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Evening, Online, Flex & Executive MBA

The College of Business at Nicholls State University offers one graduate degree in business – the MBA degree.

This degree may be completed via one of four programs, the Evening MBA program, the Online Program, a Flex Program, or the Executive MBA program. Participants in all programs are exposed to the same curriculum and pursue the same learning goals and objectives. Irrespective of the program of choice, admission into either program requires: a formal application for admission (along with an application fee paid to the University); the successful completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited college/university (transcripts must be provided); and, a satisfactory score on the GMAT/GRE exam (a waiver of the entrance exam is possible). Listed below is important information on how these programs differ.

Program Pathways

Our in-person program starts every fall, offering a collaborative learning environment and networking opportunities that enhance your overall experience, with summer courses required to enrich your educational journey.

Tuition & Fees – Priced on a per credit hour basis. MBA courses are 3 credit hours each. Click here for current graduate tuition and fees. An additional fee of $50 per credit hour is assessed to students enrolled in the MBA program each semester

Progressing through the curriculum – Completion may be on a full or part-time basis. A full-time track will allow for degree completion in a minimum of 12 months. This involves completing 12 hours in the fall/spring semesters and 6 hours in the summer semester. A part-time track will allow for completion in a minimum of 18 months. This involves completing 6-9 hours per semester until completion. Continuous enrollment in courses is not required.

Entering the program – Entry may occur at the beginning of the spring, summer, or fall semesters

Format of courses – Courses are taught in 8 week mini-terms within the traditional semester setting. Evening MBA courses meet twice a week from 6:00pm – 9:00pm on the Nicholls campus. Courses are held Monday – Thursday.

Admission requirements in addition to what is stated below in the Admissions Process section – None

Graduate assistantships – Graduate assistantships are available to Evening MBA students.

Transfer credit from another institution – An incoming or current student may transfer in a maximum of 9 hours for credit towards the degree. Courses for credit must be taken from an AACSB-accredited College of Business and have a minimum grade of ‘B’. All credit transfer requests must accompany a course description along with a syllabus of the course for which the student seeks credit.

Entrance exam waiverVarious options are available for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement. They include:

The College of Business Administration will waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for undergraduate students majoring in any undergraduate program from a regionally accredited college or university who graduates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 3.2 GPA over the last 60 hours.

An applicant with significant and meaningful supervisory, technical, and/or budget responsibilities, and a strong academic background may request that the GMAT be waived as a requirement for admission to the MBA Program. The request for the waiver shall be submitted in writing to the MBA Director and clearly state the basis for the waiver. A current resume shall accompany the request. A final decision will be made by the Graduate Program and Instruction Committee

Taking MBA courses as an undergraduate – A Nicholls undergraduate student with at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA, and lacking no more than 12 semester hours to the complete the Baccalaureate degree, may earn no more than 12 graduate credit hours while completing baccalaureate requirements. Courses taken for graduate credit may not be used to satisfy undergraduate requirements. The student will retain undergraduate status until the baccalaureate degree is awarded.

Our fully online program kicks off every spring, providing you with the flexibility to balance your professional and academic commitments, with summer courses required to enrich your educational journey.

Tuition & Fees – Priced on a per credit hour basis. MBA courses are 3 credit hours each. Click here for current graduate tuition and fees. An additional fee of $50 per credit hour is assessed to students enrolled in the MBA program each semester. In addition, a $50 per courses fee is assessed to students taking online courses.

Progressing through the curriculum – Completion may be on a full or part-time basis. A full-time track will allow for degree completion in a minimum of 12 months. This involves completing 12 hours in the fall/spring semesters and 6 hours in the summer semester. A part-time track will allow for completion in a minimum of 18 months. This involves completing 6-9 hours per semester until completion. Continuous enrollment in courses is not required.

Entering the program – Entry may occur at the beginning of the spring, summer, or fall semesters.

Format of courses – Courses are taught in 8 week mini-terms within the traditional semester setting. Each course will be taught asynchronously online, however, there may be some synchronous components as needed. Courses are held Monday – Thursday.

Admission requirements in addition to what is stated below in the Admissions Process section – None

Graduate assistantships – Graduate assistantships are available to Online MBA students, but are required to work on the Nicholls campus.

Transfer credit from another institution – An incoming or current student may transfer in a maximum of 9 hours for credit towards the degree. Courses for credit must be taken from an AACSB-accredited College of Business and have a minimum grade of ‘B’. All credit transfer requests must accompany a course description along with a syllabus of the course for which the student seeks credit.

Entrance exam waiverVarious options are available for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement. They include:

The College of Business Administration will waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for undergraduate students majoring in any undergraduate program from a regionally accredited college or university who graduates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 3.2 GPA over the last 60 hours.

