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updated: 19 Mar 2008

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is designed to train and develop globally relevant managers. The program emphasizes business strategies and techniques in the global environment. It is designed with flexibility and convenience in mind, allowing the student to choose among different concentrations.

M.B.A. Degree Options

The M.B.A. program is designed to meet the demanding needs of mid-career managers and recent college graduates who have baccalaureate degrees from accredited colleges or universities.

All M.B.A. programs have a strong emphasis on different aspects of global business practices.

Applicants who already have an acceptable Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) have two options:

(1) for those who desire to gain an understanding of the essential managerial skills, the M.B.A. generalist program is available. This program consists of 36 credit hours of course work;

(2) for those who wish to focus on a particular vital area of current business and management practice, the M.B.A.-Plus-Specialization program is an attractive option. This innovative concept in graduate education allows the student to develop both contemporary, business-related focus by bringing a wide range of experience into classroom teaching situations.

M.B.A. Degree Options

All M.B.A. programs have a strong emphasis on different aspects of global business practices.

START HERE: MBA Generalist (core MBA courses)

This program consists, in addition to M.B.A. generalist courses, of one to four advanced courses in selected areas of specialization such as:

	Finance
	Health Administration
	Integrated Marketing Communications
	Information Technology
	International Business and Information Technology
	International Business and Finance
	International Business and Marketing

Applicants without a B.B.A. may be required to establish competency by earning grades of B- or better in the foundation block (BSAD courses) before advancing to the M.B.A. program. Students may be required to complete a maximum of 18 hours from the foundation block regardless of their undergraduate majors. Foundation block (BSAD) courses do not count toward required M.B.A. course work.

Unique features of the Meinders School of Business include:

	One of the most important attributes of the Meinders School of Business is the faculty. The average actual business experience of the faculty is 20 years. Ninety-two percent hold doctorate degrees or the equivalent and regularly publish articles in professional journals. The average class size is 20 students. Individualized instruction and small classes insure that each student receives encouragement and assistance.
	Being a part of the business school from the moment you step foot on campus rather than having to wait until your junior year, like many schools require.
	Professors who average 20 years of business experience each (92% hold the highest degrees in their fields).
	Internships at national corporations, regional companies and local businesses.
	Executive business advisors who offer networking opportunities.
	Professional Development Workshops to prepare for job placement.
	B.D. Eddie Business and Research Consulting Center opportunities to solve "real-world" business problems.
	Student Success Center offering friendly services for great student satisfaction.

Meinders School of Business

Requirements:

Language	TOEFL: 580 (237 computer-based)+ Those with lesser scores may still apply. If accepted, you will be required to take English for Business (3 credit hours) the first semester IELTS: 6.0 overall and 5.5 on each band score
University Degree	Four-year Bachelor's degree from recognized university, or Three-year UK Bachelor's recognized for postgraduate study. Students from other countries with a three-year Bachelor degree will be required to take additional course work.
GMAT	GMAT is required for admission to the MBA. There is not a set score requirement. Admission depends on the student’s final undergraduate GPA using the following formula: Undergraduate Cumulative GPA x 200 + GMAT ≥ 950. If a student has a 3.0 GPA, then they would need a GMAT of 350.
Letters of Recommendation	Two
International Students	If you graduated from a non-English speaking university, you may be required to complete a maximum of 18 hours from the foundation block regardless of undergraduate major.
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For an applicant who already has an acceptable Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), the MBA program can be completed in 12 courses or 36 semester hours of course work. For some specialization, two to four additional courses will be required.

A person without a BBA degree may be required to establish competency in five areas of preparatory courses before advancing to the MBA program.

The MBA program includes these special services:

	Individual academic and career advising via the internet.
	Workshops on international cross-cultural exchange.
	Invitations to special Oklahoma City business events and seminars.
	Seminars about optional Practical Training employment.
	Assistance with resume writing and career planning.
	Access to Academic tutoring.
	Consultations with the Business school's internship coordinator and on-site visits to local businesses.
	Opportunity to take some classes in OCU Singapore, Canada and China Programs. Travel grants may be available.

MBA One Year Oklahoma City University USA

OTHER MBAs

Australia:	Bond University
UK:	Canterbury Christ Church
USA:	Johnson & Wales	Murray State University	Oklahoma City University
SWITZERLAND:	BSL	IUKB

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