1. INFORMATION SESSION May 17, 2011 Nelson Hall

2. PROGRAM OPTIONS

3. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Academic rigor Technology The Real MBA Partnerships Value

4. FACE-TO-FACE STUDENTS Small class size Graduate faculty Day classes in Nelson Hall Evening classes in Nelson Hall and RTP Opportunities for professional growth ‣ Extensive network of fellow students, alumni, and recruiters ‣ Career coaching and company interviews ‣ MBA Student Association, Net Impact, NAWMBA

5. ONLINE STUDENTS Small class size Same faculty as face-to-face program Same career coaching staff available Located anywhere, anytime Two residencies (one in Raleigh and one abroad)

6. ON CAMPUS/RTP CONCENTRATIONS BioSciences Management Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization Financial Management Innovation Management Marketing Management Services Management Supply Chain Management

7. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Full-time students: ‣ Four to five classes/semester ‣ 56 credit hours – international trips ‣ 21 months to graduation Part-time face-to-face students: ‣ Two classes, each meeting once a week for 3 hours ‣ 45 credit hours ‣ 28 – 33 months to graduation – 1 credit hour classes and international trips Online students: ‣ Contained, lockstep program ‣ 45 credit hours ‣ 24 months to graduation – two mandatory residency experiences

8. COURSE AVAILABILITY Full-time Program ‣ Main Campus Core courses in day, concentrations and electives in day and evening All concentrations offered on main campus Part-time Program ‣ Main Campus and RTP Select your first preference on application Core courses taught at both sites Concentrations will depend on demand in RTP Online Program Lockstep program with core courses and electives Online courses restricted to students in the online program (and vice versa)

9. ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Academic promise Management potential ‣ 2 years experience required for PT and online; recommended for FT Leadership skills Creativity, initiative, & teamwork orientation Calculus or statistics course completed before enrolling

10. ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Online application form $65 application fee for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents or $75 USD for non-resident aliens and international applicants Essays Résumé

11. ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Two (2) official transcripts from each college/university attended Three letters of recommendation Official GMAT or GRE scores TOEFL or IELTS scores – international applicants Admissions interview

12. APPLICATION DEADLINES Full-time ‣ Fall 12: October 3, 2011 (round 1) ‣ Fall 12: January 15, 2012 (round 2) ‣ Fall 12: March 1, 2012 (round 3) Part-time ‣ Spring 12: October 3, 2011 ‣ Fall 12: February 13, 2012 (round 1) ‣ Fall 12: April 9, 2012 (round 2) Online ‣ Fall 12: October 3, 2011 (round 1) ‣ Fall 12: February 13, 2012 (round 2) ‣ Fall 12: April 9, 2012 (round 3)

13. FINANCIAL AID Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships (full-time applicants only) Company sponsorship Federal loans External funding sources: ‣ Professional organizations (NSPE) and civic groups ‣ NSHMBA, NBMBAA Resource: www.finaid.org/loanswww.finaid.org/loans DELTA scholarships for online students

14. Apply Today! www.mba.ncsu.edu mba@ncsu.edu 919.515.5584