Are you Weekend MBA material?
There are many MBA programs out there-but it’s important to choose the one that best fits your life, your goals and your future.
The ideal Weekend MBA candidate is a highly-motivated, hard-working professional seeking an intense program that will propel them forward in their career, while keeping the balance between existing work and family commitments. Weekend MBA students demand a rigorous and challenging program where they’ll gain knowledge and experience along with the nationally-recognized degree.
Here are a few other signs that you may fit the bill:
- You are a high performer in your organization with a proven track record of success.
- You have a strong desire to improve your business knowledge and skills.
- You value a collaborative “real-world” approach to learning.
- You want to build a powerful network of high-caliber professionals.
- You enjoy learning from the experiences and perspectives of others.
- You’re looking for a convenient “no surprises” program that fits your busy life.
- You are ready to advance your career and transform your life.
Sound like you? Then you sound like an excellent candidate for the executive-style Weekend MBA at Michigan State University’s Broad College.
Admission criteria
- Full-time employment with demonstrated potential for career advancement and leadership.
- Significant work experience (minimum of four years) that will enhance contributions to the team and the program.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (The reputational rigor of the institution and academic program, as well as your GPA, are considered).
- Completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a strong score. (Other indicators of academic success may be considered, including attainment of an earned doctoral or masters degree and strong breadth/depth of managerially progressive career experience).
- Two significant, work-related recommendations from professional colleagues or managers.
- Personal Interview
- Desirable personal attributes, such as demonstrated management potential, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity and perseverance.
- Contribution to the breadth, scope and diversity of the incoming class.
- Successful completion of two essays that demonstrate your ability to articulate key concepts and ideas in a clear and compelling way.
