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Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA
Saint Joseph’s Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA Program Structure
Students are required to complete 24 two-credit courses in this industry-focused MBA program. All in-person courses in the Saint Joseph’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing MBA at the Haub School of Business are offered at the Chubb Hotel & Conference Center in Lafayette Hill, PA. Each course takes one weekend (Friday/Saturday) with a pre and post-assignment completed outside of the classroom. Students also have the option to take their classes in the school’s virtual classroom. Month-long online classes, with weekly evening virtual class sessions, provide added flexibility for our students. The degree can be completed in as few as 12 months or as long as six years.
Curriculum
The 24 required courses consist of five Foundation Courses in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, DSS and Marketing; 18 Additional Required Courses; one of six available Elective Courses; and a Capstone Course. Some students may waive Foundation Courses based on their undergraduate transcripts.
Class Profile
The average Saint Joseph’s Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA student has 10-14 years of work experience, typically in middle-to senior-level management positions. The average GPA of matriculated students is 3.1, and the average student is 36-years old. About 52 percent of students are women. Most students come in with only a Bachelor’s Degree, but 21 percent hold Master’s Degrees and an additional 6.5 percent hold other advanced degrees. Nearly 70 percent of enrolled students are employed in sales and marketing industries, with the other 30 percent in research and clinical studies.
Career Statistics
Over 80 percent of students are promoted before they graduate.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
For 2019-20, the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA costs $1,349 per credit. With 48 credits in the course, the total cost of the program is $79,152. Books and course materials, parking, student identification cards, executive coaching, and meals on class days are included in this price. Students with undergraduate business degrees may be eligible to waive up to five foundation classes.
Admissions
The Saint Joseph’s Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA requires a minimum of four years of work experience in the industry.
Applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended, a current résumé, GMAT or GRE scores from the last seven years, and one letter of recommendation. They must also complete a structured personal interview via phone or in person. In lieu of GMAT scores, students may be waived based on undergraduate GPA or professional experience.
International students must submit an official WES (World Education Service) course-by-course evaluation. As well, students that earned an undergraduate degree where English is not the primary language must submit TOEFL scores. Those who choose not to submit a TOEFL score must enroll in a two month ESL (English Second Language) program. Students are evaluated at the end of the program.
Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Offer rolling admission and enrollment. This means applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Application deadlines for international applicants seeking an F1 visa differ from those for American citizens, and are as follows:
- Fall Semester: June 15
- Spring Semester: October 15
Food Marketing MBA
Saint Joseph’s Food Marketing MBA Program Structure
The Saint Joseph’s MBA in Food Marketing at Haub School of Business requires 24 courses for a total of 48 credits, although Foundation Courses may be waived based on prior coursework. Courses are taken one at a time, and each is taught either in the classroom over one weekend (Friday/Saturday) with pre- and post-assignments, or as month-long online courses with live evening sessions once per week. The Food Marketing MBA can take from two to six years to complete.
Curriculum
Saint Joseph’s boasts the only food industry-focused graduate program of its kind through an AACSB-accredited business school. Students take six Foundation Courses, six Core Courses, 11 Specialization Courses within six concentrations, and a Capstone Course.
Class Profile
The average Saint Joseph’s Food Marketing MBA student has 10-14 years of industry experience. The average GPA of matriculated students is 3.2, and the average age of students is 34-38. The class is comprised of 34 percent male and 66 percent female students.
Career Statistics
Over 50 percent of Saint Joseph’s MBA in Food Marketing students are promoted while enrolled in the program, and 40 percent of those are promoted more than twice.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The Saint Joseph’s MBA in Food Marketing costs $1,349 per credit. This rate of tuition covers all books, course materials, parking, student identification cards, executive coaching and meals on class days.
Admissions
The Saint Joseph’s MBA in Food Marketing requires all applicants to submit a completed application form, an official transcript from accredited undergraduate—and if applicable, graduate—institutions, a personal statement, a business résumé, and one or two letters of recommendation. In lieu of submitting a GMAT score, applicants may participate in a structured personal interview. There is no application fee. International students must receive a score of 80 on the TOEFL or a 550 on the written TOEFL, or a 6.5 overall on the IELTS, or 60 overall PTE score.
