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52% | students who identify as ALANAM (African-American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, African/American Indian, Alaskan Native, Multiracial)
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ACHIEVE YOUR ASPIRATIONS. YOUR GOALS. YOUR LIFESTYLE. YOUR FUTURE. THE ELON MBA provides the knowledge, skills, confidence and competitive edge to take your career to the next level. Advance in your field. Switch industries. Gain applicable business knowledge. Sharpen your skills. Prepare to compete in a global marketplace.
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Elon MBA was an easy choice. The program allowed me to take classes when it worked with my family and work schedule. I felt like the Elon program adapted to my needs versus me having to adapt to a lock-step program that dictated how many classes I took each semester.” — SHERRI THOMAS ’14 CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TRULIANT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNTIES (FALL AND SPRING)
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CONVENIENT LOCATIONS (ELON AND RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK)
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YEARS OF REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
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CLASSES HELD ONE EVENING PER WEEK
TAILORED TO FIT YOUR LIFE Intentionally designed for the working professional, the Elon MBA program is flexible so you can take advantage of its career benefits while managing your professional and personal priorities. Enroll in the fall or the spring. Classes are conveniently held in the evenings and offered on the Elon campus or at The Solution Center in Research Triangle Park. Complete the 39-hour program at your own pace.
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TAKE ONE CLASS AT A TIME AND EARN YOUR MBA DEGREE IN 33 MONTHS
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TAKE TWO CLASSES AT A TIME AND EARN YOUR MBA DEGREE IN 21 MONTHS
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TAKE YOUR PICK Elon MBA students have the option to take classes on Elon’s campus or at The Solution Center, located in Research Triangle Park (RTP) off I-40 on Page Road.
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ELON CAMPUS Students study, learn and network in the Ernest A. Koury, Sr. Business Center. Featuring:
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Open areas designed for student-faculty collaboration The William Garrard Reed Finance Center with 12 Bloomberg terminals and real-time
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data from global financial markets Computer labs with the latest software The Porter Family Professional Development
TWO CAMPUSES All core courses are offered on both campuses, as well as most electives, so you can easily complete your degree at either location, or a combination of both.
Center, a career services office available to MBA students and alumni
RTP-THE SOLUTION CENTER
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Convenient to Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham areas Flexible classroom space Meeting spaces Complimentary drinks and snacks
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Since I am working full time, I wanted a part-time program designed for working professionals. Having classes in RTP provided me with more opportunities to expand my local professional network and establish connections with top performers at other companies. Finally, the RTP location is minutes away from my office, which makes evening classes extremely convenient to attend.” – RYNITA JULIEN ’21 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | BIOGEN
F L E X I B I L I T Y
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SMALL CLASS
I appreciated the quality of the faculty and staff. The in-person experience helped build valued relationships.” — ANDY HADSELL ’13 VICE PRESIDENT | AREA MANAGER | KLEINFELDER
COLLABORATE Face-to-face classroom experiences and small class sizes make it easy to connect with faculty, peers and alumni. Whether you are working on a project together, problem-solving or networking, you will be part of a tight-knit community.
NOT ANOTHER FACE IN THE CROWD Elon MBA faculty know you by name. They are mentors committed to teaching and student-centered, engaged learning. They are published researchers with industry experience that informs every classroom lesson.
FACULTY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
SAS Deloitte Touche GlaxoSmithKline Nestle Xerox
SIZES
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Clareridge Investments Greenwich Alternative Investments
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EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
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Dr. DiRienzo truly epitomizes the essence of what being an educator in today’s collegiate environment requires. She embodies the core elements of the university’s mission statement through her level of engagement, dedication and dynamic approach toward reaching her students. ” — JONATHAN P. LINDBERG ‘18 DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE STRATEGY | BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
AND MENTORING
LIST OF FACULTY AWARDS: Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Elon’s MBA faculty are practitioners and scholars who love to teach. They are
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship
industry experts, advocates and mentors. They have earned a reputation for
Emerald Literati Award from the Journal of
being accessible to students and are passionate about bringing their knowl-
Managerial Psychology, recognition for one of the
edge and experience to the next generation of business leaders. Elon MBA faculty are award-winning leaders academically and professionally. They
most impressive pieces of work published by
have executive industry experience, which allows them to bring real-life
the journal in 2017
business challenges into the the classroom.
Decennial Award from The Leadership Quarterly, cited as a top influential article
THE PRINCETON REVIEW HAS RANKED ELON MBA AMONG THE NATION’S “TOP 10 BEST ADMINISTERED” PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN A DECADE. MBA faculty and staff are dedicated
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LIST OF LEADING ACADEMIC JOURNALS IN WHICH ELON FACULTY ARE PUBLISHED:
to equipping students for success in
Journal of Applied Psychology
the program and beyond. Students
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
and alumni describe them as approachable, flexible, caring and knowledgeable.
