Master of Business Administration (North Carolina A&T State University)

Welcome to the MBA Program in the College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University.

North Carolina A&T State University has a proud history of collegiate education dating back to 1892. The School of Business and Economics, accredited by the AACSB International since 1979, has been committed to educational excellence and the development of business leaders for over 30 years. With our new facilities in Craig Hall and Merrick Hall, state-of-the-art resources, and our dedicated faculty we are well positioned to prepare managers for the global, competitive environment of the 21st century.

Our MBA degree is a professional graduate, business degree, which provides students with a thorough understanding of the basic business essentials (e.g. economics, accounting, finance, management, etc.) followed by intense study in one of three business concentrations: Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Management. These concentrations represent business areas that are growing in professional importance and career opportunities.

Our faculty, administrators, and staff are committed to the excellence of your graduate studies and great success in your future, professional career. Students who are ambitious, talented and who see opportunity in every challenge will thrive in our student-centered and business-mentored environment at North Carolina A&T State University. No matter what life you may carve out for yourself, our MBA courses are designed to propel you into the future, with the transferable skills and passion to excel in your career.

Who Are We Looking For?

Each year we seek to build a class of students who can engage collaboratively as a community of learners toward excellence in research, scholarship, creative expression and community engagement. While we understand that our students come with different backgrounds and experiences, they all share the following common characteristics:

Intellectual Curiosity and Analytical Aptitude

The cornerstone of achieving success lies in one’s commitment to and passion for a high standard of excellence. We look for individuals who are discovery-driven and who have a passion for collaboration and lifelong learning. Our course design and our desire for student-faculty interaction depend upon the active participation of innovative students who can assess, analyze and act upon complex information focused on real-life problems. The MBA and Graduate School Admissions Committee will review your prior academic performance, the results of the GMAT or GRE, and, if applicable, TOEFL or IELTS scores, as well as the nature of your work experience. There is no particular previous course of study required to apply; you must, however, demonstrate the ability to master analytical and quantitative concepts.

Ethics and Community Engagement

While academic rigor is vital to student success, active collaboration of the entire NCAT community is also critical. That’s why we look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards demonstrated by honesty, trustworthiness and high moral character. The right candidate must have respect for their colleagues and be eager to share their experiences as well as value and integrate diverse perspectives, life experiences, and cultures of others. Our promise is to prepare highly skilled and ethically conscious business leaders through innovative instruction, professional and community engagements, and relevant faculty scholarship.

To apply for admission to the MBA program in the College of Business and Economics, an applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants must submit:

• A completed and signed Graduate School Application for admission.

• A $60.00 non-refundable fee.

• Official college transcripts from all higher education institution.

• Two letters of recommendation.

• A letter of intent.

• A current résumé.

• The GMAT or GRE score will be considered. However, if the applicant has an undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher the GMAT or GRE examination is waived.

• TOEFL score, IELTS scores or other proof of English language proficiency (required of all international applicants).

• Students claiming in-state residence must submit the residence form.