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    Business Administration (MBA)

    The Cottrell MBA

    Ready to upskill or reskill? The Cottrell MBA is the degree for you. Start your graduate studies by earning one of our three graduate certificates and then use the certificate courses as electives in the MBA, or jump right into the MBA coursework. As a student in the Cottrell MBA, you will develop your leadership skills while becoming empowered to use the knowledge and skills acquired in the program to create value for your company, even before you graduate. Most of our faculty started their careers in industry and integrate their first-hand knowledge with the theoretical knowledge needed to advance in your career.  

    The Cottrell MBA is fully online and very affordable, making it a convenient option for busy professionals who want to earn a high quality MBA while maintaining full-time employment.  If you are looking for a dynamic learning environment, this is the MBA for you.

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    Cottrell MBA Program Quick Facts

    • Online
    • Program length 32 credit hours, or more with specialization
    • Asynchronous classes with some synchronous components
    • Cybersecurity specialization available
    • Entrepreneurship & Innovation specialization available
    • Technology Leadership specialization available
    • Compliance & Ethics specialization available
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    Major in a Minute Master of Business Administration Transcript

    MBA Program Application Deadlines

    All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

    Summer Deadline

    Priority - March 15
    Regular - May 1

    Fall Deadline

    Priority - June 1
    Regular - August 1

    Spring Deadline

    Priority - October 15
    Regular - December 1

    How to Apply to the Cottrell MBA Program

    • Degree Seeking Regular

      Requirements

      • Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
      • Transcripts of applicants will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Applicants who are deficient in one or more foundation content areas must complete foundation courses before starting MBA courses. The MBA Program Coordinator may grant exceptions to this requirement based on the applicant’s work history. The Cottrell MBA foundation content requirements are Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics and Business Math or Statistics.
      • Required Supplemental Documents
        • Two letters of recommendation from professional references who are familiar with your work, e.g. current or past supervisors or managers. Family and friends of applicants are not permissible recommenders. If possible, at least one of the recommendations should be from a current direct supervisor.
        • o Professional resume that includes a detailed description of the applicant’s work experience, and shows a minimum of two years of professional work experience
        • A statement of purpose of up to 500 words written by the applicant discussing the following their short-term and long-term career goals, reason for seeking an MBA, and anything else they would like us to know about themselves

      Note: Admission requirements may vary by term. Applicants should review the current Master of Business Administration section of our Graduate Catalog for additional details about current term specific MBA Admission Requirements.

      Applying to UNG

      • Step 1Application and Application Fee
      • Step 2Official Transcripts
      • Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.
      • Step 4Persons Aged 62 or Over

      Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.

      Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.

      • Non-refundable application fee of $40.
      • Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
      • Include a check or money order payable to UNG when submitting a paper application.
      • Required supplemental documents may be uploaded with your application or emailed to grads@ung.edu.

      Submit one set of official transcripts from each institution attended for all course work, undergraduate and graduate level.

      • Transfer credit posted on records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from original institutions. Please request a transcript from each institution attended.
      • Transcripts that have been opened, scanned or forwarded by email are not official and will not be accepted.
      • Official paper transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution and mailed to University of North Georgia Admissions Imaging Center, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503-1358. Student paper transcripts are accepted only when issued to the student in a sealed envelope and submitted to Graduate Admissions unopened.
      • Official electronic transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution to grads@ung.edu. Depending on the transcript service you are using, grads@ung.edu may not be an available option. You may then select any admissions or undergraduate admissions @ung.edu address. Electronic transcripts forwarded via email from the student are not accepted.
      • International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the Admissions office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of NACES or AICE members. Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions. Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.75. Applicants who have received degrees outside of the United States may be required to submit proof of English proficiency. Applicants will be notified if a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required. If required, scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years from the test date. Required minimum scores are, TOEFL internet based - 79, TOEFL computer based test - 213, TOEFL paper based test - 550, IELTS - 6.5.
      • Graduate Admissions will retrieve transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at UNG. You do not need to order official transcripts from UNG.
      • If you completed your undergraduate degree at UNG and then attended another institution, request official transcripts only from schools attended after graduating from UNG.

      Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to UNG seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.

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      Submit a birth certificate or Georgia driver’s license to enable UNG to determine eligibility.
      • Must be a resident of Georgia and 62 years of age or older at the time of registration.
      • May enroll as a regular or auditing student in courses on a “space available” basis without payment of fees, except for supplies, laboratory or shop fees.

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    • Non-Degree

      MBA program does not permit non-degree students.

    • Transient

      An individual currently enrolled at an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) as a graduate student in good standing may apply to UNG as a transient student.

      • Transient students may only enroll in Cottrell MBA elective courses. Electives are usually offered summer semesters.
      • Permission to take courses does not indicate or imply subsequent admission into the program.
      • Students must receive pre-approval from the Cottrell MBA Director before enrolling in courses.
      • Requests will be considered on a space-available basis.
      • Admission is for one semester only.
      • Students who wish to return as a transient student for a subsequent semester must re-apply through Graduate Admissions.
      • Students may be required to submit an official transcript from the home institution in order to verify adequate prerequisite knowledge/skills.

      Applying to UNG

      • Step 1Application and Application Fee
      • Step 2Transient Permission
      • Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.

      Complete the online application for Graduate Admissions. Transient admission is for one semester only.  Students who wish to return as a transient student for a subsequent semester must re-apply to Graduate Admissions.

      Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.

