COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE

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1 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE

2 PRODUCING GRADUATES WHO HAVE THE CAPABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND CHARACTER TO SUCCEED IN TODAY S TECHNOLOGICAL AND GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ABOUT THE PROGRAM The College of Business at the University of North Texas combines its stature as one of the nation s largest business schools with its prime location in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to provide Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, and dual MBA/MS degree programs. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the premier accrediting agency for business administration and accounting degree programs. 2 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 3

3 100+ FACULTY 14 MBA AND MS PROGRAMS 51 YEARS OF AACSB ACCREDITATION 180,000 SQ. FT. 12 BLOOMBERG TERMINALS 5 DEPARTMENTS 24 CLASSROOMS Our new 180,000 square-foot Business Leadership Building reflects the college s commitment to preparing you to be a future business leader. The building houses 24 classrooms as well as offices for faculty, staff, and doctoral students. The College of Business has incorporated a variety of student services and cutting edge tecnology to enhance student learning. Our building includes tutor rooms, team study rooms, a state-of-the-art general access computer lab, a café, and outdoor terraces. A new building. A continued commitment to excellence. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE. 4 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 5

4 TAKE THE FIRST STEP THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION APPLICATION PROCESS The College of Business at the University of North Texas utilizes a holistic review process which includes: Undergraduate GPA, GMAT scores, personal essay, work experience, and letters of recommendation. GETTING STARTED The College of Business admits students based on the following application deadlines: Fall - July 15 Spring - November 15 Summer - April 15 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS You must meet the admission requirements of the Toulouse Graduate School as well as the following College of Business requirements: Satisfactory GMAT scores (Current average score is between 520 and 550) A word essay about events, experiences, and qualifications that distinguish your candidacy Résumé with education and work experience Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT STUDENT PROFILE ADMISSION ADMITTED 69% OF APPLICANTS TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2011/SPRING GENDER DISTRIBUTION FEMALE: 43% MALE 57% AGE AND EXPERIENCE AVG. AGE OF STUDENT: 29 AVG. YRS. OF WORK EXPERIENCE: 3-5 YRS. GPA DISTRIBUTION FOR FALL 2011/ SPRING 2012 OVERALL AVG LAST 60 HR. AVG GMAT SCORE DISTRIBUTION FALL 2011/ SPRING SOURCE: GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFICE, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, UNT. 6 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 7

5 A CUT ABOVE THE REST HELPING YOU REACH YOUR GOALS WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU OUTSTANDING FACULTY The nearly 100 fulltime faculty members in the college are highly regarded for their research interests as well as their excellent teaching. Ninety-eight percent of the faculty members in the college have doctoral degrees in their respective disciplines. Ten faculty members have been recognized for their teaching and research by attaining the rank of Regents Professor. Many faculty members are active professionally in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community. They understand the complex demands of the global business world and will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and leadership skills to meet those challenges. TOP NOTCH RESOURCES The College of Business utilizes cloud computing as it s main platform, which allows all students and its faculty access to College of Business software and applications from anywhere in the world at any time, without having to be in a computer lab in the building. GREAT VALUE UNT is an academically rigorous and rewarding university with a high-quality faculty and a modest price tag. It has been recognized as one of America s 100 Best College Buys for the 16th consecutive year and the Princeton review named it a Best in the West college. Many opportunities exist to aid you financially while completing your Master s degree. Scholarships are offered at the department, college, and university level and graduate students may also utilize university Financial Aid support. DID YOU KNOW? Online MBA ranked 12th as a best buy among distance programs FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES The College of Business offers flexible class scheduling with afternoon, evening, weekend, and online courses through UNT Denton and our Frisco Campus. This allows you to combine coursework with fulltime or part-time employment. Our program assists you in pursuing your degree while gaining practical experience. 8 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 9

6 MBA AND MS PROGRAMS 22 PROGRAM TRACKS WHAT S THE BEST FIT FOR YOU? GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES The College of Business at the University of North Texas combines its stature as one of the nation s largest business schools with its prime location in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to provide Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, and dual MBA/MS degree programs. With 22 program tracks designed to fit students needs, you will gain theoretical and practical foundations necessary in today s business environment. Business Studies (Flex-MBA) Business Studies (SLIS) Decision Sciences Finance Health Services Management MBA DEGREE *Also offered as 100% online programs MS DEGREE Accounting Information Technology and Decision Sciences DUAL MBA/MS PROGRAMS Information Technology Logistics and Supply Chain Management Marketing* Operations and Supply Chain Management Strategic Management* Finance Taxation MBA Operations Supply Chain Management/MS Engineering Systems MBA (any concentration)/ms Hospitality Management MBA (any concentration)/ms Merchandising GRADUATE NONDEGREE If you have not taken the GMAT but meet minimum GPA requirements, you may take business courses as a graduate nondegree student. A maximum of 12 hours can be completed and then applied to a master s degree program if admitted. GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Certificates provide conceptual understanding in a particular field of study. The CoB offers certificates in: Accounting Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Internal Audit, Leadership and Supervisory Management, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 10 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 11

