MBA Options
UNA offers two options for students to earn a graduate business degree.
- A regular MBA with the opportunity to specialize in a particular concentration.
- An Executive MBA for individuals with significant business experience who want to improve their leadership and management skills.
The chart below helps you see the flexibility of the UNA MBA. It should also help determine if the MBA or Executive MBA is the best program for you. Both programs are available online and/or face-to-face.
| Criterion | MBA | Executive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Experience | Professional experience or acceptable GMAT |
At least a 5-year work history demonstrating increasing responsibility and professional or entrepreneurial positions. Professional or entrepreneurial experience refers to positions that often require a bachelor’s degree AND involve common business related functions (e.g., marketing, finance, accounting, etc.). Clerical and administrative duties are typically not considered professional/entrepreneurial. |
| GMAT/GRE Required |
A GMAT score of 400* OR at least 3 years of demonstrated responsibility in professional or entrepreneurial positions, OR membership in Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. **Test score requirements for all MBA applicants for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters have been WAIVED. This test score waiver is ONLY for students with anundergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher (or 3.0 for last 30 hours). Professional or entrepreneurial experience refers to positions that often require a bachelor’s degree AND involve common business related functions (e.g., marketing, finance, accounting, etc.). Clerical and administrative duties are typically not considered professional/entrepreneurial. |
No |
| GPA Requirement |
Overall undergraduate 2.5 cumulative GPA |
Yes |
| Total credit hours required | 34 | 34 |
| Concentrations | Nine concentrations | Executive |