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2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
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) may be required for those with a grade point average
below 2.75. 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.
• Recommendations from a church leader and professional
colleague.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for the M.B.A. program for the 2015–16 academic
year is $572 per semester hour.
The graduation fee for the M.B.A. program for the 2015–16
academic year is $100.
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
. Institutional
scholarships are not 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 this program. The program director 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.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to general graduation requirements listed in the
Academic section of this catalog, students seeking the M.B.A.
degree must fulfill the following:
• Complete 36 semester hours as specified in the program
design in good academic standing. A minimum of 27
semester hours of the course requirements must be taken
from Cedarville University.
• Maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
• Complete all requirements for the degree within seven years
after matriculation in the program.
• Obtain approval from the faculty advisor.
Program Delivery
Cedarville University has designed the M.B.A. to be flexible and
responsive to student needs. Courses are offered year-round in
fully online eight-week sessions