Millikin MBA program

MILLIKIN MBA

M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

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WELCOME

TO THE MILLIKIN MBA PROGRAM. Millikin University’s MBA program is designed for students and professionals who want to take the next step in their academic and professional careers. We take pride in all aspects of our MBA program, including our C-suite faculty, cohort delivery model, high-tech learning environment and global experiences.

An MBA from Millikin offers a competitive advantage in today’s business economy, where competition is fierce, and performance is crucial. We can help you open a variety of doors in your professional career!

INVEST IN YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR CAREER BY PURSUING AN MBA WITH MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY.

JACLYN CANTWELL INTERIM DIRECTOR, MBA PROGRAM Over the past 20 years, Millikin University’s MBA program has taken more than 500 graduates to the next level professionally.

Our comprehensive curriculum connects theory with practice, providing our students with mastery-level knowledge of functional areas of business and giving them the tools to positively impact the people, organizations and communities around them.

At Millikin, we strive to meet the unique needs of our students, which is why we offer a traditional daytime program and an evening program designed with working professionals in mind.

Are you ready to become part of Millikin’s growing network of accomplished alumni? Take the next steps toward personal and professional development and earn your MBA at Millikin University. We look forward to being part of your journey!

W H Y G E T YO U R M

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DELIVERY OPTIONS

HIGH-TECH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our innovative technology platforms allow for both local and remote instruction, bringing global business into the classroom.

DAYTIME MBA

12

EVENING MBA OR

MONTHS

C-SUITE FACULTY

Our MBA faculty bring their experiences to the classroom. Learn from business owners, CEOs, consultants for Fortune 500 companies and more.

17

MONTHS

GLOBAL EXPERIENCES

As part of your experience, travel internationally and learn about global economics and trade.

M B A AT M I L L I K I N ?

15

AVERAGE MBA CLASS SIZE

PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

Our curriculum emphasizes three main Pillars of Excellence: Accounting & Finance, Marketing & Strategy, Management & Leadership.

10 RANKED IN THE

ACCREDITED PROGRAM -Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

Our students have degrees from all backgrounds and work at a wide spectrum of corporations including Caterpillar, Exelon, Verizon, ADM, Tate & Lyle, Wells Fargo and Mueller

BEST MBA INSTITUTES -Education magazine, 2020

TEAM-LEARNING COHORT MODEL

The team environment provides support to our students and fosters career connections and networks beyond graduation.

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. Millikin offers the same rigorous curriculum via two delivery options, both tailored to the diverse needs of today’s ambitious professionals and the leaders of tomorrow.

DAYTIME MBA PROGRAM

Our 12-month daytime program allows aspiring business professionals to learn in an accelerated format and offers concentrations in project management as well as data analytics and business intelligence.

EVENING MBA PROGRAM Designed with the working adult in mind, our 17-month evening program offers the opportunity to select from concentrations in management and healthcare administration.

FEATURES OF BOTH PROGRAMS BOOT CAMP

Students in both the daytime and evening programs begin their MBA experience with our immersive Boot Camp, which readies individuals from all undergraduate disciplines for graduate academic study. A wide range of faculty cover critical business topics and concepts to prepare students from every background for success.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Millikin’s MBA program culminates in an international immersion experience. This travel opportunity provides students with a close up of their host country’s economy, finances and global trade landscape. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in lectures and case competitions, as well as learn about the host country’s rich culture and history. Previously, international immersion experience destinations have included China and Germany.

EVENING MBA PROGRAM Students in the evening MBA program come from a variety of educational backgrounds. They work in all types of small and corporate businesses in fields ranging from accounting to manufacturing. This results in cohorts featuring a wide range of talents and business knowledge.

OUR EVENING PROGRAM FEATURES TWO CONCENTRATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

MANAGEMENT This general management concentration is geared toward the highly motivated professionals who seek leadership positions within organizations, or who aspire to run their own organizations.

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION This concentration is designed to meet the needs of healthcare industry professionals who seek to become dynamic and effective leaders in today’s increasingly connected healthcare field.

AND ONE CERTIFICATE OPTION:

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

Millikin also offers a graduate healthcare administration certificate for individuals working in healthcare who aim to grow into positions of leadership.

