The Milligan MBA

STARTS IN MARCH and SEPTEMBER

Schedule

Classes meet one Saturday per month over approximately 14 months. Onsite sessions occur approximately once a month, on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. Students will need to bring a laptop to class. Lunch is provided on Saturday during the onsite session.

New cohorts start each March and September. Find specific calendars in the sidebar menu under “Calendars & Resources.”

Curriculum

Increase and improve your business knowledge while thinking critically about your role as a positive influence in the workplace. In addition to learning theories and practices, you’ll also be challenged to think about the ethical implications of your decisions. You’ll see that the emphasis throughout the MBA is on integrating practical business skills with a concern for Christian ethics, professional responsibility, and leadership development. Click here to see the curriculum »

Cohort Strength

Work experience is an important admissions criterion. 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.

Admission

Milligan’s Executive MBA is intended for working professionals who have meaningful work experience. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of business (or non-profit) operations, experience in exercising management discretion and authority, and experience in business planning or budgetary responsibilities.

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STARTS IN MAY

No better time than now

• Avoid a bad job market this year and stay in school
• Go to school one more year and get your MBA
• Play sports another year if you have eligibility left
• Be involved in the Milligan community and activities

Schedule

• 3 semesters total, with 12 credits taken in the Summer, 9 credits taken in the Fall, and 11 credits taken in the Spring.
• Summer classes meet one night a week for five weeks.
• Fall and spring semester classes meet on a regular MWF or TR schedule, with morning classes to accommodate part-time jobs and athletic participation.
• All classes meet on the Milligan campus.

New cohorts start each May and finish in 12 months. Find specific calendars in the sidebar menu under “Calendars & Resources.”

Curriculum

The Traditional MBA incorporates experiential learning opportunities and guest speakers in the business world, ensuring that students are exposed to a wide range of business practices and ideas. You’ll see that the emphasis throughout the MBA is on integrating practical business skills with a concern for Christian ethics, professional responsibility, and leadership development.

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Click here to see a tentative calendar »

Admission

Milligan’s Accelerated Traditional MBA is intended for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree but not yet gained significant experience in business.

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HOW TO APPLY

Minimum requirements for admission to The Milligan MBA are as follows:

1. APPLICATION: Completed application, resume, and personal statement.
   • Application: Apply online now!
   • Resume: Provide a copy of your resume to describe your employment history. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment, job title, responsibilities (identify any international business experience, as well as managerial responsibilities, including reporting relationships, budgetary scope and authority). Include professional associations or other organizations you are involved in as a member or a volunteer, as well as any honors or awards received. Submit online with application.
   • Personal Statement: Submit a two page (typed, double spaced) personal statement to serve as a writing sample that demonstrates a strong written command of the English language, organization, creativity, and analytical skills. The writing sample is your opportunity to introduce yourself in a professional manner. You are specifically asked to discuss how the Milligan University MBA will help you achieve your professional goals, as well as address the significant factors in your personal and/or professional development which you believe may distinguish you from other candidates. Your personal statement should highlight any special achievements/ accomplishments, and as applicable, how you have overcome any past academic weaknesses. Submit online with application.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS: Two professional recommendation requests will be sent from the online application. (References may be waived for applicants to the Traditional MBA who have a 3.5 or above.)
3. UNDERGRAD DEGREE & TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts from every college attended whether or not the applicant graduated from that school. (Milligan grads: we can request your Milligan transcript for you from the Registrar’s Office.)
4. PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite courses or a demonstrated competency in Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Law, and Global/International Business are required for admission into the MBA.
   • Business-related degree holders who did not achieve a satisfactory grade in one or more prerequisite courses may need to complete Individual Proficiency Modules in the course(s) as determined by the admissions committee. The modules are $44 online courses to help you develop the foundational business knowledge you need to be more successful with your Milligan MBA courses. Please refer to your MBA acceptance letter to determine which courses you must complete, or contact Rebecca Banton. Students also have the option to pursue prerequisites at any accredited institution.
   • Non-business-related degree holders are required to:
     1. Complete a Prerequisite Assessment prior to admissions committee review. The Admissions Committee is looking for students to score in the Average range or higher in prerequisite courses as they apply for the MBA program. The results from the Prerequisite Assessment are relative and consider all student results. The scores do not correspond directly to a traditional 100-point grading scale. This table can be used to assess how your scores relate to the averages: 80-100 – Very High | 70-79 – High | 60-69 – Above Average | 40-59 – Average | 30-39 – Below Average | 20-29 – Low | 0-19 – Very Low
     2. Complete Individual Proficiency Module(s) if you do not score Average or above on the Prerequisite Assessment. The modules are $44 online courses to help you develop the foundational business knowledge you need to be more successful with your Milligan MBA courses. Please refer to your MBA acceptance letter to determine which courses you must complete, or contact Rebecca Banton. Students also have the option to pursue prerequisites at any accredited institution.

An Interview with faculty admissions committee may be required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: This program is approved by SEVIS to accept international applicants. International students MUST complete the application requirements for this program AND the international application and immigration/visa process outlined here »

It is the applicant’s responsibility to complete any additional paperwork after you are accepted.  A complete I-20 is not issued until all required documents are on file and payment for the first year is received. All admission materials must be received by June 1 for fall enrollment and December 1 for spring enrollment.

Deadlines

Application deadlines are usually a month prior to the start of the program.

Enrollment Confirmation

A $150 deposit (credited to your first semester’s tuition) is required to secure your spot in the cohort.

Expectations and Responsibilities

All students at Milligan are expected to uphold the expectations and responsibilities for student lifestyles at Milligan University. Milligan University adopts specific rules on the basis of the belief that God’s Word, as the final rule of faith and practice, speaks on many matters pertaining to personal conduct. Therefore, behavior that conflicts with Scripture is unacceptable. Historically, communities also have developed guidelines that help put into practice basic moral and social principles. Such standards serve as a guide toward worthwhile goals relevant to one’s academic, spiritual, social, and physical well-being.

Students should consult the Student Handbook for further guidance regarding acceptable personal lifestyle and conduct while enrolled at Milligan University. A student’s matriculation and enrollment at Milligan University is their pledge to uphold the policies and expectations outlined in the Student Handbook and Catalog.

International Students

• International students must present a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Normally, the TOEFL score must be at least 550 on the paper-based examination or 213 on the computer-based examination or 79 on the internet-based examination. The IELTS score must be at least 6.5.
• Please have your TOEFL or IELTS score sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Milligan University.
• All international applicants must have taken the TOEFL within the last two years.
• You cannot be exempted from this requirement unless English is your native language, or you are a U.S. citizen, or you have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• After a student is admitted, there is required documentation to submit BEFORE form I-20 can be issued.  Students may begin gathering and submitting this information even prior to admission, but no I-20 will be issued until a prospect has been fully admitted AND has submitted the required documentation. International students should click here for information on the immigration/visa process »