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Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
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Overview

As part of the Master of Business Administration program at Valparaiso University, you gain hands-on experience through a mixture of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.

Students are trained on the world’s leading provider of business software, SAP. SAP is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software application used by 95 percent of Fortune 1000 corporations. ERP systems improve operational efficiency and productivity of business processes.

Education

Several courses allow students to apply their knowledge to solve real problems for real businesses. Students will analyze data, observe trends, research options, create business plans, and present findings that give business owners a sustainable competitive advantage.

The experiential component of the curriculum allows full-time students to study abroad, actively observing business around the globe. Students may complete a curriculum practical training (CPT) or internship, field project, or study a special topic of interest.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Study Abroad Experience – Required for daytime students
  • Curricular Practical Training & Internships
  • Special Topics
  • Field Projects

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Credits
    60 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You need the following TOEFL iBT ® score:

  • Minimum required score:

    75

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • This programme does not recognise GRE® scores.

    The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

General Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited college or university
    • Valpo’s graduate application
    • Official transcripts from all university courses you’ve taken
    • Two recommendation letters from professors or employers
    • A statement of purpose that describes why you are applying to Valpo, your interest in the degree program, and how it affects your personal and professional development
    • Application fee

Tuition Fee

  • International

    2500 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2500 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    2500 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2500 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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$2,500 per 3 credit course

Living costs for Valparaiso

  • 1223 - 1980 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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