Joseph Cazier, Director of the MBA Program and Assistant Dean in the Walker College of Business
CazierJA@appstate.edu

http://www.business.appstate.edu/mba/

The Walker College of Business, through collaboration among the academic departments of the College, offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree (305A/52.0201).

The mission of the MBA is to provide educational experiences to prepare our students for life-long learning and professional leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. The program provides individualized attention through extensive student-faculty collaboration. Students in the MBA program are expected to develop a core set of competencies including functional business knowledge, leadership and teamwork skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, responsiveness to domestic and global business environments, appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism as well as ethical and legal responsibilities, professional development and communication skills. Also, the program includes an international experience, and involvement with alumni and business leaders.

Computer Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to have a laptop computer. Access to the wireless network is provided on campus and utilized in the Walker College of Business.

Enrollment in MBA courses: A student must be admitted to the MBA program of study or have permission of the instructor and department chairperson in which the course is offered to enroll in a 5000-level course in the Walker College of Business. In addition, if the course is an MBA 5000-level course, a student must have permission from the MBA program director to enroll.

Location of Program: This program is offered on campus in Boone in the format described in this Bulletin. Off-campus cohorts are started periodically, and follow a part-time extended program format. For information on upcoming off-campus cohorts, please contact the Office of Extension and Distance Education: http://www.ext-dl.appstate.edu.

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Major Code: 305A/52.0201)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GMAT exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended; undergraduate work in Principles of Accounting I, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus with Business Applications, Business and Economic Statistics, Corporate Finance, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Organizational Behavior, Fundamentals of Management Information Systems and Business Law. A grade of B or better must be earned in these classes. Some or all of these courses may be waived if they have received a baccalaureate degree in business or have taken the equivalent of the above-listed courses within the past ten years.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: Contact the MBA program director for guidelines.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus. On-campus students begin their program of study in second summer session. Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically, and follow a part-time extended format.

Other Requirements for the MBA:

Thesis: None Required
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: None required
Product of Learning: None required