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Business Administration, MBA
1. Leveling (prerequisite) coursework, required for those without a business undergraduate degree (up to 11 credits). 2. A common core of graduate courses (28 credits). 3. A concentration of required theology courses (3 credits). 4. An integrative business ethics course (3 credits). 5. Participation in the MBA Mentor Program. A minimum of 34 credits of graduate coursework is required for the Master of Business Administration degree. A student must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and no single grade lower than a ’C’ to graduate and progress to any courses with a prerequisite. Students without a business undergraduate degree will require additional leveling credits (maximum of 11 credits). A student taking all 11 credits of leveling would have a total of 45 credits in their program. A minimum of 28 graduate credits must be completed in the Master of Business Administration program at Biola University. All students must take the Peregrine Business Exit Exam by their last trimester. Students must meet with their department advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in the Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements (p. 22) section). Transfer of Credits Students transferring from a regionally accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 credits. The courses transferred must be equivalent, have direct applicability to the student's program, and be approved by the Dean. Only courses with a grade of ’B’ (3.0) or higher will be considered for transfer toward the MBA degree; a grade of ’B-’ is not transferable. Calendar The program utilizes three 15-week trimesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Each trimester is divided into two 7-week terms (for example, Fall Session A and Fall Session B). Students typically take one or two courses at a time in each 7-week section. If enrolled part-time, students primarily attend one night per week. If enrolled full-time, students may attend two
3. Have three years of professional experience and be fully employed when admitted to the program. If applicant is a recent graduate and this requirement is not met, then applicant is strongly encouraged to participate in a part-time internship or job that he or she has personally arranged, in order to gain valuable real-world experience while earning the MBA degree. Admission is competitive and based upon a committee review of each applicant’s undergraduate grade point average, personal experience and professional background. A GMAT or GRE score is not required for admission but will be considered if submitted. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student's academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Admission of English Language Learners This section applies to applicants for whom English is not a primary language. It is essential that applicants for whom English is not a primary language be able to understand directions and lectures in English and be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken and written English. Preference in admission will be given to those with an overall score of at least TOEFL: 100 iBT or IELTS 7.5. The admissions committee will also require an oral interview and may require a writing sample. For more details on how, when, and where to take language tests, visit online: • TOEFL (iBT) (http://www.ets.org/toefl/) • IELTS (https://www.ielts.org/) Language tests are administered only at specific times, so candidates for admission should inquire about testing dates well in advance of the date of anticipated school term in the US. Students admitted to the United States on an F-1 student visa are required by law to be registered as full-time students (a minimum of 9 credits per trimester). Additionally, no off-campus employment is permitted for students on an F-1 visa without written permission of the United States Immigration authorities. However, students on an F-1 visa may work off-campus in an unpaid internship in order to fulfill the internship requirement of the program. Curriculum Requirements Thirty-four credits of graduate courses are required for all MBA degrees in the Crowell School of Business, which include 3 graduate credits of theology and 3 graduate credits of business ethics.
nights per week. Flex MBA Admission Requirements
The Flex MBA program allows students to customize their MBA experience. A Flex MBA student may take a part-time or a full-time academic load. Applicants have the option to choose to attend full- time if starting in the fall, or may choose to enroll part-time in a fall or spring start. A typical part-time load is 6 credits per trimester, which is an excellent option for professionals who wish to further their career, but want to continue working while earning their MBA. The full-time load is optimal for students who have recently completed their undergraduate degree. Candidates must: 1. Be a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Applicants must have completed all bachelors requirements (Business Administration or other field) prior to the start of the program and must have a bachelors degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the second term.
Leveling Courses The 11 credits of leveling courses may be required for students without an undergraduate degree in business. MBAD 502 Digital Tools for Business MBAD 506 Marketing from the Management Perspective MBAD 507 Economic Fundamentals MBAD 508 Business Law MBAD 516 Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers Program Courses MBAD 601 Intensive: Group Dynamics
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MBAD 604
Organizational Financial Policy
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