Master of Business Administration

Clayton State University
Degree Level Masters
Total Credit Hours 33
Per Credit Hour Cost $385.00

Program Description

The rigorous 33-credit-hour program is designed to: Prepare graduates to operate successfully and lead organizations in a business environment that is global and rapidly changing Prepare students for professional management careers by increasing their communication skills, broadening their appreciation of diverse cultures, improving their decision making, and reinforcing their ability to apply knowledge and skills in problem solving Produce graduates who will develop a better understanding of the importance of ethical business behavior and corporate social responsibility.

Earning your MBA should be convenient. At Clayton State, we're making your dream happen with a fully-online, MBA degree from the AACSB-accredited College of Business.

Admissions Information

Admission into the program is based on several factors to ensure a talented and diverse student body. These factors are:

• Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduating institutional 3.0 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) • Essay of purpose and graduate school interest • Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

OR

• Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduating institutional 2.75 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) • An interview conducted by Clayton State MBA (interview may be on campus or remote via tele-conference) • Essay of purpose and graduate school interest • Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

OR

• Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum graduating institutional 2.75 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) • Professional resume demonstrating 3 years of professional/managerial work experience • Essay of purpose and graduate school interest • Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

OR

• Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies • Bachelor’s degree with graduating institutional 2.00 – 2.74 GPA from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) • A minimum of 1000 total score based on GPA X 200 plus GMAT (GRE) score • Essay of purpose and graduate school interest • Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

Above age 62 Acceptance requirement: • Completed online application to the School of Graduate Studies • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (as verified by official transcript) • A minimum of 10 years of business ownership or 10 years of executive level management experience • Essay of purpose and graduate school interest • Three (3) professional references listed with contact information

International Students: • Applicants whose native language is not English or whose language of college instruction was not English are required to submit English Language proficiency scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum score for the Internet Based TOEFL is 79-80. The minimum IELTS total for the 6. • Academic credentials must be original documents with authorized signatures, seals, stamps, and must be evaluated by a credential evaluating organization. The School of Graduate Studies accepts evaluations that are prepared by either Josef Silney and Associates or World Education Services.

Program Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business