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The University
Kennesaw State University enrolls more than 18,500 students at its beautiful suburban campus, just 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It is the third-largest institution in the University System of Georgia, offering 55 academic degree programs. Close to 2,000 international students from 132 countries study in Kennesaw State University's six colleges.
The Coles College of Business
The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University has the Atlanta metropolitan region--Inc. magazine's number one city in America for doing business--as its laboratory. In addition, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs--Atlanta chapter recognized the Coles College and Kennesaw State University as the 2004 and 2005 "University of the Year."
Constantly evolving to meet student and business demands, the Coles College culture embraces change and innovation. Among the 125 faculty members, almost all of whom hold the doctoral degree, are world-recognized leaders and scholars in family-owned business, finance, accounting, and more.
All degree programs are accredited by AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The accounting program holds the separate AACSB International accounting accreditation, a mark of distinction held by just 168 programs worldwide.
The Coles College is proud of its diversity. Forty percent of master's students are members of a racial or ethnic minority. Of those, about 13 percent are Hispanic. About 40 percent of MBA students are female. The average age of Career Growth MBA students is 31 years.
The Coles College offers four master's degree programs: the Career Growth MBA, the Executive MBA, the WebMBAŽ, and the Master of Accounting.
The Career Growth MBA
Flexibility is the key component of the Career Growth MBA. One half of the program is in core (required) courses, and one half is in business electives of your choice. We believe you know your personal and professional goals best, so this MBA program allows you to select courses that best meet your needs. Faculty members and academic advisors are always available for guidance.
The core covers: accounting for managers, business finance, leading work behaviors and change, resource allocation, strategic marketing, value chain management, and the capstone--strategic management. Electives are selected from fields such as accounting, entrepreneurship, and leadership. (Read about the Center for Professional Selling in the "Focus On" article in this guide.)
Program Requirements
The MBA requires 36 semester hours. The 36-semester-hour minimum consists of 18 hours of core courses and 18 hours of elective courses. Up to three additional hours of business courses may be required. If you earned a U.S. or U.S.-equivalent baccalaureate degree in business, you likely have met the foundation requirements. Upon admission, any required foundation courses must be completed within the first two semesters of enrollment. Foundations can be completed in a self-paced, Web-based format.
Full-time or part-time enrollment is possible.
Contact
Coles College of Business
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, #0407
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
Deliveries: Burruss Bldg. #4, Suite 281
Phone: (770) 423-6087
E-mail: strue@kennesaw.edu
www.colesMBA.com
Type of program
Part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Length of program
18 months minimum; up to six years allowed; average time in program is 18-24 months
Course structure
Principally in-class lecture and discussion; some courses and portions of courses are delivered via an online distance learning application (VISTA).
Fees (2006-2007 academic year)
For Georgia residents:
Full-time tuition-$1,834 per semester
Part-time tuition-$153 per semester hour
For non-Georgia residents:
Full-time tuition-$7,335 per semester
Part-time tuition-$612 per semester hour
For all students (resident and nonresident, full-time and part-time): $353 per semester for various fees, in addition to tuition
For international students on F-1 or J-1 visas: $405 per semester for mandatory health insurance
For select students: Additional fees, ranging $150-$450 per course, apply to off-campus courses
Scholarships/funding available
A small number of highly competitive graduate research assistantships are available on one semester appointments. Information on student loans is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Approximate starting dates
Aug. 18, Jan. 5, or May 30
Application procedure and deadline
Entry requirements: an undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree or U.S. equivalent from an institution accredited in a manner acceptable to Kennesaw State University; in general, an undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher and a GMAT score of 500 or higher; two years or more significant work experience is highly desirable. For applicants whose primary language is not English: a TOEFL score of 213 or higher (550 or higher on the written version). For international applicants: a sponsor letter and certified bank letter showing sufficient support funds if an I-20 is requested for an F-1 visa; evaluation of foreign academic credentials by an independent NACES-accredited evaluation service.
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