7 FACTS AND FIGURES THE BENEFITS OF GETTING AN MBA OR MS DEGREE CAREER CONNECTIONS After graduation, you will have the opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic business and economic areas in the United States: the Dallas-Fort Worth region. UNT s nationally accredited Cooperative Education and Internships Office helps students find internships and practicum experiences that provide training and often lead to job offers following graduation. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 46,000 alumni have made UNT s College of Business their choice for business education. With 22,000+ College of Business alumni living and working in the DFW metroplex, you become a part of an instant network of professional contacts. Additionally, our MBA Alumni Association brings together current students and past graduates to enhance your career connections COMPANIES 22,000+ COB ALUMNI IN DFW $20,000 PAY INCREASE ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS PER YEAR FOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS THAT RECRUIT SPECIFICALLY FROM THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. THROUGH THE CAREER CENTER 17,000 EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS 12 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 13

8 YOUR FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS ACKLEY FINANCIAL GROUP NOKIA AMERICREDIT IBM FRITO-LAY PETERBILT ORTHOFIX. INC. BRINK S HOME S RITY IBM CORBAN GROUP NEW YORK LIFE BRINK S H WELLS FARGO BANK AMERICREDIT DENTON COMMUNITY H PITAL JP MORGAN NCH CORPORATION SABRE HOLDING STATE FARM INSURANCE IBM ATC LOGISTICS AND ELECTR ICS AMERICREDIT LOCKHEED MARTIN IBM EQUITRUST NANCIAL GROUP EDS SABRE HOLDINGS MED SYNERGIE STATE FARM INSURANCE ACKLEY FINANCIAL GROUP ORTHO INC. BRINK S HOME SECURITY IBM CORBAN GROUP NE YORK LIFE BRINK S HOME SECURITY EDS WELLS FARGO BANK AMERICREDIT DENTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SAB HOLDINGS MED SYNERGIES STATE FAFARM INSURANCE ATC LOGISTICS AND ELECTRONICS FRITO-LAY HERTZ CO PORATION PETERBILT IBM VOUGHT AIRCRAFT IND. INC. EDS FRITO-LAY ACKLEY FINANCIAL GROUP EDS FRITO DENTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ORTHOFIX. INC. BRINK HOME SECURITY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORBAN GROUP NE YORK LIFE WELLS FARGO BANK AMERICREDIT SAB GRO NEW YORK LIFE BRINK S HOME SECURITY EDS SABRE H A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION UNT s Career Center works extensively with the INGS MED SYNERGIES STATE FARM INSURANCE AMERICR College of Business to ensure student success. Through on campus interviews, College IT IBM of Business FRITO-LAY career fairs, and extended PETERBILT hours for one-on-one ORTHOFIX. meetings with staff, INC. the BRINK Career Center aims to foster your career potential from day one. HOME SECURITY IBM CORBAN GROUP NEW YORK LIFE BRINK S Current H and WELLS former students FARGO have access BANK to UNT Career AMERICREDIT Center services for life, DENTON free of CO charge. No matter where you are in your career path, we are there to support you and MUNITY HOSPITAL JP MORGAN NCH CORPORATION SAB help you make the most of your graduate degree. HOLDINGS MED SYNERGIES STATE FARM INSURANCE IB ATC LOGISTICS AND ELECTRONICS AMERICREDIT PROTIV IBM EQUITRUST LIFE INSURANCE FRITO-LAY HERTZ CO CORPORATION PETERBILT IBM VOUGHT AIRCRAFT IND. I EDS FRITO-LAY ACKLEY FINANCIAL GROUP EDS FRIT LAY PETERBILT ORTHOFIX. INC. BRINK S HOME SECUR 14 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS IBM CORBAN GROUP NEW YORK LIFE WELLS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FARGO 15BAN AMERICREDIT SABRE HOLDINGS MED SYNERGIES STA

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