Admission to the MBA - Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of students are in the MBA?

• What is the average class size?

• What is the maximum or minimum number of classes I can take per semester?

• When are class meeting times and sessions?

• How many course will I have to take and how much is tuition?

• Can I apply for financial aid?

MBA Student Profile

• There are approximately 180 students enrolled in the Edgewood MBA Program
• MBA student ages range from the mid-twenties to the late-fifties
• Approximately 30% of students complete 3 or fewer courses annually
• Approximately 20% of students complete 6 or more courses annually
• Students’ academic backgrounds range across the entire spectrum of undergraduate majors
• The MBA student population includes a number of PhDs, MDs and JDs.
• About 20% of MBA students have studied and/or worked internationally

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Class Size

Classes are generally limited to 25 students, with the following exceptions:

• Bus 601 Executive Communication and Bus 609 Strategic Management are limited to 18 students
• Some elective courses are limited to 15 students.

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Load Limits (per session)

Students may take no more than:  

• 5 courses during any semester

• 3 courses during a summer session

• 1 course during any short-session

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Meeting Times & Available Sessions

Courses are scheduled predominantly:

• On weekday evenings and weekends

• On an every-other week basis during spring and fall semesters

• In three hour meeting blocks

• Additional time may be required outside of class for project team meetings.  

Courses are offered during the following sessions each year:

• Fall Semester (late August to mid-December)

• Winter – Short Session (early January)

• Spring Semester (mid-January to early May)

• Summer – Short Session (mid May)

• Summer Session (late May to late July)  

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Number of Required Courses & Tuition

The total number of courses required to complete the MBA degree depends upon an individual’s academic background.  Academic background is assessed during the application review process based on certified copies of the student’s academic transcripts and, in certain instances, GMAT scores.  Generally, between 12 and 18 courses are required.

Tuition is charged on a per credit basis, for current tuition rates, please see EdgeReg at http://edgereg.edgewood.edu/fee_schedule.htm

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Financial Aid

Students who are accepted into the MBA Program and who are enrolled for a minimum of four graduate credits per semester, may be eligible for federal government Stafford Loans and/or Alternative Loans.  For more information visit http://www.edgewood.edu/financial/graduate/ or call (608) 663-2206.

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