Master of Business Administration

Norcross Graduate School

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The High Point University MBA program 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 10 graduate courses (30 semester hours), which may be completed within 12 months.

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 Term: Fall, Spring, and Summer admission (effective 2014-2015)

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college. An admission decision takes into consideration the applicant’s GMAT or GRE score, GPA, completed course work, professional work experience, personal and professional goals for the degree, and the information provided by references. Admissions decisions also

take into consideration both the TOEFL scores and an interview, if required. All students required to submit a TOEFL score will be interviewed via remote technology to confirm English proficiency. Generally speaking, successful applicants will have an admissions index of 1,000. The admissions index is defined as follows: (GPA x 200) + GMAT Score. If a GRE score is submitted in place of the GMAT, the GRE will be converted to a GMAT equivalent.

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 (waived for International Applicants)• Graduate Management Admissions Test taken within the previous 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.

Comprehensive Exams: None Class Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Prerequisite Courses: Three undergraduate hours each of accounting and economics are required to enrollment in specific courses* at High Point University. Program of Study (30 semester hours)ACC 5130 Managerial Accounting*BUA 5030 Communications for ManagersBUA 5320 The Ethical and Legal Environment of BusinessECO 5090 Managerial Economics in a Global Economy*FIN 5330 Financial Markets and Corporate StrategyMGT 5020 Leadership and Organizational BehaviorMGT 5290 Global Supply Chain and Operations ManagementMGT 5750 Strategic ManagementMIS 5400 Information Systems in Practice: Managerial Challenges and OpportunitiesMKT 5110 Marketing in a Global Economy

Master of Business Administration

The MBA program at High Point University is designed to meet the needs of working professionals, and offers students an intimate graduate experience that affords close bonds with faculty and classmates.“In today’s economy, only the best

and the brightest will succeed. The Norcross Graduate School has helped me further sharpen my business acumen and broaden my perspective of the business world. Working for an international financial services corporation, I know that I have to continually stay abreast of global economic issues.”

- Guy Lizotte, MBA

Graduate 2011

Dr. Ross RobertsAssistant Professor of AccountingGraduate Program Director, M.B.A.336.841.4562rroberts@highpoint.edu