The Excelsior Master of Business Administration

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1 Accelerate your studies. Fast forward your career. The Excelsior Master of Business Administration

2 The Excelsior MBA. Turbocharged. At Excelsior College, our goal is to do everything in our power to keep your path to success as direct, stress-free, and unobstructed as possible. That s why we recently restructured our MBA program to make attaining your graduate business degree closer than ever before. Now, with Excelsior s updated MBA, you have the opportunity to waive up to 15 credits of foundation requirements through exams * or relevant undergraduate courses you ve taken. You may apply a total of 24 credits, including graduate-level credit you ve already earned, toward your degree. This means you may be able to earn your Excelsior MBA with as few as 33 credits saving you significant time and money and putting you on the fast track even faster. Everyone from faculty to students has mutual respect and is very supportive. The ability to assess your instructors, give feedback, and share your story with others is helpful. It is a great environment for students. I am happy to have had the opportunity to experience different perspectives and further my thinking in directions I did not expect. Thank you Excelsior College for offering such a rewarding program. Dev Choudhary Excelsior College MBA graduate, 2011 * The MBA Foundation Examinations measure knowledge and understanding of material covered in Excelsior College s MBA program s five foundation requirements, including Quantitative Analysis, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, and Ethics. Today the average starting base salary for an MBA graduate is over $90,000. Source: Graduate Management Admissions Council: MBA Alumni Perspectives Survey 2011 Survey Report

3 excelsior.edu/mba The Excelsior MBA. High Performance. Excelsior s MBA is framed within a real world, work-related setting to strengthen your grasp of business topics, improve your career prospects, and expand your horizons. Emphasizing the practical rather than the theoretical, our innovative program will give you the enhanced knowledge, understanding, and application of strategies you need to succeed. You ll learn about every facet of business, then put your knowledge to work in a challenging capstone course. And, you ll study with some of the nation s leading business faculty in a program designed by professors at respected business schools around the world. Through our cutting - edge curriculum, online learning services, and supportive academic advisement, you ll be equipped with the knowledge and credentials to move ahead in your career. Study anytime, from anywhere No GMAT required Finish sooner, save time and money with our generous credit transfer policy and exams * Online courses (8-week and 15-week sessions) No on-campus requirements earn your degree 100% online Affordable payment options and Federal Financial Aid Regionally accredited * Time limit of ten years on transfer of prior, approved graduate coursework into the MBA. MBA program requirements: The Excelsior MBA program requires a minimum of credits of graduate study. Foundation Requirements BUS 503: Quantitative Analysis BUS 505: Finance BUS 506: Marketing BUS 553: Organizational Behavior BUS 523: Business Ethics for Managers (0 15 credits waivable) MBA Core Courses BUS 500: Accounting for Managers BUS 501: Business Communication BUS 502: Global Business Environment BUS 520: Operations Management BUS 570: Information Technology BUS 504: Human Resource Management BUS 554: Change Management or BUS 552: Leadership BUS 511: Strategy & Policy (Capstone) Electives/Concentration Courses (24 credits required) (9 credits required) In addition to a general MBA, Excelsior offers eight relevant cutting-edge concentrations that are sure to accelerate career advancement. Cybersecurity Management (New) Health Care Management (New) Human Performance Technology Human Resource Management (New) Information Security Leadership (New) Social Media Management (New) Technology Management Online MBA courses start every other month.

4 Get there sooner. You may be eligible to waive up to 15 credits of foundation requirements if you ve earned prior upper level undergraduate credit in the subject matter within the last ten years and received a grade of a B or better. Rise to the Challenge. Excelsior offers Challenge exams for the five foundation requirements of our MBA program. These exams allow you to waive the corresponding Excelsior College course if you achieve a passing grade. Giving credits where credit is due. Top-ranked for transfer students by U.S.News & World Report, Excelsior College permits you to apply up to 24 graduate - level credits toward the 48 credits required for graduation. Excelsior allows you to waive up to 15 foundation requirement credits through exams or applicable undergraduate courses. Since this program is designed specifically for adults with solid business or other work experience, no GMAT is required. Excellence you can afford. Several factors make our program more affordable than other programs. By accepting credits you ve already earned, we save you the time and expense of repeating courses. Online learning reduces expenses such as travel and housing. Our course payment plan and Federal Financial Aid help you budget your tuition more effectively. Your MBA courses may also be eligible for tuition reimbursement from your employer. The program s flexibility allows you to keep earning your salary while pursuing an MBA. It s no wonder GetEducated.com ranked Excelsior among the 50 top values in regionally accredited distance MBA programs. I earned an AS degree from Excelsior in a short time, because all my credits transferred. I earned my BS in Accounting and immediately continued with the MBA. Excelsior is convenient and affordable, and even though the program was online, someone at the College was always there to help. Gail Johnson Excelsior College MBA graduate, 2010

5 Fits your schedule. Changes your life. Enroll year-round and take courses on your schedule. Choose from a variety of subjects offered every other month in a 15-week or accelerated 8-week format. This allows you to earn your degree and advance your career while balancing the demands of work, family, and life. The exceptional value of an Excelsior MBA. An MBA from Excelsior College is one of the smartest investments you can make in your future. For an exceptionally affordable cost, the returns can be enormous. You ll gain invaluable knowledge about all aspects of business. Build your leadership skills and ability to handle realworld challenges. Form alliances through social networking with your classmates and mentors that will bear fruit years down the road. Choose from a remarkable array of career opportunities, whether you wish to advance in your current business setting or start fresh. With Excelsior, you earn your degree without interrupting your career or life. Because our MBA is the most flexible, most efficient way to get ahead. Unlike other programs, Excelsior College s MBA has no on-campus requirement, so you don t use up valuable vacation or personal time to complete your degree. The Excelsior College Career Center. Whether you are beginning, changing, or developing your career we have the tools to help. The Excelsior College Career Center features a variety of centralized resources and services for enrolled students, alumni, and future students. These include Self-Assessment Tools to help you find the best career fit, Career Exploration Resources, Job Search Tools, and Career Counseling appointments to investigate career fields, research employment trends, and assist in mapping out your future career plans. You can access the entire list of resources for the Career Center at excelsior.edu/career. excelsior.edu/mba

6 Earn your MBA from a world leader. I received my BA from Excelsior. When the Master s program became available, it was a logical choice to continue my education with a college that is so concerned about working adults. I was able to manage my time with family and work while taking my courses. Plus I learned real life situations I could apply at the law firm where I work. Monique Inniss - Jimenez Excelsior College MBA graduate, 2009 As an accredited world leader in online learning, Excelsior College has helped busy working adults earn their college degrees for almost four decades. With more than 146,000 graduates, we empower you to fit learning into your life with courses that allow you to study at your convenience. As a result, you earn your advanced degree in a flexible and affordable manner. Excelsior College was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1998 as a private, independent, nonprofit institution. Excelsior is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Find out more about Excelsior s MBA. Call ext. 27 admissions@excelsior.edu Visit excelsior.edu/mba Located at 7 Columbia Circle Albany, New York , Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, telephone: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All the College s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department. Excelsior College is a Title IV eligible educational institution (Federal Code #014251) offering Federal Financial Assistance (Pell Grants, the FSEOG program, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans) to students who qualify and are enrolled in course-based programs. Excelsior College accepts students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. enroll12-010, rev. 10/12; EX0557