Crowell School of Business
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 applicants current position in their company, a resume, a personal interview with the Dean, and GMAT scores. Executives with over 10 years 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 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 MBA 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 six distinct elements: 1. Prerequisite coursework, required for those without a business undergraduate degree (up to 15 credits). 2. A common core of graduate courses (21 credits). 3. A concentration of required theology courses (6 credits). 4. An integrative business ethics course (3 credits). 5. Approved M.B.A. electives (6 credits). 6. Participation in the M.B.A. Mentor Program. A minimum of 36 credits of graduate coursework is required for the Master of Business Administration degree. A student must maintain a minimum 3.0 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 credits (a maximum of 15 credits). A student taking all 15 credits of leveling would have a total of 51 credits in their program. A minimum of 30 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 Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Calendar The program utilizes three 14-week trimesters. Master of Business Administration Curriculum (36 Credits) Thirty-six (36) credits of graduate courses are required for all M.B.A. degrees in the Crowell School of Business, which include the 6 graduate credits of theology and the 3 graduate credits of business ethics:
Intensive: Group Dynamics Organizational Financial Policy
Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3.
MBAD 601 MBAD 604 MBAD 605
Advanced Financial Management & Control
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Marketing Strategy
MBAD 608 MBAD 609
NewTechniques for Productivity in Operations Biblical Management & Ethics Entrepreneurial Management I Entrepreneurial Management II Current & Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurial Studies
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2.
MBAD 613 MBAD 630 MBAD 635 MBAD 640
Credit(s): 3.
MBAD 640 must be taken twice.
Strategy & Entrepreneurial Project Management
MBAD 675
Credit(s): 3.
Theology I - Introduction: Revelation & Nature of God
TTTH 511
Credit(s): 3.
Theology III - Christ, Salvation & the Spirit
TTTH 613
Credit(s): 3. Prerequisite Courses The 15 credits of leveling courses can be required for students without an undergraduate degree in business.
Management Principles for Productivity
MBAD 501
Credit(s): 3.
Using Technology for Organizational Decisions Statistical Research Skills for Business Marketing From the Management Perspective Accounting & Finance for Decision Makers Business & Government in the Global Marketplace
MBAD 503
Credit(s): 2.
MBAD 505
Credit(s): 1.
MBAD 506
Credit(s): 3.
MBAD 516
Credit(s): 3.
MBAD 520
Credit(s): 3.
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