Business Administration, MBA

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Program Highlights

• Small class sizes in a highly interactive and personal classroom setting.
• Eight week concentrated course format.
• Classes taught in the evening.
• Flexible time to degree completion.

Program Prerequisites and Foundations

Many MBA courses have prerequisites and students should not register for courses until they have completed the necessary prerequisites. MBA students admitted with contingent status (see Graduate Admissions ) must have their course schedule approved by the School of Business graduate academic advisor. All courses are three credits unless otherwise indicated.

All program courses are taught under the assumption that students have the necessary background and preparation. General knowledge preparation includes a minimum of college algebra and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet searches. Business knowledge preparation includes an understanding of and demonstrated competency in financial accounting, quantitative analysis, business law, macroeconomics and microeconomics. Competency can be demonstrated in multiple ways, including completion of undergraduate or foundation courses or CLEP examinations. The program advisor will help prospective students explore these options.

Policies

Transfer of Credit

Up to 12 credits of relevant graduate coursework may be transferred to the Edgewood College MBA. Transfer of credit must be approved by the School of Business and consideration is subject to the following:

1. A minimum grade of ‘B’ is required.
2. Work must be clearly identified as graduate coursework and must have been completed within three years prior to acceptance into the Edgewood College MBA program.
3. A Request for Transfer of Graduate Business Credit from Another Institution Form must be completed.

For more information about transfer credits, students should consult their academic advisor.

Requirements for Waiver of Foundation Courses

Waiver of foundation courses must be approved by the School of Business. Waivers reflect a specific set of requirements and are based on coursework described on certified copies of student transcripts. Waivers are part of the normal admission process. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for any course used to satisfy the minimum requirement of a prerequisite course. Students should consult their advisor for more details.

Appealing a Foundation Requirement

A student who wishes to appeal the requirement to take a particular foundation course may do so by completing the Appeal of Foundation Course Requirement Form. For more information about appeals, please contact the Graduate Advisor.

Core Course Substitution

Students who have completed significant coursework in the area of a core course not qualifying for a waiver may request to substitute another, usually more advanced, course. For more information, please contact the Graduate Advisor.

Taking Coursework at Edgewood College

All graduate business students are expected to take all coursework at Edgewood College. Deviation from this policy will be allowed only in special circumstances and will require prior written approval from the Dean of the School of Business. Requests for such approval must be submitted in writing with details of coursework involved and reasons for the request. Under no circumstances will an exception be made to the prior approval portion of this policy be made.

Credit Load

Full-time graduate students carry nine graduate credit hours each semester. Students in the MBA program may carry up to 12 credits per semester without seeking written permission from the School of Business.