Admission to the Executive Food Marketing MBA is rolling, so prospective students may apply at any time.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Offer rolling admission and enrollment. This means applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Application deadlines for international applicants seeking an F1 visa differ from those for American citizens, and are as follows:
- Fall Semester: June 15
- Spring Semester: October 15
One-Year Executive MBA
Saint Joseph’s One-Year Executive MBA Program Structure
The intensive Saint Joseph’s One-Year Executive MBA (EMBA) program at Haub School of Business requires students to take 30 credits over three semesters. Classes meet three days a month (one Friday and two Saturdays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Student breaks are scheduled during holidays and summer. The program culminates in April.
Curriculum
Saint Joseph’s University’s One-Year Executive MBA students take a total of 30 credits, ten credits each semester. All courses are required, and students typically take their courses with the same cohort of peers throughout the program
Executive MBA Rankings
• U.S. News & World Report: 16
Class Profile
There are currently 195 students in the HSB EMBA program, split between the One-Year Executive MBA and 20 Month Executive MBA.
These students are 47.7 percent female, 33.3 percent minority status, and 1.5 percent international. The average age of the class is 40-years old.
Careers
The Saint Joseph’s One-Year Executive MBA program does not offer career services because most students are being supported by their current employer. However, students are welcome to use the resources of the St. Joseph’s Career Development Center to meet their professional needs. Students also receive one-on-one executive and team coaching and leadership development throughout the program.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition for the Saint Joseph’s One-Year Executive MBA program in 2019-20 costs $2,310 per credit. Over the 30 required credits, this comes to a total of $69,300.
These costs include tuition, a laptop computer, textbooks, instructional materials, the international study tour costs, parking permits, a student ID, library and computer lab fees, breakfast and lunch on class days and Executive Coaching. Through the Employer Deferral Program, students whose tuition is being covered by their employers can pay their tuition at the end of each semester for an additional fee of $35.
Admissions
The Saint Joseph’s One-Year Executive MBA requires a minimum of five years of professional experience, a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an undergraduate business degree.
Applicants must submit a completed application form, a current résumé, complete official transcripts of all collegiate and graduate work, a personal statement, and a professional recommendation. A personal interview is also required, while GMAT scores are not. All applicants are invited to interview on campus with two of our faculty members. Since the school does not require applicants to submit GMAT scores, HSB has recently begun asking students to take a math assessment and provide a writing sample.
International students must submit an official WES (World Education Service) course-by-course evaluation. As well, students that earned an undergraduate degree where English is not the primary language must submit TOEFL scores. Those who choose not to must enroll in a two month ESL (English Second Language) program. Students are evaluated at the end of the program.m.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Offer rolling admission and enrollment. This means applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Application deadlines for international applicants seeking an F1 visa differ from those for American citizens, and are as follows:
- Fall Semester: June 15
- Spring Semester: October 15
20-Month Executive MBA
Saint Joseph’s 20-Month Executive MBA Program Structure
The Saint Joseph’s University’s 20-Month Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the Haub School of Business requires students to take a total of 48 credits. Beginning with orientation in September, students take five consecutive semesters. Classes meet three days a month (one Friday and two Saturdays) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Student breaks are scheduled during holidays and summer. After completing the first two semesters, students merge with the 1-Year Executive MBA class.
Curriculum
The Saint Joseph’s 20-month Executive MBA program is designed for those who did not study business or finance as undergraduates. Students take eight credits in the first semester and ten credits in the following four semesters. Business foundation courses in the first two semesters prepare students for the upper level curriculum beginning in the third semester.
Executive MBA Rankings
• U.S. News & World Report: 16
Class Profile
There are currently 195 students in the HSB EMBA program, split between the One-Year Executive MBA and 20 Month Executive MBA.
These students are 47.7 percent female, 33.3 percent minority status, and 1.5 percent international. The average age of the class is 40-years old.
Careers
The Saint Joseph’s 20-Month Executive MBA program does not offer career services because most students are being supported by their current employer. However, students are welcome to use the resources of the St. Joseph’s Career Development Center to meet their professional needs. Students also receive one-on-one executive and team coaching and leadership development throughout the program.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition for the Saint Joseph’s 20-Month Executive MBA program in 2019-20 costs $1,673 per credit. Over the 48 required credits, this comes to a total of $80,703.
