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Master of Business Administration
Program Overview and Mission
Western’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Western’s M.B.A. program focuses on preparing students for managerial positions and leadership roles in contemporary organizations. Students acquire vital knowledge about business and organizational functions and activities. Students are challenged to think strategically and to hone skills needed to succeed in competitive environments.
Western’s M.B.A. is designed with flexibility in mind to meet the needs of our students:
Working Professionals: Students can take one or two courses in the fall, spring, summer and intersession, completing the degree in as little as two years.
Full-time Students: For students able to make a full-time commitment including summer and intersession, the program can be completed in 12-14 months depending on required prerequisites. Our scheduling also meets the needs of Accounting graduates who are completing Connecticut’s 150 credit hour requirement prior to joining accounting firms.
Most graduate classes meet one night a week on Monday through Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Some courses may be offered in online or hybrid formats and occasionally at 8 p.m. or on weekends. Small classes, usually fewer than 25 students, encourage interaction and collegiality among the students.
Program Learning Goals and Outcomes
1. COMMUNICATION: MBA graduates will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
2. LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS: MBA graduates will demonstrate managerial level skills required to develop successful careers.
3. ETHICS: MBA graduates will demonstrate ethical awareness.
4. CRITICAL THINKING: MBA graduates will be effective critical thinkers.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.B.A. program must submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Old Main, Rm. 101:
Admission to the M.B.A. program is based on the information in the above items and the meeting with the program coordinator. No admission decision can be made until all of the required materials are in the applicant’s file in the Office of Graduate Admissions. Previous academic achievements, GMAT/GRE test scores, recommendations, and work experience are important factors. If you are admitted to the program you will be required to submit proof of immunization before you can register for courses. For more information go to https://www.wcsu.edu/healthservices/onlineforms/ for Connecticut State University Immunization Requirements and Connecticut State University Student Health Services Form.
Admission Formula
In general, admission to the M.B.A. will be determined using the following M.B.A. Admission Formula Score: (Undergraduate GPA x 200) + GMAT score > 1,050
GMAT/GRE Exam Waivers
You may receive a GMAT/GRE waiver if you have significant professional business and management experience, recognized professional certification (CPS, CFA, CMA, CIA, CFP), past graduate degree (master’s or higher), or a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, or take 2 M.B.A. 3 S.H. program courses as a non-matriculated student in one semester, and receive an average grade of 3.67 or better. Contact M.B.A. Coordinator for details on this process.
Degree Requirements
The M.B.A. degree will be conferred upon the matriculated M.B.A. graduate student who has
Waiver of Courses
The number of courses required for the M.B.A. degree may be reduced by waiver of some or all of the prerequisite courses (a maximum of 7 semester hours). These waivers are based on the applicant’s undergraduate business degree transcript completed business courses with satisfactory grades of B or better, or relevant graduate courses with satisfactory grades of B or better.
Transfer of Courses
Up to 12 semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred to the M.B.A. program for equivalent courses completed elsewhere. To be considered for transfer, the courses must have been completed with a grade of B or better in the six years prior to enrollment in Western’s M.B.A. program.
Substitution of Courses
Course substitutions may be allowed within the M.B.A. program to accommodate special considerations. Please see the M.B.A. Coordinator.
Course Restrictions
For a complete list of prerequisites, co-requisites, and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog or contact the M.B.A. coordinator.
Graduate Student Success Manual Graduate Student Success Manual
This manual, targeted to our Ancell graduate students, provides information about student life here at WCSU, and on the Westside campus. The goal is to ease the transition of graduate students to the program at the Ancell School of Business (ASB).
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