Graduate Academic Programs from UHD, as well as other circumstances the applicant desires to share with the admissions committee (optional) • GMAT • For graduates of universities where English is not the native language: minimum TOEFL scores of 550 with section scores of 50 or higher
College of Business Don Bates, PhD, Dean Forrest Aven, PhD, Associate Dean Carmen Cuevas,, JD, Assistant Dean Suite 400, 320 North Main Street, 713-221-8179
Calculating Undergraduate GPA The UHD MBA Admission Committee will recalculate an applicant’s undergraduate GPA in accordance with the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. According to Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter A, Rule 5.7, all grades assigned for academic course work shall be used in calculating the grade-point average, except that an institution may base the calculation on the last 60 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate work and any previous work in a graduate or professional school. This means that all transcripted grades in an undergraduate course will be used to recalculate the GPA, not just the last grade earned.
The College of Business offers the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Debbie Frances, Interim Director of Graduate Programs Suite 400, 320 North Main Street, 713-221-8179 UHD’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is structured to help current and aspiring business leaders develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment. The College of Business designed this careerfriendly option for working professionals who want to pursue their studies while continuing to work. It fits the needs of those who have earned an undergraduate degree in business administration and those who hold a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated area and want the flexibility, expertise and earning power of an MBA. Students who did not earn a business degree may need to complete leveling courses that will cover business fundamentals as part of their program.
Admissions Process 1. Students must complete an application by going to the following website (http://www.uhd.edu/admissions/application.htm). The college uses the Texas Common Application. It is to be completed and submitted online. At this point the UHD Graduate Admissions Office starts a file for the students. 2. In addition to the application, the student must request that official academic transcripts and graduate test scores be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. The Graduate Admissions Office handles all graduate admissions with exception of International Students. The UHD International Students office currently coordinates International Admissions. International students must submit official TOEFL scores and must also have a certified English translation of all transcripts that are not in English. The student must also initiate requests for recommendations and instructs his/her references to forward those letters to the Graduate Admissions Office. 3. Once all necessary documents are in the Graduate Admissions Office, they are scanned and placed in a file by admissions staff that may be accessed by authorized university personnel. Once the application materials are scanned, the Director of Graduate programs is notified that the file is complete. Authorized personnel may access the file using a database called Fortis. This file includes the student’s name, ID number, test scores, GPA’s by institution attended, cumulative GPA, GPA for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and all other application materials .This file is delivered to the Director of Graduate Programs. 4. The Director of Graduate Programs disseminates the files to MBA Admissions Committee for consideration. The committee assesses the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, develops recommendations for leveling classes or other conditions for admissions, and makes a recommendation (accept or deny ) to the Dean of the College of Business. 5. The Director of Graduate Programs will then complete a Decision Review Sheet and write a letter to the student stating whether or not they have been accepted. The letter gives the student instructions
All UHD MBA courses use a concentrated hybrid, eight-week format combing face-to-face meetings with online instruction and interaction. Students in each class will meet for a single two-hour session each week for a total of 16 hours and will complete the equivalent of 17 hours of work online, bringing the total class-contact hours to 33 hours. This delivery method is career-friendly because it allows intense focus on one or two courses each term. Admission Requirements Admission is competitive and selective. Admission requirements for the UHD MBA are designed to identify applicants who have the ability, interest, and qualities necessary to complete the program, with the potential to contribute to the field of business. Mandatory Application Requirements To be considered for admission, an applicant is required to submit the following: • Baccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally-accredited institution • Official transcripts, submitted to the Office of Admissions, of all academic work previously undertaken • Resume that emphasizes personal and professional accomplishments and leadership experience • Two letters of recommendation from individuals acquainted with your professional work experience • A personal statement documenting 3 years of full-time professional work experience • A personal statement addressing why the applicant desires an MBA
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