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2013–14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Global Study Tour
A Global Study Tour is part of each M.B.A. student’s experience.
This will allow you to explore business topics in the context of a
different culture and interact with global companies. The unique
focus of this trip will be learning and engaging with Business
As Mission (BAM). In addition, as you experience firsthand an
international venue, you’ll also spend time getting to know program
faculty and your student colleagues.
The study tour is part of the Global Business course and will
require additional travel costs. The details will be announced about
6 months in advance. For more information about the tour, visit the
M.B.A. website at
cedarville.edu/mba
.
Although the trip is a requirement, we will allow exceptions
based on specific circumstances (i.e., medical, financial, family,
or work). Exceptions will require a local inter-cultural business
experience as a substitute for the travel abroad, with the
equivalent amount of time and effort.
Accreditation
In addition to University accreditation listed in the Accreditation
section of this catalog, the School of Business Administration is
accredited by the ACBSP and will complete the requirements for
inclusion of the M.B.A. program after the first graduating class (per
their required procedure). Once completed and approved by the
ACBSP, all previous M.B.A. recipients will be retroactively included.
Admission Criteria
Cedarville University invites applications to the M.B.A program
from graduates who have received a degree from a regionally
accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to
present strong academic records, and who have a profession
of faith in Jesus Christ. Each candidate will be reviewed on an
individual basis.
In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the
Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet
the following requirements:
• Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program
prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for
conditional admission to the program.
• Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at
least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be
offered in some cases where the overall grade point average
is at least a 2.0. Specific conditions will be decided by the
M.B.A. Admissions Committee.
• Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test
(GMAT) is normally required for those with a grade point
average below 3.0. Some exceptions are made on an
individual basis. The GRE is an acceptable alternative.
• Computer proficiency and ability to take courses in an online
environment.
• A current résumé.
• Two years of professional work experience is suggested
(except for those seeking CPA minimum requirements).
• Recommendations from a supervisor, pastor and professional
are required.
Tuition Cost
Tuition cost for the M.B.A. program for the 2013-2014 academic
year is $572 per semester hour.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Federal aid is available to students who meet established
requirements and complete the required forms. For additional
information, visit
cedarville.edu/gradaid
. No Cedarville University
scholarships are currently available.
Academic Advising
Upon admission into the M.B.A. program, each student is
assigned a graduate advisor and a faculty advisor. The graduate
advisor assists in helping the students with graduate processes.
The faculty advisor provides career and course advice.
Course Sequencing
See the M.B.A. website (
cedarville.edu/mba
) for course
sequencing and information on completion options.
Course Load
Assuming the proficiency requirements have been satisfied, a
minimum of 36 semester hours is required for graduation in the
M.B.A. program.
Transfer Credits
In addition to the general requirements for the transfer of
graduate credits, up to nine semester hours are permitted to be
transferred into the M.B.A. program. The Director of the M.B.A.
Program is responsible for evaluating all requests for transfer
credit. Courses will be evaluated on an individual basis on the
following criteria:
• The course is equivalent to the required course offered in the
M.B.A.
• The course was completed not more than seven years prior to
the time of the transfer request.
• The courses were taken at an accredited college/university.
• Course transferred from institutions on quarter hours are
converted to semester hours using the standard calculation.
