FAQs

How may I get information about the Master of Business Administration in Management Program?
To receive a packet of information, contact the Walsh University Admissions Office at 1-800-362-9846 or e-mail your request to MBA Admissions. You will receive a Walsh University Catalog, Master of Business Administration in Management semester schedule and other pertinent materials.

How do I apply to the program?
Request an information packet from the Walsh University Admissions Office. Complete the application form and return it with the application fee. Contact the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Director at (330)244-4690 to arrange an appointment for an interview.

What are the admission requirements?
For further information contact Audra Dice at adice@walsh.edu or by phone at (330) 490-7181.

Option 1: Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of 490, or better, and an undergraduate record of accomplishment with a GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). A student below on one component (GMAT of GPA), but above on the other, will be considered for admission based on the formula:      200 X (undergraduate GPA) + GMAT > 1,090

or

Option 2: A Student with an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) who successfully completes six (6) credit hour MBA Preparation Series with a grade of B or better in each course will be granted full admission into the MBA program

Is there an application fee?
Yes, there is a $25.00 online application fee.

Do I have to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)?
Yes (Option 1), the GMAT is an admission requirement. - (Click here to learn more about the GMAT)

Unless one of the following applies:

• Option 2 from admission requirements (see above)
• Walsh University Alumni
  Automatic acceptance will be granted to a Walsh University alumnus who has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 (scale of 4.0) or higher and holds an undergraduate degree in business granted within five years prior to the date of application to the MBA program.
• Current Business Majors
  Automatic acceptance will be granted to a Walsh University business major who has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 of higher (scale of 4.0) and is in his/her final semester of undergraduate coursework with 18 or less credit hours to complete the undergraduate degree.

May I transfer credits from another institution?
The MBA program permits transfer of 18 credit hours for graduate courses taken at other institutions and equivalent to those in Walsh's MBA program.

Who should I contact to answer questions about the program?
Contact Master of Business Administration (MBA) Director, at (330) 244-4690.

How many classes or credit hours are required?
The degree requirements for the program are 36 credit hours or 12 three credit classes.

How long will it take to complete the program?
If your schedule permits full-time enrollment, (4 classes per semester), you can complete the program in one year. If you plan to enroll on a part-time basis, you may complete the MBA degree in two years, taking two classes each semester, or you may proceed at your own pace.

Is there a time limit to complete the degree?
Yes. You have five years to complete the program. The five-year time limit begins when you enroll for your first class - Management, Organizational Effectiveness and Critical Thinking.

Is the MBA program accelerated?
Yes and no. MBA classes are not accelerated. Each MBA class meets for a total of 40 contact hours, the number of hours required for a traditional program. The delivery of the program, however, is fast paced. All MBA classes are offered in an eight-week format. A typical class has ten, four hour meetings - eight weekday evening meetings, and two Saturday daytime meetings.

Is the MBA Program accredited?
Yes. The MBA Program, like all Walsh University programs, is accredited by the North Central Association. The program is also accredited by the IACBE, International Association of Collegiate Business Education, a specialized accrediting body.

Do I have to have an undergraduate degree in a business related area?
No. An undergraduate business degree is not required. In fact, the MBA Program attracts students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and career experiences including social service agencies, health care facilities, government agencies and educational institutions.

However, if you do not have an undergraduate degree in a business related area, you will need to demonstrate or acquire competency in the functional areas of business (accounting, finance, economics, quantitative analysis and statistics). There are several ways to demonstrate these competencies. The MBA program director works closely with students to determine the best method for demonstrating or acquiring competencies in these areas.

How do I register for class?
You may register in one of four ways described in "Registration Options" on this site.

How long?
If you satisfy all competencies when you begin the program and your schedule you can finish according to the Course Sequence schedule.