St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Davenport Iowa 52803 admit

Graduate Curricula
Master of
Business Administration
in Health Care
College of Business
Admission Requirements
Individuals with undergraduate degrees in any
field may apply for admission to the Master of
Business Administration in Health Care program.
While all students are welcome in the program,
undergraduate backgrounds outside of business
may not fully prepare a student with the skills
necessary for successful completion of this specialized
program. For that reason, a leveling concept
has been established to ensure that students
obtain the necessary background in fundamental
business disciplines.
Students may be admitted for the fall, spring,
or summer semesters. Applicants must meet the
following requirements:
1. Complete the Application For Admission
form, and return to the College of Business
Office with a $25 non-refundable application
fee payable to St. Ambrose University.
2. Supply official transcripts from all undergraduate
and graduate institutions attended. An
official transcript is one sent directly to St.
Ambrose from the institutions attended.
3. Submit an official GMAT score. Students may
be admitted provisionally without taking the
GMAT, provided they submit a GMAT score
by the completion of 9 credit hours.
Admission Status
The admission formula is figured by multiplying
the undergraduate grade-point average by 200
and adding the GMAT composite score. A minimum
score of 950 based on this formula is
required for full-status admission. Students with
a total score of less than 400 on the GMAT or
950 on the minimum standard are reviewed for
conditional admission status (provisional or probationary)
on an individual basis by the
Graduate Studies Admissions and Retention
Committee.
1. Full Admission – the student’s file is complete.
The College of Business Graduate Office must
have received; an application with the nonrefundable
application fee; official transcripts;
and an official GMAT score, not older than
five (5) years. A minimum admission formula
score of 950 points is required.
2. Conditional or Probationary admission occurs
when a student has an admission formula
score below the minimum standard of 950
points, or s/he falls below a composite score
of 400 on the GMAT. These applications are
reviewed for conditional status on a case-bycase
basis by the MBA Admissions and
Retention Committee.
Admission decisions will take into consideration
the student’s personal motivation to succeed.
3. Provisional admission may be granted when
the student’s file is incomplete. Students must
provide all missing information before the
beginning of their second semester (or session)
of classes or be dismissed from the program.
4. Special Student Status – Students may apply
and register as a special student. Special students
may take up to three (3) courses without
taking the GMAT. Special students are
required to follow regular application procedures
(except for the GMAT).
Courses By Examination
Students who have knowledge and experience in
foundation, core (except LTPS), and decisionmaking
courses may take the courses “by examination”
with approval of the MBA director.
Testing procedures are available in the College of
Business Office and a fee is charged.
Academic Status
MBAH students are required to maintain a 3.0
(B) grade point average or above. At any point in
the process of completing the MBAH program
where a student falls below a 3.0 grade point
average, he/she is placed on academic probation.
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