Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is designed to prepare students to apply concepts and principles offered in the various business disciplines to the responsibilities of management in a variety of endeavors organizations. The program is designed for both business and nonbusiness undergraduate majors.
Students who satisfy admission criteria and, if necessary, complete MBA leveling courses as a condition for admission, will require thirty (30) graduate credit hours to meet degree requirements.
The program is intended to serve the needs of the state with particular focus on the needs of employers in North Central West Virginia. Organizations such as the FBI, NASA, DOE, NIOSH, Mylan, the local hospitals, the WVHTC Foundation, software and biotech firms, and others in the state need employees with enhanced operations management, human resources, project management skills.
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Program Outcomes
Our graduates will demonstrate the following:
- Conceptual acumen to make complex and ethical decisions
- Analytical and technical skills to solve organizational problems using objective analysis
- Communications competence in various business settings
- Interpersonal aptitude to effectively lead an organization
Admission and Program Requirements
Admission will be competitive and based upon undergraduate grade point average (GPA). Admission requires:
Students applying to the College of Business & Aviation must meet the minimum requirements for graduate study. Applicants who do not meet all minimum admission criteria may be admitted provisionally by applying at least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience as an additional measure or completion of course leveling.
Graduation Requirements
Students must maintain a 3.00 overall GPA and earn not more than 2 grades of “C” on courses to be counted toward graduation in order to graduate.
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