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PA R T-T I M E M B A–Bloomsburg Businessweek, 2015

O N L I N E M B A–US News & World Report, 2016

P R O G R A M O V E R V I E W &

C U R R I C U L U M D E T A I L S

Strong in tradition but designed to address today’s business challenges, the Lehigh University MBA provides a framework for graduates to become dynamic and contributing business leaders. Whether you intend to move within your organization, increase your value in the marketplace, or change careers entirely, choosing the Lehigh MBA can help fuel your career in a convenient and flexible manner without sacrificing career opportunities or time.

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< < < THE LEHIGH MBA values the constantly changing landscape of global business and provides experiences inside and outside of the classroom to make sure its students are getting the most current and applicable knowledge and skills.

M B A CO R E

The Lehigh MBA is the culmination of the experiences of our faculty and their commitment to maintain excellence and relevance in graduate business education. The Lehigh MBA places great emphasis on continuously integrated relevant concepts and challenges that are daily introduced to the business community at large. Currently, the MBA core curriculum incorporates global business concepts and analysis, cultural intelligence, organizational leadership, sustainability, crisis management resolutions, social consciousness issues, ethical decision-making, and optional business consulting projects. The core also focuses on the business value chain, and the way in which different functional areas come together to create a competitive advantage: students experience decision-making from the perspective of the company as a whole.

• MBA 401 Introduction to the Organization & its Environment (2 cr)• MBA 402 Managing Financial & Physical Resources (4 cr)• MBA 403 Managing Information (4 cr)• MBA 404 Managing Products & Services (4 cr)• MBA 405 Managing People (4 cr)• MBA 406 Integrative Experience (3 cr)

Fall I MBA OrientationGBUS 401*MBA 401

Spring I MBA 402

Summer I ECO 401*ECO 001*

Fall II MBA 404Elective

Spring II MBA 405Elective

Summer II Elective

Fall III MBA 403Elective

Spring III MBA 406Elective

Prerequisites GBUS 401*ECO 401*ECO 001*

Fall MBA OrientationMBA 401

MBA 402 OR MBA 403MBA 404 OR MBA 405

Electives (3-5 credits)

Spring MBA 402 OR MBA 403MBA 404 OR MBA 405

MBA 406Electives (3-4 credits)

Summer Electives (6-9 credits)

*Denotes prerequisites which may be waived.

*Denotes prerequisites which may be waived.

PA R T-T I M E M B A F U L L -T I M E M B A

P R E R E Q U I S I T E S

Some basic business knowledge is necessary in order to be successful in the MBA core curriculum. Prerequisites do not need to be completed prior to starting the Lehigh MBA. Our program provides the flexibility that would allow you to schedule prerequisite coursework alongside your regular coursework, moving you towards faster completion.

The prerequisites for the Lehigh MBA program are:

> Financial Accounting> Statistics> Principles of Economics> Computer Literacy

F L E X I B I L I T Y

The Lehigh MBA is the culmination of the experiences of our faculty and their commitment to maintain excellence and relevance in graduate business education. This MBA program is a 36-credit program which can be pursued at a part-time or full-time pace either on campus or online. The core is comprised of 21 credits; the remaining 15 credits are electives, from which a student may choose to specialize in a concentration or not.

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P R O G R A M F L E X I B I L I T Y

The Lehigh MBA program can be completed full-time, part-time, online, or through a combination of these methods in order to fit your lifestyle. Our program is unique from many other MBA programs because students may seamlessly move from part-time to full-time, on-campus to online, or vice versa, at any time throughout the program. MBA courses are offered through our live, online platform ClassroomLIVE for online students, as well as for traditional on-campus students who may need to utilize the platform when necessary. ClassroomLIVE allows students the capability to complete the MBA online in its entirety.

ClassroomLIVE: Classroom LIVE is an integrated, web-based learning environment that delivers programs in real-time from classrooms on Lehigh’s campus to students, in their homes, at their workplaces, or while traveling. Students interact with professors and other students during the class as it’s taking place on campus. Each class in the MBA core curriculum (MBA 401-MBA 406) is available to students through ClassroomLIVE each fall and each spring semester.

< < < OUR CAMPUS is located just 60 miles outside Philadelphia, and about 75 miles from New York City.

Program Emphasis

Receive top-notch education with convenience of

part-time study

Accelerated program with optional

internship that limits your time away from

your career

Students can participate in

ClassroomLIVE courses

Program Structure

36* credits program begins in August, January,

and May

36* credits program begins in August, January,

and May

36* credits program begins in

August, January, and May

Classes Meet Evenings Monday through Thursday

Evenings Monday through Thursday

Evenings Monday through Thursday

Concentrations all all all (with the exception of Corporate

Entrepreneurship & Project Management)

Completion Time

24-72 months 16-24 months 24-72 months

*Denotes that this total does not include prerequisites

I N T R O D U C I N G T H E L E H I G H M B A

Part-time Full-time Online

C O N C E N T R A T I O N S &

J O I N T D E G R E E S

The Lehigh MBA program offers a variety of concentration areas. A concentration does not need to be declared at the time of application. In fact, many students earn an MBA without an area of concentration, which allows them to take elective coursework from a wide range of topics.

