Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Our admissions process is designed to be highly selective.  Applicants should assemble the strongest mix of elements below to comprise their application package.

The following items are required for the MBA Program Application:

1. An application for the MBA admission and the application fee Apply Now
   
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions with a minimum undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. *Students are required to take the GMAT or GRE if their transcripts do not show evidence of successful completion of quantitative courses.  Although scores make up only one factor in the admissions process, it is anticipated that successful applicants will have a minimum overall score of 520 on the GMAT (comparable GRE scores will also be considered).*
3. Current resume with 3 years of professional work experience REQUIRED. (We at NKU believe that prior exposure to organizational processes and procedures is of paramount importance for MBA students and is a significant contributor to the educational experience for the entire class. This has taken on more significance as we have introduced the accelerated Program.  Therefore, we require a minimum of three years of professional work experience after the undergraduate degree has been earned. Exceptions to this requirement will be considered if a candidate has had an exceptional level of experience during her/his undergraduate education. These exceptions will be exceedingly rare.) 
   
4. No longer than one page (single spaced) essay stating your motivation for pursuing an MBA
5. If an international applicant, the IBT TOEFL or equivalent with a minimum score of 550 or IELTS minimum score of 6.5

All application materials should be sent to the Office of Graduate Education:

Northern Kentucky University
Office of Graduate Education
302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Email: graduate@nku.edu
Phone: (859) 572-6364
Fax: (859) 572-6670

• Fall 2019 (3^rd session): November 7-December 13
• Spring 2020 (1st session): January 13-February 14
• Spring 2020 (2nd session): February 24-March 27
• Spring 2020 (3rd session): April 6-May 8
• Summer 2020 (1st session): May 26-June 29
  
• Summer 2020 (2nd session): July 13-August 14
  

Please click the links below to learn more:

On-Campus MBA - Tuition and Fees

Online Accelerated MBA - Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees FAQ's

Please Note:  There is a tuition differential between the on-campus and the online accelerated MBA. You will be billed according to your primary program of study (on-campus MBA or online accelerated MBA). For example, if you are enrolled in the online accelerated MBA program, you will be charged the current rate for that program. If you are in the on-campus MBA program, you will be charged the current rate for that program. Please make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate program of study to ensure you are being billed correctly.

Contact Kari Wright Perkins or the COB Graduate Office if you are not sure at wrightk11@nku.edu or mbusiness@nku.edu.

Concentrations (Focus Areas) –

6 credit hours are required for each concentration for a total of 12 hours

Concentration courses can be mixed and matched as long as the pre-reqs for the course have been met contact Kari Wright Perkins at wrightk11@nku.edu for any questions. 

*Don't see a current concentration that will benefit you? Please contact Kari Wright Perkins at wrightk11@nku.edu to discuss creating a customized concentration to fit your personal career goals*  

The Haile Foundation has generously agreed to provide scholarships for deserving MBA students. The stipulations for the scholarships are listed below along with application specifics. A call for scholarship applications will go out to those qualified to apply.  

• Non-continuing scholarships are awarded each year; individual amounts are determined by the MBA Scholarship Committee.  

• Application must include a letter addressing:
  • The importance of this award to the applicant’s continuing education
  • The financial situation that warrants consideration
  • Career goals and how the MBA will assist in attaining these goals

• Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and/or books