Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in WKU MBA!
We have organized frequently asked questions (FAQs) into 3 topic areas: admission, program, and financial considerations.
No. Our program no longer requires the GMAT exam. However, we do require 3-5 years of exempt level- professional work experience for program admission.
Yes. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75. When there are more applicants than seats in our programs we will always pick the most qualified students. This means that having a minimum score on any of the requirements does not assure admission.
We will accept up to 6 hours of graduate level courses. If these courses are graduate level business courses, they must be from an AACSB accredited institution. If in a non-business program (but related to business) graduate course electives may be accepted from an appropriately accredited institution.
Admission to the WKU MBA program requires 3-5 years exempt-level professional experience.
When applying for the MBA program, it is important to select two concentrations to be recorded accurately. Follow the steps below to ensure your concentrations are properly reflected in your application:
What should I do if I have already applied without selecting my second concentration?
If you have already submitted your application without including your second concentration, we kindly request that you complete the application process again. We apologize for any confusion caused by the form.
To add your second concentration, use the following steps:
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- Login using the credentials you created when you completed your first application.
- Complete the application form again and select your second concentration.
- While holding the "Ctrl" (or "Control") key on your keyboard, click on your second concentration to add it to your application.
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While internships and CO-OP positions are valuable, they are not considered equivalent to professional work experience.
Key Characteristics of Exempt-Level Positions:
Employees perform job duties that involve a significant degree of responsibility, discretion, and judgment. This often includes roles in management, supervision, professional occupations .Exempt employees typically have the authority to make key decisions, manage teams or projects, and contribute to the strategic direction of their department or organization.
Why 3-5 Years of Professional Exempt-Level Experience is Required:
Our program requires applicants to have 3-5 years of professional exempt-level experience
to ensure they have the necessary background in handling significant responsibilities
and making strategic decisions. This experience helps ensure that students are well-prepared
to engage with advanced concepts and contribute meaningfully to class discussions
and projects.
Yes. Both our business program AND our accounting program are accredited. Only 3 universities
in the state of Ky have such accreditation. We are accredited by AACSB International. This accreditation is only for the top business and accounting programs. AACSB accreditation
assures qualified faculty, solid academics, and resources for excellent business and
accounting programs. Only the top 15% of business programs earn AACSB accreditation.
We are proud to be one of them.
A large percentage of colleges are only accredited by a regional arm of the Department
of Education. WKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS). SACS and other regional arms of the Dept. of Education accredit entire institutions
including junior colleges. These regional accreditation units fulfill an important
purpose overall but do not accredit business programs separately. This means that
regional accreditation does not tell a perspective student much about the schools'
business program. The result is that there are very many colleges with this "overall"
regional accreditation who have business programs that fail to meet the rigorous standards
of AACSB. We recommend that you consider only business programs who are AACSB accredited.
YES. You will be able to choose your two program stackable certificates. You will also choose your program elective.
Yes, we offer six stackable concentrations:
- Business Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity Management
- Enterprise Management
- Executive Decision Making
- Supply Chain Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Dietetics (special program)
Students must maintain an overall MBA GPA of 3.0 during their entire program.
Many of our MBA courses are designed to have instructors post their own materials on the course platform. Therefore, you won't need to purchase any textbooks for this specific course. You will always want to check your syllabus for required or suggested textbooks.
The diploma you receive upon graduation will not indicate whether your degree was earned online or through interdisciplinary studies. It will display the name of your program or degree, such as "Bachelor of Arts" or "Master of Business Administration," without any reference to the mode of instruction or the interdisciplinary nature of your studies.
The purpose of your diploma is to recognize your successful completion of the degree requirements and signify the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your chosen field of study. It serves as a testament to your hard work and dedication throughout your academic journey.
If you have any additional questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out to the Registrar's Office.
Degree WorksAll students should track their degree progress throughout the course of their program using Degree Works. This will show which requirements have been met, which are still needed, and how close the degree is to completion.
Even if you do not plan to attend the graduation ceremony, you must submit this form and pay the fee. The application for graduation should be submitted by student via TopNet (Student Services>Student Records>Application for Graduation) for each credential.
For tuition and fees information, please visit the Office of Student Billing and Account Services.
We do not offer any through the MBA office. For financial aid, please visit WKU's Student Financial Aid office.
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement that can be helpful in paying all or part
of your tuition. Check with your employer to see what might be available to you.
Regarding your Tuition Assistance (TA), our office doesn't handle tuition assistance directly. The Department of Student Financial Assistance Veterans Affairs will be your best point of contact for any TA-related inquiries. That office can be reached at (270) 745-3732 or via email at va.questions@wku.edu. They will be able to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about your TA.
The Gordon Ford College of Business is a top business school with dual AACSB accreditation
in both business and accounting programs.
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