Program code: MBA
The Master of Business Administration degree program is designed to serve the needs of junior and intermediate-level business executives who are seeking additional knowledge and skills to do a more efficient job of problem solving and decision-making. Also, the program is structured to give recent college graduates advanced training in business management prior to entry into a business career.
The MBA may be taken on either a part-time or full-time basis. Courses are scheduled for both day and night sessions, including a schedule of course offerings in the summer.
Prerequisites of the program consists of four undergraduate-level prerequisite courses that are designed to provide a foundation in the basic concepts and techniques used in the various functional areas of business and to prepare the student for the graduate courses in business administration. Core I requirements can be met by completing the prerequisite courses at IUP, by completing equivalent courses at other accredited universities/institutions, by completing noncredit modules in related areas offered by reputed institutions, or through successful completion of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests in these subjects (with a grade of “C” or better). At the time of admission, the MBA program coordinator will evaluate the academic transcripts and the experience of the student for Core I course waivers and give the student a plan for completion of courses needed for this stage. Course descriptions may be required to establish equivalency of courses completed elsewhere.
Complete the following prerequisite courses or equivalent with a grade of “C” of better:
ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I
ECON 122 Principles of Economics II
FIN 310 Finance I
MATH 214 Probability and Statistics
Or successfully complete equivalent proficiency examinations approved by MBA Program Coordinator.
Admission Criteria
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, students seeking admission to the MBA program must have achieved a minimum 2.75 GPA. Students with a 2.75 GPA or above, are asked to submit their transcript and resume. Students who have not earned this standard may be considered based with a holistic evaluation. These students will be assessed based on their academic track record, prior work experience, letters of recommendation and/or GMAT scores, if asked to submit these.
International applicants are required to submit a Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report as part of the MBA application unless they are from a country where English is the dominant language, or they earned a degree from an accredited US institution of higher education.