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Business Administration
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• Coles DBA
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• MBA (Dalton)
• Georgia WebMBA
• Executive MBA
• MBA/MSIS Dual Degree
Kennesaw State University offers MBA in Kennesaw, at the Galleria
and Dalton, an Executive MBA, and the Georgia WebMBA. All graduate
and undergraduate programs at Kennesaw State University are fully
accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business - (http://www.aacsb.edu).
Vision and Mission Statements, Michael J. Coles College of
Business
Vision: The Coles College of Business aspires to be the preferred
provider of timely, flexible business education and relevant, applied
research and practice valued by the marketplace.
Mission: The Coles College of Business provide high quality, applied
business education and knowledge creation in a collegial, stimulating,
and supportive learning-centered environment. Predominantly serving
residents and the business community of the metropolitan Atlanta and
the Northwest Georgia region, we strive to develop our students into
highly effective and ethical business leaders who are prepared for an
increasingly complex, technologically sophisticated and interdependent
world. We offer innovative and flexible programs through a diverse and
talented pool of faculty and staff who contribute to the professional
and ethical standards of their respective disciplines. In all our
activities, we treat individuals with integrity and respect and are
focused on the continuing development of our students, faculty and
staff, and communities.
– Revised March 2008
Coles DBA
Contact: Susan Cochran
Office: BB Room 421
Email:
colesdba@kennesaw.edu
Web address:
http://coles.kennesaw.edu/dba/
Program Description
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a three-year program
for experienced professionals who want to continue their careers while
pursuing doctoral level studies. The program is delivered primarily
through a combination of on-campus weekend and five-day residencies
augmented by online experiences designed to maximize the
opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty. Students will
achieve an in-depth understanding of the major research issues in
business, develop in-depth quantitative and qualitative research skills,
and conduct independent applied business research. Upon completion
of the DBA, graduates as practitioner-scholars can pursue faculty
positions at academic institutions or may apply their skills in advanced
positions within their current organization or through consulting.
General Requirements for Admission to the Coles DBA
The Coles DBA admission process is highly competitive and designed to
identify applicants with the skills, background, and experience
necessary to complete the requirements of a doctoral degree program.
There is a five-step process for admission. Applicants submit different
application materials at each step and are notified after a review of
their materials whether they need to submit materials for the next
step. For directions on how to apply, applicants should review the
information at
http://coles.kennesaw.edu/dba/admissions_process.htm.
The application process begins during the summer, enrollment
decisions are made in the fall for admittances to a DBA cohort
beginning during the following summer semester. Applicants offered
admittance to a cohort but who are unable to attend will need to
reapply for a future cohort. All students who have been admitted to
the DBA program are required to register for the specified number of
courses each semester in order to remain in good standing.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is not permissible for any part of the Coles Doctor of
Business Administration program.
MBA (Kennesaw and Galleria)
Contact: Claude Leveque
Office: KSU Center, Room #431
Phone:
(770) 420-4622
Email: colesmba@kennesaw.edu
Web address:
http://coles.kennesaw.edu/graduate/mba/
Program Description
The MBA (Kennesaw and Galleria) is a professional degree providing a
broad base of general business knowledge that prepares graduates for
middle- and upper-level management positions. The program seeks to
develop in its students an understanding of managerial behavior and
decision-making within the economic, social, and political
environments of business operations. Students will develop their
communication and leadership abilities, their analytical and decisionmaking skills, and their effectiveness at developing working
relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors, and external
constituents.
General Requirements for Admission to the MBA (Kennesaw
and Galleria)
Admission to the MBA (Kennesaw and Galleria) program is granted to
those persons showing high promise of success in graduate business
study. Applicants’ portfolios are reviewed as a part of a competitive
process based on the following components:
• Professional Experience
• Academic Background
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
*International applicants have additional requirements; see Graduate
Admission section of this catalog.
Transfer Credit
A student may transfer a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate
courses provided the transfer hours are made prior to the last 27 hours
of course work. Special hardship cases, such as job transfers, will be
decided on an individual basis by the program director. The transfer of
credit for course work completed at another institution will be
approved only under the following conditions:
1.