MBA ’19

BEGINS EVERY JANUARY

17 MONTHS

CREDITS

MEETS IN PERSON

6

ALL MU ALUMNI RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP

CARLOS ″RAFAEL″ TRAVASSOS PEREIRA North America Director of Strategic PMO, Archer Daniels Midland Company

40 UNITS

Students move through fast-paced 9-week units in teams and stay with their cohorts from Boot Camp through graduation.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

“Participating in the MBA program at Millikin University helped me obtain a leadership position in my chosen field. In addition, the MBA program has allowed me to develop a network of useful contacts.”

E VE NI NG M BA CU R R I CU LU M MANAGEMENT BOOT CAMP (1 credit) UNIT 1 • Financial Accounting (3 credits) • Strategic Marketing & Analysis (3 credits)

UNIT 2 • Financial Fundamentals (3 credits) • Strategic Resources Management (3 credits)

UNIT 3 • Business Analytics (3 credits) • Seminar in Business Topics (3 credits)

UNIT 4 • Globalization & World Economics (3 credits) • Leading & Changing Organizations (3 credits)

UNIT 5 • Cases in Financial Decision Making (3 credits) • Personal Values & Business Ethics (3 credits)

UNIT 6 • Business Strategy (3 credits) • Capstone (3 credits) • International Immersion (3 credits)

’11/MBA ’19

JEFFONNE ″JEY″ SMITH OWENS Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager, Champaign Unit 4 Schools

“The Millikin MBA program was a top-notch experience. It nurtured me to consider investing in my greatest asset … myself! My greatest joy with the Millikin MBA experience was the Business Plan Capstone. Seeing what was once just a few notes on paper turn into strategic goals with supporting marketing channels, to consumer trends, gave me that additional leg up to excel and survive as an aspiring entrepreneur and professional leader.”

EVENI NG M BA C URRI C ULU M HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION BOOT CAMP (1 credit) UNIT 1 • Financial Accounting (3 credits) • Strategic Marketing & Analysis (3 credits)

UNIT 2 • Financial Fundamentals (3 credits) • Strategic Resources Management (3 credits)

UNIT 3 • Business Analytics (3 credits) • Seminar in Business Topics (3 credits)

UNIT 4 • Healthcare Finance (3 credits) • Healthcare Leadership (3 credits)

UNIT 5 • Healthcare Policy & Economics (3 credits) • Healthcare Process Management (3 credits)

UNIT 6 • Business Strategy (3 credits) • Capstone (3 credits) • International Immersion (3 credits)

DAY TIME MBA PROGRAM Our daytime MBA program provides a unique experience in an accelerated format designed to get individuals into the job market faster.

OUR DAYTIME PROGRAM FEATURES TWO CONCENTRATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT This concentration provides students with the in-depth knowledge and versatile skills necessary to help organizations reach their business goals. Students have the opportunity to earn an internal Green Belt Lean Management Certification within the concentration.

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Our data analytics & business intelligence concentration will prepare students to process data and translate it into clear and concise information using the latest statistical and modeling tools to serve stakeholders’ interests.

AND ONE CERTIFICATE OPTION:

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Millikin also offers a graduate certificate in data analytics & business management for individuals who wish to leverage data to solve complex and sophisticated problems to give their business a competitive advantage.

BEGINS EVERY AUGUST

12 MONTHS

CREDITS

MEETS IN PERSON

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

ALL MU ALUMNI RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP

THOMAS EMOLA

’18/MBA ’19

Accessibility Training Advisor, Level Access

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Eligible students may apply for on-campus graduate assistantship opportunities, which offer practical experiences outside of the classroom and help toward tuition costs.

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

“The MBA program at Millikin gave me a chance to expand my theoretical knowledge of business while further developing my professional expertise through my graduate assistantship. I am eternally grateful for the experiences gained in and out of class that enabled me to land my first job out of college.”

