b.s./m.b.a information session

B.S./M.B.AInformation Session

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Why choose the B.S./M.B.A.?• Unique program combining rigorous training in life

sciences with a business background• Biotechnology & pharmaceutical companies• Society’s emphasis on “green” jobs• Society’s emphasis on “sustainability”• Adaptability to different fields (medical school, etc.)

• Balanced MBA coursework gives exposure to a wide array of knowledge areas of the business world

• Complete the MBA in as little as 1 – 1.5 calendar years• Enhance resume through internship• Live and study two blocks from the Magnificent Mile• Enjoy support of Quinlan faculty and alumni


What does Quinlan Graduate Programs offer?

• Values-based, responsible leadership – integrity, respect, and social responsibility

• Analytical/critical thinking skills to evaluate viable options

• Global business perspective• Integration of theory with practice • Flexible, variable degree options• Business Career Services (BCS) office


Profile of Quinlan Graduate Programs

• 700+ graduate students in Quinlan Graduate Programs

• Diversity of backgrounds and work experience– From throughout the U.S. and other nations

• Over 70 committed faculty, in 7 departments– Over 1/3 have lived and/or worked overseas

• 20,000+ alumni


Extraordinary Reputation


Expectations of B.S./M.B.A. Program

• Complete undergraduate requirements and submit graduation application

• Apply to BS/MBA program by April 1st for acceptance for Fall quarter, or by November 1st for acceptance for Spring quarter

• Attend initial advising and orientation meetings with Quinlan Graduate Programs

• After admission, register with BCS (Business Career Services)


FAQ’s/Points to Remember

• No deferral of admission (students should enroll for the quarter immediately following the completion of undergraduate requirements)

• A minimum of 64 undergraduate credit hours must be completed at Loyola before graduation

• Graduate classes taken while student is enrolled as full-time undergraduate student are covered under undergraduate tuition flat semester rate

More FAQ’s

• Most classes are held once per week in evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

• Tuition is ~$4,110 per 3 credit course for 2013-2014 year; financial aid is mostly in form of loans.

• Quinlan Graduate Programs are on quarter system (10 weeks per quarter)


BS/MBA Curriculum(See MBA Curriculum Planner)

• 19 TOTAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS• ISOM 400 (Quantitative Methods; 0 credits, Pass/Fail)• Fundamental Core (3 to 7 courses)• Initial Integrative Experience (MGMT 441)• Global Perspective (1 course)• Advanced Leadership Core (5 courses)• General Electives/Area of Concentration (3 courses)• Capstone course (MGMT 430; taken sometime in last

two quarters)


BS/MBA Course Waivers

• Waivers can come from ISOM 400 and Fundamental Core courses only

• 3 common waivers for BS/MBA students: Statistics, Calculus, Economics

• Grade of “B” or higher required in at least two undergraduate courses per subject area (Business Ethics for MGMT does not count)

• ISOM 491 and ISOM 400 require only one undergraduate statistics course to waive with grade of “B” or higher


Typical Course Waivers in MBA Core

Required MBA Course Can be Waived with a “B” or higher in following undergraduate courses

ISOM 400 MATH 131 or 161 or equivalent

ISOM 491 BIOL 335 (Biostatistics) or other equivalent statistics course

ECON 420 ECON 201 & 202


What is “professionalism” and how does it relate to the MBA?

• Level of professionalism should be comparable to any corporate environment:- Active class/group participation- Effective, respectful communications with faculty, staff and

colleagues – regardless of circumstances- Regular class attendance- Prompt arrivals- Prompt submission of quality deliverables (i.e.,

assignments)- Professional courtesies to faculty and colleagues- Minimal use of cell phones & pagers


Comparison between BS/MBA and “regular” MBA Program

• BS/MBA students generally take 2 MBA courses while still undergraduates; regular MBA students do not.

• BS/MBA students have strict application deadline & the program admits twice per year; regular MBA students can apply & enroll in any of the four quarters.

• All students eligible for same MBA course waivers (coursework taken during the last 7 years can be used to calculate waivers)

• Most other aspects are the same; all other aspects being equal, someone in the traditional MBA program might take approximately one quarter longer to complete the program than someone in the formal BS/MBA program


Admissions ProcessCompleted Applicationhttp://www.luc.edu/quinlan/mba/mba-application/index.shtmlChoose “BS/MBA” under the “Dual Degree” section

• Statement of Purpose• 2 Letters of Recommendation• Resume• Official transcripts from all schools from which you received college

credit• GMAT (www.mba.com to locate a testing center and date and to

register for exam) or GRE exam• Average GMAT total score: ~ 580 for BS/MBA students• Average cumulative GPA of ~3.4; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2

required for dual BS/MBA program

http://www.luc.edu/quinlan/mba/mba-application/index.shtml


http://www.mba.com/


Time Line• Senior Year – First Semester• Apply to the MBA program (by 11/1 for Spring quarter; by 4/1 for Fall quarter)• http://www.luc.edu/quinlan/mba/mba-application/index.shtml• Choose “BS/MBA” under the “Dual Degree” section• Take GMAT (www.mba.com) or GRE exam

• Senior Year-2nd Semester• Generally take two approved MBA courses (usually MARK 460 and ACCT 400),

which should count toward both the undergraduate degree and MBA program (confirm with College of Arts & Sciences).

• Complete all other requirements for the BS program. • Graduate with your Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Environmental Science!

• 5th Year+• Take remaining MBA courses until degree completed• Graduate with your MBA!



http://www.mba.com/


Contact Us

Quinlan School of Business Graduate Programs

Mike Alexander, Asst. Director• Maguire Hall, Room 204• 312.915.6124• [email protected]

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