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What graduate business degrees do you
offer?
Myers University offers two graduate business degrees: Master of Business
Administration (MBA) and Master of Management (MMG).
Are your graduate business programs accredited?
The Myers University MBA and MMG programs are accredited by both
North
Central Association-Higher Learning Commission and The
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
How long does it take to earn a Myers University graduate business degree?
Each of the two programs requires the completion of 30 credit hours.
By taking two classes per eight-week term students can complete the degree
requirements in as few as 11 months. However, students also have the
option of taking longer to complete their degrees. The program is designed
to be flexible to accommodate the most demanding professional work schedules.
Is the GMAT required for admission?
No, the GMAT is not required for admission. Studies suggest that the best
predictor of success in graduate business programs is undergraduate grade
point average (GPA). In our admissions process, we look closely at an
applicant’s undergraduate GPA as well as her/his professional work
experience, another factor found to be highly correlated with performance
in graduate business programs.
Is there a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) required for
admission?
Yes, the minimum undergraduate GPA is a 2.5. In addition
to the applicant’s undergraduate GPA, the Graduate Business Admissions
Committee carefully evaluates each applicant’s work history, level
of job responsibility, accomplishments, admissions essay, and letters of
recommendation to determine the applicant’s overall abilities
and motivation to succeed in the graduate business program.
When are students admitted?
Students are admitted five times a year and can commence their graduate
studies during Fall I, Fall II, Winter I, Winter II, or Summer.
What are the application deadlines?
A completed application, including official transcripts of all previous
university work, should be received no later than two weeks before the
start of the term for which you are applying. However, should you face
unforeseen delays in submitting your application, you are encouraged
to contact the graduate business office. Official acceptance into the
master’s program requires that you submit all required documents
and fulfill all other requirements for admission.
How many credits can I transfer into the graduate program?
Upon entering the program, a maximum of six (6) hours of graduate credit
can be accepted into the student’s program. To be eligible for
transfer course credits must: 1) have been earned at an accredited institution;
2) have been awarded a grade of B or better; 3) have been earned in the
past five years; and 4) be comparable in course content to course(s)
offered in the Myers graduate program.
Are applicants required to take the TOEFL?
Applicants are only required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) if their 1) native language is not English or 2) their undergraduate
degree was earned at a university where the language of instruction was
not English. A TOEFL total score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213
on the computer-based test is required for admission.
When and where are classes held?
Students have the option of taking classes evenings, Saturdays, or online.
Currently evening classes are held at our MidTown Campus on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturday classes are held at our Eastlake
Academic Center.
Who attends the program?
Myers University draws students from a wide variety of industries,
specializations, and undergraduate institutions. In the most recent
cohort of students the mean age of participants is 37 with an average of
12.5 years professional work experience.
Am I required to take the prescribed schedule of classes?
Students
are strongly encouraged to take the courses in the prescribed order to
maximize their learning in the program. However, students have the flexibility
to schedule classes to fit their professional schedules as long as
prerequisites are met.
Is financial aid available?
Federal financial aid and private loan programs are available. More details
are available at http://www.myers.edu/faid/gradstext.html.
How much time is required outside of the classroom?
The time required outside of class varies from student to student and from
class to class. Typically, students spend 10-15 hours per week for class
preparation in our accelerated graduate business program.
What if I miss a class?
Individual instructors determine attendance requirements. However,
university policy mandates that no instructor may restrict a student
to less than
one class absence per term. Also, since our professors usually teach
both evening and Saturday classes, you may, with the professor’s
permission, make up a missed session on the other meeting day.
Am I required to work in teams outside of class?
Although individual professors may require work in teams outside of
class, there is no university requirement that you establish teams
and work within
them throughout your graduate program.
What happens if I take a new job or am transferred by my employer outside
of the area after I start the Myers graduate business program?
The online option allows students to complete the program anywhere in the
world there is access to e- and regular mail.
How much is tuition in the program?
In the academic year 2004-2005 the tuition for each course in the graduate
business program is $1,725. Total tuition for the 30 graduate credits
required to complete each degree is $17,250.
What is the difference between an MBA and an MMG degree?
The curriculum of the MBA program is designed to emphasize entrepreneurship,
ethics, and the ability to manage and lead modern organizations in an
ever-changing environment. The coursework in the Master of Management
(MMG) degree is based on the original MBA structure with modifications
due to the specialized nature of the degree. The Master of Management
program focuses on developing leadership, organizational development
and human resources management skills rather than the traditional quantitative
focus of
the MBA degree.
What is the average class size?
Classes have historically ranged in size from 10 to 20 students. Class
size is capped at 25 students to ensure that each student receives personalized
attention and classroom and online interaction and dynamics are optimized.
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