graduate school
master of business administration
gain your competitive edge with the tech mba
master of business administration (mba)
merging business and technology
Are you ready to move your career forward? The Tech
MBA can be completed in about a year—just three
semesters. The program provides a solid foundation in
fundamental business principles complementing a host
of undergraduate degrees.
The Tech MBA is composed of 36 credits—12 core
courses to help you gain leadership and managerial
skills, increase cultural awareness, and polish your
professional presence. You will learn the fundamentals
of business and management, then delve into higherlevel courses in communication, technology, innovation,
leadership, globalization, marketing, entrepreneurship,
and more. Build your professional network by
connecting with other MBA students, corporate
executives, experienced faculty and alumni, and
distinguished community members.
focus on superior
quality education
Our program is accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business International (AACSB). This
accreditation means that our school meets a strict
set of standards that are designed to ensure quality
in education and research. Fewer than 5 percent of
business schools worldwide hold this accreditation.
tech mba spotlight
“I really love this program! My
professors not only encouraged
me to develop ideas, but also to
think critically about real-world
business. This helped me to be an
enthusiastic leader for the Chinese
Students and Scholars Association
at Michigan Tech, and to start my
career at IBM.”
take advantage of exclusive
facilities and computing labs
As a Tech MBA student, you will have access to
professional resources including communications
coaching, technology support, two conference rooms,
and a designated graduate student computer lab. Use
business tools designed for communication in the
advancing global economy. Web collaboration software,
video conferencing, and online simulation experiences
will support your learning and understanding of best
business practices.
Yu (Summer) Gu
Current MBA Student
www.mtu.edu/business/graduate/techmba • www.mtu.edu/gradschool
admission requirements
about michigan tech
Application deadline: Apply by April 1 for full
funding consideration for the fall semester.
Applications are reviewed on an individual
basis using a holistic approach.
Michigan Technological University, founded
in 1885, has gained world-wide recognition
for innovative education and scholarship.
Michigan Tech is a leading public research
university, exploring the boundaries of
knowledge, developing new technologies,
and preparing students to create the future
for a prosperous and sustainable world.
Michigan Tech offers more than seventy
graduate degree programs in engineering,
forestry and environmental sciences,
computing, business and economics,
natural and physical sciences, humanities,
technology, and social sciences.
All Students
• Graduate School application
• Statement of purpose
• Official transcripts
• GMAT or GRE
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé/curriculum vitae
• Admitted students typically have an
undergraduate GPA of 2.9/4.0 or better
• Prerequisites: Statistics and Economics
International Students
• TOEFL: Recommended score of 100 iBT
financing and awards
Earning your MBA is an investment in
your career and your future. Here are a few
financial aid opportunities you can explore as
you look for ways to pay for your degree.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) are
awarded competitively through the School of
Business and Economics based on merit. Early
accepted applications receive the strongest
consideration.
about houghton
Houghton lies in the heart of Upper Michigan’s
scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. The campus
overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just
a few miles from Lake Superior. The area’s
waters and forests, including our 600-acre
recreational forest adjoining campus, offer
students unparalleled opportunity for outdoor
recreation and relaxation. The University’s
7,000 students come from all fifty states and
more than sixty nations, making the area a
vibrant, multicultural community.
Many graduate students are eligible for a
new set of federal loans, up to $20,500 per
academic year, as independent students.
Contact Michigan Tech’s Financial Aid Office
at 906-487-2622 or finaid@mtu.edu for more
information on financial aid opportunities.
applying is easy—and free!
www.mtu.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply
School of Business and Economics
Michigan Technological University
Academic Office Building, 1st Floor
1400 Townsend Drive • Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
Phone 906-487-3055 • Fax 906-487-1863 • Email mba@mtu.edu
www.mtu.edu/business/graduate/techmba
Graduate School
Email gradadms@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2327
www.mtu.edu/gradschool
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