Business Administration, M.B.A.

Option 1: Professional Part-time MBA

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program in business administration are required to submit the following to the Graduate School (option 1):

1. An application for graduate admission.
2. Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
3. Three online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
4. The student must satisfy a minimal mathematics requirement in calculus.  This requirement may be satisfied by completing MAT 151, its equivalent, or by passing the Advanced Placement Test (AP) in calculus. 
5. Pre-requisites for professional MBA program are:  calculus, statistics and an undergraduate degree in business or the following business courses; information systems and technology, principles of management; principles of marketing; principles of accounting; microeconomics, and corporate finance, plus calculus and statistics.  These courses may be taken at UNCW through the Business Foundations Certificate program, or the undergraduate equivalent at any regionally accredited University.
6. Applicant’s resume and cover letter.  Two years of professional work experience is required.
7. Other supplemental documents indicating an applicant’s ability to succeed in the Master’s program, which may include, GMAT/GRE score within the last five years; completion of an advanced degree; seven or more years of progressive managerial experience; earning a grade of “B” or better in the first four courses in the Business Foundations Certificate program; or indication of success in quantitatively-oriented courses such as calculus or statistics.
8. Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

A strong overall academic average and at least two years of appropriate full-time work experience are minimum requirements for consideration for graduate admission. Students must have an undergraduate degree in business administration or have completed the CSB Business Foundations Certificate.  However, admission decisions are based upon several factors, and if other indicators of success are evident, individuals who fall below the established criteria in one of the areas may be considered for admission.

Option 2: International MBA (36 total credit hours)

International Business School Alliance Partner Schools (IBSA): Hochschule Bremen, University of Hertfordshire (London), Universitat de Valencia, Institute of Business Studies (Moscow), Novancia (Paris), and Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (Malaysia).

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program in business administration are required to submit the following to the Graduate School (option 2):

1. An application for graduate admission.
2. Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate) showing completion of an undergraduate degree in business and/or economics or six business prerequisite courses. 
3. A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test (7.0 to be eligible for a teaching assistantship). Required for non-native English speakers only (unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution). Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
4. Three online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program. Professional work experience is preferred.
5. Applicant’s resume and cover letter.
6. IMBA Statement of Interest uploaded into graduate application.
7. International applicants must complete international student forms and provide proof of financial support.
8. Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

A strong overall academic average is a minimum requirement for consideration for graduate admission. However, admission decisions are based upon several factors, and if other indicators of success are evident, individuals who fall below the established criteria in one of the areas may be considered for admission. 

Option 1: Professional Part-time MBA (38 total credit hours)

1. Thirty-eight credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the degree. Classes begin in the fall and continue throughout the year (with appropriate breaks) until completion 21 months later. Students withdrawing from the program may not re-enter until the same time one year later. 
2. Each student –must successfully complete an extensive written case analysis in MBA 556  and successfully pass an oral competency requirement through their presentation in MBA 557  or complete a series of focused electives, MBA 533 .
3. Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.

Option 2: International MBA

1. Thirty-six credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the degree. Classes begin in the fall Semester at any IBSA partner school for core courses, continue in the Spring for specialization courses at a different partner school and culminate in the summer/early fall with the completion of a thesis or practicum. Program length is 12 months.
2. The student must complete one semester, core or specialization, at UNCW. The other semester must be completed at non-USA IBSA partner school (see listing above).
3. Each student must successful complete a thesis or practicum and must successfully pass an oral competency requirement in defending their thesis or practicum in IMB 599 . A thesis manuscript must be submitted to the Graduate School.
4. Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.

Grading Policies

During the first 12 months of the Option 1: Professional Part-time MBA program, the Learning Alliance Project work will count towards your grade in applicable courses. Otherwise, Graduate School grading policies are adhered to.

Other Policies

All other policies adhered to by the Graduate School are withstanding in both MBA programs.

Course Requirements for the Master of Business Administration Degree