Graduate School/MBA Program

Western New Mexico University, Graduate School/MBA Program History

Western New Mexico University, founded in 1894, is a public, coeducational institution. The 80-acre campus is located in a small town 113 miles from Las Cruces. Figures in the above capsule are approximate. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 2500.

The Graduate School/MBA Program was founded in 1970 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at Gallup. The basic educational approach is the case method.

Western New Mexico University, Graduate School/MBA Program Academics

The MBA Program offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Other programs include interdisciplinary programs in education, arts, liberal arts, and natural sciences. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus, including a visiting professor from Israel each summer.

Thirty-six total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 3 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
• Advanced Managerial Accounting
• Analysis for Market Planning
• Management and Organizational Theory
• Advanced Business Statistics
• Managerial Finance in Theory and Practice
• Managerial Policy and Strategy
• Comparative Analysis Using Managerial Economics
• Productions/Operations Management
• Advanced International Business
• Human Resource Management

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements through CLEP exams for prerequisites, and up to 6 hours may be transferred. Survey classes for prerequisites are used to accelerate entry.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 15 months; maximum, 7 years. For students attending part time, the maximum is 7 years.

There are 6 total full-time graduate business faculty, all of whom hold a doctorate; there is 1 part-time faculty member, who holds a doctorate. Average business class size is 15.

Western New Mexico University, Graduate School/MBA Program Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 112,000 volumes and 44,000 microform items, and subscribes to 900 periodicals. Other opportunities for research consist of an interlibrary loan system.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The University Computer Center has a DEC VAX. PCs and Macs are provided for academic use.

Career and Job Placement

The major most in demand by companies recruiting in a recent year was accounting. Placement services for alumni are available on request. Placement is available through the university placement office.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 16 weeks long; summer sessions, 5 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening.

Western New Mexico University, Graduate School/MBA Program Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required. The formula for using the GPA and GMAT scores is (GPA x 200) + GMAT, or minimum 1350. Most important admissions factors are management potential, maturity, and motivation. A strong mathematics background is not required.

Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited by minority fellowships.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, and a completed health form. Check with the school for current application fees and deadlines. Students are notified of the admissions decision as soon as all application materials are received.

Western New Mexico University, Graduate School/MBA Program Financial Aid

Stipends and programs available for minority students include 2 minority assistantships. The FAFSA is required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is approximately $75 per credit. On-campus room and board costs approximately $4500; books and supplies, $1200. Graduate student housing consists of dormitories and married-student apartments.

Western New Mexico University, Graduate School/MBA Program Students

Ninety percent of a recent graduate business school class have had an average of 3 to 5 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from New Mexico (90%). Twenty-five percent are women, 30% are minorities, and 1% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 34; ages range from 22 to 50. Five percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 5% already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 50%, engineering; 25%, business; 10%, liberal arts; 10%, social sciences; and 5%, math and science. About 10% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 90% remain to receive their degree.