For professionals
Evening courses
Flexible course formats
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours (12 courses); credit for professional experience
Admission: 450 GMAT or equivalent GRE or previous master's degree
Apply: Application requirements
Time to completion: 18 months to 3 years
Cost per credit hour:
$703 Resident
$1,055 Non-residents
You can now earn credit before you start the program for skills gained from previous experience, as well as during the program for work projects you are involved in as an MBA student.
Nearly all WMU MBA students are excited about their coursework according to survey results. Why? Highly relevant experiences, business cases and faculty with strong backgrounds in industry. You will be able to make new connections and bring a sense of purpose to your career that employers value.
Based on employer and MBA alumni feedback, the program’s focus is on the specific skill sets most in-demand in the current business environment: leadership, analytics, communication and negotiation. These skills prepare you for better performance in your current position and management roles in the future.
When you enter the MBA program at the Haworth College of Business, you begin to develop your capacity as a business leader. An MBA from WMU Haworth will challenge you, enhance your career opportunities, and grow your credibility as a business professional. Are you ready?
The business core (prerequisite) courses will be waived for students who have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or have completed relevant coursework. Students without undergraduate equivalent coursework have two options to fulfill prerequisites. Current graduate or undergraduate course offerings at WMU, another university, or community college may meet the requirements. Online courses are another option for fulfilling prerequisites. Approval for prerequisites will be determined on a course-by-course basis.
7 courses—21 credit hours
5 courses—15 credit hours
At least 1 course from MBA 6010—MBA 6014
—OR—
Students may select courses at the 5000 or 6000+ level from the Haworth College of Business (ACTY, BCM, CIS, FIN, MGMT, MKTG) and may also select courses at the 5000 or 6000+ level from colleges outside of the Haworth College of Business with approval from both the MBA advisor and the advisor from the other college, department or graduate program.
For more information on course requirements visit the WMU catalog.
Although Ann Ditlow did not have a finance background, the coursework in her MBA program at WMU is helping her excel in her new role and leading to a promising future career.
MBA student Philip Smith decided to pursue his MBA at WMU in order to achieve his career ambitions while playing Division 1 soccer.
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