Master of Business Administration
MBA Coordinator & Advisor: Don Gudmundson, Ph.D.
Location: Kepner 2053
Telephone: 970.351.2766
The Master of Business Administration at University of Northern Colorado is designed to prepare the students for managerial positions in for profit, non-for-profit and government settings. The flexibility of the program allows for both part time and full time students to take advantage of the state of the art curriculum under supervision of experienced faculty whose academic and professional experience garnered the prestigious Malcom Baldrige award for the college.
Each course blends theoretical and practical aspect of decision making under varied business conditions enabling students to apply their academic and professional experiences in solving the challenging and ever-changing managerial problems. The program is intended to utilize an integrated approach across functional disciplines equipping students to approach their managerial roles and responsibilities holistically throughout their professional life. The program is intended to provide an opportunity to all qualified students to pursue their graduate business course of study regardless of their undergraduate major.
The program consists of foundation and core courses culminating with specialized tracks. Students may petition the program admission committee if they have completed some or all of the foundation requirements through their undergraduate degree programs or documented extensive professional experience.
MBA Program Learning Goals and Objectives
As part of the Monfort College of Business’ continuous improvement efforts, it has developed the following learning goals and objectives. The outcomes related to these learning goals and objectives are measured and the results are reviewed by faculty. Corrective actions are taken as needed to ensure a superior learning experience for our students.
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Learning Goals
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Learning Objectives
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Be proficient with key business fundamentals
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Students will be able to integrate knowledge from all business disciplines applying current and emerging business knowledge and technology to make decisions in complex environments.
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Demonstrate conceptual and analytical skills
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Students will analyze data and information to identify key problems, generate and evaluate appropriate alternatives to make effective decisions.
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Demonstrate knowledge of how businesses operate in a global environment
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Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of the international challenges that encompass cultural, financial, legal and other problems.
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Demonstrate ethical awareness
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Students will demonstrate ethical awareness by employing an ethical framework to identify possible ethical issues or problems and analyze the consequences for various stakeholders.
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Be effective communicators
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Students will prepare and deliver professional quality presentations on a business topic. Students will prepare professional quality business documents.
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Admissions to MBA Program
The MBA program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor degree from an accredited institution and are interested in obtaining a graduate degree that prepares them for managerial positions in their career.
Prospective MBA students should be cognizant of competency requirement with business computer software applications in succeeding in the MBA program. This competency may be demonstrated through a college-level business computer software applications course within the past six years or significant work experience with such business computer software applications.
Students admitted to the program who have not completed a baccalaureate degree in a business related discipline can expect prerequisite and quantitative deficiency courses (MBA foundation courses) to be added to their plan of study. Deficiency course requirements will be determined by the program faculty.
As well as meeting minimum admissions criteria, the admission process into the MBA program in the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado is subject to the approval of the MBA program coordinator and graduate faculty of the program in consultation with the Dean of the Monfort College of Business and the Dean of the Graduate School.
Criteria for Admissions into the MBA Program
The primary criteria in determining eligibility for admission the Monfort College of Business MBA Program are previous academic achievement and performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test and other factors such as work experience and career progression.
Applicants must submit a completed application form and transcripts from each institution of higher education attended to the UNC Graduate School office. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis.
For students with a non-business Bachelors’ degree, additional course work completion (called "Foundation courses") will be required before enrolling in the core courses of the program.
Admission Requirements Checklist
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A non-refundable application fee
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Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above is preferred.
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Demonstrated math proficiency at college level calculus or equivalent.
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GMAT or GRE scores sent directly to the University. Students may apply for probationary status if they receive a score less than 500 on the GMAT or 1000, a combination of verbal and quantitative on the GRE score. Students may take up to 8 hours of foundation courses prior to taking the GMAT. GMAT or GRE requirement may be waived for applicants who have received a graduate degree from an accredited institution.
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A current professional resume.
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A personal statement, single-spaced and maximum of than two pages (Arial or Times New Roman typeface, no smaller than 11-point type with no less than 1-inch margins), describing:
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Reasons for pursuing the MBA
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The impact it will have on both your short- and long-term career goals
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What value you will bring to the classroom
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Evidence of two years of professional experience (encouraged).
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Applications will be considered when all documents have been received at the Office of Graduate Studies.
Additional Admission Requirements for International Students
All international students and any applicant educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English, or whose language of instruction for their undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Requirements are as follows:
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TOEFL iBT: 80
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IELTS: 6.5
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PTE: 60
- UNC's Intensive English Program: Level 6