Program Overview
The Online Executive Master of Business Administration at University of Nevada Reno is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Online Executive Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 5,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Online Executive Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistics for Decision Making
- Production/Operations Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Management and Organizational Science
- Economics of the Firm
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Seminar Managerial Accounting
- Personal Branding
- Managing Organizations in a Global Economy
- Information and Communications Technology in Organizations
- Strategic Management for Executives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission requirements:
The EMBA program is open to those who hold a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year institution. Any undergraduate major is acceptable. In addition the following are the minimum standards required for admission to the EMBA in the College of Business:
- The applicant must have an overall grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- The applicant must have five or more years of professional work experience beyond undergraduate studies.
- Applicants must submit results for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Exceptions to this are only granted if the applicant has completed an accredited graduate degree (Master\'s, Ph.D.) or professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.).
The primary concern for admission is a candidate\'s fitness for graduate study and promise of effective business performance. A judgment of these qualities is made from the following information:
- Undergraduate record
- Results of the GMAT or GRE
- Letters of recommendation
- Written personal statement indicating the candidate\'s educational and career objectives
- Applicant\xc2\x92s resume detailing professional experience
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication in English. To fulfill the written communication requirement, applicants must submit a written statement indicating their educational and career objectives, along with other writing samples the applicant may wish to have considered.
International Students
International candidates must have strong English language communication skills, both written and spoken. As an international student, you must submit an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- For TOEFL, you must score 550 or above (paper-based test) or 213 or above (computer-based test) or 79 or above (internet based TOEFL).
- For IELTS, you must have a score of 7 or above.
Students are expected to complete a great deal of reading and writing in the program. A strong command of the English language is critical for success.
The TOEFL is waived for students who have completed degree programs conducted in English in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia or New Zealand.
Given the importance of information technology in delivery of courses online, successful applicants should:
- Be proficient operating in a conversant online environment
- Have access to computer technologies that will allow interaction with others online (e.g., webcam and microphone)
- Be proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office or related business productivity software packages
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Reno directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nevada Reno
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months