MBA Programs and Admissions Criteria
| Program Focus |
The Full-Time MBA is designed for national and international students to become effective managers, entrepreneurs, or professionals in a business-related area. |
The Part-Time and Online MBA is for working professionals and managers to improve their effectiveness and advance their careers to the next level. |
The Executive MBA is for executives, managers and professionals to develop the competencies needed to transition to senior leadership positions. |
| Work Experience |
Two years' full-time work experience preferred. |
Two years' full-time work experience preferred. |
Seven years of professional experience including 3 years in management preferred. |
| Unique Features |
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| Classes Begin |
August
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August and January
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September
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| Class Locations |
On the UNH campus in Durham, NH
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On the UNH campuses in Durham and Manchester, NH
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At the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH
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| Class Schedule |
Days: Monday-Friday |
Evenings 5:30-9:15 |
Friday 9-5 |
| Program Structure |
Fixed core curriculum plus 3 electives |
Fixed core curriculum plus 6 electives |
Fixed core curriculum plus two elective track in Entrepreneurial Venture Creation or the Management of Technology |
| Credit Hours |
48 |
48 |
51 |
| Time To Complete |
12 months |
22 months to 6 years to complete |
19 months |
| Graduation |
Attend May Hooding Ceremony, Graduate officially on September 1st |
May, September, or December |
May |
| Program Costs (2011-2012) |
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| Test Scores |
GMAT required. TOEFFL required for international students for whom English is a second language unless they have attended school in English for one year. |
GMAT required, but may be waived upon request based on the applicant having greater than 5 years of significant supervisory, managerial, or strategic responsibilities or a prior Master's Degree. |
None required.
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| Interview |
Required
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Not required
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Required
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Executive MBA
The Whittemore School's Executive MBA program is the only Executive MBA program north of Boston and is held at the Portsmouth Sheraton Harborside Hotel in historic downtown Portsmouth. This program targets mid- to senior-level professionals with multiple years of work experience who are looking for a top-level business degree and to expand their network and learn from other professionals.
The Executive MBA is held on alternating weekends (Friday and Saturday) to give busy professionals time to complete their degree in twenty months while balancing work and family commitments.
Seven years of professional experience are required for consideration to the program. This design allows experienced professionals to create a stimulating, close-knit network.
Full-Time MBA
Students in the Full-Time option earn the degree in one year. The program begins in July with two online courses; students begin their courses on the Durham campus in late summer and finish the degree the following July. Students progress through the program as a cohort, developing close relationships and a strong, global, professional network. While the program will consider recent graduates with exceptional academic records from all disciplines, two years of professional work experience are recommended.
Part-Time MBA
The Part-Time evening model offers students the most flexibility to earn their degrees at a pace that works best for them. The program can be completed in as little as twenty months or as long as six years. Approximately 40% of students complete the degree in two years with another 40% completing the degree between two and half to four years. For convenience, classes meet on both the Manchester and Durham campuses.