These costs include tuition, a laptop computer, textbooks, instructional materials, the international study tour costs, parking permits, a student ID, library and computer lab fees, breakfast and lunch on class days and Executive Coaching. Through the Employer Deferral Program, students whose tuition is being covered by their employers can pay their tuition at the end of each semester for an additional fee of $35.
Admissions
The Saint Joseph’s 20-Month Executive MBA requires a minimum of five years of professional experience, a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an undergraduate business degree.
Applicants must submit a completed application form, a current résumé, complete official transcripts of all collegiate and graduate work, a personal statement, and a professional recommendation. A personal interview is also required, while GMAT scores are not. All applicants are invited to interview on campus with two of our faculty members. Since the school does not require applicants to submit GMAT scores, HSB has recently begun asking students to take a math assessment and provide a writing sample.
International students must submit an official WES (World Education Service) course-by-course evaluation. As well, students that earned an undergraduate degree where English is not the primary language must submit TOEFL scores. Those who choose not to must enroll in a two month ESL (English Second Language) program. Students are evaluated at the end of the program.m.
Application deadlines are assessed on a rolling basis, and the 20-month program begins in early September.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Offer rolling admission and enrollment. This means applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Application deadlines for international applicants seeking an F1 visa differ from those for American citizens, and are as follows:
- Fall Semester: June 15
- Spring Semester: October 15
Professional MBA
Saint Joseph’s Professional MBA Program Structure
The Haub School of Business does not offer a daytime MBA program and instead maintains a Professional MBA program for which candidates do not need work experience to apply. The fall and spring semesters are each 15 weeks long, and classes meet once a week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. The summer semester consists of two, eight-week sessions, and classes convene twice weekly from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Online classes meet for eight weeks, and chat session times vary in length and frequency. Those enrolled in the online program are welcome to take courses on campus, while those enrolled on campus can apply for online courses on a space-available basis. Students finish the program at their own pace and do not need to enroll each semester so long as they complete their degree within six years. Students using online courses can complete the program in just one year.
Curriculum
The Saint Joseph’s Professional MBA curriculum consists of 19 courses for a total of 53 credits required for graduation. However, students may waive up to six of the eight Foundation Courses—those that cover basic concepts in topics such as accounting, economics, and management—by showing proof of previous academic study in relevant areas or by performing well on placement exams. Besides the eight Foundation Courses, the curriculum consists of two Gateway Courses, five Core Courses, three elective Concentration Courses, and the Global Business Strategy capstone course. While there are no sequential requirements for completing the Gateway Courses and the Core Courses, some students experience a smoother transition into their studies when taking Gateway Courses before the Core Courses. Students must complete their Elective Courses in one of eight available concentrations: General MBA, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Finance, Health and Medical Services Administration, International Business, International Marketing, Leading/Human Resources, and Marketing. HSB also offers a new online concentration called the Data Intelligent MBA with a focus on analytical tools and “actionable data.”
Full-Time MBA Rankings
• U.S. News & World Report: 81
Class Profile
There are currently 421 students enrolled in the HSB part-time MBA program, with 40.4 percent female students, 36.1 percent international students, and 13.5 percent minority students.
These students, on average, are 29-years old and enroll with an undergraduate GPA of 3.21. The average GMAT of entrants was 502, and the average previous work experience was 6.6 years.
Careers
HSB’s Career Development Center sponsors a number of on-campus recruiting events and personal appointments. The school also maintains relationships with businesses in the Philadelphia area and states that on average, students who remain employed while enrolled in the MBA program receive two promotions.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The Saint Joseph’s Professional MBA costs $1,075 per credit for 2019-20, totaling $56,975 if no foundation courses can be waived.
HSB offers merit scholarships each semester to outstanding students applying to the Professional MBA Program. The scholarships are based on undergraduate records and GMAT scores. All applicants are considered, and potential recipients are contacted during the application process. Award amounts vary, but they are typically between $2,000 and $4,000 and last for one year only. Merit Scholars must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the MBA Program in order to retain their award and receive additional networking opportunities and access to lectures by noteworthy guest speakers.