The course was completed at an institution accredited by AACSB at
the time of transfer;
2. A minimum grade of “B” was received in the course;
3. The course was restricted to graduate students only;
4. The content of the course corresponds to that of a course required
or permitted in the student’s program at Kennesaw State
University;
5. The credit to be considered for transfer will not be more than six
years old at the time the student enters KSU.
A request for consideration of transfer credit must be submitted to the
MBA program director by the student concerned during the first
semester of residence here. The request must indicate the specific
course(s) for which transfer credit is sought. A copy of the other
institution’s transcript and a course description from the catalog must
be submitted. A course outline may also be required.
Grades in Graduate Courses
Expectations for satisfactory graduate level student performance are
detailed in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.
Petition to Graduate
Each MBA student must petition to graduate one semester prior to
completing program requirements. The MBA Program office should be
contacted to petition to graduate.
Admission Criteria for Non-Degree Student
The MBA (Kennesaw and Galleria) does not admit non-degree seeking
students.
Readmission to the MBA (Kennesaw and Galleria)
Any graduate student who has a break in attendance of 5 semesters or
more must apply for readmission to the MBA program. Students
applying for readmission must meet all admissions criteria in place at
the time of readmission including minimum GPA and GMAT scores. The
six-year time limit for degree completion applies. For details on
readmitting, see Readmission to Graduate Study in the Graduate
Admission section of this catalog. Complete the application at
http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions/forms.html.
MBA (Dalton)
Contact: Claude Leveque
Office: KSU Center, Room
#431
Phone: (770) 420-4622
Email:
colesmba@kennesaw.edu
Web address:
http://coles.kennesaw.edu/graduate/mba/
Program Description
The MBA (Dalton) is a professional degree providing a broad base
of general business knowledge that prepares graduates for
middle- and upper-level management positions. The program
seeks to develop in its students an understanding of managerial
behavior and decision-making within the economic, social, and
political environments of business operations. Students will
develop their communication and leadership abilities, their
analytical and decision-making skills, and their effectiveness at
developing working relationships with subordinates,
relationships with peers and supervisors, and external
constituents. It is a cohort lockstep program of ten courses
during five semesters.
General Requirements for Admission to the MBA
(Dalton)
Admission to the MBA (Dalton) program is granted to those
persons showing high promise of success in graduate business
study. Applicants’ portfolios are reviewed as a part of a
competitive process based on the following components:
• Professional Experience
• Academic Background
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
*International applicants have additional requirements; see
Graduate Admission section of this catalog.
Transfer Credit
A student may transfer a maximum of nine semester hours of
graduate courses provided the transfer hours are made prior to
the last 27 hours of course work. Special hardship cases, such as
job transfers, will be decided on an individual basis by the
program director. The transfer of credit for course work
completed at another institution will be approved only under
the following conditions:
1. The course was completed at an institution accredited by
2.
3.
4.
5.
AACSB at the time of transfer;
A minimum grade of “B” was received in the course;
The course was restricted to graduate students only;
The content of the course corresponds to that of a course
required or permitted in the student’s program at
Kennesaw State University;
The credit to be considered for transfer will not be more
than six years old at the time the student enters KSU.
A request for consideration of transfer credit must be submitted
to the MBA program director by the student concerned during
the first semester of residence here. The request must indicate
the specific course(s) for which transfer credit is sought. A copy
of the other institution’s transcript and a course description
from the catalog must be submitted. A course outline may also
be required.
Grades in Graduate Courses
Expectations for satisfactory graduate level student
performance are detailed in the Academic Policies section of
this catalog.
Petition to Graduate
Each MBA student must petition to graduate one semester prior
to completing program requirements. The MBA Program office
should be contacted to petition to graduate.
Admission Criteria for Non-Degree Student
The MBA (Dalton) does not admit non-degree seeking students.
Readmission to the MBA (Dalton)
Any graduate student who has a break in attendance of 5
semesters or more must apply for readmission to the MBA
program. Students applying for readmission must meet all
admissions criteria in place at the time of readmission including
minimum GPA and GMAT scores. The six-year time limit for
degree completion applies. For details on readmitting, see
Readmission to Graduate Study in the Graduate Admission
section of this catalog. Complete the application at
http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions/forms.html.
