2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 25 2016–17 Graduate 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 third graduating class (per their required procedure). Once completed and approved by the ACBSP, all previous M.B.A. recipients will be retroactively included. Admission Standards 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. Admissions Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the leadership of the M.B.A. program within two weeks after an admission application is completed. University Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.B.A. program for the 2016–17 academic year is $579 per semester hour. The graduation fee for the M.B.A. program for the 2016–17 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 () for course sequencing and information on completion options. Course Load Assuming the proficiency requirements have been satisfied, a minimum of 36–39 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 36–39 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 seven-week sessions