Master of Business Administration

Are you ready to advance your career ? An Eastern Michigan University MBA may be the right fit for you.

Earn a business degree of distinction:

• Learn from the best: EMU’s College of Business was named “one of the best in the nation” for the 10th consecutive year by The Princeton Review.
• Earn a degree with international respect: Choose among 13 areas of specialization in the MBA program at a business college that is among the top 5% in the world accredited by AACSB International.
• Practice with practitioners: Study from nationally known, tenured business faculty with real-world experience who are published in their fields.
• Enjoy individual attention: Learn more through close faculty interaction in small classes; maximize your networking options and take advantage of the many professional development opportunities in the College of Business.

The MBA program at Eastern Michigan University provides students with innovative, applied, and global knowledge and skills for today's competitive business environment.

Students may pursue either a general MBA or an MBA in one of 13 areas of specialization:

• E-Business
• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Internal Auditing
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing Management
• Nonprofit Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Hotel & Restaurant Management
• Sport Management

Admission Requirements

To apply for admission to the Master of Business Administration program, please submit the following items:

Graduate admissions application with non-refundable application fee. (Attend one of our Open Houses/Info Sessions/Webinars and waive the application fee!) Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, with a cumulative or last-half (last 60 credit hours) grade-point average of 2.75/4 US scale. A personal statement indicating the purpose of applying, background and goals. Resumé detailing work history and experience. A score of 450 or greater in the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) OR an overall score of 297 or greater in the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with appropriate subscores. (You may be able to start off with a Graduate Certificate Program before you take the GMAT/GRE exam and begin taking courses that later apply to the MBA program – please contact us to find out more!) Applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS test scores. International applicants are required to have their educational credentials evaluated by Educational Perspectives as part of the application process.

Duration

Full time can be completed in 1 ½ years to 2. Part-time can be completed in 2-4 years. (Duration depends on the foundation course requirements and the academic pace students choose).

Cost & Fees

• Domestic: Estimated around $23,000 (Based on 12 courses, 2014-2015 rates)
• International: Estimated around $39,000 (Based on 12 courses, 2014-2015 rates)

A Distinctive Curriculum for Tomorrow's Business Leaders

Eastern Michigan University's College of Business (COB) offers an innovative, cutting-edge curriculum that equips today's students for tomorrow's global business environment. The COB has numerous programs that interact with the business community, giving students practical experience working on current business issues. Many COB programs have an international component, reflective of our global economy and many of our faculty members are frequently recognized for their teaching excellence at the department, college and university levels. We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities that await you within the College of Business, named one of the best in the nation for the tenth consecutive year by the Princeton Review.

Mission Statement

To support the economic development of southeastern Michigan by preparing graduates to perform effectively in the global business community. We develop outstanding business professionals through a rigorous, applied educational experience.

Vision Statement

We aspire to be recognized as southeast Michigan’s leader in applied business education, developing outstanding business professionals with global vision.

Accreditation

EMU's College of Business continues to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). It is the premier accrediting agency for professional business education at the collegiate level worldwide. Our undergraduate programs initially became accredited in 1974 and our graduate programs in 1982.

Awards

Princeton Review "Outstanding" Business School For ten consecutive years, The Princeton Review has named EMU's College of Business an "outstanding" business school. The education services company features Eastern in the 2013 edition of its book "The Best 296 Business Schools." The Princeton Review compiles the list based on its surveys of 19,000 students attending the 296 business schools in the book, as well as on school-reported data. Students were asked about their school's academics, student body, and campus life, as well as about themselves and their career plans. If you live in a non-English speaking country, Eastern Michigan University - College of Business requires you to take an English proficiency test. Guarantee your seat at the next TOEFL test in your area. Remember, seating is limited and walk-ins are not accepted. So register today.