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CO N C E N T R AT I O N S

CO R P O R AT E E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P [ V E N T U R E S E R I E S ]

These entities are committed to building new commercial enterprises to grow and remain competitive. The concentration consists of six required courses plus the completion of six additional credit hours for a total of 12 credit hours. This concentration is available on-campus.

F I N A N C E

In the era of a growing competitive and ever-changing global economy, the finance discipline has become increasingly important and complex. Successful completion of 12 credits is required for the concentration. This concentration may be completed on-campus and online.

I N T E R N AT I O N A L B U S I N E S S

This nine credit concentration explores the broad issues associated with multinational and international companies, including opportunity, risk, legal issues, and marketing. This concentration may be completed on-campus and online.

M A R K E T I N G

The marketing concentration addresses a wide range of issues from global strategies to branding methods and is designed to be flexible in order to meet traditional and non-traditional marketing positions and situations. This concentration is comprised of 12 credits from approved courses, and can be completed on-campus and online.

P R O J E C T M A N AG E M E N T

The Lehigh University Project Management concentration program is designed and developed for individuals with educational or professional experience in a variety of industries and disciplines.

S U P P LY C H A I N M A N AG E M E N T

In a creative, hands-on environment that uses case studies and industry experts, students explore the multiple factors that have impact on a company’s supply chain. Successful completion of nine credits is required for the supply chain concentration. The supply chain concentration is available on-campus and online.

J O I N T D E G R E E SHere at Lehigh, we recognize that the only way to gain a competitive edge in today's business world is through developed expertise in more than one discipline. Lehigh University not only has a top-ranked MBA program, but also two additional MBA degree offerings that partner with other top-ranked Lehigh programs: Engineering & Educational Leadership.

M B A & E N G I N E E R I N G ( M B A & E )

M B A & E D U C AT I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P ( M E L B A )

< < < OUR STUDENTS are placed in some of the top-ranked businesses and companies all over the world post graduation.

In addition to the superior MBA curriculum, the Lehigh MBA program offers other extracurricular activities to enhance your MBA experience. Global immersion study opportunities and personalized professional development coaching are just a few of the things we offer to ensure that you get the most out of your MBA.

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P R O F E S S I O N A L

D E V E L O P M E N T &

G L O B A L I M M E R S I O N

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E LO P M E N T P R O G R A M

The Lehigh MBA will mark one of the most life-changing transitions in your career. To complement what you learn in the MBA core, Lehigh offers the Professional Development Program- to set you on your way for life-long learning and development. The Lehigh PDP integrates a set of complementary resources and activities such as: opportunities for self-assessment, career management tools, skill building, and active involvement in the Lehigh and surrounding business community to: • Re-discover your professional profile • Develop and implement a plan for solidifying your

next career phase • Acquire the skills and experiences to make an impact • Build your personal brand and professional networks

The Lehigh PDP will help you: • Strengthen your knowledge about yourself and your

MBA colleagues • Articulate and persuade others with your professional

value • Develop strong communication and presentation skills • Approach business leaders and other individuals

throughout networks with confidence, conviction, and principles

Please see cbe.lehigh.edu/mba/pdp for additional information.

G LO B A L I M M E R S I O N E X P E R I E N C E SOne goal of the Lehigh MBA is to provide an intellectual and professional learning environment that develops future business leaders through experiential learning. As globalization has become a powerful force, and perhaps the defining characteristic of the early 21st century, our program strives to offer global immersion experiences to prepare students for unprecedented challenges.

With the understanding that each of our students is unique, our immersion experiences are designed to cover a wide range of topics and industries: the United Kingdom experience is centered around corporate sustainability practices, and the trip to China focuses on transportation, manufacturing, and logistics. In the past, we have explored Chile and Argentina where we contrasted developing countries; Athens, Greece where we introduced our finance students to the European financial crisis; and Tours, France, where we received an understanding of European business practices.

DEBRA JOSEPH is a current MBA student employed at Thermo Fisher

Scientific

SCOTT THOMAS is an alumnus of the Lehigh MBA employed at PPL

AARON ALKASOV is a current MBA student employed at St. Lukes

University Health Network

SALMAN RAZA is an alumnus of the Lehigh MBA from Pakistan

EMMA WAN is an alumnus of the Lehigh MBA from China

MAI ABDELFATTAH is a current MBA student from Egypt

Students will conduct research on a specific topic of interest before and after the week-long trip. On top of the insight gained from the trip’s focus, students will be able to develop an understanding of how best to navigate unfamiliar cultures through experiencing the arts and aesthetics of the given country.

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C L A S S P R O F I L E

A D M I S S I O N S

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

• Online Application and Application Fee• Personal Essay• Current Resume• GMAT or GRE official score report • Waivers available for those who qualify

• Official transcripts from all universities attended• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation• International students must submit a TOEFL score

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