Marylhurst University, MBA Program History

Marylhurst University, founded in 1893, is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 63-acre campus is located in a suburban area adjacent to Portland. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 1306.

The MBA Program was founded in 1983 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, Flavia Hall. The basic educational approach is one that develops ethical leaders who understand the role of innovation, information, and collaboration in a fast-paced global economy. The convenient program is designed for working adults and can be completed during the evenings, on-line, weekends, or in a combination of formats.

Marylhurst University, MBA Program Academics

The MBA Program offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Other programs include a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, internship programs, and on-site training with local businesses. The strongest areas of study are finance, marketing, general management, and organizational behavior. The most popular courses are Learning Organizations, Managerial Decision Making, and Ethical Decision Making. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus, including alumni and career events.

Fifty-two total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 12 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Management Tools
• Managerial Accounting
• Managerial Decision Analysis
• Financial Management
• Business Law
• Statistics for Managers
• Human Capital
• Marketing Management
• Ethical Decision Making
• Career Management
• The Global Marketplace
• Final Project
• E-Business Strategies
• Strategic Planning
• 4 electives

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements by transferring 9 quarter credits from an accredited graduate business program.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time or part time is 1 year; maximum, 5 years.

There are 2 total full-time graduate business faculty; there are 37 part-time faculty, of whom 22% hold a doctorate. Average number of credit hours faculty teach is 6; average business class size is 12.

Marylhurst University, MBA Program Unique Programs

Library

The Shoen Library houses a collection of more than 90,000 volumes, 4165 special business collections, and 3534 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 400 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in management. Students have access to such databases and networks as Lexis/Nexis, Academic Universe, Standard & Poor’s, Business Dateline, Business Source, Business Management Practices, EconLit, Regional Business News, Hoovers, Wall Street Journal on-line, and Public Affairs International (PAIS).

Computers

Graduate business students must have their own PCs. Available computer facilities consist of 32 public-access stations located in Shoen Library (usual hours are 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.), including a 16-station teaching lab, a 2-station multimedia lab, a 10 station Mac lab, and a 5-station drop-in lab, all with full business applications.

Career and Job Placement

In spring 2006, 20 companies recruited on campus. Twenty-five percent were national corporations. Majors most in demand were finance, accounting, marketing, and real estate. The percentage of graduates finding jobs were:

• regional corporations 50%
• local large enterprises 20%
• national corporations 10%
• local small enterprises 10%
• self-employment 10%

Placement services are limited, since most students are already employed full time. Placement services for alumni include career services for networking, career coaching, and referrals to Pacific Northwest-based companies. Placement is available through the university placement office and department chairs and adjunct instructors refer students to jobs in their networks.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL or the University of Michigan Language Test and have an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university. International students must score 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) or 79 on the Internet-Based (iBT) version. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health consisting of insurance purchased through the university upon enrollment, tuberculosis and measles immunizations verification, and proof of adequate funds to cover at least one calendar year of study. There is a special fee of $300 for administrative support services. The application deadline for fall entry is August 31.

Calendar

The school operates on a quarter basis. Quarters are 10 weeks long; summer sessions, 10 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the evening only, weekends, and on-line.

Marylhurst University, MBA Program Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.5. Most important admissions factors are work experience, essays, and a successful interview. A strong mathematics background is not required.

In a recent year, the number of applicants was 84; 78 were accepted; 76 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.18; average GMAT score was 490. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, a nonrefundable application fee of $40, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and an essay. The application deadlines are August 31 for fall entry; December 3, winter; March 3, spring; May 26, summer. Students are notified of the admissions decision within 2 weeks after the interview. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is August 31. Once accepted, students may defer admission.

Marylhurst University, MBA Program Financial Aid

About 60% of graduate business school students receive financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships, for a total average of $13,500 annually; maximum $18,500. The FAFSA, the school’s own financial statement, and the previous year’s tax return are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $395 per credit, or $9315 per year. Books and supplies cost approximately $1200; personal expenses, $2400; and other fees, $162, for an estimated annual total of $13,077. Graduate student housing is not available on campus.

Marylhurst University, MBA Program Students

Fifteen percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 92% have had an average of 10 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from the West (95%). Forty-nine percent are women, 7% are minorities, and 9% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 36; ages range from 22 to 61. Five percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 5% already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 59%, business; 18%, social sciences; 9%, engineering; 9%, liberal arts; and 5%, math and science. About 2% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 95% remain to receive their degree.