Master of Business
Administration

Graduates of the MBA program will be able to:

• Translate economic events into financial information based on professional accounting standards and methodologies.
• Analyze business information to identify the potential impact of business risks on operational performance.
• Use ethical data collection techniques to research accounting and tax literature in order to apply professional accounting standards, rules, and interpretations.
• Develop written business communications that convey the work performed and conclusions reached within the context of professional accounting standards and the needs of stakeholders.

Applicants must complete the following steps to apply.

General Admission Requirements:

• Submission of a completed application for admission.
• Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
  • Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
• Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).

MBA Requirements

In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants to our MBA program must provide the following:

• Proof of attainment of a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.
  • International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee following an evaluation of each student’s preparation.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. Note that this requirement may be waived for those students with master’s-level transfer credits.
• One essay addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program, submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

Note: the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for admission to the MBA, but is strongly preferred for students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline or who have not taken undergraduate-level courses in business, finance and economics.

Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:

• Master’s Degree Tuition: $450 per credit hour

Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.