Frequently Asked Questions
about Milligan's MBA Program
What is meant by residency weekends?
Residency weekends occur approximately once a month, beginning on Friday evening and concluding Saturday evening. Classes start at 5:30 on Friday evening and run until about 9:30 PM. Classes resume on Saturday morning at 8 AM and conclude around 4:30 PM. Milligan provides dinner on Friday evening, breakfast on Saturday morning and lunch on Saturday afternoon. This way you can maximize your time spent on campus and you do not need to run through a drive-thru to get on campus in time for class. There is no expectation or requirement for students to reside on campus during the residency weekends. For out of town students, we can provide a list of hotels that offer Milligan students a discounted rate.
Are graduate students required to participate in spiritual formation programs?
No, MBA students are NOT required to attend chapel, convocation programs or campus ministry programs.
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?
Milligan's MBA program does not have additional costs. All costs are built into the $16,600 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?
A maximum of six hours of graduate credit may be considered for transfer from other approved institutions at the discretion of Milligan's MBA Program Director.
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