The school also offers Graduate Assistantships, in which highly qualified students conduct research for a specific academic department for approximately 16 hours per week. Graduate Assistants must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
Admissions
The Saint Joseph’s Professional MBA requires international students to receive a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL, iBT, or 550 on the written TOEFL, a 6.5 overall on the IELTS, or a 60 on the PTE.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all credits earned during undergraduate and graduate programs; two letters of recommendation; a résumé; a $35 application fee; and a personal statement that in 250 to 500 words covers applicant’s career objectives, reasons for seeking admission to the Saint Joseph’s Professional MBA, and any other additional information. Official GMAT or GRE scores from tests taken within the last seven years are also required. However, a GMAT waiver is available for the program.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Offer rolling admission and enrollment. This means applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Application deadlines for international applicants seeking an F1 visa differ from those for American citizens, and are as follows:
- Fall Semester: June 15
- Spring Semester: October 15
Traditional MBA
Rutgers University Traditional MBA Program Structure
During the fall and spring semesters at Rutgers School of Business, Camden (RSBC), classes will meet both remotely and in-person during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each semester runs for 15 weeks and includes a one-week examination period. Evening classes meet from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. There are also classes held on Saturdays. The summer session and winter sessions (“winterim”), are each offered online only. Summer session is 12 weeks long and winter features a three-week session. The length of the full-time variation of the program is 24 months
Curriculum
The Rutgers University Traditional MBA curriculum consists of 18 courses (three of which are electives) comprising 54 credit hours. The core courses include Managerial Economics, Managerial Skills, Quantitative Skills and Accounting for Financial Reporting. Waivers are granted when comparable coursework has been completed within the last ten years at a four-year accredited institution. RSBC does not grant waivers for coursework completed at a community college or for related professional experience. Students must complete three elective courses, which fall into one of four concentrations: digital marketing, business analytics, investment and private wealth, and strategic leadership.
In addition, Traditional MBA students may participate in study abroad programs to locations such as South Africa, Portugal, South Korea and China.
Finally, Rutgers offers students the opportunity to pursue a dual degree program–within the wider Rutgers University: the JD/MBA, or the DNP/MBA. Students interested in the JD/MBA program must apply to and gain acceptance from each school independently. Once accepted into the programs, students can count 12 credits from the School of Business toward their law degree and vice versa with 12 credits from the School of Law counting toward their MBA degrees.
Class Profile
There are currently 82 students in the RSBC Traditional MBA program. These students are, on average, 30-years old, join with nine years of previous work experience and are majority female (56 percent). The GMAT average is 550.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
As Rutgers is a state university, RSBC posts different tuition rates for New Jersey residents and out-of-state residents. Tuition for NJ residents in the Rutgers Camden Traditional MBA program is $1,025 per credit, which equates to $55,350 over 54 credits. Tuition for out-of-state residents is $1,737, which brings the total to $93,798. Additional fees apply to all tuition rates.
Admitted students are eligible for a number of merit-based scholarships, based on academic record and GMAT scores. The school reports that several full-time students also work on a part-time, hourly basis for faculty members, although RSBC does not offer formal research assistantships.
Enrolled students may complete the FASFA in order to apply for federal and private loans. International students are advised to seek private loan opportunities or inquire about aid opportunities with their local government.
Admissions
Applicants to the Rutgers University-Camden Traditional MBA program are required to submit the following: the online application form, a $70 application fee, original undergraduate and graduate transcripts if applicable, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement of the applicant’s career objectives, GRE or GMAT scores (waived for 2021 due to Covid-19), and a current résumé. Applicants who hold a graduate degree, such as a JD, MD, or Ph.D., are not required to send their standardized test scores to Rutgers. While the school notes a preference for professional work experience, some students have been admitted directly after earning their undergraduate degree.
International applicants for the Traditional MBA must follow the same standards, along with submission of reputable TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores and a statement of financial documentation.
GMAT waivers are available for all RSBC programs for qualified students.
Application deadlines are as follows:
For domestic students, applications are due by December 1 for spring, May 1 for summer and August 1 for fall. For international students, the deadlines are November 1 for spring and June 1 for fall.
