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2009-2010 University Catalog
Business Administration, MBA
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Banner Code: BU-MBA-BUAD
Phone: 703-993-2136
E-mail: mba@gmu.edu
The Mason MBA Program provides a high-level professional education in business administration. It is offered in both part- and full-time formats. The curriculum integrates functional areas with an emphasis on group work, information technology, and the global business environment.
Admissions Requirements
All students registering for SOM graduate courses must have graduate standing. Non degree student status is not available. Admission is highly competitive and available to all qualified candidates without regard to prior academic major. No previous course work in business administration is required, but a four-year undergraduate degree and a college-level calculus course must be successfully completed before matriculation. Admission is based on a combination of academic, professional, and leadership factors. No portion of the portfolio is considered more important than another; careful consideration is given to every part of the application packet to ensure that the Admission Committee has an accurate profile of a candidate’s professional and academic qualifications. For information on the GMAT, go to www.mba.com. A minimum of two years of professional work experience is required before entering the program.
The part-time MBA format commences twice a year: fall and spring semesters. Priority is given to applicants submitting their application by October 15 for the following spring semester and March 15 for the following fall semester. Applications for admission received after October 15 and March 15 will be considered on a space-available basis. The full-time MBA format begins only in the fall and has an application deadline of March 15. International students have an application deadline of February 1. |
Degree Requirements
Students are responsible for familiarization and compliance with the Graduate Policies contained in this catalog. Program Information
The MBA core curriculum effectively integrates functional areas with the use of IT, oral and written communication, and teamwork. The MBA program requires 48 credits: 30 credits of core courses and 18 credits of elective courses. Students complete the degree program in two or three years depending on the cohort selected. Because of the cohort structure, part time students commit to attending classes a minimum of two times per week and full-time students attend classes during the day four days each week. Part-time students are required to enroll in classes during the summer session to complete their degrees on a timely basis. Core Courses
30 credits of core courses are completed prior to enrollment in electives. Part-time students enroll in at least 6 credits per semester and at least 3 credits each summer. Fulltime students enroll in 12 credits per semester, with no expectation for enrollment in the summer session. All MBA students complete the following core courses: Elective Courses
After completing the core courses, students must complete a series of market-driven elective courses (18 credits). A limited number of courses from outside the MBA Program or through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area may be taken as electives with the permission of the program director.
MBA students interested in pursuing the Spatial Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate may apply a maximum of 6 credits from the following eligible courses toward the certificate: MBA 603, MBA 623, MBA 638. Concentrations
MBA students may use electives to complete courses leading to a concentration in accounting, financial management, entrepreneurship, marketing, information systems management, or project management. One course from the following:
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One elective must be taken outside this concentration to total 18 credits. ▲ Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
Required courses
Choose any four courses from the following list to complete 12 credits. Note:
Six credits of MBA 700 level courses must be taken to complete degree requirements. ▲ Financial Management (FM)
Two courses from the following:
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One elective must be taken outside this concentration tot total 18 credits. ▲ Information Systems Management (ISM)
Required courses
Choose any four courses from the following list to complete 12 credits. Note:
Six credits of MBA 700 level courses must be taken to complete degree requirements.
MBA students interested in the Spatial Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate and choosing the ISM concentration may apply a maximum of 6 credits from the following eligible courses towards the certificate: MBA 603, MBA 623, MBA 638, MBA 731, MBA 735. MBA students with the ISM concentration may use MBA 738 towards the certificate only if it is not used towards either earning the MBA concentration or MBA degree. Note:
Six credits of MBA 700 level courses must be taken to complete degree requirements. ▲ Project Management (PMGT)
Two electives from the following:
Note:
Six credits of MBA 700 level courses must be taken to complete degree requirements. Specializations
MBA students may use electives to complete courses leading to a specialization. Specializations are not formally declared and are not recognized on a student’s transcript. International Business
Choose any three courses from the following list to complete 9 credits. |
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