Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration – Flexible MBA Program

Accredited by AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business BSBA & MBA programs at YSU are accredited AACSB accreditation assures quality in faculty, students, curriculum, and services Highest recognition for business schools worldwide Fewer than 30% of United States Business Schools have this accreditation and only 10% worldwide

Why an MBA? Helps develop your career at an accelerated pace Helps develop your career at an accelerated pace MBA’s are sought after for their ability to think critically, deal with ambiguity, and solve complex problems MBA’s are sought after for their ability to think critically, deal with ambiguity, and solve complex problems Disciplines studied include economics, finance, marketing, operations, management, and accounting Disciplines studied include economics, finance, marketing, operations, management, and accounting Skills learned include leadership, teamwork, ethics, and communication Skills learned include leadership, teamwork, ethics, and communication MBA program offers access to MBA students, alumni, faculty, and business and community leaders MBA program offers access to MBA students, alumni, faculty, and business and community leaders MBA is a recognized brand the signifies management and leadership training MBA is a recognized brand the signifies management and leadership training

Why an MBA? Strengthens your technical competencies and knowledge of the functional areas of business Strengthens your technical competencies and knowledge of the functional areas of business Enhances your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills Enhances your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills Challenges you to apply current business theory to relevant organizational issues Challenges you to apply current business theory to relevant organizational issues Develops your strategic thinking skills Develops your strategic thinking skills

Williamson College of Business Flexible MBA Program Structure Complete your MBA at your pace, on your schedule Full-time or part-time Classes meet evenings Monday through Thursdays Saturday courses are offered, as well Take one, two, three or four courses per term Start fall, spring, or summer

Admissions Requirements Prior academic work in business is not required for admission into the program **

Williamson College of Business Flexible MBA Admissions A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university undergraduate grade point average of 2.70 or greater Completion of the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) with a minimum score of 460 Or Completion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam)with a minimum score of 1000 Completion of the TOEFL for international students

MBA Program Requirements There are three levels of coursework which students are required to completed There are three levels of coursework which students are required to completed LEVEL I LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL III

Level I – Foundation Courses Courses are required of students who have not completed an undergraduate degree in business During the time of admission, transcripts are evaluated to determine if foundation courses have been met; if so a waiver may be granted

Level I – Foundation Courses Foundation courses that provide the basic tools necessary for advanced study in business Foundation courses that provide the basic tools necessary for advanced study in business Foundation Classes Include: Foundation Classes Include: Accounting/Finance Accounting/Finance Management Management Marketing Marketing Economics Economics Statistics Statistics Information Systems Information Systems

Level II – Advanced Core MBA Courses Advanced courses are required for all MBA students Includes 22 hours of course work Courses provide a broad perspective of all business functions

Level III – Elective Courses Students are encouraged to select elective courses that enable them to pursue in-depth learning in an area of special interest Includes 9 hours of coursework Elective courses in areas such as accounting, finance, international business, management, marketing, human resource and management

EMPLOYERS of YSU MBA’s Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield AT & T Bausch & Lomb BJ Alan Company Brilex Industries Burdman Group The Callos Companies Cohen & Company Department of Defense Duferco Farrel Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland FirstEnergy Corporation First Place Bank General Electric General Motors Giant Eagle Pharmacy Hill, Barth & King Home Builders Association Hunt Value Indalex Progressive Insurance Representative Tittles Humility of Mary Health Partners State of Ohio Auditors Office United State Air Force V & M Star WCI Steel

If you would like more information on the MBA program at Youngstown State University please visit us at: Monique Bradford Williamson College of Business Administration One University Plaza Room 1120 Youngstown, OH