Full-Time One Year MBA
Lehigh University’s 1-MBA Program Structure
The 1-MBA program merges opportunity, rigor and speed for professionals ready to pivot in their careers and reach new levels. The program is uniquely designed to be completed in one year. The unique curriculum includes foundational courses that will prepare students in the business fundamentals. These courses are followed by courses taught from the stakeholder perspective. Societal shift courses are interwoven throughout the program and are designed to enable students to grapple with macro-level issues and challenges that affect businesses on a global scale, such as, artificial intelligence, climate change, and rapid urbanization.
The Consulting Practicum introduces students to advanced consulting skills and provides knowledge, training, and development through activities and experiences. The EXTERNSHIPseries company projects are designed to fully immerse students with hands-on experiential learning. Mentoring teams focused on your professional goals and career aspirations are assigned to you at the onset of the 1-MBA Program. They will personally serve as mentors and assist you with professional development opportunities. Your successful completion of the 1-MBA and exploring your next step professionally is a major priority of your mentoring team. Additionally, there are varying opportunities for Professional Development to ensure students get the most out of their MBA experience.
A select, limited number of the student cohort in the 1-MBA Program can opt to participate in class online through our unique ClassroomLIVE experience. The integrated, web-based learning environment delivers programs in real-time from classrooms on Lehigh’s campus direct to students in their homes. Students interact live with professors and other students during the class as it’s actually taking place on campus. ClassroomLIVE provides students from far away regions the opportunity to complete most of the 1-MBA Program online without having to relocate.
Curriculum
The 1-MBA is a 47-credit hour program that begins with a variety of foundational courses that prepares students in the business fundamentals. These courses are followed by courses taught from the stakeholder perspective. Societal shift courses are interwoven throughout the program and are designed to enable students to grapple with macro-level issues and challenges that affect businesses on a global scale.
The Consulting Practicum introduces students to advanced consulting skills and provides knowledge, training, and development through integrated activities and experiences. Our EXTERNSHIPseries company projects transition you to substantive, practical experiences wrestling with real company projects – enabling you to gain the hands-on experience employers are seeking in the graduating MBA students they recruit. Throughout the 1-year program, the Consulting Practicum’s EXTERNSHIPseries projects are designed to fully immerse you with hands-on experiential learning.
Careers
Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics has a dedicated Director of Career Services for Graduate Programs. 1-MBA students have full access to the following Career Services resources as a collaboration between the Center for Career and Professional Development and the Graduate Programs Office: career coaching and advising, career education, digital tools, and events and resources to connect with alumni and employers.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The 1-MBA tuition cost is $64,750, which is payable in four semester payments.
College-awarded, merit-based scholarship and financial aid is available. Applicants must receive an offer of admission in order to be considered. Merit-based scholarship and financial aid is awarded based on academic performance and in some cases, work experience. The University’s Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping students attain a Lehigh University education, no matter your financial circumstances.
1-MBA scholarship options include:
• Dean’s Scholarship – Full-tuition scholarship plus a $10,000 stipend
• Director’s Scholarship – $5,000 to full-tuition scholarship
• Asa Packer Entrepreneurship Award (APSEA) – Full-tuition scholarship plus an $18,000 stipend
• Lehigh University Alumni Scholarship – $25,000 scholarship
• United Nations Scholarships – 3 full-tuition scholarships to UN staff members
• U.S. Military Scholarship – Current military or veteran members of the United States Armed Forces
• Nanovic ‘60G Endowed Fellowship Fund
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Global Village Scholarship
Admissions
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience to apply to the 1-MBA.
Students wishing to enroll in the 1-MBA Program must submit an application with an application fee of $75. Also required are an essay, resume, GMAT or GRE scores, official transcripts from all universities attended, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also participate in an admissions interview.
Applicants who hold an academic doctorate, juris doctorate, or medical doctorate will automatically be exempt from having to submit GMAT/GRE scores (must be equivalent to a U.S. Doctoral degree from an accredited university). Applicants to the program may be considered for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement if one of the two following conditions are met: 10 years of full-time professional experience or a master’s degree combined with a minimum of six years of full-time professional experience. The nature of the professional experience, previous academic record, and other professional distinctions will all be considered in the review process and not all applicants will qualify for a test exemption. Waiver applicants must submit all application requirements except GMAT/GRE scores by completing an application through the Online Application System. The GMAT/GRE waiver request will be reviewed by the MBA Admissions Committee.
