and an evening program designed with working professionals in mind.

Are you ready to become part of Millikin’s growing network of accomplished alumni? Take the next steps toward personal and professional development and earn your MBA at Millikin University. We look forward to being part of your journey!

INVEST IN YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR CAREER BY PURSUING AN MBA WITH MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY.

WHY GET YOUR MBA AT MILLIKIN?

HIGH-TECH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our dedicated MBA suite features technology that allows for seamless instruction experiences for both local and remote instruction when necessary.

C-SUITE FACULTY

Our MBA faculty bring their experiences to the classroom. Learn from business owners, CEOs, industry experts, consultants for Fortune 500 companies and more.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

As part of your experience, travel internationally and learn about global economics and culture.

PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

Our curriculum emphasizes three main Pillars of Excellence: Accounting & Finance, Marketing & Strategy, Management & Leadership.

DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

Our students have degrees from all backgrounds and work at a wide spectrum of corporations including Caterpillar, Exelon, Verizon, ADM, Tate & Lyle, Wells Fargo and Mueller.

TEAM-LEARNING COHORT MODEL

The team environment provides support to our students and fosters career connections and networks beyond graduation.

TWO DELIVERY OPTIONS

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

Millikin offers the same rigorous curriculum via two delivery options, both tailored to the diverse needs of today’s ambitious professionals and the leaders of tomorrow.

EVENING MBA PROGRAM

Designed with the working adult in mind, our 17-month evening program offers an organizational leadership certificate that promotes mastery of business concepts while teaching you to think like an executive.

DAYTIME MBA PROGRAM

Our 12-month daytime program allows aspiring business professionals an accelerated format and offers certificates in project management and data analytics & business intelligence.

FEATURES OF BOTH PROGRAMS

BOOT CAMP

Students in both the daytime and evening programs begin their MBA experience with our immersive Boot Camp, which readies individuals from all undergraduate disciplines for graduate business study. A wide range of faculty cover critical business topics and concepts to prepare students from every background for success.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Millikin’s MBA program culminates in an international immersion experience. This travel opportunity provides students with a close-up view of their host country’s economy, finances and global trade landscape. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in lectures and case competitions, as well as experience the host country’s rich culture and history.

EVENING PROGRAM

Students in the evening MBA program come from a variety of educational backgrounds. They work in all types of small and corporate businesses in fields ranging from accounting to manufacturing. This results in cohorts featuring a wide range of talents and business knowledge.

BEGINS EVERY JANUARY

ALYSSA WHITE

17 MONTHS 40 CREDITS

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

This certificate focuses on a management approach in which leaders help set strategic goals for the organization while motivating individuals within the group to successfully carry out assignments. This 4-course sequence will earn you an OL Graduate Certificate while in the Evening MBA Program!

MEETS IN PERSON

ALL MU ALUMNI RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP

6 UNITS

Students move through fast-paced 8-week units and stay with their cohort from Boot Camp through graduation.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

“Millikin’s MBA program gave me the confidence and skills I needed to help me succeed as a representative and sell my products. I came into the program without a business background and my professors took their time to help everyone understand.”

Medical Sales Representative

EVENING MBA CURRICULUM

BOOT CAMP

UNIT 1

» Business Analytics

» Leading & Changing Organizations

UNIT 2

» Strategic Resources Management

» Seminar in Business Topics

UNIT 3

» Globalization & World Economics

» Financial Accounting

UNIT 4

» Personal Values & Business Ethics

» Financial Fundamentals

UNIT 5

» Strategic Marketing Analysis

» Cases in Financial Decision Making

UNIT 6

» Business Strategy

» Capstone

» International Immersion

All courses after Boot camp are three (3) credits.

TONY HOLLY

Non-Profit Sector

MBA ’09

“I entered the MBA program seeking to build my finance acumen and strategic thinking skills, equipping me to be an impactful and knowledgeable business partner. Within six months of starting the program, I started a new role at my company. My experience in the program was challenging and fulfilling in unexpected ways; it changed the way I think, built my confidence and helped me advance professionally.”

