| Undergraduate Business, MBA, and Phd Programs |
Admission Requirements Admission We invite applications from students
with bachelor's degrees from accredited institutions. While many of our
students have work experience in business or other professional
settings, we encourage applications from students who are just
completing their undergraduate careers. Although interviews are not
required as part of the admission process, we welcome students to visit
the campus or the center that the student will be attending. Our
advisors are available throughout the year to discuss your program.
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, with a letter normally
being sent to an applicant four weeks after the file is complete.
Students may be admitted to the graduate school under the following
conditions: Unconditional Admissions: indicating that the student has
satisfied all specified background preparation and other entrance
requirements for his/her chosen program of study. Limited Admission:
indicating that the student has not met all requirements for the
admission. Provisional Admission: indicating that the student's
undergraduate grade point average is less than 2.5. This qualification
is lifted if the student achieves a B(3.0) average in his/her first
three courses. Unclassified Admission: indicating that the student
wishes to enroll in individual courses as a special student. A maximum
of six graduate credits may be applied to one of the graduate programs
by an unclassified student: Unconditional admission to the MBA Programs,
MS Program in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance or
International Business requires: That the student has previously
completed the following courses, or their equivalents: Micro Economics 3
credits Macro Economics 3 credits Mathematics 6 credits Statistics* 3
credits Accounting 6 credits Computer Systems Technology 3 credits
Business Law 3 credits * For the MS in Finance, a grade of B- or better
earned within the past five years is required. Additionally the MS in
Computer Information Systems requires: Advanced procedural programming
language .......... 6 credits Students lacking the courses listed above
may be required to take Graduate School of Business foundation courses.
Students are encouraged to take the foundation courses concurrently with
selected graduate classes or prior to graduate courses which require
prerequisites. Students who wish to take foundation courses at an
accredited undergraduate institution must gain prior approval from the
Graduate Programs office. Students may satisfy the business law
background requirement by taking the background course or by studying a
prepared reading list and then taking the graduate course MBA610
Business Law as an elective. Unconditional admission to the MS Program
in Business Education requires: That the applicant has earned an
undergraduate degree in a business discipline or in business education,
or has at least one year of business teaching experience. That the
student has earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution,
with an academic record of 2.5 or better, or 2.7 in the latter half of
the completed academic program. That the student has successfully
completed three credits in accounting, data processing and statistics,
or their equivalent. A teaching methodology course is required for those
seeking teaching certification. Unconditional admission to the Graduate
Certificate Program requires: That the applicant has earned a bachelor's
degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
That the applicant has completed the following prerequisite courses or
has demonstrated sufficient knowledge or experience in the specified
area. For Certificate in Accounting-six credit hours in accounting. For
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence/Expert Systems-three credit hours
in computer systems technology. For Certificate in the Computer
Information Systems-three credit hours in computer systems technology
and six credit hours in advanced procedural programming languages. For
Certificate in Database Management and Design-three credit hours in
computer systems technology. For Certificate in Health Administration-no
specified prerequisites. For Certificate in International Business-no
specified prerequisites. For Certificate in Human Resource Management-no
specified prerequisites. For Certificate in Operations Management-three
credit hours in computer systems technology, micro economics, macro
economics and statistics; and six credit hours in accounting and
mathematics. For Certificate in Marketing-no specified prerequisites.
For Certificate in Finance-six credit hours in accounting and six credit
hours in economics. For Graduate Certificate in School Business
Administration-no specified prerequisites. For Graduate Certificate in
Taxation-no specified prerequisites. For Graduate Certificate in
Telecommunications and Networking-three credit hours in computer systems
technology. For Graduate Certificate in Training and Development-no
specified prerequisites. For Graduate Certificate in Sport
Administration-no specified prerequisites. For Graduate Certificate in
Hospitality Administration-no specified prerequisites. Courses
successfully completed in a certificate-only program may later be
applied to a graduate degree program, as appropriate, upon acceptance
into the degree program. Unconditional admission as an unclassified
student requires: That the applicant has earned a bachelor's degree (or
higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning. That the
applicant has satisfied any stated background preparation and/or
prerequisite requirements for the course(s) to be taken. That the
applicant submits a completed application and official transcripts of
his/her prior academic work. Limited Admission When an applicant is
accepted under limited admission, deficiencies in background preparation
may be satisfied by enrolling in courses offered by Southern New
Hampshire University or other institutions. Information regarding
prerequisites may be obtained from the center director. In some cases,
documented employment experience may be accepted in place of academic
preparation, as may qualifying scores in specified tests of the College-
Level Examination program (CLEP). Further information on CLEP tests is
available from the Southern New Hampshire University registrar.
Admission - Doctoral Degrees D.B.A in International Business Admission
to the D.B.A. in International Business is competitive. Minimum
requirements for admission to the D.B.A. Program are: A master's degree
in international business, business administration, or related field
from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.5 or above; Submission
of GMAT score; At least three letters of recommendation; An essay
explaining why the applicant is seeking a doctoral program in
international business. The deadline for submission of the application
form is May 1; however, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as
soon as possible. Applications received after this deadline will only be
considered on the basis of available openings. Limited financial support
is available. Ph.D in Community Economic Development There are four
major requirements for admission. Students applying to the program
should: Hold a master's degree either in CED or a related field (such as
planning, public policy or business) from an accredited institution,
with a GPA of 3.5 or above; Submit three letters of reference supporting
their application; Have demonstrated ability to do independent research;
Have five years of experience in CED or five years of professional
experience in a field related to CED. Application Process for
International Students To apply for admission to Graduate School of
Business, international applicants must submit the following: A
completed Southern New Hampshire University Application Form. Official
notarized transcripts of post-secondary academic grades and degrees
(translated into English). Certified certificates and diplomas. Proof of
English proficiency. Students not enrolling in the Intensive English
Program at Southern New Hampshire University must submit an official
TOEFL score (The SNHU TOEFL Code Number is 3649). Notarized document of
financial support. Each student coming to the USA must satisfy college
and U.S Government officials that sufficient finances are available to
pay for round trip passage, tuition and living expenses.
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