In addition to the above, international students must also provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Application deadlines are as follows:
A complete application must be received by the listed deadlines. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday are extended to the next business day.
We recommend that you start gathering your materials a few months in advance of the application deadline. This ensures that you have enough time to request transcripts from your undergraduate institution, register for and take the GMAT or GRE, and obtain letters of recommendations from past professors or employers.
Application Deadlines
Round 1: December 1
Round 2: February 1
Round 3: April 15
Part-Time FLEX MBA
Lehigh University Flex MBA Program Structure
The Lehigh FLEX MBA creates an environment that challenges its students to think in unaccustomed ways. Students are taught how to be clear and concise, yet critical thinkers, and also how to evaluate alternative strategies and action plans associated with the myriad of challenges evident in prototypical and non-prototypical business enterprises.
Students can opt to participate on campus or online each day through our unique synchronous ClassroomLIVE experience, depending on what their schedule that day dictates. ClassroomLIVE delivers programs synchronously in real-time from classrooms on Lehigh’s campus to students, in their homes, at their workplaces, or while traveling. Students interact with professors and other students during the class as it’s actually taking place in real-time on campus. It’s the ultimate, convenient hybrid learning environment.
Curriculum
The Lehigh FLEX MBA is a 36-credit program that is completed at a part-time, personalized pace, on campus or online through ClassroomLIVE technology, or through a culmination of both to fit your busy schedule. The core is comprised of 21 credits; the remaining 15 credits are electives, from which a student may choose to specialize in a concentration area if desired. Concentrations areas include Business Analytics, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. A concentration does not need to be declared at the time of application.
The FLEX MBA program begins with a mandatory weekend orientation and ends with a capstone course that draws upon the student’s knowledge acquired during the FLEX MBA core curriculum experience. In-class teams closely resemble cross-functional corporate teams where each person has a different and valuable set of knowledge, skills and experience. By combining industry projects, high-level class discussions, case analyses, and a computer simulation competition, the FLEX MBA core exposes students to rigorous theoretical analysis while providing hands-on, simulated real world business experiences.
On average, it takes a student about 3.5 years to complete this part-time MBA program. A student can choose to go at a faster or slower pace depending on their work or personal schedule.
Careers
Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics has a dedicated Director of Career Services for Graduate Programs. FLEX MBA students have full access to the following Career Services resources as a collaboration between the Center for Career and Professional Development and the Graduate Programs Office: career coaching and advising, career education, digital tools, and events and resources to connect with alumni and employers.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The FLEX MBA tuition cost is $38,700 for the full 36-credit program. The current cost per credit hour is $1,075. Tuition for the MBA & Engineering Joint degree program is $1,500 per credit hour and for the MBA & Educational Leadership Joint degree program is $825 per credit hour.
If your graduate tuition at Lehigh University is reimbursed to you by your employer, you can request a deferment of payment. This option allows students to obtain a record of their final course grade before tuition payment is due; some employers require final course grades before tuition reimbursement will be disbursed. Lehigh University offers a graduate tuition payment plan for the fall and spring semesters.
College-awarded, merit-based scholarship and financial aid is available. Applicants must receive an offer of admission as a regular student in order to be considered. Merit-based scholarship and financial aid is awarded based on academic performance and in some cases, work experience. The University’s Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping students attain a Lehigh University education, no matter your financial circumstances.
Admissions
Applicants must have at least two years of full-time professional work experience to apply, and Lehigh notes that students average eight years of work experience upon matriculation in the program.
FLEX MBA applicants must submit an online application form and a $75 application fee, a current resume, recent GMAT or GRE test results, official transcripts from all universities attended, and two letters of recommendation submitted through the online application.
Applicants who hold an academic doctorate, juris doctorate, or medical doctorate will automatically be exempt from having to submit GMAT/GRE scores (must be equivalent to a U.S. Doctoral degree from an accredited university). Applicants to the program may be considered for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement if one of the two following conditions are met: 10 years of full-time professional experience or a master’s degree combined with a minimum of 6 years of full-time professional experience. The nature of the professional experience, previous academic record, and other professional distinctions will all be considered in the review process and not all applicants will qualify for a test exemption. Waiver applicants must submit all application requirements except GMAT/GRE scores by completing an application through the Online Application System. The GMAT/GRE waiver request will be reviewed by the MBA Admissions Committee.
