MBA Academic Requirements
To enroll in the MBA program, you need not have majored in business or a business-related field. Each candidate will be reviewed by the Graduate Faculty Committee to determine the right course of study for each applicant.
In order to gain full admittance to the MBA program, the candidate must show a demonstrated competency in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Economics
- Statistics
Competencies may be demonstrated by (a) passing CLEP or specialized exams in the areas listed above, or (b) taking courses (undergraduate equivalents) in the Pre-MBA Program, or (c) submitting a transcript with undergraduate courses in the required areas.
MBA Foundation Program
Are you interested in pursuing an MBA, and are concerned that you lack the undergraduate business background in order to succeed? Or perhaps you need to refresh your knowledge in key areas? Then, Bay Path’s MBA foundation program is for you. The program offers:
- Accelerated self-study
- Convenient online instruction
- Self-paced study
The Program Format
Accepted MBA students must satisfy/complete all pre-MBA prerequisite competencies prior to enrolling in any MBA courses. These pre-MBA courses are one of several options for satisfying missing competencies. Other options include CLEP exams and completing an undergraduate course. The pre-MBA courses are on-line, delivered as needed, and focus on the successful completion of a competency test – there are no papers, presentations, projects, etc
Contact the director of graduate admissions to learn more about this unique program that can prepare you for an MBA course of study. Call 413.565.1332 or e-mail: mba@baypath.edu.
