Master of Business Administration (M.B.A

Dr. Rhonda Butler

Director of the M.B.A. Program 336.841.9558 rbutler3@highpoint.edu

The High Point University M.B.A. Program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities students require to effectively compete in a global business landscape. Case studies, simulations, and business practicums are just some of the tools utilized to maximize students’ graduate learning experience. The HPU M.B.A. Program consists of 30 semester hours, which may be completed in 12 months.

Admission into the Program

Admission Terms

Students interested in the High Point University M.B.A. program may apply for admission in the fall, spring, and summer terms. All application materials must be received or postmarked by the following deadlines: June 30 for fall, November 15 for spring, and March 31 for summer.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent. An admission decision takes into consideration the applicant’s undergraduate/graduate GPA, completed course work, professional work experience, personal and professional goals for the degree, the information provided by references, and the GMAT/GRE score. The GMAT/GRE can be waived under any one of the following conditions:

1. A 3.25 or higher GPA; 2. Four or more years of professional experience; or 3. Three satisfactory letters of recommendation from appropriate High Point University faculty, staff or administrators.

Note: For High Point University Doctor of Pharmacy students, the PCAT may be substituted for the GMAT/GRE. Admissions decisions also take into consideration both the TOEFL scores and an interview, if required. All students required to submit a TOEFL score will be interviewed to confirm English language proficiency.

Required materials include:

1. online application with a nonrefundable $50 application fee;

2. official transcripts from all colleges attended (including

High Point University); 3. resume;

4. essay about interest in the program and goals for the degree; 5. three professional reference reports (waived for

International Applicants); 6. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the previous five years. The High Point University GMAT Code is

ZZG5V04. The High Point University GRE Code is 5293; 7. a laptop computer is necessary to fulfill a number of course assignments and is, therefore, required of all students enrolled in the M.B.A. program.

Note: The GMAT/GRE may be waived based on GPA, professional experience, or appropriate letters of recommendation, as stated above under “Admission Requirements.” The GMAT requirement may also be waived if an applicant has earned a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university

Exceptions to any admission requirement may be considered under special circumstances.

Admission Enrollment Classification

Admission enrollment classification refers to the total number of students that can matriculate into a program in any given academic term.

The admission enrollment classification for the M.B.A. program is unrestricted. This means that the program can enroll as many students as can be accommodated by available resources.

A program’s admission enrollment classification has implications for the timing and extent of tuition refunds. For additional information please see the Refunds section of this Bulletin.

Transfer of Credit

The M.B.A. program does not accept transfer of credit. All credit toward the degree must be earned at High Point University.

Tuition and Fees

Payment of tuition and fees is due at the beginning of each term of enrollment. Tuition and fees are in effect from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021.

Tuition and Fees Cost

Tuition $1,188 per credit

Technology Fee, Parking Permit*, Graduate Student Association Fee $778 per year

Graduation Fee $100**

*For first permit only. Replacement parking permits incur additional costs. **Charged to graduating students only.

Program of Study

Master of Business Administration (30 credits)

ACC 5130. Managerial Accounting (3)* FIN 5330. Financial Markets and Corporate Strategy (3) MGT 5020. Organizational Behavior (3) MGT 5290. Global Supply Chain and Operations Management (3) MGT 5750. Strategic Management (3) MKT 5110. Marketing in a Global Economy (3)

*Three undergraduate hours of accounting are required prior to enrollment in ACC 5130. Select four courses from the following M.B.A. elective course offerings: BUA 5010. Applied Business Research (3) BUA 5050. Business Analytics (3) BUA 5080. Business Practicum (3) COM 5300.Health Communication Research and Strategies (3) COM 5330. Health Communication Campaigns (3) COM 5350. Topics in Health Communication (3) MGT 5040. Leadership Negotiation (3) MGT 5050. Global Leadership (3) MGT 5600. Healthcare Management (3) MKT 5060. Global Sales Leadership (3) MKT 5070. Negotiation in Sales (3) MKT 5080. Market-Based Management (3) MKT 5090. Product and Brand Management (3)

Master of Business Administration—Healthcare Management Concentration (30 credits)

ACC 5130. Managerial Accounting (3)* BUA 5080. Business Practicum** or One additional MBA elective (3) FIN 5330. Financial Markets and Corporate Strategy (3) MGT 5020. Organizational Behavior (3) MGT 5290. Global Supply Chain and Operations Management (3) MGT 5600. Healthcare Management (3) MGT 5620. Human Resources in Healthcare (3) MGT 5640. The Economics of Healthcare (3) MGT 5660. Strategic Management in Healthcare (3) MKT 5110. Marketing in a Global Economy (3)

*Three undergraduate hours of accounting are required prior to enrollment in ACC 5130.

**If BUA 5080 is completed, it must be related to healthcare manage- ment