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MBA Business Administration (Full-time) at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

The Full-Time MBA is an accelerated, one-year program that exposes candidates to real business challenges through innovative curriculum designed to enhance critical thinking, problem solving, teaming, and project management skills. Students attend classes on campus beginning in the Summer (June) and graduate the following May (Spring term).

Faculty: Gatton College of Business and Economics  |  Duration: 51 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Our individualized curriculum paves the way for your success, providing the knowledge and tools necessary to become leaders in thriving careers. Guided by attentive and responsive faculty, our program goes beyond general business management knowledge, emphasizing strategic problem solving and leadership development to help you stand out in your career. Additionally, you can explore through customizable electives, allowing you to personalize your curriculum for your desired goals and careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: 1. Resume or CV 2. Unofficial transcripts from all postsecondary education Please upload all transcripts related to postsecondary education (including masters and professional degrees if applicable). Applicants should possess a four-year bachelors degree (or its equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. If admitted, the Graduate School will require official copies of the transcripts. 3. Two Letters of Recommendation Note: Only email addresses are required. One recommender should be a current or former employer. 4. Personal Statement Please write a brief essay (500-700 words) that address the following questions: Considering your professional goals, why are you pursuing an MBA? Why do you believe the University of Kentucky's MBA program is a good fit for you? What do you perceive to be your unique strengths that will help you succeed in our program as well as professionally in your career? 5. Test Scores While submission of GRE/GMAT scores is recommended, interested candidates for our Full-Time One-Year MBA program may request a test waiver from the MBA Admissions Committee. To qualify, one (or more) of the following qualifications must be met for consideration: 1 or more years of work experience post undergraduate degree, and undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at an accredited university. 3 or more years of military service with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at an accredited university. Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher in a business or STEM major Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Domestic applicants: USD 39,935 for the whole programme. Resident (in-state) tuition, total programme cost Source

International applicants: USD 48,478 for the whole programme. Non-resident tuition, total programme cost Source

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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