Lehigh notes that applicants are strongly recommended to request admissions interviews, although interviews are not required for admission.
The Lehigh FLEX MBA application also includes an essay question, asking applicants to provide a summary of their career objectives and relevant work experience, their chosen field of graduate study, and the leadership experience and skills they plan to contribute to their peers at Lehigh.
Application deadlines are as follows:
A complete application must be received by the listed deadlines. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday are extended to the next business day.
We recommend that you start gathering your materials a few months in advance of the application deadline. This ensures that you have enough time to request transcripts from your undergraduate institution, register for and take the GMAT or GRE, and obtain letters of recommendations from past professors or employers.
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| Domestic Students | July 15 | December 15 | May 1 |
| International Students | May 1 | December 1 | N/A |
Lehigh University College of Business and Economics
History
For more than 100 years, Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics has been home to a thriving academic community, one that has launched the careers of students who are both critical thinkers and pioneers in industry.
That commitment to scholarship has always been an integral part of our culture and has long been a core component of our curriculum, which is highly collaborative and cross-disciplinary in nature.
Lehigh’s MBA program first received accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in 1953. Today, Lehigh offers a flexible, on-campus and online FLEX MBA program and a one-year, full-time 1-MBA program. In addition, Lehigh offers a Joint MBA degree in Engineering and Educational Leadership.
Location(s)
Located one hour from Philadelphia and one hour and 30 minutes from New York City, Lehigh’s campus in Bethlehem, PA offers courses on three campuses: the Asa Packer campus, the Murray H. Goodman campus and the Mountaintop campus. MBA courses primarily meet in the Rauch Business Center on the Asa Packer campus. Some courses also meet on the Mountaintop campus in Iacocca Hall, Ben Franklin TechVentures and Building C., Lehigh’s newest learning space.
Facilities
Rauch Business Center houses ClassroomLIVE distance learning enabled learning environments, computer labs and many of the Lehigh University College of Business and Economics’ business research centers. These include the Value Chain Research Center, the Financial Services Laboratory, the Martindale Center for the Study of Private Enterprise, the Murray H. Goodman Center for Real Estate Studies and the Small Business Development Center.
Opened in 2010, the CBE’s Dexter F. Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation is located adjacent to the Rauch Business Center in the Wilbur Annex. MBA students may also access the Small Business Development Center at Lehigh’s nearby Goodman Campus. Graduate students also have the option to live on campus in numerous provided locations.
Faculty
The College of Business and Economics employs 80 faculty members in total, including 15 in Accounting, 20 in Economics, 19 in Finance, 20 in Management and 12 in Marketing.
Student Body
Lehigh University enrolls approximately 330 students in the College of Business and Economics Graduate Programs.
MBA Degree Offerings
Lehigh offers the following MBA programs: the 1-MBA (one-year, full-time program), the FLEX MBA (flexible, on-campus and online hybrid program) and the Joint MBA in either Engineering or Educational Leadership.
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About MetroMBA
MetroMBA is your hub for exploring MBA programs in your metro. We bring together the latest news and information about each program and let you compare them side by side to find the best fit. Pick your metro to view the latest regional MBA news and to explore a list of business schools near you. Filter your results by area of concentration or use our regional maps to pinpoint the degree programs closest to your home or office. Then delve deeper into your target programs by reading our school profiles, which put in-depth program information at your fingertips.
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MetroMBA’s Mission
MetroMBA is committed to providing timely, accurate, insightful information about regional MBA programs in and around urban centers in the United States and beyond. Serving a primary audience of MBA applicants—and believing in the intrinsic value of the MBA—we aim to produce thoughtful content about the particular questions facing regional MBA applicants, helping equip them with the information they need to gain admission to the school best suited to them in their target metro.
We also aim to be a comprehensive resource for others interested in graduate management education in any of our regional metro areas of coverage, including current MBA students and alumni, the MBA admissions community, and prospective employers.
