Is the La Salle One-Year MBA Program accredited?
La Salle’s one-Year Master of Business Administration Program is accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Only 10% of business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB International.
Is Work Experience Required?
Formal work experience is not required.
Is La Salle’s One-Year MBA Program Ranked?
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La Salle University’s Full-time and Swiss MBA Programs Ranked First in North America and Third Internationally by CEO Magazine |
Can the GMAT/GRE be waived?
Effective Fall 2012 applicants with an undergraduate business degree from an AACSB accredited program who have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 or above will be granted a GMAT/GRE waiver.
Applicants possessing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) may be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver.
Are scholarships available?
Partial scholarships are available for U.S. and international students with strong academic profiles.
What is the tuition cost?
Comprehensive tuition for the program is $33,500 for 2012-13.
Are classes offered in the daytime?
This is a day MBA program. An occasional course may be offered in the evening
How many students are in the program?
The total program enrollment is capped at 25 students.
What percentage of the students are international students?
One of the program’s goals is to have international students comprise 25% or more of enrollment.
What is the minimum GMAT requirement?
The One-Year MBA Program does not have a minimum GMAT requirement. The Admissions Committee considers the full profile of each applicant. The average GMAT score is 550 .
Does La Salle offer any assistance in preparing for the GMAT?
We do! We offer a very popular GMAT prep class. In one weekend, we will give you the tools to prepare yourself to take the GMAT. For more information on the class, click here.
What are the specializations in the One-Year MBA Program?
Students may specialize in finance and accounting. . Undergraduate accounting majors can complete their 150-hour CPA requirements.
Is housing available?
Yes, La Salle offers graduate housing. To apply for on-campus housing, please fill out this on-line Application.
Information on locating off-campus housing complexes is available here.
What is the estimated cost for living expenses in the area?
Students report living expenses from $1,000-$1,200 per month.
Does the University have a Career Services Office?
The resources of the Career Services Office are available to graduate students free of charge.
What is the profile for La Salle’s One-Year MBA students?
Average Age: 23 years old
Male: 52%
Female: 48%
GPA: 3.4
GMAT: 550
TOEFL: Min. 88
Is it possible to have courses waived based on my background?
Yes. Pre-MBA courses may be waived based on undergraduate or previous graduate coursework. Students must have received grades of “B” or better in equivalent coursework. If a waiver is not granted, students may take a waiver exam.
Can I apply on-line?
Yes. Visit our web site here.
Is Financial Aid available?
Please contact the Student Financial Services office at 215-951-1070, or click here.
Contact Information?
Elizabeth Scofield
scofield@lasalle.edu
215-951-1913
Elizabeth Scofield, MBA
Director
MBA - Full Time Graduate Studies
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone: 215.951.1913
Fax: 215.951.1886
E-mail: ftmba@lasalle.edu
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