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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Master of Business Administration
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Plan Description
The Lee Business School MBA Programs at UNLV offer a transformative educational experience tailored for those aspiring to seize global career and leadership opportunities. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders face unprecedented challenges driven by advancements in communication technologies and organizational dynamics. Success in this dynamic global marketplace demands visionary and creative leaders capable of navigating complexities across functions and borders.
Our MBA programs at UNLV are meticulously designed to equip students with essential skills, knowledge, and tools needed to excel in this ever-changing environment. With a strong emphasis on ethics, critical thinking, business communications, strategic planning, working in teams, international business culture, information technology, leadership, and other soft skills essential for effective leadership, our curriculum prepares students to tackle real-world challenges head-on.
Here are some compelling reasons why student should choose the MBA program at UNLV:
- Hybrid Learning Format: Our General MBA program offers a hybrid format, blending the benefits of online learning with face-to-face interactions. This allows students to enjoy the flexibility of online learning while fostering a sense of community and networking opportunities.
- Holistic Approach to Business Management: Our curriculum takes a comprehensive approach to business management, covering key aspects such as strategic planning, working in teams, and ethical decision-making.
- Emphasis on Ethics and Critical Thinking: We explicitly emphasize ethical considerations and critical thinking skills, equipping students with the ability to analyze complex business situations with integrity and insight.
- International Focus: With dedicated courses in international business and cross-cultural perspectives, as well as an internationalization of other courses, our program prepares students for success in a globalized world.
- Flexible Scheduling Options: Our hybrid evening MBA Program caters to the needs of both full-time and part-time students, allowing them to complete their degree at a pace that suits their personal schedule.
- Cohort-Like Experience: Our program fosters a cohort-like environment where students have the opportunity to build connections and network with their peers. This collaborative learning approach creates a supportive environment, enriching the overall educational experience.
- Elective Options: With up to twenty-one credits of electives, students have the flexibility to tailor their program of study to align with their individual interests and career goals.
At UNLV’s Lee Business School, we are committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of business and administration, while fostering the intellectual and economic vitality of Nevada and the Intermountain Region. Join us and embark on a journey towards limitless possibilities and unparalleled success in the world of business leadership.
For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes please visit the Degree Directory.
Plan Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.
(a) Graduate College Admission Requirements
- Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee.
- Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
- Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits).
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
(b) Department Admission Requirements
The Lee Business School MBA Program welcomes applications from college graduates in all disciplines. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Graduates from all majors are encouraged to apply. Applicants are evaluated based upon proven scholastic ability, performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), maturity, motivation, leadership, communication skills, and possess the interest and ability to assume business leadership responsibilities. MBA 741 – Internship (3 credits) is required for students without relevant business work experience. This requirement may be waived at the student’s request and with proof of relevant work experience.
The Application Process:
Admission to the graduate business program is conducted by the Lee Business School MBA Programs and the UNLV Graduate College. Please note that the responsibility of obtaining and submitting the application material, transcripts, test scores, and other necessary information rests upon the applicant.
Application to the MBA and Dual Programs requires the following documentation:
- Official results of the GMAT test. You may indicate your test score and date taken on the application or indicate your expected exam date; however, official copies of the GMAT scores must be submitted to the Lee Business School MBA Programs Office.
- A copy of the applicant’s current resume.
- Two letters of recommendation, academic or professional, from persons competent to judge the applicant’s potential to pursue graduate work successfully.
- A one to two-page statement of purpose.
- Evidence of a minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred.
- Evidence (official transcript) of an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00, or higher, on a four-point scale.
With the exception of the GMAT, the required materials listed above are to be uploaded into the Graduate College online application. The MBA program does not require a separate application.
