What is the cost of the MBA in Leadership?
Tuition for students taking online MBA-prefix courses is $400.00 per credit hour.
For the on-campus MBA program, tuition for Kansas residents is $154.65 per credit hour. Tuition for contiguous state residents ( i.e., for students residing in Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, or Oklahoma) is $219.19 per credit hour. Tuition for non-Kansas residents is $408.65 per credit hour. Tuition for the on-line specialization courses is $197.25 per credit hour.Future tuition rates and fees are subject to change at any time. A listing of all current graduate tuition and fees can be found at: http://www.fhsu.edu/sfs/tf/index.shtml.
Students who take both on-campus and online MBA courses during the same semester will be charged the appropriate tuition and fees depending on the type of course selected.
Are there additional costs for the MBA in Leadership?
Yes. Students will need to purchase course textbooks and related materials (if any) required by instructors.Can I complete the MBA in Leadership degree completely online?
Yes. Depending upon your specialization, the MBA in Leadership can be completed online, on campus, or a combination of both. All online graduates of the MBA in Leadership program will be awarded the same degree as students who complete the on-campus MBA.Can I complete the MBA in Leadership degree completely on campus?
Yes. With the exception of MBA 800 CA: MBA Success Lab course, all core courses of our MBA in Leadership prgram are available for face-to-face instruction on campus. Currently, the MBA specialization areas of Accounting and Finance are available only on campus.How are MBA in Leadership courses delivered?
Specific course delivery may vary, but most MBA in Leadership classes will use a combination of interactive learning techniques (including instructional CDs/DVDs, streaming video, chat rooms, discussion boards, teleconferencing, etc.) supported by the leading online educational delivery system worldwide (i.e., Blackboard).Do I need to take the GMAT before entering the MBA in Leadership program?
Yes. The Graduate Management Admissions Test is a computerized multiple-choice and essay exam that is a prerequisite for entry to top-rated MBA programs. The test is designed to measure basic mathematical, verbal, and analytical reasoning skills.Submission of a GMAT score is required for the MBA in Leadership program. Under no conditions can the GMAT be waived.
Why do we require the GMAT?
We use your GMAT score as one piece of evidence of your current ability to deal with the courses and concepts in our program.Studies by the Graduate Management Admission Council have found that the combination of GMAT score and GPA most accurately predicts the future success of MBA students.
When undergraduate grades are used alone, they are not very good predictors of MBA success. But, when GMAT scores are included in the evaluation process, the predictive ability almost doubles.
GMAT scores for MBA students at FHSU have averaged 467 over the last five years.
Where can I take the GMAT?
The GMAT CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) is offered six days a week, three weeks each month and is administered by Sylvan Learning & Technology Centers throughout the U.S. Special arrangements for taking the GMAT and payment of the registration fees are made directly with ETS Organization.For information about testing in the U.S. and Canada, testing locations or to register for the test at the location nearest you, contact:
GMAT Cutomer Service
Tel: 1-800-717-4628
Graduate Management Admission Council®
1600 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1400
McLean, VA 22102 USA
http://www.gmac.com
Tel: 1-866-739-0238 (toll-free within the U.S. and Canada only)
Tel: 1-703-245-4285What are the admissions requirements to be accepted into the MBA in Leadership program?
To confirm your eligibility, you can check the Fort Hays State University’s Graduate School admissions requirements at http://www.fhsu.edu/gradschl/index.shtml.What do I need to apply to the MBA in Leadership program?
- GMAT score.
- official transcripts of all college-level work.
- a paid graduate application.
- two letters of recommendation.
- a personal statement outlining your personal and career goals and why you are seeking an MBA.
Applicants should have their Official GMAT Score Report sent from Educational Testing Service directly to the FHSU Graduate School. (Code Number 401-0506).
Is the MBA in Leadership program accredited?
Absolutely. FHSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Business and Leadership has also been accepted in the accreditation process for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).How many courses are required to earn the MBA in Leadership?
The MBA in Leadership degree program consists of 37 semester credit hours with an additional nine credit hours (three courses) for students who do not have a business undergraduate degree.Can courses from other graduate programs be transferred into the MBA in Leadership degree?
Transfer of credits is handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Graduate Coordinator, Pod Lirapirom, for more information.What business foundation courses are required for the MBA in Leadership?
Three foundation courses are required for all MBA in Leadership students who did not earn a business undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year university before proceeding with the 37-hour MBA in Leadership degree program.
- GBUS 801: Economics and Quantitative Methods for MBAs (3 hours)
- GBUS 802: Management and Marketing Concepts for MBAs (3 hours)
- GBUS 803: Accounting Theories and Practice for MBAs (3 hours)
Students wishing for substitutions or exemptions for the foundation courses must submit their requests through the Graduate Coordinator to the MBA Committee for evaluation and approval.
All foundation courses are available for completion in one semester so non-business students are prepared to move into the MBA in Leadership program quickly.
Can any undergraduate business courses be substituted for the three foundation courses?
Yes. Students can also substitute the business administration minor comprised of the following seven undergraduate courses (available both on-campus and online at Fort Hays State University) for the three MBA foundation courses:
- ACCT 203 Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
- GBUS 204 Business Law I (3 credit hours)
- ECFI 305 Managerial Finance (3 credit hours)
- MGT 301 Management Principles (3 credit hours)
- MKT 301 Marketing Principles (3 credit hours)
- BCOM 301Business Communications (3 credit hours)
- ECFI 201 Principles of Economics: Micro (3 credit hours) OR ECFI 202 Principles of Economics: Macro (3 credit hours)
How long will it take to complete the MBA in Leadership program?
The MBA in Leadership degree is available for completion within a two-year period if students go full time (e.g. at least nine hours per semester) and take classes during the summer. Part-time MBA in Leadership students can complete their programs at their own pace and with a course load that meets their needs.How long are semesters in the MBA in Leadership program?
MBA in Leadership classes will be taught in fall, spring and summer semesters, matching the scheduling of classes for on-campus delivery at Fort Hays State University.What kind of financial aid assistance is available for MBA in Leadership students?
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