Georgia WebMBA
Contact: Claude Leveque
Phone: (770) 420-4622
Email:
colesmba@kennesaw.edu
Web address:
http://coles.kennesaw.edu/graduate/mba/
The Georgia WebMBA offers qualified and highly motivated students
the opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
degree online through a consortium of six University System of Georgia
institutions. The Coles College of Business and the other Georgia
WebMBA participant schools and colleges are accredited by AACSB
International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (http://www.aacsb.edu).
Program Description
The Georgia WebMBA is a professional degree providing a broad base of
general business knowledge that prepares graduates for middle- and
upper-level management positions. The program seeks to develop in its
students an understanding of managerial behavior and decision-making
within the economic, social, and political environments of business
operations. Students will have the opportunity to improve their
communication and leadership abilities, their analytical and decisionmaking skills, and their effectiveness at developing working
relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and external
constituents. The Georgia WebMBA program is cohort-based meaning
that students who begin the program at the same time constitute a
cohort. Each cohort progresses through the program together taking
the same courses in the same sequence.
Georgia WebMBA admission is competitive with a limited cohort.
Successful candidates typically have undergraduate grades and GMAT
scores well above the general requirements noted below.
Two three-semester-hour Georgia WebMBA courses are offered in each
of the five consecutive 14-week semesters. Students must complete
ten prescribed graduate business courses for a total of 30 credit hours
plus a program orientation. Every course is not offered each semester,
so students should take courses in sequence, two courses per cohort,
to complete the degree in five semesters. Course offerings will be
announced at the Georgia WebMBA student orientation. (See the
“Mandatory Orientation” section below for details.) For course
descriptions, visit http://www.webmbaonline.org.
While extenuating career or life events may require a student to work
closely with the program director to make any necessary adjustments,
most students complete all 10 courses in five sequential semesters.
General Requirements for Admission to the Georgia WebMBA
Admission to the MBA program is granted to those persons showing high
promise of success in graduate business study. Applicants’ portfolios
are reviewed as a part of a competitive process based on the following
components:
• Professional Experience
• Academic Background
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
*International applicants have additional requirements; see Graduate
Admission section of this catalog.
Transfer Credit
The program allows, but does not encourage, a maximum of six
semester hours from an AACSB accredited graduate institution. The
transfer of credit for course work completed at another institution will
be approved only under the following conditions:
1.
The course was completed at an institution accredited by AACSB at
the time of transfer.
2. A minimum grade of “B” was received in the course.
3. The course was restricted to graduate students only.
4. The content of the course corresponds to that of a course required
or permitted in the student’s program at Kennesaw State
University.
5. The credit to be considered for transfer will not be more than six
years old at the time the student enters Kennesaw State
University.
Students must submit a request for consideration of transfer credit to
the program director during their first semester at KSU. The request
must indicate the specific course(s) for which transfer credit is sought.
An official transcript from the institution at which the course was
taken and a course description from the catalog the year the course
was taken must be submitted. A course outline may also be required.
KSU Course Substitutions
The six-hour transfer-credit limit includes courses earned at KSU and
courses completed at another institution. The KSU program director
will advise on and have final authority on any requests to use KSU
courses as substitutions for required Georgia WebMBA courses. While
remaining flexible to work and life changes, the director typically
encourages students to take the prescribed Georgia WebMBA courses to
preserve the integrity of the overall learning experience.
Mandatory Orientation
Students are required to attend a two-day orientation. Any admitted
student who does not attend is disqualified from continuing in the
program. The orientation focuses on team building, program
expectations, interaction with faculty and administrators, and handson learning with WebCT, the distance learning technology platform
used in the program. New students also have the chance to interact
with students from other program cohorts A second non-credit
residential meeting, held concurrently with the orientation, is required
for each student team. It consists of one day on which seasoned
student teams or team representatives present special topics and
demonstrate learned knowledge and skills and best practices.
Grades
Expectations for satisfactory graduate level student performance are
detailed in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.
