UNO College of Business

APPLICATION/ADMITTANCE (non Executive-style Graduate Students)

When are the application deadlines?
Domestic Applicants
Fall – July 1
Spring – November 15
Summer – May 1

International Applicants
Fall – June 1
Spring – October 1
Summer – April 1

How do I apply?
Applications can be completed by following this link: http://www.uno.edu/admissions/Admissions/Overview/ApplytoUNO.aspx

What documents are needed to apply to the MBA program?
Final transcripts from all previous universities attended, completed online Application, GMAT scores, Immunization form, and Application Fee Payment. In additional, International students must submit TOEFL scores and a financial statement of support.

Where do I send my application materials?
Send them to:
UNO Office of Admissions, AD 103
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148

What are the requirements for admittance?
Admission to the program is based on undergraduate GPA and GMAT score. The minimum GPA qualification for the MBA program is 2.75. If a student has less than a 2.75 (but higher than a 2.5) we can evaluate the last 60 hours of credits taken.

What score do I need on my GMAT for admittance to the MBA program?
Required GMAT score varies depending on undergraduate GPA. The program minimum for consideration is 450.

What if I don’t have a 2.5 overall GPA?
Students who do not currently meet the admission requirements are encouraged to speak to an MBA advisor about admission options. Please call 504.280.4622 or email: mba@uno.edu.

Can I still apply to the MBA if I don't have a business degree?
Yes, the MBA is made for those students with or without a business degree. There are 8 MBA  foundation courses that will help prepare those students without a business background before they start the MBA Advanced courses.

How long does it take for my application to be processed?
Once all materials are received by admissions, the application process may take 2-3 weeks. Delays could occur if admissions has not received all required documents, or if the application was submitted after the deadline.

REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT (non Executive-style Graduate Students)

How do I register for classes?
New students must meet with the MBA coordinator prior to registration. Advising will last approximately 30 minutes and will cover course forecasting, the removal of registration holds, and instructions regarding the registration process.

Where can I find a schedule of classes?
The MBA office will prepare a schedule of the MBA core courses and electives about 3 weeks prior to the coming semester and the schedule will be emailed to all current students. Schedules can also be picked up at the MBA office. While all courses listings are available on the UNO website, the MBA department will create a schedule of all relevant business courses and electives.

When can I enroll in classes?
New students can enroll in classes after they have completed their new student advising appointment and have had all holds removed from their account.

How can I find out which book I need for a specific class?
The course syllabus will contain the information regarding textbooks that are required. Professors usually try to post the course syllabus on Moodle 3 weeks before the start of the semester (although this is not always possible).

Who updates Moodle?
Only your professor can update Moodle.

What is Moodle?
Moodle is the online learning environment used by the University of New Orleans. It is where the course information, documentation, assignments, grades, and discussion boards are located for your current courses.

Traditional vs Executive-style Graduate Program

What is the difference between the Traditional MBA and the Executive-style MBA Programs?
The University of New Orleans allows students to obtain a Master's of Business Administration through two different programs. When considering which program is best for you, you must take into consideration the following:

Traditional MBA
The "traditional" MBA program offers academic excellence, accessibility, and affordability to part-time and full-time students. Courses are offered during weekday evenings at our Lakefront and Jefferson Center campuses. The curriculum includes internet-based learning which helps our students balance their academic load in combination with on site courses. The advising staff also provides convenient office hours for our students who work part-time and full-time.

One of the advantages the traditional MBA program offers is that it can be initiated on a rolling basis for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Full time students also have the option to complete the MBA program in three major academic semesters. 
Our first-rate professors have limited class enrollment, which provides a personalized learning environment. The classroom setting also allows students to experience diversity and build personal and professional interaction with one another that last a lifetime. The education provided to the UNO student makes them very marketable and attractive to their future employers.

We pride our program on its affordability to our students and on the highest quality of graduates we prepare and currently serve in major industries. We also reward our most competitive and rigorous students for their academic achievements by offering scholarships and graduate assistantships.

Executive-style MBA
The Executive-style MBA program at The University of New Orleans is designed to provide maximum convenience and minimum aggravation for those managers and professionals who do not have the time to deal with difficult schedules and extended breaks. Students have the ability to earn the same degree as traditional MBA students with a compressed weekend schedule.

The EMBA staff takes care of administrative details so that the students have more time to prepare for classes. The classes are conveniently scheduled on alternating weekends, primarily all day Saturday and Sunday, and are located on UNO's Lakefront Campus in our exclusive EMBA classroom

Additionally, students are formed into small work groups, which remain together for the entire program. The UNO EMBA program is designed around these small work groups. The small-group format is important to students since the groups provide important social and academic support for their members. The groups are also important fail-safe devices for busy managers whose workloads fluctuate widely. Group members will constantly 'trade off' their strengths and weaknesses. Because of the interdependence on team members, students are encouraged to be certain of their commitment to earning an MBA through this intensive seventeen-month program.

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