An applicant with significant and meaningful supervisory, technical, and/or budget responsibilities, and a strong academic background may request that the GMAT be waived as a requirement for admission to the MBA Program. The request for the waiver shall be submitted in writing to the MBA Director and clearly state the basis for the waiver. A current resume shall accompany the request. A final decision will be made by the Graduate Program and Instruction Committee

Taking MBA courses as an undergraduate – A Nicholls undergraduate student with at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA, and lacking no more than 12 semester hours to the complete the Baccalaureate degree, may earn no more than 12 graduate credit hours while completing baccalaureate requirements. Courses taken for graduate credit may not be used to satisfy undergraduate requirements. The student will retain undergraduate status until the baccalaureate degree is awarded.

Achieve a balanced approach with our flex option starting every 8 weeks, combining online convenience and on-campus engagement. Complete your MBA in approximately 18 months, with summer courses required to enrich your educational journey.

Tuition & Fees – Priced on a per credit hour basis. MBA courses are 3 credit hours each. Click here for current graduate tuition and fees. An additional fee of $50 per credit hour is assessed to students enrolled in the MBA program each semester. In addition, a $50 per courses fee is assessed to students taking online courses.

Progressing through the curriculum – Completion may be on a full or part-time basis. A full-time track will allow for degree completion in a minimum of 12 months. This involves completing 12 hours in the fall/spring semesters and 6 hours in the summer semester. A part-time track will allow for completion in a minimum of 18 months. This involves completing 6-9 hours per semester until completion. Continuous enrollment in courses is not required.

Entering the program – Entry may occur at the beginning of the spring, summer, or fall semesters.

Format of courses – Courses are taught in 8 week mini-terms within the traditional semester setting. Evening MBA courses meet twice a week from 6:00pm – 9:00pm on the Nicholls campus. Online MBA courses are taught asynchronously in an online setting, however, there may be some synchronous components as needed. Courses are held Monday – Thursday.

Admission requirements in addition to what is stated below in the Admissions Process section – None

Graduate assistantships – Graduate assistantships are available to Flex MBA students, but are required to work on the Nicholls campus.

Transfer credit from another institution – An incoming or current student may transfer in a maximum of 9 hours for credit towards the degree. Courses for credit must be taken from an AACSB-accredited College of Business and have a minimum grade of ‘B’. All credit transfer requests must accompany a course description along with a syllabus of the course for which the student seeks credit.

Entrance exam waiverVarious options are available for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement. They include:

The College of Business Administration will waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for undergraduate students majoring in any undergraduate program from a regionally accredited college or university who graduates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 3.2 GPA over the last 60 hours.

An applicant with significant and meaningful supervisory, technical, and/or budget responsibilities, and a strong academic background may request that the GMAT be waived as a requirement for admission to the MBA Program. The request for the waiver shall be submitted in writing to the MBA Director and clearly state the basis for the waiver. A current resume shall accompany the request. A final decision will be made by the Graduate Program and Instruction Committee

Taking MBA courses as an undergraduate – A Nicholls undergraduate student with at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA, and lacking no more than 12 semester hours to the complete the Baccalaureate degree, may earn no more than 12 graduate credit hours while completing baccalaureate requirements. Courses taken for graduate credit may not be used to satisfy undergraduate requirements. The student will retain undergraduate status until the baccalaureate degree is awarded.

Tuition & Fees – Priced on a program basis. Currently, tuition is $28,000

Progressing through the curriculum – Degree completion is 18 months. This involves completing one course at a time with the length of each course spanning 5 to 7 weeks. Courses are taken in a lock-step format. Continuous enrollment is required.

Entering the program – Entry occurs when there is sufficient enrollment for a cohort to begin.

Format of courses – Courses are taught continuously throughout the year, but students are enrolled in only one course at a time. Each course meets roughly every other Saturday from 8:00am – 5:00pm for the 5 to 7 week duration.

Admission requirements in addition to what is stated below in the Admissions Process section – Two letters of recommendation from professional associates who have known the candidate for at least one year, must be sent by the recommenders. A resume’ submitted to the EMBA Director. Three or more years of full-time professional experience, five preferred. Additionally, each candidate is interviewed by the EMBA Admissions Committee.

Graduate assistantships – Not applicable

Entrance exam waiver – An applicant with significant and meaningful supervisory, technical, and/or budget responsibilities and a strong academic background may request that the GMAT be waived as a requirement for admission to the EMBA Program. The request for the waiver shall be submitted in writing to the EMBA Director and clearly state the basis for the waiver.

Attention International Students: Please be aware that summer courses are required for all MBA pathways, and these courses must be taken in person. The inclusion of in-person summer courses in all MBA pathways is a crucial component to ensure compliance with federal regulations (8 CFR 214.2(1)(6)(1)(G)). This program structure guarantees adherence to immigration guidelines throughout the MBA program.

Please note that there are additional requirements for international students. More information for international students can be found at this link: https://www.nicholls.edu/international/graduate-students/

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