—Brynn Kickle, MBA ‘23

“I chose Millikin based on its reputation as a top-tier business college and because being a Millikin graduate showcased that I earned a specialized degree from a respected institution. Professionally, I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, and I’m excited for the challenges that lie ahead.”

“The ability to attend in-person MBA classes allowed me to establish strong relationships with each of my professors and allowed me to approach them with any questions. It also helped with the transition from undergrad to graduate classes by being able to collaborate and form strong relationships with the members of my cohort.”

—Eddie Bober, MBA ‘21

“The Millikin MBA program was a top-notch experience. It nurtured me to consider investing in my greatest asset...myself! My greatest joy with the experience was the Business Plan Capstone. Seeing what was once just a few notes on paper turn into strategic goals with supporting marketing channels, to consumer trends, gave me that additional leg up to excel and survive as an aspiring entrepreneur and professional leader.”

—Jeffone “Jey” Smith Owens, MBA ‘19

D AYTIME PROGRAM

Our daytime MBA program provides a unique experience in an accelerated format designed to get individuals into the job market faster.

BEGINS EVERY JUNE

COUMBA NIASSE

OUR DAYTIME PROGRAM FEATURES

TWO CERTIFICATES TO CHOOSE FROM:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This certificate provides students with the in-depth knowledge and versatile skills necessary to guide organizations to their business goals. Students have the opportunity to earn an internal Green Belt Lean Management Certification within the certificate.

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Our data analytics & business intelligence certificate will prepare students to process data and translate it into clear and concise information using the latest statistical and modeling tools to serve stakeholders’ interests.

12 MONTHS

40 CREDITS

MEETS IN PERSON

ALL MU ALUMNI RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP

5 UNITS

Students move through fast-paced 8-week units and stay with their cohort from Boot Camp through graduation.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

“I saw an opportunity in Millikin’s MBA and the year-long program is going to help me reach my goals faster. The small campus helped me communicate and network with my classmates and professors. I’ve been able to learn new cultures and build relationships around me.”

DAYTIME MBA CURRICULUM

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BOOT CAMP

UNIT 1

» Business Analytics

» Operations Management

UNIT 2

» Globalization & World Economics

» Process Improvement

UNIT 3

» Personal Values & Business Ethics

» Financial Fundamentals

» Project Management

UNIT 4

» Financial Accounting

» Strategic Marketing Analysis

» Cases in Financial Decision Making

UNIT 5

» Business Strategy

» Capstone

» International Immersion

DAYTIME MBA CURRICULUM

‘06/MBA ’16

AMBER KAYLOR

“As my career advanced, I knew I wanted to get my MBA and it was time for that to happen. The program really showed me how to dig in and move to that next level. I would highly recommend the MBA program. I had a wonderful experience and I’d do it all over again.”

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

BOOT CAMP

UNIT 1

» Business Analytics

» Data Mining

UNIT 2

» Globalization & World Economics

» Data Visualization

UNIT 3

» Personal Values & Business Ethics

» Financial Fundamentals

» Business Forecasting

UNIT 4

» Financial Accounting

» Strategic Marketing Analysis

» Cases in Financial Decision Making

UNIT 5

» Business Strategy

» Capstone

» International Immersion

All courses after Boot camp are three (3) credits.

All courses after Boot camp are three (3) credits.

CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Graduate Assistantships (GAs) are made available each year in the Daytime MBA Program, providing much-needed experience for admitted, graduate students while increasing their future employment options. Graduate assistants typically serve in a support role at Millikin while completing the Daytime MBA program.

Graduate assistantships are offered in academic, administrative, and athletic areas. Assistantships provided through academic departments typically involve teaching responsibilities. Assistantships in administrative offices involve research and a variety of office-specific tasks. Assistantships provided through athletic teams involve coaching duties.

