School of Business

Welcome to the Henderson MBA Program

Masters of Business Administration

We Build Solid Managers and Leaders of the 21st Century

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Why You Should Consider Getting an MBA Degree

Program Highlights

  • Henderson's MBA program is fully accredited by AACSB International, The Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 
  • Henderson's Master of Business Administration is a thirty-credit (30) non-thesis program.
  • The MBA program may be studied either full-time or part-time and, if students want to, may be completed entirely on an evening basis.
  • Students may begin the program at any time - fall, spring, or summer semesters.
  • A maximum of six (6) graduate credit hours may be transferred from another accredited college with the approval of the MBA Council of the School of Business.

 
Curriculum 

  • The MBA curriculum is composed of eight required courses totaling twenty-four (24) hours of credit and two elective courses totaling six (6) hours of credit.
  • Every MBA student must complete the required core courses.

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Required Courses

REQUIREMENTS FOR MBA DEGREE
2008-2010 Catalog

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS                                                                                     

Full Admission Criteria :

            -Undergraduate degree from accredited institution         -Minimum UGPA of 2.7
            -Approval of deans of School of Business                         -Minimum GMAT score of 400  *
                 and Graduate School                                                         -Minimum GPA/GMAT Index of 1000*
                                                                                                             * (students with a 3.5 GPA or higher
                                                                                                               are exempt from taking the GMAT)

UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES                                                                       

 

Accounting Principles - Financial*

3 hrs

Business Law/Legal Environment*

  3 hrs

Accounting Principles Managerial*

3 hrs

Marketing*

  3 hrs

Economics Principles - Macroeconomics*

3hrs

Statistics

  3 hrs

Economics Principles Microeconomics*

3 hrs

Finance

  3 hrs

Fundamentals of Information Systems*

3 hrs

Math* (Algebra or higher)

  3 hrs

Management*

3 hrs

                        Total

33 hrs

*A satisfactory score on the CLEP Exam for this undergraduate prerequisite will satisfy the requirement.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS                                                                                           

            30 hours, no thesis, satisfactory completion of prerequisites

Scholastic requirements                                                                                  

A grade of D or F will result in automatic dismissal from the MBA program.   Upon receipt of a third C , the student will be dismissed from the program.

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MBA DEGREE                (30 hrs)                                   

Course Number & Semesters

FALL & SPRING

            Course Name                                                          Grade      Date Completed     or  To Be Taken

BIS  6253 

Strategic Information Systems

 

 

 

FIN  6113

Managerial Finance

 

 

 

GBU 6023

Researching and Reporting in Business

 

 

 

MGM 6123

Organizational Strategy

 

 

 

MKT 6063

Marketing Seminar

 

 

 

ACC 6123  (OR)  
ACC 6263 

Acc. for Bus. & Fin. Mgmt. (FALL ONLY)    (OR) Accounting Theory           (SPRING ONLY)

 

 

 

SUMMER 1

 

 

 

 

ECO 6213 

Economic Analysis for Managerial Dec.

 

 

 

SUMMER II

 

 

 

 

MGM 6183 

Trends in Management

 

 

 

5000/6000

Business Elective in any semester

 

 

 

5000/6000

Business Elective in any semester

 

 

 

       Revised 6-12-08

See Graduate Catalog for other regulations or visit our web site at www.hsu.edu/schoolofbusiness/mba.html

In addition to the required core courses:

  • The student must complete (6) hours of electives from approved 5000 or 6000 level business courses.
  • The electives will be selected by the student with the guidance of the MBA Director.

During the Fall and Spring semesters the School of Business offers 6000-level courses evenings, Monday through Thursday, 6-9 pm. Business 5000-level elective courses are offered both on day and evening basis. During the Summer semesters 6000-level courses are offered twice a week, 6-10 pm. So, it is possible for individuals working full-time to complete the Henderson MBA entirely on an evening basis.

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      Admission

Admission to the MBA program is contingent upon the applicant having a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a background and grade performance indicating success at the graduate level. In addition, performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is used in evaluating an applicant. 

The following minimum criteria must be met in order to be considered for review for admission to the MBA program: 

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. 

2. Approval of the Dean of the Graduate School and the Dean of the School

    of Business. 

3. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70. 

4. A minimum GMAT score of 400. 

5. A minimum GPA/GMAT index of 1000 (formula: GPA x 200 plus GMAT score 

    equals index). 

Applicants whose undergraduate GPA is 3.5 or above may be exempted from taking GMAT. An applicant that fails to meet the above requirements may contact the MBA Director regarding your situation.

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UndergraduatePrerequisites

  • Basic undergraduate preparation in Business Administration is a requirement for taking graduate courses leading to the MBA.
  • A student whose undergraduate degree is in another discipline can meet these requirements by completing courses in the prerequisite areas shown above in the 'Requirements for an MBA Degree' section.

