Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration is offered by the School of Business at Francis Marion University. The MBA degree program is designed to prepare students for management positions in business, government, industry, and nonprofit institutions and to provide continuing educational opportunities for those persons already so employed in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. All required courses are offered during the evening hours.

Courses

Students are required to complete the 36 hours of business courses listed below:

Foundation Materials Requirement

Prior to enrolling in upper level graduate courses, the student must satisfy the foundation materials requirement. Two options are available for satisfying this requirement. These options can be combined, as advised by the MBA Director.

A) The Undergraduate Foundation Option: Complete the 11 undergraduate foundation courses (33 hours) listed below (or their equivalents as approved by the director of the MBA). Successful completion must be evidenced by the official transcript(s). Only those courses with grades of 2.0 or higher will be acceptable.

B) The Graduate Foundation Option: Complete the 8 graduate foundation courses (18 hours) listed below (or their equivalents as approved by the director of the MBA). Successful completion must be evidenced by the official transcript(s). Only those courses with grades of 3.0 or higher will be acceptable.

Application

To receive the application packet or additional information, contact the Director of the MBA Program, Dr. Ben Kyer, by letter, phone (843-661-1436), or e-mail (bkyer@fmarion.edu).

Director of the MBA Program
School of Business
Francis Marion University
Post Office Box 100547
Florence, SC 29501
USA
 

The following materials will be required when you make formal application to the program. All of these materials should be submitted in a single packet when you mail the materials to the School of Business.

• Graduate Application
• Application Fee - Please make check payable to Francis Marion University.
• Official copy of your transcript from every college or university attended at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Transcript(s) should be placed in an envelope, addressed to you - the applicant, and sealed by the Registrar.
• Official scores from GMAT (Note: The GMAT is not required for enrollment in foundation courses).
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic potential.
• Personal Statement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to gather all materials to complete his/her application. Only those completed applications (with all materials) will be reviewed by the graduate committee for admission.

International Applicants: In addition to the application materials listed above, international applicants must submit official scores on TOEFL (at least 550) and evidence of ability to finance the program.

Fees

The expenses involved in attending Francis Marion University include basic fees and certain other university fees as direct payments. Application Fee (nonrefundable) is $30 for South Carolina residents and Out-of-State residents. The following is an estimated expense for the 2002-2003 academic year. University fees are subject to change. General University Fees (per semester hour) are $191.00 for South Carolina residents and $382.00 for Out-of-State residents.

Financial Assistance

Please visit Financial Assistance web site for general program descriptions and application information. Detailed information is available by contacting the Office of Business Affairs-Financial Assistance at 843-661-1190 or by e-mail at finasst@fmarion.edu.

Administration

The Director for the School of Business MBA program is Dr. Ben Kyer. You can reach him at 843--661-1436 or email to bkyer@fmarion.edu.