Masters Program Details
18 months | Credit Hours: 30
The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business is a member of The Georgia WebMBA®. The Georgia WebMBA® offers highly qualified students the ability to earn an accredited Masters of Business Administration degree in a convenient and flexible online setting. As a WebMBA student, you will be able to build upon your current career success while also deepening your knowledge base and will be able to apply what you are learning at your work place.
The Georgia WebMBA® consists of highly qualified professors from six University System of Georgia institutions, in which the University of West Georgia is included.
The program includes a two-day orientation held at the beginning of the program after which all class work is exclusively online.
Program Description
This 10-course online Georgia WebMBA program typically takes five consecutive semesters (about 18 months) to complete. Six AACSB-accredited schools in the University System of Georgia participate in the program: Georgia College & State University, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia, Valdosta State University and Columbus State University. Top graduate faculty from each school teaches our courses.
A single 2-day orientation held in Atlanta focuses on team building, program course-ware use, and interaction with program directors, administrators and graduates.
All instruction is Web-based.
Method of Delivery
100% online
Accreditation
AACSB
Credit & Transfer
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 30
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Tuition & Fees
The total program tuition for in-state and out-of-state students currently is $21,000. The cost
is split over five consecutive semesters. An orientation fee of $600 is also required at time
of acceptance. Attending our 2-day orientation is mandatory unless you live or are traveling
outside the Continental U.S.
Coursework
Fully online courses.
Human Behavior in Organization - WMBA-6000
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Managerial Accounting - WMBA-6010
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Global & International Bus. - WMBA-6030
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Managerial Decision Analysis - WMBA-6040
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description:
Strategic Marketing - WMBA-6050
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Managerial Finance - WMBA-6060
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Entrepreneurship-New Vent Anal - WMBA-6070
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Management Information Syst - WMBA-6080
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This on-line course focuses on information technology and systems from a general management perspective. Discusses management of the systems development process, the organiz- ational cycle of information, technology planning, evalua- tion, selection, and strategic uses of information technology. Includes frequent discussions of industry case studies.
Production & Operations Mgmt - WMBA-6100
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: This on-line course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management Emphasis is on managerial processes for achieving effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization.
Business Strategy - WMBA-6110
Complete: 8 - 15 Weeks | Credit hours: 3.0
Description: Course offered as part of the Web MBA program.
Faculty
This describes the general information about faculty for this program.
Guidelines for Admittance
To join the Georgia WebMBA, you will apply to one of our six affiliate schools. Each school reviews applicants based on published admissions standards for its campus-based MBA program. We will review your undergraduate GPA, GMAT score, and business foundation courses. Applicants also must have at least two years of professional business experience.
Program-specific Admittance Guidelines
Documents sent to the Office of Admissions
- Complete the Online Application Form.
- $40.00 application fee made payable to University of West Georgia.
- Scores to the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT/GRE).
- One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended.
- Submit proof of residency through your driver's license or other valid ID.
Documents sent to Richards College of Business Graduate Office
- Three Letters of Recommendation (Professional or Academic)
- Current Resume
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester - August 3
Spring Semester - December 10
Admission Process Checklist
The Graduate Studies Application Process checklist is available here: http://www.westga.edu/gradstudies/apply-now.php
Note: WebMBA Program has an Immunization exemption.
Contact
Dr. Hope Udombon
hudombon@westga.edu
678-839-5355
Dates
Fall 2013 Admission Deadline: July 15, 2013.
Specific dates for Admissions (Undergraduate Only), Financial Aid, Fee Payment, Registration, Start/End of Term Dates, Final Exams, etc. are available in THE SCOOP at http://www.westga.edu/registrar/766.php
Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines:
