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the Clarion University MBA program accredited? 2. What is the total cost of studying in the MBA program? 3. What is the Application Fee? Can I pay by credit card? 4. What is the normal length of study? Do you offer an accelerated program? 5. What is the number of required credits for completion of the MBA degree? 6. Do you offer Graduate Assistantships? How do I apply for GA position? 7. Are there any deadlines associated with taking the GMAT and/or TOEFL? 8. What is the application deadline for international applicants? 9. What is the application deadline for domestic applicants? 10. How long does the admission process take? 11. How do I check the status of my application? 12. Whom should I contact regarding my Visa issues? 13. What is the minimum work experience required for admission to the program? 14. Is an interview required for admission? 15. What is the MBA program placement record? 16. What is the average class size in the program? 17. Where can I find information about on-campus and off-campus housing? 18. Do you offer evening classes? Is the Clarion University MBA program accredited? Clarion's MBA program is accredited with AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, one of higher education’s most prestigious and rigorous accrediting bodies, which stresses academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. AACSB accreditation assures employers that graduates come from a program where the content and quality have been evaluated and satisfy established standards. The employer can be confident that the graduate’s course of study included an understanding of today’s complex business environment. Accreditation assures that the program is current and reflects changes in knowledge and practices generally accepted in the management education community. More information about AACSB accreditation can be found at: http://www.aacsb.edu. Back to top of
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Are there any deadlines
associated with taking the GMAT and/or TOEFL? What is the total cost of studying in the MBA program?
Click Here! For the basic tuition and fees for full-time out-of-state (non-PA residents) students enrolled in the M.B.A. program. We invite you to shop and compare cost for AACSB-accredited MBAs! The total cost for out-of-state (non-PA residents) students including basic tuition and fees, housing, meals, books, and insurance, is estimated at $19,309. The cost for Pennsylvania resident students is lower, reflecting a lower in-state tuition rate. The minimum amount of available funds international applicants must show in order to receive the I-20 form is $15,000. Please refer to the Estimated Costs of Attending for complete estimates of costs including housing and meal plans. For more information about the cost of attending, click here. Do you offer
Graduate Assistantships? How do I apply for GA position?
The Application for Position of Graduate Assistant is included as part of the Graduate Application Package. Graduate Assistant positions in the College of Business Administration are awarded competitively to those applying based upon academic credentials. Assistantship positions grant a full or partial tuition waiver and provide a stipend but do not cover living expenses. Historically, the program has been quite successful in placing students in Graduate Assistant positions within the program and across campus. However, Graduate Assistantships cannot be guaranteed. All international students not receiving a Graduate Assistantship will automatically qualify for the International Assistantship Program. International Assistantship Program participants receive an automatic $3,000 to $5,000 tuition waiver. For more information on Graduate Assistantships, click here. Back to top of
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is the normal length of study? Do you offer an accelerated program?
Back to top of
pageThe normal length of study for students attending full-time is two years. A three-semester program without summer study is also available, as is an eleven-month accelerated program that includes summer study and is designed for fully-prepared students who have completed all foundation (prerequisite) course requirements. Students may also enroll in the program on a part-time basis. Full-time enrollment consists of nine or more credits in a semester. MBA students may not enroll in more than 12 credits per semester. For more information on programs of study, click here. What
is the number of required credits for completion of the MBA degree?
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pageThe MBA Program consists of 33 credits (24 credits of required courses along with 9 credits of elective coursework). Each class is usually 3 credits. There are 39 credits of foundation courses. If you needed all the foundation courses, you would need to take 39 credits plus the 33 credits for a total of 72 credits. GMAT and TOEFL scores must be presented to the MBA office before an application will be reviewed for admission What is the deadline for international applicants? International students seeking admission should apply at least four months prior to the term in which he or she wishes to begin study at Clarion. It is recommended that international student applications be complete by May 1 for the following fall term and October 1 for the following spring term. We cannot guarantee that there will be sufficient time to process international applications after these suggested dates. However, we do accept applications in an ongoing basis. What is the deadline for domestic applicants? It is recommended that domestic applicants have their application complete for a fall semester start by July 1. The recommeded application completion date for spring start is December 1. We do accept applications on an ongoing basis, however. How long does the admission process take? When your application is complete including all transcripts, GMAT scores, TOEFL scores if required, letters of reference, etc., the Office of Graduate Studies forwards your application to the MBA Program office for review. When received in the MBA office, your application for admission will be evaluated by the MBA Director and reviewed by the admissions committee. The evaluation of your application by the MBA director and the committee is usually completed with one business week. If additional information is requested by the admissions committee or if an interview is to be required, you will be contacted by telephone or e-mail. Otherwise your application will be processed in the usual manner and you should expect to have a notification letter to be sent to you within another week, for a total typical response time of about two weeks plus the time needed for postal mail delivery. Please be patient as your application is important to us. What is the Application Fee? Can I pay by credit card? If you wish to pay the $30 application fee by credit card, the graduate studies office will need the following information: Name of cardholder as it appears on the credit card; Type of card: i.e., mastercard, visa, discover, etc.; Account number from card; Expiration date of card. Please include this information in the application materials that you return to us. When this information is received, your credit card payment for the $30 application fee will be processed. Thank you. What is the minimum work experience required for admission to the program? Work experience is not required for admission;
however, the average work experience of our students is two years.
Back to top of pageHow do I check the status of my application? It takes 4-6 weeks for delivery of materials to international students. Please let us know if you do not receive the materials within this time period. Thanks for your continued interest in Clarion's MBA Program. You can call 814-393-2605 to check on the current status of your application. International students with questions regarding applying for a visas should contact Ms. Linda Heineman lheineman@clarion.edu in the Office of International Programs What is the MBA program placement record? The university maintains an Office of Career Services that is visited annually by representatives of leading companies. The MBA Program has an excellent job placement record. The Office of Career Services is a centralized career development office serving all Clarion University students and alumni. For those initiating a job search, Career Services provides a credentials service; on-campus recruiting by employers; individual counseling for students with job search concerns; a career library of employer and graduate school information; technology for developing job search materials; the "Careerline" newsletter; job search workshops; and individualized resume service; a mock interview program; job fairs; and job bulletins What is the average class size in the program? The average class size for MBA core classes is approximately 25 students. Elective courses have class sizes averaging to 10-15 students. Is an interview required for admission? An interview may or may not be required to complete your application. You will be notified if an interview will be required. Interviews are not routinely required as a part of the application process. Where can I find information about on-campus and off-campus housing? International students with questions regarding housing should contact De Clover (dclover@clarion.edu) in the Office of Residence Life. Information on residence hall housing can be found at the residence live web site at: http://www.clarion.edu/reslife/. Off-campus housing information for the unversity-related Reinhard Villiages can be found at: http://www.aoinc.com/property/?nPropertyID=13. Do you offer evening classes? All required MBA courses are offered on weekday evenings. Some electives are offered during the day, but most are offered in the evening. |
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