Master of Business Administration

Maryville's M.B.A. students experience a dynamic blend of academic study and professional experience. We prepare leaders, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and educators looking to compete in a rapidly changing business world.  At Maryville, you'll build the competencies needed to carry out traditional managerial functions, develop a flexible leadership approach, plan your own business, and be able to respond more efficiently and ethically to an ever-evolving business environment. Plus, what you learn in the classroom will be immediately applicable in your current employment setting.

If you would like a broader understanding of business, if you enjoy intellectual challenges and if you want to sharpen your problem-solving abilities, Maryville's M.B.A. program is right for you.

Program Features

The M.B.A. is offered in a convenient evening and Saturday format that helps you balance your professional and personal obligations with coursework.

Student Involvement

Although many of our M.B.A. students have already begun their professional career, we recognize the importance of being prepared for a change. Whether you're looking for an entrance, or trying to take one more step up the ladder, we can help you increase your chances of success.

As a student in the School of Business, you're strongly encouraged to join the Maryville Business Organization (MBO). This group, along with the strong ties our faculty members have with local professionals, provides avenues for you to develop professional contacts and learn about issues that affect local businesses.

There are plenty of occasions for you to attend networking events and lectures, have your resume reviewed or get help preparing for interviews. Maryville also offers special studies courses and study abroad opportunities so you can further expand your knowledge base - and your collection of passport stamps.

Early Access Program
The Early Access program lets you accelerate your progress toward an M.B.A. Senior year of your undergraduate degree at Maryville, qualified students can take up to 12 credit hours at the graduate level, which count toward both a bachelor's and a master's degree. The bottom line: Early Access saves you time and money.

 

Professional/Career Opportunities

A Spectrum of Possibilities
Our M.B.A. program will prepare you for leadership in profit and non-profit organizations in fields such as accounting, finance, healthcare, management, marketing, small business/entrepreneurship and law.

 

Degree Offerings and Requirements

Master of Business Administration

Certificate in Graduate Studies - Management

Certificate in Graduate Studies - Marketing

Certificate in Graduate Studies - Accounting

 

Admission Requirements

1. Application for admission

2. Non-refundable application processing fee of $40

3. Personal letter explaining qualifications for graduate work

4. Official transcripts from previous institutions attended

5. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

GMAT required if:

• You do not have an undergraduate degree in business

   

• You have completed an undergraduate degree in business with a cumulative GPA below 3.0

GMAT waived if:

• You have completed an undergraduate business degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

   

• You have already completed a master's degree from an accredited university

   

• You are in the Early Access program and have completed at least one graduate level course prior to completing your undergraduate degree

5. International students must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If you took the revised TOEFL (after September 24, 2005), you will be admitted into our MBA program with a speaking sub-score of 23, a writing sub-score of 20, reading and listening scores of 21 or higher and a combined score of 79 or higher. If you have not obtained these scores, we encourage you to contact ELS to set up English proficiency classes.

Conditional Acceptance
Applicants to the M.B.A. program with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) may apply for conditional acceptance prior to taking the GMAT. However, to stay in the program, you must submit an official GMAT score prior to beginning your third course.