INFORMATION SESSION May 17, 2011 Nelson Hall. PROGRAM OPTIONS.

INFORMATION SESSIONMay 17, 2011 • Nelson Hall

PROGRAM OPTIONS

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

Academic rigorTechnologyThe Real MBAPartnershipsValue

FACE-TO-FACE STUDENTS

Small class sizeGraduate faculty Day classes in Nelson HallEvening classes in Nelson Hall and RTPOpportunities for professional growth‣ Extensive network of fellow students, alumni, and

recruiters‣ Career coaching and company interviews‣ MBA Student Association, Net Impact, NAWMBA

ONLINE STUDENTS

Small class sizeSame faculty as face-to-face programSame career coaching staff availableLocated anywhere, anytimeTwo residencies (one in Raleigh and one abroad)

ON CAMPUS/RTP CONCENTRATIONS

BioSciences ManagementEntrepreneurship & Technology CommercializationFinancial Management Innovation ManagementMarketing ManagementServices Management Supply Chain Management

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Full-time students: ‣ Four to five classes/semester‣ 56 credit hours – international trips‣ 21 months to graduation

Part-time face-to-face students: ‣ Two classes, each meeting once a week for 3 hours ‣ 45 credit hours‣ 28 – 33 months to graduation – 1 credit hour classes and

international trips

Online students:‣ Contained, lockstep program

‣ 45 credit hours

‣ 24 months to graduation – two mandatory residency experiences

COURSE AVAILABILITY

Full-time Program‣Main Campus

Core courses in day, concentrations and electives in day and evening

All concentrations offered on main campus

Part-time Program‣Main Campus and RTP

Select your first preference on application

Core courses taught at both sites

Concentrations will depend on demand in RTP

Online ProgramLockstep program with core courses and electives

Online courses restricted to students in the online program (and vice versa)

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Academic promiseManagement potential‣ 2 years experience required for PT and online;

recommended for FT

Leadership skillsCreativity, initiative, & teamwork orientationCalculus or statistics course completed before enrolling

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

Online application form $65 application fee for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents or $75 USD for non-resident aliens and international applicantsEssays Résumé

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

Two (2) official transcripts from each college/university attendedThree letters of recommendationOfficial GMAT or GRE scoresTOEFL or IELTS scores – international applicantsAdmissions interview

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Full-time‣ Fall 12: October 3, 2011 (round 1)‣ Fall 12: January 15, 2012 (round 2)‣ Fall 12: March 1, 2012 (round 3)

Part-time ‣ Spring 12: October 3, 2011‣ Fall 12: February 13, 2012 (round 1)‣ Fall 12: April 9, 2012 (round 2)

Online‣ Fall 12: October 3, 2011 (round 1)‣ Fall 12: February 13, 2012 (round 2)‣ Fall 12: April 9, 2012 (round 3)

FINANCIAL AID

Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships (full-time applicants only)Company sponsorshipFederal loans External funding sources:‣ Professional organizations (NSPE) and civic groups‣ NSHMBA, NBMBAA

Resource: www.finaid.org/loansDELTA scholarships for online students

Apply [email protected]