Graduate Management Admission Test:
- Preference will be given to applicants who meet the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 550 or higher with each component over the 25th percentile. The test score should be reflective of both, verbal and quantitative aptitude. GMAT scores over five years old are not considered. Students may substitute an equivalent GRE score for the GMAT requirement. MBA Programs Office will use ETS official webpage, GRE® Comparison Tool for Business Schools, to convert GRE scores to GMAT. A preferred score of 550 or higher on the GMAT or an equivalent score on the GRE is required for full admission. The average score of accepted students over the last two years is about 600. The computer-adaptive GMAT is offered on a continuous basis by appointment at one of approximately 400 locations throughout North America. For further information contact:
Graduate Management Admission Test:
1-800-717-GMAT (4628); website: www.mba.com; e-mail: GMATCandidateServicesAmericas@perason.com
Test Waiver Policy:
- The GMAT/GRE is waived for applicants who meet one of the following conditions: (1) Hold accredited** doctorate-level terminal degrees such as Ph. D., JD, MD, DMD, DDS, Pharmacy Doctorate, and DVM. (2) Currently attending a doctorate-level terminal degree program at UNLV. (AACSB accreditation for business programs; LCME or COCA for medical programs; ABA for law programs; ABET for engineering, computer science, and information systems programs; others on a case-by-case basis. Any online doctorate degree is excluded.)
Applicants with demonstrated potential, a strong undergraduate academic record, and a strong GMAT score are admitted with graduate standing. Students may be considered for admission on a provisional basis if their undergraduate academic record and/or GMAT score are not sufficiently strong to be considered for full graduate standing. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.00 but not lower than 2.75, OR a GMAT score less than 550 but not lower than 520, with each component over the 25th percentile, may be considered for provisional admission. A graduate provisional student must complete the first nine credit hours of core courses taken in the program. The courses are approved in advance and are listed on the “Letter of Admission.” The student must complete this course work within the first two consecutive enrollment periods (excluding Summer Term) and earn individual grades of B (3.00) or above (B- is not acceptable) before any other additional coursework may be taken. Failure to complete this course work in the allotted time, or any grades less than B, will result in cancellation of the student’s admission. Upon completion of the nine hours with grades of B or better, the Lee Business School will recommend to the Graduate College that the student be given graduate standing status. The Graduate College will then change the student’s status to graduate standing.
Prior to their first semester in the program, all admitted students are required to attend a noncredit orientation program.
Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.
Subplan 1: Finance
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
Finance Concentration– Credits: 12
Complete 12 credits of graduate-level Finance (FIN) electives.
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Subplan 2: General MBA (Fully Online option* available)
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
Electives – Credits: 21
Complete 21 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- This subplan is available Blended (courses are available in person and/or online) or Fully Online (Please see the Fully Online Modality Tracks in Programs section of this Catalog for more information). Modality change process: Programs may be offered in more than one modality (instructional mode). If programs offer a fully online option, students may opt for a fully online offering at the time of admission. They will be tagged as a fully online student. Once admitted, students can only change their program modality by sending an email to their respective Graduate College Retention, Progression, and Completion (RPC) Coordinator (grad.rpc@unlv.edu).
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Subplan 3: Human Resources Management
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
Human Resources Management Concentration– Credits: 12
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Subplan 4: Management Information Systems
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
Management Information Systems Concentration– Credits: 12
Complete 12 credits of graduate-level Management Information Systems (MIS) electives.
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Subplan 5: Marketing
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
Marketing Concentration – Credits: 12
Required Courses – Credits: 6
Select 2 of the following courses – Credits: 6
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Subplan 6: New Venture Management
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
New Venture Management Concentration – Credits: 12
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Subplan 7: Health Care Management
Total Credits Required: 42
Required Courses – Credits: 18
Health Care Management Concentration – Credits: 12
Required Course – Credits: 3
Elective Courses – Credits: 9
Electives – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits of electives from any 700-level course offered by the Lee Business School or advisor-approved courses. Also, students can take up to six credits, 2 courses, that are 600-level courses offered by the Lee Business School.
Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- The MBA degree requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work.
- All requirements listed above must be completed successfully as defined by the Lee Business School and the Graduate College. All required courses are sequenced so students may acquire the tools and skill they need for success in the program.
- Leave of Absence, Probation, and Suspension: Student academic performance is reviewed twice a year. Admitted students must enroll for courses every semester, excluding Summer Term, and must complete at least 6 credits every year. A leave of absence can be granted for up to one or two academic year(s) with prior approval from the MBA Director and Graduate College. A student will be placed on probation, via Graduate College, if it is determined that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward meeting degree requirements or if the student’s overall MBA program GPA falls below 3.00. Conditions and deadlines for the removal of probation will be specified. Failure to meet the conditions will result in separation from the MBA program.
Plan Graduation Requirements
Successfully complete the capstone course.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
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