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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Do you value workplace diversity as a strength and an asset? Do you want to learn about the subtle organizational challenges managers face in the workplace? Are you hoping to use all your skills and assume more responsibility at work? Are you ready to make a change in your world? Then the Master of Business Administration program at Chatham University is ready for you.

The MBA is unique in its focus on the differences between men and women as leaders as well as the value of diversity in business organizations. In small classes, students apply management concepts to diagnose and solve practical problems in a supportive and collaborative environment. The challenging and technologically relevant curriculum is taught by faculty whose business experience and academic credentials enliven the small interactive classes. Chatham’s long-standing commitment to educating future leaders broadens the learning experience of all students.

A central concept of all MBA courses is to continually link theory and practice. The curriculum provides fundamental business skills in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, operations, computer and Internet technology, and business strategy. These skills are necessary to lead and manage in today’s rapidly evolving organizations and global marketplace. Courses such as Organizational Behavior, Management and Leadership, Managing a Diverse Workforce, and Human Resource Management explicitly address the organizational challenges, both subtle and obvious, that women and minorities encounter in the workplace. Electives provide the opportunity for students to explore a variety of business topics in greater depth and to enrich their understanding or organizational complexity.

“The real world work experience of many of my professors added such relevance and current workplace issues to the classroom setting. Then, when challenges arose later in my own working life, I was able to pick up the phone and call my professor for advice. That is, to me, what makes Chatham University’s MBA program and Chatham’s community unique. Peers and professors can be continual sources of resource and support, even after the semesters are over.�
– Julie Arnheim, MBA Student

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through other achievements may be granted admission.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all educational institutions attended.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Completed no-fee application
• Proficiency in written and oral communications, college level math, and computer usage including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet are required.
• Payment of a non-refundable $45 application fee (no charge to apply online)