DAY TI ME M BA C U R R I CU LU M PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOT CAMP (1 credit) UNIT 1 • Personal Values & Business Ethics (3 credits) • Globalization & World Economics (3 credits)

UNIT 2 • Financial Accounting (3 credits) • Strategic Marketing & Analysis (3 credits) • Operations Management (3 credits)

UNIT 3 • Financial Fundamentals (3 credits) • Strategic Resources Management (3 credits) • Process Improvement (3 credits)

UNIT 4 • Cases in Financial Decision Making (3 credits) • Business Strategy (3 credits) • Project Management (3 credits)

UNIT 5 • Leading & Changing Organizations (3 credits) • Capstone (3 credits)

DAY TI ME MBA C URRI C ULU M ‘16/MBA ’17

ARIANA SHELTON Agency Planner - Digital Marketing Specialist, DCC Marketing

“Earning my MBA at Millikin has improved my marketability because the valuable experiences and skills I learned are attractive to employers. I discovered new interests and developed talents that provided me with direction and the confidence to jump-start my career and I’m confident that investing in my future has positioned me for limitless success.”

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE BOOT CAMP (1 credit) UNIT 1 • Personal Values & Business Ethics (3 credits) • Globalization & World Economics (3 credits)

UNIT 2 • Financial Accounting (3 credits) • Strategic Marketing Analysis (3 credits) • Data Mining (3 credits)

UNIT 3 • Financial Fundamentals (3 credits) • Strategic Resources Management (3 credits) • Data Visualization & Application (3 credits)

UNIT 4 • Cases in Financial Decision Making (3 credits) • Business Strategy (3 credits) • Business Forecasting & Planning (3 credits)

UNIT 5 • Leading & Changing Organizations (3 credits) • Capstone (3 credits)

SUCC E SS A F T ER T H E M BA After completing the MBA Program, our students have found success at companies and in careers across a variety of industries.

MBA ALUMNI CAREERS • Accounting Manager

• Manufacturing Engineer

• Accounting Consultant

• Marketing Director

• Athletic Director

• Merchandiser

• Attorney

• Operations Supervisor

• Branch Manager

• Patient Service Supervisor

• Commodity Trader

• Plant Supervisor

• Consultant

• Principal

• Corporate Controller

• Process Chemist

• Director of Finance & Administration

• Professor

• Director of Nursing

• Purchasing Manager

• Division Controller • Electrical Engineer • Engineering Supervisor • Financial Advisor • Freight Broker • General Manager • Human Resources Manager

• Programmer Analyst • Quality Manager • Regional Sales Manager • Registered Nurse • Revenue Tax Specialist • Sales Manager • Senior Nuclear Material Management Agent

• Internal Compliance Administrator

• Senior Trader

• IT Business Analyst

• Special Education Supervisor

• IT Manager • Loan Officer • Logistics Supervisor • Manager of Industrial Engineering

• Sigma Catalyst • Supply Chain Manager • Vice President of Commercial Banking

A P P LY I N G TO THE MILLIKIN MBA

Complete the online application at

millikin.edu/apply

APPLICATION DEADLINES Daytime program:

JUNE 1

Evening program:

NOVEMBER 1

Graduate data analytics & business intelligence certificate:

MAY 1

Graduate healthcare administration certificate:

AUGUST 1

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS • Official transcripts showing all coursework to date should be submitted; all transcripts must be submitted prior to the program’s start.

• Electronic transcripts are only accepted from students applying before the completion of their undergraduate degree.

• All transcripts must be sent directly from each institution attended.

CURRENT RÉSUMÉ

Résumés should include all professional and educational background, along with awards, honors or distinctions.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION • Three letters of recommendation must be received from individuals with direct knowledge of the applicant’s education, professional background and leadership abilities.

• Evening MBA program applicants should include a recommendation letter from a direct supervisor.

• Daytime MBA program applicants should include a recommendation letter from a recent professor.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE • Submit a one-to two- page statement describing your personal and professional goals.

• This is also used as a writing sample for each applicant.

INTERVIEW

Schedule an interview with MBA program administrators.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Official transcripts must be evaluated by a professional evaluation service such as World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Education Credential Evaluators (ece.org) prior to submission.

• Proof of English language proficiency must be submitted. Minimum test scores: 79 TOEFL iBT or 6.5 IELTS or 56 PTE(A) or 100 Duo Lingo (This requirement may be waived for students who have earned a degree from an institution using English as the method of instruction.)

C O N TAC T MBA Program | 217.424.3503 | mba@millikin.edu Graduate Admissions | 217.420.6771 | admis@millikin.edu

millikin.edu/mba

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