The interview and selection process occurs two months before the start of the MBA program. GAs will receive a partial tuition waiver, monthly stipend and discounted housing in The Woods at Millikin.

“The opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an ever-growing information technology industry, earning reduced tuition and obtaining a fast-track master’s degree are just a few reasons why the Graduate Assistantship Program is excellent for making your professional dreams come true.”

“Being in the Millikin MBA program has given me the understanding and realization of business life and culture. The Millikin MBA has helped me have new ambitions, a desire for growth and future goals. Having a Graduate Assistantship with the Track and Field team teaches teamwork, responsibility not for just yourself but for others, and makes you grow as a teacher, mentor and leader!”

Former

Graduate Assistant, Information Technology

KSENIA SAFONOVA MBA ’21

Graduate Assistant, Track & Field

JOHN PIRELLI ’19/MBA ’21

Former

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Millikin believes that to truly understand the global economy in which we live and work, we must immerse ourselves in our international world. For that reason, MBA students, at the end of their MBA program, travel internationally to live and study at a leading foreign graduate school in another country for one week, where they participate in lectures, group projects, company visits and cultural tours to raise the understanding of business practices outside the United States.

This on-location experience will expose students directly to the culture, business practices and leadership attitudes outside the United States; help prepare students for overseas assignments with their company; and expose students to the thinking and beliefs of internationally known professors and business executives.

ZAK JONES

Senior Designer, Marketing & Media Relations, Millikin University

“Being immersed in foreign culture and international business was a lifechanging opportunity. I never expected to feel so at home with the locals, to be treated with the respect of a CEO, or to land an interview with the company we visited, but Millikin made all of those things and more possible.”

GRADUA TE CERTIFICATES

Millikin also offers three graduate certificates for professionals who wish to develop special skills that will give them an edge in their career. Meant for any industry, our graduate certificates focus on specific business knowledge and allow students to invest fewer resources than obtaining a master’s degree. A Bachelor’s Degree is required before enrolling in the Graduate Certificate programs.

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROJECT MANAGEMENT

» This certificate will prepare students to start processing data that organizations produce and turn it into usable information, using the latest statistical and modeling tools to serve stakeholders’ interests.

» 6-month completion time

» Evening classes

APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 1

» This certificate is designed to help students become a leader in the workforce. Students will gain a foundation in management theory, organizational development, change management, the application of data and more.

» 4-month completion time

» Evening classes

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 1

» This certificate will provide students a focus on how to carefully plan and organize an effort to accomplish a specific task. The concepts and techniques will be presented in the context of business operations and its efforts to perform continuous improvements.

» 6-month completion time

» Daytime classes

APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 1

APPLYING

TO THE MILLIKIN MBA

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

CURRENT RÉSUMÉ

» Résumés should include all professional and educational background, along with awards, honors or distinctions.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

» Submit a 1-2 page document describing your personal and professional goals.

» This is also used as a writing sample for each applicant.

REFERENCES

Complete the online application at millikin.edu/apply

» A reference form will be sent to three choice individuals with direct knowledge of the applicant’s education, professional background and leadership abilities.

» Evening MBA program applicants should include a reference from a direct supervisor.

» Daytime MBA program applicants should include a reference from a recent professor.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

» Official transcripts showing all coursework to date should be submitted; all transcripts must be submitted prior to the program’s start.

» GPA requirement: 3.0.

Daytime program

APRIL 1

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Evening program

NOV 1

» GPAs between 2.5–3.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis at the discretion of the Program Director.

INTERVIEW

» Schedule an interview with MBA program administrators.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

» Official transcripts must be evaluated by a professional evaluation service such as World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Education Credential Evaluators (ece.org) prior to submission.

» Proof of English language proficiency must be submitted. Minimum test scores: 79 TOEFL iBT or 6.5 IELTS or 56 PTE(A) or 105 Duo Lingo. (This requirement may be waived for students who have earned a degree from an institution using English as the method of instruction.)