Petition to Graduate
Each Georgia WebMBA student must petition to graduate at least one
semester prior to completing program requirements. The student must
contact the program director of the school to which they were
admitted and request a petition to graduate.
Admission Criteria for Non-Degree Students
The program does not admit non-degree seeking students.
Readmission to the Georgia WebMBA
Any graduate student who has a break in attendance of six semesters
or more must apply for readmission to the Georgia WebMBA program.
Students applying for readmission must meet all admissions criteria in
place at the time of readmission and they must re-enter at the lockstep point in the program where they stopped attending previously. For
details on readmitting, see Readmission to Graduate Study in the
Graduate Admission section of this catalog.
Executive MBA
Contact: Alvin C. Miles
Office: Executive and Graduate Business
Center, KSU Center, Suite 341
Phone: (770) 420-4MBA (4622)
Fax:
(770) 420-4444
Email: acm0996@kennesaw.edu
Web address:
http://coles.kennesaw.edu/mba-options/
The Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for working professionals with
aggressive business goals. In only 18 months, approximately one
weekend an month, Coles EMBA provides the strategic business and
leadership skills needed to achieve personal and professional success.
Coles’ cutting-edge global teaming experience, program-long executive
coaching, and customized curriculum are just a few of the differences
that lead to its internationally ranked and accredited status. Be a
commanding business leader with an Executive MBA.
Requirements for Admission to Executive MBA
Admission to the Executive MBA Program is based on a competitive
process which includes consideration of the following:
• Completed Executive MBA application.
• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner
accepted by Kennesaw State University (See ”Admission Criteria
for Applicants Without an Undergraduate Degree” below).
• Official transcripts.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant post-graduate professional
experience as evidenced by a current resume.
• Two letters of recommendation speaking to leadership, teaming,
and/or other professional qualifications.
• Completion of an interview with the appropriate EMBA Program
Director.
*International applicants have additional requirements; see Graduate
Admission section of this catalog.
Program Fees
The cost for the 18-month program is $55,500.00. This fee includes a
nonrefundable deposit of $500 which is due upon acceptance to the
program. The remaining $55,000 is prorated over the entire program.
Contact the EMBA Admissions Office for complete details and all items
included in the tuition amount.
Transfer Credit
The Executive MBA is a cohort based, lock-step curriculum program.
Students enrolled in the Executive MBA program will not be given
program credit for courses taken at other institutions.
Grades in Graduate Courses
Expectations for satisfactory graduate level student performance are
detailed in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.
Petition to Graduate
Each EMBA student must petition to graduate at least one semester
prior to completion of program requirements. Petitions to graduate
will be processed and sent to each student by the EMBA programs
office for student completion.
Admission Criteria for Non-Degree Student
The EMBA Admissions Office at Kennesaw State University will consider
a limited number of applications from individuals without an
undergraduate degree based on the following (in addition to the other
requirements outlined above):
• Ten years of significant business experience.
• An acceptable GMAT score.
• A minimum of 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work from
an accredited institution.
• A panel interview with three faculty members which results in a
favorable recommendation by all three.
• Final review and approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Students admitted to the EMBA program without an undergraduate
degree shall number no more than 5% of the final class headcount.
MBA/MSIS Dual Degree
Contact: Claude Leveque
Office: KSU Center, Rm 431
Phone: (770)
420-4622
Email: colesmba@kennesaw.edu
The Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Information
Systems (MBA/MSIS) Program is a dual degree offered by the Coles
College of Business Administration and the College of Science and
Mathematics. The objective of this program is to allow students who
are interested in information systems and business to concurrently
register in both MBA and MSIS programs. The relationship between
information technology and success in the business enterprise makes
this program innovative and attractive to students wishing to become
IT leaders. Specifically, documented expertise in these related areas
provides graduates with opportunities for advancement and career
mobility in areas such as project management, information technology,
strategy, management, and information security.
General Admission Requirements for the MBA/MSIS Dual
Degree Program
Applicants must be accepted into both the MBA (Kennesaw and
Galleria) and the MSIS programs.
*International applicants have additional requirements; see Graduate
Admission section of this catalog.