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 Rutgers School of Business - Camden 227 Penn Street Camden, NJ 08102 Phone (856) 225-6452 Fax (856) 225- 6231 Contact Us |
General Questions Curriculum and Course Requirements Class Schedule Application Process Fees and Financial Aid Is the Rutgers-Camden MBA program accredited? Yes, our program is fully accredited by the AACSB International, which is the premier accrediting organization for business programs. Is the Rutgers-Camden MBA program a part-time program or a full-time program? The Rutgers-Camden MBA program is designed for working professionals and the majority of students in the program are enrolled part-time, though students can opt to complete the program on a full-time basis. Approximately 15% of our students are enrolled in the program full-time. The program is primarily offers classes in the evening and on Saturday. How long will it take to complete the program? The Rutgers-Camden MBA program is very flexible. Some students (attending full-time) complete the program in less than two years, while others take up to six years to finish. Most part-time students complete the program in three to four years. The length of time a student takes to complete the program will depend on the number of course waivers granted, the number of courses taken per semester, and the number of courses taken during summer and winterim sessions. What is the profile of the most recently admitted cohort of students? The Fall 2009 incoming class had the following profile: Average GMAT: 560 Students came from a variety of academic backgrounds, including business, engineering, social sciences and arts and humanities. Our students are currently employed by a number of companies in the Delaware Valley area, including Lockheed Martin, Campbell’s Soup, PHH Mortgage, Virtua Health Systems, Computer Science Corporation, Subaru, and L-3 Communications. Is work experience required for admission to the Rutgers-Camden MBA students? While work experience is highly recommended, we do admit some very strong applicants directly from an undergraduate program. Curriculum and Course Requirements How many courses are required to complete the MBA program? Eighteen (18) three-credit courses (54 credit hours) are required to complete the program. It is possible to waive up to four courses (12 credit hours) based on prior academic work. At least 11 courses (33 credit hours) must be taken at Rutgers-Camden. What is the structure of the Rutgers-Camden MBA program? Our program is comprised of two parts: (a) Required core courses (15 courses) , which build a general foundation for business studies and provide the student with exposure to all of the functional areas of business; (b) Elective coursework (3 courses) Is it possible to transfer credits from another MBA program? We will grant transfer credit for courses taken at AACSB-accredited business schools, with a grade of B or better. The course must be equivalent to a course in our program and must be approved by the MBA Director. A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) may be transferred from another MBA program. Is it possible to receive credit for undergraduate coursework? Based on undergraduate coursework, it is possible to waive up to four courses within the foundation area only. In general, two undergraduate level courses (taken at a four year college with a grade of “B” or better) are required to waive the related MBA-level course. The integrative capstone course cannot be waived. Click here for a complete description of our waiver policy.Is it possible to receive course credit for work experience? We do not grant course credit or course waivers for work experience or professional development courses. Are there concentrations in the Rutgers-Camden MBA program? Yes, we offer concentrations in the following areas: Finance, General Management, International Business & Operations, Entreprenueurship and Marketing. How many courses are required to complete a concentration? Three (three credit) elective courses are required to complete a concentration in an area. Are students required to select an area of concentration? No, students do not have to select an area of concentration. Does Rutgers-Camden offer any joint degree programs? Yes, we offer a JD/MBA dual degree with the Rutgers-Camden School of Law. We also offer a M.D./MBA dual degree with the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden. Does the Rutgers-Camden MBA program offer any opportunities for study abroad? Yes, each Spring we offer a course that incorporates a study trip to South Africa over Spring Break. This course counts as a three-credit management or marketing elective. For more information, see http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/internationalstudies.htm Can a student take Rutgers-Camden MBA classes prior to being admitted to the program? Anyone with a 4 year college degree is able to enroll for classes that are held during the Winterim and Summer Sessions. In order to take classes during the Fall and Spring semesters, students must apply to the program. We do accept a very limited number of exceptional non-matriculated students each semester. When do classes meet? During the Fall and Spring semesters, classes meet one night per week (Monday through Thursday) from 6:00-8:40 and Saturday classes. During the Summer sessions, classes meet three
times per week from 6:00-9:40pm, three times per week for 3 1/2 weeks or
two times per week for six weeks. For information:
http://summer.camden.rutgers.edu/ How long is each semester? The fall and spring semesters are fourteen weeks long, with an additional week for final exams. Each of the three summer sessions runs for four or six weeks. We also offer a winterim session, which meets for eleven sessions during the first two weeks of January from 6:00-9:40. Where do classes meet? We offer classes in Camden at our main campus. In addition, we offer classes in Cherry Hill, NJ. When is the application deadline?
Where do I obtain an application? Applicants can apply online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply.shtml.What supporting materials are required with my application? Along with the submitted application (program code 53135) and $65 application fee, we require:
*For international applicants only, we recommend that you obtain a transcript evaluation from an outside agency for U.S. equivalency. We recommend World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) or another organization that is certified by NACES (http://naces.org/). This information should be sent to:
Rutgers University Is the GMAT required for admission to your program? Yes, either the GMAT OR the GRE test score is an
application requirement. Are GMAT’s and GRE’s scores ever waived?
Yes,
the GMAT and/or GRE are waived when:
Can I apply to the program as a non-matriculated student? We do accept a very limited number of exceptional non-matriculated students each semester. Non-matriculated students are required to complete an application and submit all supporting materials except the GMAT by the appropriate application deadline. Students may take up to four courses total over one regular semester (Fall or Spring) and/or during Summer and Winterim sessions as a non-matriculated student. After that, in order for students to continue taking classes, non-matriculate students must submit an acceptable GMAT score to the MBA department to matriculate into the MBA program. What are the main criteria for admission? The following factors are important determinants of admission:
A weakness in one aspect of the application can be offset by strengths in other areas. Is an undergraduate degree in business required for admission? No, we accept students from a variety of academic backgrounds. When are admission decisions made? Decisions are made on a rolling basis. You should expect to hear a decision within three to four weeks of submitting your completed application. What is the cost of tuition? Are scholarships available? We offer a limited number of merit scholarships. These scholarships are awarded upon admission into the program. Are research assistantships available? We do not offer research assistantships. Some full-time students work for faculty as research assistants on a part-time, hourly basis. |
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