Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
A completed application includes: a submitted application form, a personal statement, $55 application fee, official transcripts from all undergraduate schools attended, three references (pastor or church leader, academic or character, and employer), an organizational chart reflecting the applicant’s current position in his or her company, a resume, a personal interview with the Dean, and GMAT scores. Executives with over 10 years of managerial or supervisory experience may seek a waiver on the GMAT requirement. Admission is competitive and based upon a committee review of each applicant’s undergraduate grade point average, GMAT score, and personal / professional background. The Crowell School of Business utilizes a formula for an index score: GMAT + [200 x undergraduate GPA] = index. Applicant’s index score must be 1,000 or greater in order to be eligible for admission. Note : The program is designed for the fully employed professional. A typical course load is 6 credits per trimester, which does not allow international students (who must have a minimum of 9 credits) to be admitted to the program. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. 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 M.B.A. degree; a grade of “B-” is not transferable. Credits considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission. Graduation Requirements The Master of Business Administration degree program has five distinct elements: 1. Prerequisite coursework, required for those without a business undergraduate degree (up to 10 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 M.B.A. 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 to graduate. Students must retake a prerequisite before taking its related core course if they do not receive a “C” or above in the prerequisite. Students without a business undergraduate degree will require additional leveling credits (maximum of 10 credits). A student taking all 10 credits of leveling would have a total of 44 credits in their program. A minimum of 28 graduate credits must be completed in the Master of Business Administration program at Biola University.
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 Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Calendar The program utilizes two 16-week semesters (Fall and Spring) and a condensed format summer term. Each semester is divided into two 8-week terms (for example, Fall A and Fall B). Students take only one course at a time in each 8-week section. Students primarily attend one night per week with some additional Friday nights and Saturdays. Master of Business Administration Curriculum (34 Credits) Thirty-four (34) credits of graduate courses are required for all M.B.A. degrees in the Crowell School of Business, which include the 3 graduate credits of theology and the 3 graduate credits of business ethics: MBAD 600 Management Principles for Productivity Credit(s): 3. MBAD 601 Intensive: Group Dynamics Credit(s): 1. MBAD 604 Organizational Financial Policy Credit(s): 3. MBAD 605 Advanced Financial Management and Control Credit(s): 3. MBAD 608 Marketing Strategy Credit(s): 3. MBAD 610 Business Intelligence and Data Analysis Credit(s): 3. MBAD 613 Biblical Management and Ethics Credit(s): 3. MBAD 620 Business as Mission Credit(s): 3. MBAD 625 Leadership, Change, and Innovation Credit(s): 3. MBAD 633 Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3. MBAD 675 Strategic Management Credit(s): 3. TTTH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit Credit(s): 3. The following courses were a part of the core in a prior catalog and will still be offered until all students under that catalog complete the program. MBAD 609 NewTechniques for Productivity in Operations Credit(s): 3. MBAD 630 Entrepreneurial Management I Credit(s): 3. MBAD 635 Entrepreneurial Management II Credit(s): 2. MBAD 640
Current and Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurial Studies
Credit(s): 3.
MBAD 640 must be taken twice.
Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God
TTTH 511
Credit(s): 3.
Prerequisite Courses The 10 credits of leveling courses can be required for students without an undergraduate degree in business.
Digital Tools for Business Statistical Research Skills for Business
Credit(s): 1.
MBAD 502 MBAD 505
Credit(s): 1.
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