MBA Admission Requirements

We make the enrollment process simple at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Our knowledgeable staff members are available to help you and answer questions as you apply for admission into the MBA program.

Requirements for MBA enrollment:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• An undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of foundation requirements with a "C" or better (most students with an undergraduate business degree will fulfill these requirements).
  1. Management
  2. Business Statistics
  3. Financial Accounting
  4. Financial Management
  5. Marketing
  6. Microeconomics
• A notebook computer with the minimum system requirements
• Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 500 or above on the TOEFL test or scoring 17 or above on the ESL Proficiency Examination.

Transfer Credits

Students can transfer up to six semester hours of graduate course work to the MBA program. Transfer credits must be approved by the Master of Business Administration coordinator and are evaluated on a course-by-course basis as applicable to the MBA degree. Transfer credit is granted only if the grades earned were a B or better, and only for courses less than 10 years old. Credit is not awarded for prior learning.

How Do I Get Started?

• Complete an online application form (no application fee).
• Provide the names of each college or university you have attended.
• Request submission of two professional recommendation forms (cannot be submitted by relatives).
• Our financial aid staff will assist you with exploring your financial aid options.

The Adult and Graduate Studies office will notify you of your acceptance into the program. Once accepted, a $100.00 deposit is required to reserve your place in the program. This deposit is applied toward your tuition.

MBA Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a Master of Business Administration from MVNU, you must have earned at least 36 credit hours of MBA graduate work and hold a 3.0 grade point average.