Military MBA

Contact Information

MBA Office
Telephone: (513) 745-3525
Fax: (513) 745-2929
Email: xumba@xavier.edu
Website: www.xavier.edu/williams/mba

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MBA Degree Programs

Traditional MBA Programs
- Part-Time Evening MBA
- Fullt-Time Momentum MBA
- Full-Time Weekend MBA
- Part-Time Off-Site MBA locations in Deerfield, West Chester, and Northern Kentucky

Concentrations: General MBA, Business Intelligence, Finance, Health Industry, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing

Dual Degree Programs
- MBA/Master of Health Services Administration
- MBA/Master of Science in Nursing

Executive MBA Programs
- Executive MBA

Concentrations: General MBA, Business Intelligence, Finance, Health Industry, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing

Military

Military in the Xavier MBA

Post-9/11 GI Bill: This bill provides financial aid for tuition and housing to individuals who were in service on or after 9/11/01 or individuals who were honorably discharged with service related disabilities after 30 days. The GI Bill allows Xavier University the opportunity to offer veterans educational opportunities—paid in full by the GI Bill.

Yellow Ribbon Program:
- Yellow Ribbon Program: This is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
- For Xavier University the VA will cover $17,500 of the school’s tuition
- For the remaining tuition balance, Xavier will cover 50% and the VA will cover 50% (this 50/50 split is the Yellow Ribbon Program)
- Therefore, tuition is paid in full.
- Additionally, eligible veterans may receive an annual allowance for books and a monthly housing allowance.

The following is an example of a Full-Time MBA student enrolled in the Momentum MBA program and completing approximately 42 credit hours. Your actual tuition breakdown may vary based on the program you select.

$ 31,160 Xavier Tuition for full-time student for 2011-2012
-  17,500 VA Post 9/11 Bill Private School Coverage amount
$ 13,660 Remaining Tuition Balance
-   6,830 VA Yellow Ribbon Agreement 50% Split
-   6,830 Xavier Yellow Ribbon Agreement 50% Split
          0 Out of Pocket for Xavier Student (100% eligible for Yellow Ribbon Program)

Credit for Military Experience:
- Xavier gives no credit for military experience at the graduate level.
- Credit may be earned for academic courses successfully completed with a B or better.
- See advisor for further details.

Admission Requirements

Traditional MBA:
- Application form
- Current resume
- GMAT scores
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation and/or personal statement are welcome but optional.

Executive MBA:
- Application form
- Current resume
- Official transcripts
- GMAT scores (waivers are available)
- Answers to essay questions
- Organizational chart including a brief summary of your organization's business activities and your specific duties.
- Two letters of recommendation from an officer or higher ranking manager within your organization.
- Employer Sponsorship Form (optional but recommended)
- Personal interview
- Minimum of 7 years post-graduate, professional work experience or 10 years of leadership experience preferred as demonstrated by current full-time employment and strong support by your employer and proof of career progression. Military veterans of E-5 or above are encouraged to apply.

EMBA Application Questions to Consider:
- Do you have the potential to successfully complete graduate work in business administration within a condensed and fast-paced program?
- Can you and your family commit mentally, physically, and financially to the 20-month program?
- If necessary, can your employer commit to allowing you the minimum of time off to attend class and/or are you willing to take vacation time to meet program commitments?
- Do you demonstrate maturity and attainment of a responsible, organizational position?
- Do you have a minimum of 7 years post-graduate, professional work experience or 10 years of leadership experience preferred as demonstrated by current full-time employment and proof of career progression? (Note: military veterans, experienced entrepreneurs, and independent consultants are also welcome to apply).
- Do you have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university? (Note: EMBA candidates without undergraduate degrees with significant managerial experience and leadership potential may also be considered).

Accreditation

Xavier University and the Williams College of Business is internationally accredited by AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools. Only 15 percent of all business schools in the world hold AACSB accreditation - the highest, most rigorous accreditation possible.

Tuition

Executive MBA:
- 2011-2012: $61,250 for the entire program (includes tuition, textbooks, classroom materials, lab fees, lodging and ground transportation for international field experience (airfare is not included), graduation fees, campus parking, catered dining services and other administrative and beneficial services.) The entire program cost can be broken down into 5 semester payments over the length of 3 calendar years.
- $1000 nonrefundable deposit is due upon acceptance into the program but is applied to the overall program cost.

Part-Time Evening/Full-Time Momentum/Part-Time Weekend MBA Programs:
- 2011-2012: $740 per credit hour. The entire program is 56 credit hours but as many as 20 credit hours can be waived or tested out of for qualified candidates. Therefore, $26,640 minimum and $41,440 maximum depending on the number of credit hours you’ll need to complete your degree. Part-Time Offsite MBA programs vary by location. Please ask your advisor for more details.

Description of Learning Environment for Students

Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic University located minutes away from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. With the city of Cincinnati being the hub to many large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, Macy’s, and Kroger to name a few, the networking and business opportunities for our MBA students are endless. With an excellent reputation, both locally and nationally, students of our Williams College of Business leave our MBA program with the knowledge and breadth of critical thinking skills, ethical decision making, the use of technology in businesses, as well as possessing and applying an integrated understanding of functional areas of business, including the study experience of international business trips. The juxtaposition of these core competencies equips our MBA students with the dexterity to positively affect the ever changing world of business both regionally and globally.

At Xavier University Williams College of Business, we offer several different programs in order to fit the various lifestyles of our MBA students. We strive to educate students of business, enabling them to improve organizations and society, consistent with the Jesuit tradition. In doing so, our students have the opportunity to attend the Xavier MBA program as full-time, part-time, executive, and off-site students. Our continued outreach to connect with chambers in Cincinnati and surrounding townships helps to create a successful and widespread network of students, alumni, and community partnerships.

Faculty

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Accomplishments/Recognition

- The MBA program is ranked 14th best in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report for 2010.
- The Princeton Review lists the Williams College of Business as one of the nation's "Best 301 Business Schools."
- 2010-2011 17th best Executive MBA program in the nation, U.S. News & World Report.
- Alumni reported their salaries rose 29.5% upon completion of the program and rose 66% within 5 years of completing their studies.
- MBA graduates 1 year out reported their average starting salary to be $70,961, an increase of 7% from 2004.
- Percentage of graduates receiving job offers 90 days after graduation was 82%.
- 2010-2011 20th in Management education, graduate program in the nation, U.S. News & World Report.
- 2010-2011 23rd in Finance education, graduate program in the nation, U.S. News & World Report.
- 2010-2011 24th in International Business, graduate program in the nation, U.S. News & World Report.