Graduate School Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The High Point University MBA offers a practical, skills based curriculum managers can apply in professional work environments. Students enjoy small classes and personal interaction with experienced professors who focus on a quality graduate learning experience.  In the classroom, current business knowledge is delivered through the use of case studies, simulations, and a variety of projects. The program consists of 11 graduate courses (33 semester hours), which may be completed within 21 months.

The MBA program coordinator is Dr. Ross Roberts. He can be reached at rroberts@highpoint.edu or 336.841.4562 or download an informational brochure today! To learn more about Dr. Roberts and the MBA Graduate Faculty click here.

 

Tara Shollenberger is the MBA graduate staff liaison. If you would like to tour campus or have general admission questions, you may call Tara at 336.841.9483 or email her at tshollen@highpoint.edu.

 

Computer Requirement: A laptop computer is necessary to fulfill a number of course assignments and is therefore required of all students enrolled in the M.B.A. program.

Degree: Master of Business Administration

Admission Terms: Fall (August) only

Deadlines for Application Materials: Applications receive primary consideration when completed by the priority deadline of April 30, 2013.** Extended – June 15, 2013
 
Application Materials: Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college and an acceptable GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale). An admission decision takes into consideration the applicant’s GMAT score, GPA, completed course work, professional work experience, personal and professional goals for the degree, as well as the information provided by references.

Required materials include:

·         online application with a nonrefundable $50 application fee;

·         an official transcript from all colleges attended (including High Point University);

·         resume;

·         essay about interest in the program and goals for the degree;

·         three professional reference reports on form provided; and

·         Graduate Management Admissions Test obtained within the last five years (the High Point University GMAT Code is ZZG5V04).

*Note* GRE scores may be substituted for the GMAT. Also the GMAT requirement may be waived if an applicant has an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.

Transfer of Credit: The M.B.A. program does not accept transfer of credit. All credit toward the degree must be earned in High Point University courses.

Prerequisite Work: Three undergraduate hours each of accounting and economics are required prior to enrollment at High Point University.

Comprehensive Exams: None
Class Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Program of Study (33 semester hours):

ACC 5130 Managerial Accounting
BUA 5030 Communications for Managers
BUA 5310 The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
ECO 5090 Managerial Economics in a Global Economy
FIN 5330 Financial Markets and Corporate Strategy
MGT 5020 Leadership and Organizational Behavior
MGT 5290 Global Supply Chain and Operations Management
MGT 5750 Strategic Management
MIS 5400 Information Systems in Practice: Managerial Challenges and Opportunities
MKT 5110 Marketing in a Global Economy
PHL 5010 Managerial Ethics