Journal of Organizational Behavior Management Science Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Review of Economics and Statistics Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis
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MBA CURRICULUM TWO REQUIRED NON-CREDIT WORKSHOPS
All Elon MBA students must demonstrate adequate
MBA 501:
Introduction to the MBA
preparation in accounting and finance prior to enrolling
MBA 502:
MBA Case Competition
in core accounting and finance courses. Students may need to take one or both of the following courses:
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CORE COURSES (10 COURSES, 30 CREDIT HOURS)
ACC 500: Principles of Accounting
MBA 611:
Enhancing Managerial Communications
FIN 500: Principles of Finance
MBA 623:
Management and Organizational Behavior
MBA 625:
Economic Policy and the Global Environment
MBA 627:
Marketing Management
MBA 643:
Analytics I – Quantitative Methods
MBA 713:
International Business
MBA 715:
Accounting for Managerial Decisions
MBA 717:
Financial Management
MBA 765:
Strategic Management
ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENT STUDENTS SELECT FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES: MBA 641: Advanced Operations and Supply Chain MBA 645: Project Management
ELECTIVES (3 COURSES, 9 CREDIT HOURS) The MBA curriculum also includes three elective courses, allowing students to match coursework with their personal and professional goals. Students can take classes in several different areas.
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business is accredited by AACSB International. Fewer than 5 percent of the world’s business schools have earned AACSB accreditation.
My statistics and cost accounting classes were fantastic and gave me knowledge that I use on a day-to-day basis. My management and communications classes helped me better navigate the workplace.” — CAITLIN ROSE MCKELVEY ’17 REGIONAL PRODUCT MANAGER | AKZONOBEL
When you immerse yourself in a new environment, you gain an invaluable understanding of the local culture and customs. Time spent traveling together provides excellent networking opportunities and helps develop relationships with peers from around the world.” —JASON KEMMERER’21 NATIONAL SALES MANAGER | APEX TOOL GROUP
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT It’s one thing to study international business. At Elon, you can experience for yourself what it means to compete in a global marketplace. Two ways to complete the international business requirement.
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10-day study abroad experience In-class international business course
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STUDENTS TRAVEL TO:
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• Singapore
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Apply lessons to real-world scenarios
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Develop organizational analytics techniques
Use tools for data mining, analysis and forecasting
Understand the ethical implications of business decisions
Communicate more effectively
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DUAL DEGREE
JD/MBA PREPARING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS Elon University School of Law and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business offer a dual degree JD/MBA program. Earn your JD and MBA in less time and at a lower cost than if pursued separately. Benefit from Elon Law’s innovative approach to legal education, including nationally recognized professional mentoring and leadership cultivation programs, as well as the strengths of Elon’s MBA program.
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ELON MBA STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WORK FOR EMPLOYERS SUCH AS: AkzoNobel BASF Becton Dickinson Biogen Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Cisco Systems Clorox ELON MBA 15
CommScope Cone Health Credit Suisse
IBM LabCorp Lenovo Lincoln Financial Group Martin Marietta Materials Merck PepsiCo PRA Health Sciences Precor Procter & Gamble Red Hat Inc. TE Connectivity
Duke Energy
Technimark, LLC
Duke University Health System
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Ennis-Flint
UNC Health Care
Fidelity Investments
UPS
General Electric
VF Corporation
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Volvo Trucks North America
Glen Raven, Inc.
Wake Forest Baptist Health
GSK
Wells Fargo
Honda Aircraft Company
Wrangler/Kontoor Brands
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Over the past few years, I have hired Elon MBA graduates into managerial roles at the UNC Medical Center. Elon graduates have rapidly and successfully integrated into the complex environment and assimilated the multiple components of the clinical, teaching and research culture. In addition, the Elon alumni have been recognized for excellence in personnel management, operational innovation and business development.” – MARY ANN MINSLEY ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR AMBULATORY CARE UNC HEALTH CARE AND UNC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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OUR ALUMNI A THRIVING NETWORK Elon MBA graduates are directors of marketing and financial planning. They are vice presidents, global executives and health care analysts. They are business owners and leaders in their fields. They are also part of a network of professionals who will offer support, advice and guidance throughout your career.
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ELON MBA STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO CAREER SERVICES. Whether you are interested in a career change, job search or salary negotiation, the Porter Family Professional Development Center is a powerful resource. There are many ways to strengthen your MBA credentials. Self-assessment exercises Assistance in updating rĂŠsumĂŠs and cover letters Mock interviews
I’m an entrepreneur and left the corporate world to pursue my dream of being self-employed. I currently own a restaurant and a consulting company. The skills and connections from the Elon MBA definitely contributed to the development of both of my businesses.” — JEFF COLGAN ’12 OWNER/CHEF | THE MISSION
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Elon MBA enrolls each September and March. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please submit all required application materials as early as possible, but no later than August 15 for fall semester and February 15 for spring semester.
ABOUT ELON Elon has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s 6,991 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is ranked No. 1 in study abroad by the Institute of International Education. The university is consistently recognized for excellence in all eight academic programs that “Focus on Student Success” in the “America’s Best Colleges” guide published by U.S. News & World Report.
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN ELON AND RTP
Three options to visit:
• Attend an open house • Schedule a campus tour • Join a virtual information session