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Oklahoma City University
Admissions contact: Leslie McKenzie, M.Ed.
Meinders School of Business
Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City
OK 73106
USA
T: +1 800 633 7242
E: Gadmissions@okcu.edu
W: www.okcu.edu/business


Hobsons MBA Oklahoma City UniversityAn Excellent Program
The Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University provides globally relevant, accessible, value-centered, professional business education in Oklahoma, the United States, and throughout the world. It is a member of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Meinders School of Business is a pioneer in international education and a leader in building a curriculum emphasizing global business. Oklahoma City University students will receive the preparation needed to meet the ever-increasing demands of the global marketplace.

A Diverse Student Body
Students come from throughout the United States and nearly 60 foreign countries. Students experience an environment rich in business expertise, thanks to learning opportunities generated by their interaction with one another and a faculty dedicated to dynamic educational practices. The new $18 million Meinders School of Business building features state-of-the-art technology.

Academics
Students in all programs have the opportunity to earn a degree as an MBA generalist. Students in traditional programs can specialize in one of the following areas: finance, marketing, health administration, information technology, integrated marketing communications, international business and finance, international business and information technology, and international business and marketing. The school offers a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) option and joint degrees with a Juris Doctorate (JD/MBA) or Master of Science in Nursing (MBA/MSN).

U.S.News & World Report magazine's 'America's Best Colleges' consistently ranks Oklahoma City University in the top tier of regional master-level universities. OCU is also listed in both America's '100 Best College Buys' and 'America's Best Christian Colleges'.

Type of program
- Full- and part-time degree programs
- Accelerated MBA programs for full-time working individuals

Enrollment size
Average class size is 25 students per section

Length of program
Average time is two years

Language of instruction
English

Program locations
- Oklahoma, United States
- Tianjin, China
- Singapore
- Vancouver and British Columbia, Canada

Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- 2.75 GPA is required for admission. Promising applicants with GPAs from 2.25 to 2.75 may be granted conditional admission only with approval from the dean or his designee. Applicants to the accelerated MBA program are expected to have at least three years of relevant management experience and to provide appropriate documentation and recommendations from immediate supervisors.
- Students with degrees in disciplines other than business may need to complete foundation courses before pursuing the graduate-level courses. Work experience is considered when evaluating for foundational work. Applicants not meeting admission requirements may pursue conditional admission.

Course structure
Live classroom format

Fees
$780 per credit hour plus fees (academic year 2006-2007)

Scholarships/funding available
Yes

Starting dates
- Fall, spring, summer (traditional courses)
- Five times per year (accelerated)

Application procedure and deadline
- Submit a completed application for graduate admission (available online at www.okcu.edu/admissions/graduate)
- Request official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended and mail directly to Oklahoma City University, Office of Graduate Admissions, 2501 N Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
- Provide two letters of recommendation from individuals able to comment on academic or professional ability
- Submit official GMAT score. The test, administered by the Educational Testing Service, is given throughout the year around the world. A bulletin of information about the test may be obtained by writing directly to the Educational Testing Service, Box 966, Princeton, NJ 08540; by contacting the Graduate Admissions Office; or by visiting the GMAT Web site at www.gmat.com.

Contact
Meinders School of Business
2501 North Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Tel: (800) 633-7242 or (405) 208-5351
www.okcu.edu


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