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Program Details

Graduate Program: Business Administration (MBA) - Evening MBA

General Information

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Program/Degree
Business Administration (MBA) - Evening MBA  
Program Description

The 42 unit/credit hour Evening MBA program, located in Tucson, is designed for working professionals seeking to move their career forward while networking with classmates employed at the area’s most notable companies and institutions. Earn your MBA in 22 months through this lock-step, cohort based program that meets one night per week from 4pm – 10pm, in Tucson. Concentrations are offered by completing electives in Marketing, Finance, or Management Information Systems. Take what you learn from the classroom directly to the conference room — improving your performance and professional stature, while gaining the insights needed to meet the challenges of this dynamic global economy.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Graduate School of Management

The Eller College of Management is home to the Eller MBA program, which houses the following MBA programs:

-Full-Time - Tucson, Arizona

-Evening - Tucson, Arizona

-Professional - Chandler, Arizona

-Executive - Phoenix, Arizona

-Online - Online

The Eller Way

As students, faculty, and staff members at the Eller College of Management, we embrace a long and sustained culture of excellence. Our school is nationally recognized, and our contribution is critical to our continued elevation. Our standards are high and call us to:

-Integrity: Do the right thing 100 percent of the time.

-Innovation: Creatively anticipate and leverage change.

-Excellence: Consistently surpass ordinary standards.

-Determination: See challenges as opportunities.

-Inclusion: Create a community where everybody thrives.

These degree programs are designed to educate students in modern scientific research methods as applied to general and specialized management problems and to prepare students for careers in education, management, or government.

In addition, the Full-Time MBA program offers a variety of dual programs. By combining the MBA degree with a graduate degree in a legal, scientific, or technical field, Eller MBA students are uniquely poised to leverage their considerable understanding of the marketplace and create value in some of today’s most dynamic and interesting enterprises.

All prospective students interested in a dual-degree program option should also check with the partner department for additional admission requirements. To be considered a dual-degee candidate, admission must be granted to both programs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent. Proficiency in mathematics at the level of Calculus is preferred. Individual functional areas will vary to allow for differing backgrounds and to accommodate different special interests. Please visit our website for more information.

 
College

Eller College of Management

 
Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Phoenix Campus - Phoenix

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Sylvia G Munoz
520-621-2566
Graduate Program Coordinator
Pamela R Jorden
520-621-2281
Director of Graduate Studies
Paige W Bausman
520-626-1866
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Hayley Jean Kral
520-621-3484
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

GPA 3.0
TOEFL - Internet-Based: 100 (For international applicants only)
1 Professional recommendation
Resume
Statement of Purpose                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. International applicants are to provide official transcript and degree certification/diploma in native language and official English translation.

International Applicants:  While the majority of the students in our Evening MBA program are domestic students, we do enroll a small number of international students, who are typically working for local companies and currently hold a visa or are a permanent resident. The University of Arizona does not issue student visas for this program.

Apply through GradApp application at: https://apply.grad.arizona.edu

 
Standardized Tests

Minimum TOEFL: Internet-based: 100 (For international applicants only)
Minimum IELTS: 7 (For international applicants only)

 
Funding Opportunities

Graduate degree seeking students that are US citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible for federal student loans if they are enrolled in at least half time as defined by the Graduate College http://grad.arizona.edu/financial-resources/federal-state-and-institutional-aid. All students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for federal loans. The form is available on line at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Basic eligibility requirements are available at https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility.

Professional MBA Scholarships:  Available for the Evening MBA program.  All applicants will be considered for scholarship on a case-by-case basis, based on availability. We strongly recommend applying by round 2 if you are interested in a scholarship.  Scholarships, referral codes, and QTR (Qualified Tuition Reduction for employees of the three state universities) cannot be stacked.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

October 15: Round 1
December 1: Round 2
January 15: Round 3
March 1: Round 4
April 15: Round 5
June 1: Final Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

42 

Core Coursework Requirements

Minimum credits: 42 core units

Other requirements: Students must complete each course with a grade of C or better and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to graduate. Only grades A-C are acceptable for the Master Plan of Study. Audit courses do not count towards the degree credit minimum nor do undergraduate classes.

We expect students to complete all course requirements in 22 months.

Courses:
Year One - Fall

BNAD 562: Applied Business Statistics (2 units)

MGMT 501: Leadership in Organization (2 units)

ACCT 540: Introduction to Financial Accounting (2 units)

MKTG 510: Market-Based Management (2)

Year One - Spring

ECON 550: Managerial Economics (2 units)

BCOM 511: Management Communications (2 units)

MGMT 575: The Science and Practice of Influence (2 units)

MGMT 503: Human Resource Management (2 units)

Year One - Summer

MIS 560: Operations Management (2 units)

ECON 551: Business Strategy (2 units)

BNAD 597: Eller Business Consulting (2 units)

Year Two - Fall

FIN 510A: Financial Management (2 units)

MKTG 555e: Special Topics in Marketing (2 units)

FIN 510B : Financial Management (2 units)

BCOM 512: Advanced Business Communications (2 units)

Year Two - Spring

ACCT 545: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (2 units)

MIS 585: Strategic Management of Information Systems (2 units)

BNAD 513: Global Context of Business (2 units)

ENTR 696H: Principles of Entrepreneurship (2 units)

Year Two - Summer

MGMT 520: Managing Ethics in Organizations (2 units) 

MKTG 579E: Marketing of Innovation (2 units)

 

 

 
Elective Coursework

Visit the following program web site for more information on Program Overview, Curriculum and Courses: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/evening/program

 

 
Additional Requirements

Visit the following program web site for more information: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/evening/admissions

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

Persistent link: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/programinfo/BNADMBAEVEN
Last revised 01 Mar 2023
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