Master of Business Administration
Program Description
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Winston Salem State University is designed to promote the socio-economic mobility and career advancement of working professionals. The MBA program is designed for early to mid-career professionals aspiring to become effective managers and leaders. Our philosophy is inclusive and has historically enrolled a diverse body of students hailing from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The MBA curriculum comprises of 8 core courses (24 semester hours) and 4 electives (12 semester hours). The core curriculum provides a broad understanding of core functional areas in business (such as accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics). The electives impart cutting edge knowledge from a managerial application perspective in subjects such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, among others. Faculty who teach in the graduate program employ an experiential teaching approach that infuses active student learning and timely coverage of current business topics.
Students can enroll in either fall or spring semester. The classes are offered in the evenings and students enroll in two courses per semester and graduate in two years.
Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, we expect our students to:
- Show Proficiency in Business Communication (Information Literacy, Written and Oral)
- Integrate Business Knowledge to Demonstrate Effective Decision-making
- Recognize and Respond to Social and Ethical Concerns in Business Situations
- Be Reflective Learners who can Apply Their Business Knowledge/Skills
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Completed graduate school application with $50 fee
- One official copy of all transcripts
- Two professional recommendation letters
- Video Essay (effective Spring 2023)
- Resume
Application Deadline
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is July 5th for fall semester admission and December 5th for spring semester admission.
Transfer Credits
Subject to the approval by the MBA Program Director, up to six hours of graduate transfer credit may be applied toward the MBA. Graduate transfer credit will only be granted for courses completed with a grade of “B” or better and taken within the last five years.
Degree Requirements
Students in the MBA program must complete a total of thirty-six (36) credit hours to complete degree requirements. Additionally, they must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 (“B” average). No more than two grades of “C” may be earned in the program.
Time Limits for Completion
A student who enters the MBA program can complete the program in four (4) semesters and two (2) summers (2 years total). The time limit for completion of the program is five (5) years.
