The WKU-Professional MBA (PMBA) brings its executive-format program to Owensboro in Fall 2011

PMBA PROGRAM QUICK FACTS

 

“Executive format”

• Graduate in two years(starts only in Fall, includes Spring and Summer terms)

• Classes only meet 2/3 of the normal class time

• Meets every other Saturday (starts September 10, 2011)

• 8 meeting dates per semester/ 2 classes per semester

• Set Class Schedule(9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm with 1 hour lunch break)

In Fall: 9am - Advanced Accounting; 1pm - Advanced Organizational Behavior

Team-based and “Lock-step”

• Students work in a multi-skilled team within their cohort throughout lock-step program

• Meets outside of class to work on cases and other team assignments

• Study with your peers; enhance networking connections in region

Fully Accredited

• AACSB assures qualified faculty; complete and updated business curriculum

• 11 total MBA courses:

Advanced Organizational Behavior, Applied Microeconomics, Business Analysis Methods, Information Technology, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Marketing, Advanced Managerial Finance, and Strategic Business (Capstone) AND 3 current electives: International Business, Ethics, and Coaching

Preparation

• Most PMBAs have not completed a business degree in the last 5 years or they have a non-business degree. If so, we have the MBA Foundation Modules required “prep-class” that is on-demand and online.

International

• Tuition includes 1week business-focused trip visiting Lyon, France (May 2013)

Technology

• iPads furnished to incoming PMBA students

• Classes meet using Telepresence , an advanced teleconferencing “immersive” technology

(Owensboro team meets at WKU-O and Bowling Green team meets at The Center while utilizing telepresence technology)

 

PMBA ADMISSION QUICK FACTS (minimum requirements)

• 5 or more years of mid-upper management and/or professional work experience

Engineers, accountants, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals OR

Managers with 5 years experience beyond the front line in all industries

• Detailed resume showing years of work history and job levels

• GMAT score taken within the last 5 years (GMAT required of all students)

GMATs are offered daily in many locations – we suggest buying a review book

• Official transcript(s) from an accredited college(s) verifying a 4-year degree and GPA

• No expressed minimum requirements on GMAT and GPA

Experience substitutes for some of standard GMAT/GPA expectations

 

INFORMATION WEBSITES

WKU MBA program details www.wku.edu/mba 

WKU PMBA Tuitions & Fees www.wku.edu/bursar

MBA Application (Apply Here) www.wku.edu/graduate

GMAT Information (Schedule Test Here) www.gmat.com