Consideration is given to the applicants academic record, scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) when applicable, and years/nature of full-time, professional work experience. Other factors reviewed include applicants educational background, an admissions interview, performance in work-related activities and evidence of successful teaming and record of accomplishments.

To make an admissions decision on our applicants, we will need a completed application, all official transcripts (or official credential evaluations in the case of applicants with an international education background) and a copy of their professional resume. Standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE) are not required in most cases. However, if standardized test scores are submitted, they will be used in the admission decision.

To make an admissions decision on our applicants, we will need a completed application, all official transcripts from previously attended institutions (or official credential evaluations in the case of applicants with an international education background), a copy of their professional resume and two letters of recommendation. Standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE) are not required in most cases. However, if standardized test scores are submitted, they will be used in the admission decision.

General management, international business, leadership, marketing, production/operations management

Part-time evenings and weekends, part-time off campus, part-time distance learning, traditional executive MBA, other executive MBA

Computer science/information systems, public policy/administration, social work

Coles Executive MBA provides strategic business and leadership skills needed to achieve ambitious career goals. This cutting-edge program allows professionals to experience an interactive global consulting project, program-long executive coaching, dedicated faculty, and a unique mentorship program. In just 19 months, students are fully equipped to tackle a demanding global business environment.

All students complete 24 credit hours of prescribed core courses and 12 credit hours of elective courses. At least one of the electives (three credit hours) must be an international course. The MBA Program offers courses in the areas of management, marketing, economics, accounting, finance, and information systems. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business may be required to complete foundation modules in order to progress through the program that are focused in the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance and business math/statistics.

The WebMBA program includes courses in human behavior in organizations, managerial accounting, entrepreneurship, global and international business, managerial decision analysis, strategic marketing, managerial finance, managerial economics, production and operations management, business strategy, and management information systems. All students must complete 10 courses for 30 semester hours. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business may be required to complete foundation modules in order to progress through the program that are focused in the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance and business math/statistics.