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University of Charleston

Charleston , West Virginia ,United States

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Whether you are looking to advance your career or broaden your educational background, our MBA program includes both theory and practical experience to give you extensive insight into the business world.

You’ll learn from and network with other business professionals, as well as with professors and fellow students. Applied case studies develop skills in problem solving and teamwork, and our integration of communication, business writing, and interpersonal skill development into the program gives you the confidence to become a business leader – whether you are working for a small company, large corporation or starting your own business.

The University of Charleston’s MBA program is offered as both a hybrid
program with weekly meetings in Charleston, WV and as a fully online program with no
residency requirements.
Charleston Hybrid MBA Program Description
The University of Charleston’s MBA Program is an innovative, cohort-based
program for current and emerging professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to
advance their careers. The MBA curriculum focuses on the practical application of
theory, professional development, and an integrated international practicum to provide
students the business and problem-solving skills they need for decision making in a
constantly changing economic world.
The UC MBA program is offered in a hybrid model with weekly class meeting
in Charleston, WV. Our 16-month program is 32 credit hours and is divided into eight 7-
week courses designed to accommodate the following groups of students:
? Working professionals and military members with 3+ years of professional
work experience.
? Recent undergraduates from all majors (additional MBA courses in
Professional Experience required).
The MBA program is designed to increase the analytical, decision-making and
managerial business skills of students. Instruction involves cross-functional, crossindustry and boundary-spanning perspectives on management. Students are exposed to
problems and solutions in human resource management, business law, managerial
accounting and finance, applied marketing, forecasting, international business and trade,
supply chain management, operations management, ethics, and strategic management.
Each of the eight core courses features its own separate instructional team made
up of faculty, corporate executives, and business owners who serve as guest speakers to
enhance the integration of theory and practical solutions using a combination of lectures,
seminars, case studies, simulations, workshops, and plant tours.
A key element of the MBA Program is a group capstone project involving the
real-world application of economic and business theories. Throughout the MBA program
students conduct a strategic analysis of a “Capstone Organization” that partners with the
university so students can demonstrate their knowledge from MBA coursework and
provide professional reports and presentations that include strategic recommendations to
the owner or board of directors of the capstone organization. Past capstone reports have
been viewed favorably by the partnering organizations and have resulted in measurable
improvements in the organizations.
Complex business cases are also utilized in MBA courses to provide students
additional experience in assuming the roles and responsibilities of organization leaders
and managers. Students work in teams as they encounter organizational issues, problems,
and opportunities in a simulated business environment. The challenges and tasks
confronting students are modeled on those faced daily by managers in real-world
situations.
Another distinguishing feature of our MBA program is an integrated approximately
ten-day international practicum in May or June during the International Business & Trade
course. This experience allows students to experience and assess the economic, cultural,
political, ethical, financial, and general business challenges and opportunities abroad.
Students will meet with host country business leaders, educators, US companies located
overseas, and U.S. government personnel stationed in the host country. Recent itineraries
have included immersive experiences in China, Ireland, Panama, Brazil, Spain, Vietnam,
and Colombia.

Campus Information

Charleston

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Because we believe that learning occurs both in and outside the classroom, the Center for Career Development provides career guidance, internship assistance and professional networking opportunities for students as they move through their academic programs.

The CCD staff works with faculty members, alumni, employers and community leaders to generate high-quality opportunities for students. In turn, the CCD is committed to making the greater Charleston community a more vibrant and prosperous area by enabling UC students to become involved with local employers and organizations.

CCD provides assistance and resources to students and alumni in all aspects of career preparation. We serve as the link between our students and employers. We also help to connect members of the community to the University in a variety of ways. The CCD hosts a number of events and programs for students and maintains several software tools to help students and alumni in all phases of career development.

CCD Resources
Services
Individual Career Coaching
Alumni Assistance
Graduate School Guidance
Events
Annual Career Fair
Etiquette & Networking Dinner
Graduate School Fair
Career Development Week
Tools
Quinncia – for resumes and mock interviews
Career One Stop – for assistance with determining career pathways
Handshake – online job board and career management system for students

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

While each program has specific requirements for admissions, in general, graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for full admission (2.5 for MBA).

International Students who do not take the ACT, SAT, or IGCSE exam must submit a standardized English test score*. The College Board’s Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo , GTEC, and PTE exams are accepted. Other standardized English exams are accepted only upon pre-approval from the Director of International Students.  Minimum score requirements include:

Internet-based test (IBT) on the TOEFL : 61

IELTS: 6.5

Duolingo: 95

GTEC: 1,100

PTE: 54

Applicants who have not demonstrated the minimum English proficiency standards may be considered for conditional admission with additional documentation to demonstrate the potential for academic success.

International students whose primary language is not English and whose English proficiency scores fall into the lower quartile of accepted scores will be required to take an English diagnostic exam, which includes a writing sample, upon arrival on campus. The results will be used for placement purposes. Based on their scores, some students will be required to enroll an ESL course, which must be passed with a grade of “P” upon completion. If the needed ESL coursework is not offered, the University of Charleston reserves the right to refer the student to an Intensive English Language Program.

Current or previous study at an American institution may be considered in determining English proficiency.

*Students from the following list of countries do not need to submit an ESL test score but should still submit an SAT or ACT score;

American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Federal States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tabago, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom and Ireland, US Virgin Island

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  04 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 23010 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 25 USD
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