      • Application fee of $40.
      • Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
      • Include check or money order payable to UNG when submitting a paper application.

      Submit a letter of good standing or transient permission form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at his/her home institution.

      Note: The letter or form should indicate the course(s) the student is being allowed to take at UNG.

      Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to UNG seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.

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    • All International

      International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely online programs. The MBA program is only offered online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.

    • Appeal of Graduate Admission

      A candidate whose application is denied has the right to appeal the decision. A written letter of appeal must include strong evidence to support the basis for your appeal. The appeal should consist of information beyond what was previously submitted in your admissions file and detail your ability to be successful in graduate studies.

      Email your letter of appeal as a pdf attachment to grads@ung.edu.

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    MBA Program Curriculum

    The Cottrell MBA provides functional knowledge in a variety of business fields while also addressing skills such as analytics, ethical decision-making, and professionalism. With a number of networking opportunities, relevant coursework and competitive pricing, the Cottrell MBA is one of the best values in the state.

    Program electives are offered during the summer semester. 

    Fall Year 1 (6 Credit Hours)

    • ACCT 6300 - Accounting for Decision Making

      A study of accounting issues confronted by managers and will include pricing and sales decisions, tax implications of business form and business decisions, and financial statement analysis.

      Hours:
      3

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    • MGMT 6600 - Leadership and Motivation

      The course will focus on the traits, motives and characteristics of effective leaders. Various models and theories of leadership and motivation will be examined through class discussion and application to contemporary cases. Topics will include leadership in small groups and teams as well as strategic leadership at the organization level. Course content will include the nature of leadership in cross-cultural and diverse environments, as well as emphasis placed on the role of ethics and systems of ethical decision making that leaders are faced with in contemporary business environments.

      Hours:
      3

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    Spring Year 1 (7 Credit Hours)

    • MGMT 6620 - Supply Chain and Operations Management

      This course provides a foundational understanding of the planning and management of the activities related to managing operations with a supply chain perspective. This includes process design, sourcing, demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP), logistics, quality management, supply chain integration, and sustainability.

      Hours:
      3

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    • MKTG 6705 - Marketing Management

      This is a masters level marketing course with applications that provides an in depth look at the role of marketing management through a strategic perspective. The course is a broad study of the many ways that this approach is used by businesses and nonprofit organizations to manage marketing activities. The overall emphasis is placed on understanding the rapid changes placed on marketing managers by such forces as the synergy between information systems and the Internet. The course reinforces the importance of ethics and social responsibility in the operation of the market system.

      Hours:
      3

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    • MGMT 6680 - Professionalism in Business

      Designed to develop the professional skills of graduate students. Students will participate in a professional workshop, online modules and other learning activities to develop interpersonal and group communication skills as well as professional business competencies. Learning activates are designed to enhance professional soft skills and job readiness utilizing methods such as guest speakers, seminar attendance, service learning, company visits.

      Hours:
      1

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    Fall Year 2 (6 Credit Hours)

    • FINC 6400 - Financial Management

      This course provides the requisite financial theory for all MBA students, which will allow them to assume leadership roles in the financial decision-making process within their organizations. The course includes the essential theories of markets, risk, return and valuation and how these theories are applied to financial management decisions.

      Hours:
      3

      View Course in Catalog

    • MGMT 6610 - Information Management

      A comprehensive review of information management as it relates to the information-age organization. The major focus is on information systems that guide decision making, support collaboration, and facilitate organizational effectiveness.

      Hours:
      3

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    Spring Year 2 (7 Credit Hours)

    • BUSA 6900 - Strategic Management in a Global Environment

      Business Strategy is a capstone course integrating prior MBA knowledge specifically applied to the growing challenges of globalization. The context of business strategy is portrayed in an environment of intensifying competition, evolving political economy, cultural dynamics, and multinational commerce. The course responds to the need for both small and large businesses to consider globalization as a critical element of their strategic focus Special course coverage provides the student with international perspectives on such topics as leadership, value chain integration, entrepreneurship, and ethics.

      Hours:
      3

      View Course in Catalog

    • BUSA 6990 - Capstone Leadership Experience

      This capstone experience integrates cross-functional knowledge from prior MBA courses to address realistic business challenges. MBA student teams will critically analyze environmental and competitive scenarios, develop appropriate business strategies, and propose operational improvements. Applied research and problem solving, teamwork, and oral presentation skills are three learning outcomes associated with this course.

      Hours:
      1

      View Course in Catalog

    • ECON 6205 - Economics & Decision Making

      Quantitative economics draws on analysis for such concepts as cost, demand, profit, competition, pricing, entry strategy, and market protection strategy. It bridges the gap between the analytical problems and the day-to-day decisions that managers face. The aim of the course is to complement managers intuition and personal style of analysis by decision techniques that make easier a thorough, systematic examination of the problem at hand and its feasible alternative solutions. The course will use statistical analysis to enrich decision making precision.

      Hours:
      3

      View Course in Catalog

    Add on a Business-Related Graduate Certificate

    You may elect to apply and complete a graduate certificate alone, or, use these courses as electives in the Cottrell MBA program.

    Compliance & Ethics Graduate Certificate

    Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

    Entrepreneurship & Innovation Graduate Certificate

    Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate

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    Questions?

    For questions about the program, contact:
    Mike Cottrell College of Business Graduate Programs

    For questions about the application process, contact:
    Graduate Admissions
    grads@ung.edu 
    706-864-1543

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