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Youngstown State University. Williamson College of Business Administration – Flexible MBA Program. Accredited by AACSB International . The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business BSBA & MBA programs at YSU are accredited
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Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration – Flexible MBA Program
Accredited by AACSB International • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business • BSBA & MBA programs at YSU are accredited • AACSB accreditation assures quality in faculty, students, curriculum, and services • Highest recognition for business schools worldwide • Fewer than 30% of United States Business Schools have this accreditation and only 10% worldwide
Why an MBA? • Helps develop your career at an accelerated pace • MBA’s are sought after for their ability to think critically, deal with ambiguity, and solve complex problems • Disciplines studied include economics, finance, marketing, operations, management, and accounting • Skills learned include leadership, teamwork, ethics, and communication • MBA program offers access to MBA students, alumni, faculty, and business and community leaders • MBA is a recognized brand the signifies management and leadership training
Why an MBA? • Strengthens your technical competencies and knowledge of the functional areas of business • Enhances your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills • Challenges you to apply current business theory to relevant organizational issues • Develops your strategic thinking skills
Williamson College of BusinessFlexible MBA Program Structure • Complete your MBA at your pace, on your schedule • Full-time or part-time • Classes meet evenings Monday through Thursdays • Saturday courses are offered, as well • Take one, two, three or four courses per term • Start fall, spring, or summer
Admissions Requirements • Prior academic work in business is not required for admission into the program**
Williamson College of BusinessFlexible MBA Admissions • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university • undergraduate grade point average of 2.70 or greater • Completion of the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) with a minimum score of 460 Or • Completion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam)with a minimum score of 1000 • Completion of the TOEFL for international students
MBA Program Requirements • There are three levels of coursework which students are required to completed • LEVEL I • LEVEL II • LEVEL III
Level I – Foundation Courses • Courses are required of students who have not completed an undergraduate degree in business • During the time of admission, transcripts are evaluated to determine if foundation courses have been met; if so a waiver may be granted
Level I – Foundation Courses • Foundation courses that provide the basic tools necessary for advanced study in business • Foundation Classes Include: • Accounting/Finance • Management • Marketing • Economics • Statistics • Information Systems
Level II – Advanced Core MBA Courses • Advanced courses are required for all MBA students • Includes 22 hours of course work • Courses provide a broad perspective of all business functions
Level III – Elective Courses • Students are encouraged to select elective courses that enable them to pursue in-depth learning in an area of special interest • Includes 9 hours of coursework • Elective courses in areas such as accounting, finance, international business, management, marketing, human resource and management
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If you would like more information on the MBA program at Youngstown State University please visit us at: Monique Bradford Williamson College of Business Administration One University Plaza Room 1120 Youngstown, OH 44555 mrbradford@ysu.edu 330-941-3069