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 11 graduate courses (33 semester hours), which may be completed within 21 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 (August) only

Application Requirements: 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 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 prior to enrollment at High Point University. Program of Study (33 semester hours)ACC 5130 Managerial AccountingBUA 5030 Communications for ManagersBUA 5310 The Legal and Regulatory Environment of BusinessECO 5090 Managerial Economics in a Global EconomyFIN 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 EconomyPHL 5010 Managerial Ethics

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