Global MBA

You’ll need to submit the following materials:

• Official transcript from each college or university from which you graduated
• Goals statement
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation

Additional Materials for International Students

If your native language is not English, you must also present one of the following scores received no more than 24 months prior to the beginning of the semester for which you seek admission:

• IELTS score of 6.5
• TOEFL iBT score of at least 80 or 213 on the scale of 0-300

If you have a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia or New Zealand at which the language of instruction was English, this may serve in lieu of the TOEFL score. For more information about the exam, visit TOEFL or call them at 1-877-863-3546.

We’ll schedule a face-to-face or telephone interview with you after we receive your application and supporting materials. Be sure to consider admission deadlines when scheduling testing appointments. Early test-taking offers you the best opportunity for admission.

You must have completed the following prerequisite courses (or equivalents) with a grade of C or better at the undergraduate level or a grade of B or better at the graduate level before starting the Global MBA:

• Business Statistics (OMIS 524)
• Business Information Systems (OMIS 507)
• Financial Accounting (ACCY 505)
• Survey of Business Economics - Macro and Micro (FINA 500)
• Principles of Operations Management (OMIS 505)
• Principles of Management (MGMT 505)
• Graduate Survey of Marketing (MKTG 505)
• Fundamentals of Financial Management (FINA 505)

We offer these courses in an interactive, self-paced online format for $200 per course.

The program consists of seven core business courses with three electives.

As our program is STEM-designated, our three electives have a focus on technology, data analytics and artificial intelligence – innovative fields that are highly relevant in today’s global marketplace.

UBUS 650 Business Opportunities and Technology Commercialization

Introduction to creative thinking methodologies to identify and capitalize on technology-driven business opportunities and create a complete commercialization plan. Comprehensive approach to the entire commercialization process, including market research, technology readiness assessment, business model development, and financial projections.

UBUS 660 Applied Tools for Business Decision Making

Study of analytical tools for business decision-making. Exploration of how data-driven tools such as Alteryx and Power BI inform the solution of complex business problems and drive strategic decisions. Topics include data analytics, modeling, simulation, and decision analysis techniques.

UBUS 670 Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders

Introduction to fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on its transformative potential in business. Exploration of AI applications in accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations and how business leaders strategically deploy AI technologies in their organizations.

Insight Program

On select Fridays, you'll be involved with our Insight Program, which includes developmental workshops, career coaching, corporate visits and guest speakers.

You can start in the fall or spring semester. If you have a business undergraduate degree or equivalent Phase One business foundation courses, you can start in August and graduate in May.

You’ll take a full-time course load, Monday through Friday in DeKalb, Illinois. On select Fridays, you'll be involved with our Insight Program, which includes developmental workshops, career coaching, corporate visits and guest speakers.

In the spring, you can join our optional three-credit study abroad program in Rome, Italy. If you don’t participate, you’ll complete UBUS 670, Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders, during that time.

• Learn to think cross-functionally and strategically about business.
• Build managerial skills that assess real-world global issues and workplace problems.
• Perfect networking skills to help you establish business contacts.
• Participate in developmental workshops, career coaching and e-mentoring through our Insight Program.
• Expand your ideas and learn more efficiently by collaborating with a diverse group of international and domestic MBA students.