Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business
Administration

In the Master of Business Administration program, students gain forward-thinking knowledge needed to pursue their best career! The Etown MBA allows candidates to focus on various areas of business such as finance, marketing, corporate social responsibility, and understanding management styles. The curriculum pays close attention to practical application of theories—meaning it's more than textbook work—it's about examining real case studies and applying what you've learned to real-life situations. In fact, many students say they immediately use what they learn in their daily working life.

Program Outcomes

Apply academic business theory to practice.
Combine leadership and management skills to address organizational issues.
Integrate fiscal responsibility into planning and budgeting.
Conduct forecasting through the use of management science and information technology tools.
Develop strategic planning skills that incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving.
Implement decisions that incorporate ethics and social responsibility.
Lead in the workplace by developing and using interpersonal competencies.

Elizabethtown College is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Two Ways to Complete Your MBA:

The full-time, one-year track enables qualified candidates the opportunity to complete the program in one year. Candidates choosing this track benefit from a discounted tuition rate for committing to this full-time program.

The accelerated part-time track allows busy candidates the flexibility they need to manage a work, life, and graduate school balance. Candidates in this track usually complete the program in two years but have the flexibility to extend that timeframe and step in and out of the program as life requires.

MBA Degree Requirements

The MBA from Elizabethtown College requires 36 credit hours of academic work. (Depending on your educational and professional background, foundational courses may be recommended). MBA concentrations are available in Data Analytics, Famiy Business and Entrepreneurship, Health Care Administration, Non-Profit Leadership, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Strategic Leadership, Sports Management and Wealth Management. Degree candidates must take at least 30 credits from Elizabethtown College. The MBA offers two tracks to completion, a full-time one-year program and an accelerated part-time option taking 2+ years.

Application Requirements

To be eligible to apply to graduate business programs, you must:

Official transcripts conferring a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors)
have a minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience (may include experience gained during your undergraduate education)
have time to devote to your coursework; in an accelerated program, time spent outside of class is considerable

Application Deadlines: This program has rolling admissions. See the SGPS academic calendar for registration deadlines.

Application Process

Please feel free to contact or meet with our admissions team at any point during the application process. Our admissions counselors are not only a great resource to guide you through the process and answer questions, they are skilled at helping our applicants find the best program and options to help them reach their goals!

How to Apply: Complete the graduate application process via the online portal which includes:

Submitting a $50 nonrefundable application fee (Waived for Elizabethtown College graduates).
Requesting official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.
Uploading your current resume.
Uploading a 1-2 page essay addressing your:
- Statement of professional goals
- Current approach to leadership/management
- Long-term goals for the application of the graduate degree to your professional life
Providing two recommendations. Instructions are available in the Slate applicant portal, however, one recommendation must be from your current supervisor. The second recommendation can be from an individual who can comment on your professional and/or academic qualities. Both recommendations will become part of your application file and will not be disclosed to any unauthorized individual without your consent.