As an alternative, a student can meet these prerequisites by demonstrating proficiency in these areas on certain approved tests.

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Program Cost & Financial Assistance

The following estimated costs are provided as a guideline. Actual costs may vary. Tuition & fees are subject to increase by the Henderson Board of Trustees.

Graduate Tuition & Fees (30 credits in-state)        $5,490
Books & Materials                                                          1,800
Other Costs (transcript, application, etc)                      450
Estimated Program Cost                                          $7,740

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Graduate Assistantships

A number of teaching, research, and service assistantships are available to qualified students. An assistantship provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty with the principal function of enabling qualified students to continue their graduate work. The stipend for an assistantship is $4,000.

Additionally, students who receive assistantships are not required to pay tuition. Students interested in applying for an assistantship may pick up an application form from Mrs. Betty Magnini in Mooney Hall, 309A. To apply online click on the following link: GA Online Application.

The graduate admission file must be completedbefore a student will be considered for a graduate assistantship. The deadlines for consideration for a graduate assistantship are:

Fall semester admission - May 15
Spring semester admission - November 15

Early completion of the graduate admission file is recommended.
See the   graduate catalog for complete information about assistantships.

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Admission of International Students to MBA Program

An applicant who is a graduate of a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or of a similar foreign university whose requirements for the bachelor's degree are substantially equivalent to those at Henderson State University, may be considered for admission to the Graduate School if he/she meets the following requirements:

  • Completed the equivalent of at least 16 years of schooling.
  • Pursued a curriculum comparable to one at HSU.
  • Earned at least a 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative grade point average.
  • Provide official evidence of all academic coursework and confirmation of an appropriate bachelor's or master's degree.
  • Provide evidence of TOEFL score of at least 550 (or IELTS score of at least 6.0). The HSU code number is 6272. Completion of the Henderson English as a Second Language (ESL) program may be an addition or alternative to the TOEFL.
  • Provide documentation of appropriate GMAT score to equal the 1000 formula.
  • Provide a completed financial statement form verifying that financial support is available while the student is in the United States. The cost of attending Henderson is approximately 14,500 US dollars including living expenses for a full academic school year.
  • Provide documentation of medical insurance recognized by American medical systems. If you do not have medical insurance, you will be required to purchase it through HSU. The cost is approximately $40.00 US dollars a month, and prepayment of the insurance is required with the tuition for a semester. The medical insurance is mandatory.
  • Provide a completed application for admission of international students, signed and dated.

Diplomas, the Higher National Diploma (HND), certificates, memberships or associate memberships in professional organizations, and some bachelor's and technical degrees are not considered equivalent to a US bachelor's degree for the purpose of gaining admission to the Graduate School. Note to applicants from Bangladesh, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanks: a 2-3 year bachelor's degree does not qualify an applicant for admission to the Graduate School.

When the requirements are satisfactorily completed, you will receive a letter of admission and an I-20 form. In order to obtain your travel visa to enter this country, you must have this form completed by the American Consulate in your county.

For specific information concerning credentials required for admission consideration, the international student should contact the Graduate School at (870)230-5126 or visit the Graduate School web site at http://www.hsu.edu/graduate-school/. 

Meet International Students at Henderson Business

 MBA program guide (Japanese language version)

Fees and Expenses 2006-2007
(subject to increase by Henderson Board of Trustees)

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International Student Programs Office

     Dr. Drew Smith, Director
     International Student Programs
     HSU Box 7610
     Arkadelphia, AR  71999-0001
     USA
     Telephone: (870) 230-5332
     E-mail: smithc@hsu.edu 

Located in the International Student Center, the office assists international students in all phases of adjustment. It is the best source of information for international student concerns, and provides immigration, academic and personal counseling. The International Student Programs Office also provides airport pick-up of incoming international students for the Little Rock airport upon request. Henderson State University is small enough to provide personalized care to each of the international students.

Throughout the school year, the International Student Programs Office co-sponsors with the Henderson International Student Association (H.I.S.A.) many educational, recreational and social activities for students.

New students must check with the International Student Programs Office prior to registering for classes. All international students must follow Immigration and Naturalization Service rules and regulations.

International students must:

  • Be enrolled full-time both Fall and Spring Semesters
  • Keep a valid passport
  • Notify the International Student Office of any change of address
  • Obtain permission for off-campus employment
  • Maintain health and accident insurance

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Contact Information

Academic Information:
Wendi Boyles, MBA Program Director
boylesw@hsu.edu
870-230-5296
HSU Box 7714
Arkadelphia, AR  71999

Graduate Applications:
Ms. Yvette Bragg, Administrative Assistant
braggy@hsu.edu
870-230-5126
HSU Box 7802
Arkadelphia, AR  71999

Graduate Assistantship Applications:
Mrs. Betty Magnini
magninb@hsu.edu
870-230-5377
HSU Box 7801
Arkadelphia, AR  71999
GA Online Application

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