Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
leading-edge curriculum
Whereas many MBA programs today take heat for teaching little of real use in the business world, Milligan's MBA is designed to increase and improve your technical skills, while at the same time engaging you to think critically about your role as a positive influence in the workplace.
The 40 credit-hour curriculum (click here for course descriptions) starts with two courses, Management and Leadership and Information Management, which will help you quickly construct a foundation upon which additional business principles are built. Information Management demonstrates the degree to which information technology has become a strategic asset, while also providing an opportunity for you to adapt to the technology required for the MBA program.
The program progresses through additional coursework in quantitative analysis, organizational theory and communication, marketing, finance and accounting, economics, human resource management, business law, and concludes with an extended focus upon strategic planning and management.
18-month program
The program is designed to accommodate working professionals, which means you don't have to sacrifice your job and salary while earning your MBA. Classes meet one weekend per month over approximately 18 months on Milligan's campus in the dynamic Tri-Cities area of Northeast Tennessee, just minutes from I-81 and I-26.
residency weekends
Residency weekends occur approximately once a month, beginning on Friday evening and concluding Saturday evening. The sessions are complemented by several weeks of on-going discussion, class participation, and other assignments, all facilitated by faculty using Internet-based resources. This provides flexibility in scheduling, while at the same time providing a thorough and in-depth program of study.
Christian perspective
In addition to learning theories and practices, you'll also be challenged to think about the ethical implications of your decisions. You'll not only take the course Business Ethics from a Christian Perspective, you'll see that ethics and Christian teaching are woven throughout every course in the program. The emphasis throughout is on integrating practical business skills with a concern for ethics, professional responsibility, and leadership development.
quality faculty
In Milligan's MBA, you'll be taught largely by our regular full-time business faculty. Their first priority is your education. They bring to the classroom a broad range of business, industry, and consulting experience, as well as outstanding academic credentials. While their primary focus is teaching and mentoring, many are also involved in academic research, publishing articles and books, and serving in professional organizations. This keeps them up-to-date and ready to share the latest and most timely information with our students.
affordable
Tuition and fees for the 18-month, 40-credit hour program are approximately $16,600. Each student is issued a laptop computer containing the software required for the program. Continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday are provided during residency weekends. Housing information for out-of-town students is available upon request. Click here for important MBA financial aid information.
accreditation
Milligan College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
location
Milligan's 181-acre picturesque campus is located in northeastern Tennessee in the dynamic Tri-Cities region. The campus is conveniently located just three miles from Johnson City Exit #24 off I-26. Click here for directions and more information about our region.
students & graduates
Each MBA cohort becomes a tight-knit group of friends, colleagues, and students, all of whom are expected to contribute to the group's learning and overall experience. That's why work experience is an important admissions criteria. We assemble cohorts representing a variety of professional and academic backgrounds, ensuring that students are exposed to a wide range of business practices and ideas. Employers represented among students and graduates include:
AFG Industries - Corporate
Bank of Tennessee
Carrier - United Technologies
Cooper-Standard Automotive
Computer Sciences Corp.
Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Credit Union
Holston Valley Medical Center
Honeywell International Inc.
ICG/Holliston
King Pharmaceuticals
Lear Corporation
Mountain States Health Alliance
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc.
Pace Carbon Fuels
U.S. Postal Service
Wellmont Health Systems
admission requirements
- Completed application and writing sample
- Undergraduate degree
- An acceptable GMAT may be required if an applicant's overall undergraduate grade point average is 2.75 - 3.00
- The GMAT is not required if an applicant's overall undergraduate grade point average is 3.00 or higher
- Prerequisite courses or demonstrated competency in accounting, economics, computer applications, management, marketing, and business statistics and/or calculus
- At least 3 years work experience in a managerial or administrative position of responsibility
- Two professional recommendations
- Interview with faculty admissions committee may be required
apply
Our Graduate Admissions Specialist, Courtney Kieslich, is ready to help answer any questions you may have and walk you through the application process. Email Courtney or call 800.262.8337 or 423.461.8482. You can request an application from Courtney, apply online, or download a PDF version of the application. If you are a Milligan graduate, please contact Courtney before you apply.
MBA Cohort B-2008 (September 2008)
Early Application Deadline: June 2, 2008
(The $30 application fee will be waived for all applications received on or before this date.)
Final Application Deadline– August 1, 2008
Orientation- Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tentative Calendar (pdf)
MBA Cohort C-2009 (March 2009)
Early Application Deadline: December 1, 2008
(The $30 application fee will be waived for all applications received on or before this date.)
Final Application Deadline– January 15, 2009
Orientation– Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tentative Calendar (pdf)
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