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| The MBA program is the principal graduate program of UA’s College of Business Administration. The objective of the MBA program is to provide a diverse group of men and women with the skills, leadership, vision, and innovative spirit needed to rise to positions of organizational leadership in a global business environment characterized by intense competition and rapid rates of technological change. Graduates of UA’s MBA program should possess: |
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The analytical and conceptual abilities needed to identify and cope successfully with ambiguous and unstructured business problems; |
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A solid grounding in the basic business functions, with an emphasis on the integration of those functions and an understanding of how those functions are linked in the formulation and execution of business strategy; |
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A strong ethical perspective, an appreciation of cultural diversity, and an ability to communicate in an effective, persuasive manner; |
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An understanding of the legal, political, regulatory, economic and technological environment; and, |
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An awareness of the global economy in which business operates and an understanding of the forces that shape competitiveness in that economy. |
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In order to accomplish these goals, the graduate faculty of the College of Business Administration commits itself to providing a quality graduate business experience. That experience will have a strong professional focus, characterized by team work among students. The faculty is dedicated to creating an intense and stimulating environment that emphasizes the application of theory to real managerial problems and that is permeated by the basic concepts of globalization, ethics, leadership, and planned change.
We recognize that there are many skills students need to acquire in their MBA program in addition to technical competencies in their field of concentration. These include communication and interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning and leadership skills. Eight of these “expanded” competencies to be intertwined throughout the program are as follows:
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| Communication |
| 1. Ability to present views and concepts clearly in writing; |
| 2. Ability to read, critique, and judge the value of written work; |
| 3. Ability to present views and concepts clearly through oral communication. |
| Group work and people skills |
| 4. Ability to understand group dynamics and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; |
| 5. Ability to manage conflict; |
| 6. Ability to organize and delegate tasks. |
| Critical thinking and creative and effective problem solving |
| 7. Ability to solve diverse, structured and unstructured problems; |
| 8. Ability to deal effectively with imposed pressures and deadlines. |
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| Admission Policy |
The applicant must meet one (1) of the following eligibility requirements which are in conformity with the Graduate School and the college’s accrediting agency (AACSB International).
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Hold a domestic baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have a total index score of 1,000 or more points based upon the overall undergraduate grade-point average (GPA)(A=4.0) times 200 plus the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score. |
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Hold a domestic baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have a total index score of 1,050 or more points based on the junior/senior (i.e., last 64 semester or 96 quarter credits) GPA (A=4.0) times 200 plus the GMAT score. |
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Hold a degree from outside the United States and have an academic standing of first or high second class, satisfactory evidence of competence in English (i.e., TOEFL score of 550 or above) and a score of at least 450 on the GMAT. |
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Even though an applicant is eligible for consideration, an offer of admission is not guaranteed. Since staff, facilities and resources are limited, a determination must be made as to the number of applicants who can be adequately served among those eligible. As a result, offers of admission may be limited to only the most qualified of the eligible applicants as determined by the CBA Graduate Admissions Committee.
The committee will consider the following in making decisions: the difficulty of the applicant’s undergraduate program; the length of time and activities since graduation; and the percentile ranking on the GMAT. For example, students admitted into the graduate business programs since January 1, 2004, had an average GMAT of 570 and an average point index of 1200. In rare instances, the applicant who has taken the GMAT but does not meet requirements may be considered for admission. Also, those who have previously been denied admission may, upon presentation of new information, be reconsidered. In either case, the applicant must petition, in writing, the CBA Graduate Admissions Committee giving those reasons relevant to the situation which demonstrate the likelihood of success – the burden of proof is on the applicant. Under the regulations of the Graduate School, eligible applicants who have been extended an offer of admission by the CBA Graduate Admissions Committee are recommended to the dean of the Graduate School for either “full” or “provisional” graduate status. Those admitted with the classification “provisional status” who have not attained an overall 3.00 GPA upon the completion of 12 graduate credits will be dismissed from the program. Students admitted as special non-degree are restricted to enrolling in foundation courses only.
During its long tradition, the college has sought to fulfill the educational and professional needs of its 450 graduate students, the community and regional business organizations. To meet its urban objectives, the college offers most graduate courses only between 5:20 p.m. and 10:40 p.m. The master’s programs are designed to serve those who work full-time and wish to pursue a master’s program on a part-time basis. However, many students enroll full-time to complete the master’s program in a shorter period.
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