John L. Grove College of Business

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, John L. Grove College of Business History

Shippensburg University was founded in 1871. The 200-acre campus is 40 miles southwest of Harrisburg. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 7600. The John L. Grove College of Business is located on the main campus. Courses are also offered at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg (videoconference of MBA program).

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, John L. Grove College of Business Academics

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Ten total courses are required to complete the MBA, including 2 elective courses. Required courses include:

• Managerial Accounting
• Global Managerial Finance
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Leadership
• International Business
• Information Management and Analysis
• Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management * 2 electives

There are 8 total full-time graduate business faculty, all of whom hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated above average for Category llA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, John L. Grove College of Business Unique Programs

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 15 weeks long; summer sessions, 4 to 5 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the evening only.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, John L. Grove College of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 3.0. If GPA is below 3.0, applicant will be required to take GMAT, with a preferred score of 450 or above. Most important admissions factors are having a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, current resume, and GPA/GMAT.

Transfers are accepted.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, all transcripts, GMAT scores if needed, and a nonrefundable application fee of $30. No applications will be accepted if classes are full or the semester has started. Students are notified of the admissions decision after the MBA director reviews the application and other materials. Once accepted, students may defer admission up to 2 times.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, John L. Grove College of Business Financial Aid

Tuition for in-state residents is $336 per credit. Nonresidents pay $538 per credit.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, John L. Grove College of Business Students

Ages range from 22 to 50. In 2006, 19 graduate business degrees were awarded.