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Students seeking admission for graduate study do not have to submit their high school transcripts/diplomas.
Official transcripts and diplomas/provisional certificates from all universities/colleges attended, including any US universities/colleges, must be sent directly to McNeese from the school or by the applicant in a sealed envelope once grades are posted for the last semester attended. All documents must be certified by the school’s registrar, controller of exams or attestation officer.
Your GPA will be calculated using the Credential Evaluation
GPA: 2.50
GRE/GMAT scores must be mailed directly from the testing agency to McNeese (Code=6403 for GRE and GMAT).
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL:79
Other Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for the admission to Graduate School, applicants for admission to the Master of Business Administration program must meet one of the following requirements:
The standardized test requirement may be waived under the following conditions:
Undergraduate overall GPA of ≥ 2.75; or
GPA of ≥ 2.75 on last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
For applicants not meeting the criteria for a standardized test waiver, admission is based on one of the following formulas:
(200 x undergraduate overall GPA) + GMAT Total = ≥ 1,000
(200 x undergraduate overall GPA) + GRE Total = ≥ 760
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Emphasizing practical applications, the accredited MBA degree program at McNeese blends experiential learning and academic training to teach analytical thinking and decision-making techniques using real problems. And that’s just for starters.
Financial aid and scholarships:
McNeese offers one of the least expensive MBA programs in Louisiana. In addition to low tuition rates, you can apply for a graduate assistantship for professional work experience, a salaried income and reduction in tuition. Learn more from the Office of Financial Aid.
Applied learning:
The rapid growth of Southwest Louisiana’s economy is creating opportunities for internships with local industry, including healthcare and hospitality, giving you the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the field. You may also participate in service-learning projects through course work and by collaborating with local companies and nonprofits in Lake Charles to help them apply business knowledge and skills for their own growth and success.
Graduate research:
Program faculty are actively working on a variety of research projects that you could get involved with. Graduate students have co-authored published articles and papers, as well as presented findings with faculty at academic conferences. You may also be able to design and lead your own independent study research project with mentorship from a faculty member.
Excellence with a personal touch:
With small class sizes, McNeese’s MBA program focuses on engagement and personal interaction regardless of whether you’re taking online classes or attending in person. Either way, you’ll also meet with the dean at least twice a semester to discuss your progress in the degree program, ensuring your course work is relevant to your goals and eliminating barriers to success.
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Preparatory Foundation Courses
These courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in the MBA courses listed under Requirements below:
ACCT 208 - Accounting Principles Cr: 3
BADM 275 - Analytical Tools for Business Decisions Cr: 3
ECON 203 - Microeconomics Cr: 3
FIN 310 - Principles of Business Finance Cr: 3
MGMT 300 - Management Concepts and Practices Cr: 3
MKTG 320 - Marketing Principles Cr: 3
Requirements
ACCT, BADM, ECON, FIN, MGMT, or MKTG Electives (600 Level) - 6 hours
ACCT 620 - Accounting Information for Decision Making Cr: 3
BADM 615 - Operations Management Cr: 3
BADM 618 - International Business Cr: 3
ECON 641 - Managerial Economics Cr: 3
FIN 620 - Financial Management Policies Cr: 3
MGMT 622 - Organizational Behavior Cr: 3
MGMT 699 - Seminar in Strategic Management and Business Policy Cr: 3
MKTG 620 - Marketing Management Cr: 3
General Notes
Credits applied must be earned within 6 calendar years from the time the student first enrolled in the program.
No grades below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward the degree.
No more than 6 credit hours of transfer work may be applied toward the degree.
Only transfer credits with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the degree.
Earning a graduate degree MBA from McNeese is an investment in your future. The MBA is valuable for advancement in a current job, higher placement in a new position or a greater starting salary and increased income over the lifetime of your career. In Louisiana, McNeese MBA graduates are leaders and managers of some of the area’s top industries, including energy, finance and accounting. Others are paving their own way as entrepreneurs and innovators — the developers of the Waitr app are McNeese MBA alumni.
Potential Job Titles or Employers
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chief Human Resources Manager
Director of Gaming
Director of Marketing
Engineering Manager
Financial Analyst
Health and Safety Manager
IT Director
Operations Leader
Health Insurance: 500 $ per year
