Lake Erie College first offered the Master of Business Administration degree in 1981, and since then, over 1,500 business leaders have earned their M.B.A. degrees at Lake Erie. The program enables graduates to expand their horizons and assume progressively more responsible managerial duties.
Qualified students with any undergraduate major are eligible for enrollment in the Lake Erie College M.B.A. program. No prior business courses are required. Classes are small and are taught by qualified faculty - individuals with substantial managerial experience as well as advanced academic credentials.
Admission into the M.B.A. program is determined on the basis of demonstrated professionalism, intellectual capability for successful completion of the program and the potential for leadership. Students can be admitted into and begin the M.B.A. program during the Spring/January semester, the Summer/May session or the Fall/ August semester. The Office of Admissions processes applications for the M.B.A. program.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to recognize problems within the business context
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals to which this Outcome is Linked: 1, 2
Key Learning Outcomes for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 4
2. Students will be able to apply the principal concepts and theories in the functional areas of business to solve problems.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 1, 2
Key Learning Outcome for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 5
3. Students will be able to integrate theory and practice for the purpose of strategic analysis.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 1, 2
Key Learning Outcome for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 6
4. Students will be able to apply quantitative techniques and methods in the analysis of real-world business situations.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 1, 2, 3
Key Learning Outcome for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 1, 5
5. Students will be able to compose effective written forms of communication appropriate to the business context.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 3
Key Learning Outcome for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 3, 8
6. Students will be able to make effective business presentations.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 3
Key Learning Outcome for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 3
7. Students will be able to work effectively with a team of colleagues on diverse projects.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 3
Key Learning Outcome for Master’s-Level Business Programs to which this Outcome is Linked: 2
8. Students will be able to identify and analyze the ethical responsibilities of business.
Broad-Based Student Learning Goals Associated with this Outcome: 1, 2, 3
ADMISSION
Master of Business Administration Admission Criteria:
- Complete the Graduate application
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0on a 4.0 scale
- Submission of official undergraduate transcripts and any graduate work completed (sent directly to Admission Office from degree-granting institution at admissions@lec.edu)
Although generally not required, applicants may supplement their undergraduate record with official scores on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or GRE (Graduate Admission Exam).
Admissions exceptions to the Lake Erie College M.B.A. program may be made based on the applicant’s professional work experience and/or acceptable GMAT/ GRE scores. A personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the College.
Transfer Credits M.B.A.
At the time of application as a degree-seeking student to the M.B.A. program, a student may request approval to transfer up to six (6) semester credits or the equivalent of two courses of graduate study from an accredited institution of higher education.
Consideration for transfer credit will be based upon work in equivalent courses to those required.
- Only credits that have been earned within seven (7) years of degree completion will be considered for transfer.
- Only credits in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned will be considered for transfer.
- Only recognized catalog coursework will be accepted from other institutions.
Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S) coursework completed at Lake Erie College may be used to fulfill equivalent M.B.A. requirements.
M.B.A. Lifelong Learning Guarantee
Graduates of the Lake Erie College Master of Business Administration program are eligible to enroll in additional M.B.A. coursework for the rest of their lives at no additional costs. Registration is on a non-credit basis and is subject to space availability in scheduled courses. Students must complete a Lifelong Learner application and registration form in the Registrar’s Office. The coursework will be transcripted as an Audit grade in the Professional Development division of the college. Student may retake coursework previously completed in the M.B.A. program.
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