Frequently Asked Questions
about Milligan's MBA Program

What is meant by residency weekends?
Residency weekends occur approximately once a month on a designated Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Milligan provides a catered lunch on Saturday. Online instruction for each course starts the week before the class meets for residency weekends. Each class is awarded 3 credit hours and is 5 weeks long with the exception of Strategic Management, which is 5 hours and 8 weeks long.

What prerequisite courses are required for admission?
Prerequisite courses or a demonstrated competency in accounting, economics, computer applications, management, marketing, and business statistics and/or calculus are required for admission into the MBA.

How can I quickly take any prerequisite classes that might be required?
Milligan allows students to work on their prerequisites through the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP). In turn, the student receives at least 3 credit hours for each course. Milligan’s ADCP program meets one night a week for four hours. Most classes are four to five weeks long. Students also have the option to pursue prerequisites at any accredited institution. Milligan does not offer a challenge exam to exempt prerequisites; however, the admissions committee may waive a prerequisite based on work experience and/or competency.

How do MBA students register for classes?
At Milligan, the program manager registers the students. The only requirement for the student is to come to orientation and receive their laptop computer and get acquainted with the software program they will use throughout the program.

Do I have to take the GMAT?
The GMAT is not required if an applicant’s overall GPA is 3.0 or higher.  An acceptable GMAT score may be required if an applicant’s overall undergraduate GPA is 2.75-2.99.  The admissions committee determines if the GMAT is necessary on an individual basis.

Do I have to pay upfront if my company is offering tuition reimbursement?
Milligan works with each student individually to accommodate their financial needs. In most cases, the student financial services office will request proof of eligibility from the employer such as a letter, e-mail, form, etc., and they will be glad to work with your employer on reimbursement. We also allow students to charge required textbooks to their account until their loan money comes in.

Are there any additional costs?
Students will be required to pay a $75 lifetime academic records fee. There are no other mandatory or course fees for the MBA program. All other costs are built into the $18,000 tuition with the exception of textbooks which are sold separately.  

How many hours a week are spent outside of the classroom?
A student can typically expect around 20 hours a week working on assignments, readings and on-going discussions. However, it may vary by class.

Does Milligan accept transfer credit?
Yes, graduate level courses may be considered for transfer from other approved institutions at the discretion of Milligan’s MBA Program Director. 

Two convenient locations
Milligan College Campus and in Morristown at Walters State Community College

Program length 14 months

Credit hours 32