The UNI MBA program is a rigorous program, recognized by Princeton Review as a "Best Business School MBA." Our campus program is composed of a diverse mix of students who have met our high admission standards. We fully expect that a cohort in Pella will exhibit similar qualities and commitment. The MBA faculty members, for its part, set high performance standards. The result will be a stimulating and challenging classroom environment where students learn from both faculty and peers, a generative blend critical to discovery at the highest levels.

Similar to our program in Hong Kong, the program will be delivered as an intensive executive-style program. Within that format, each course is taught over an 8 to 11 week time period, depending upon the need for pre-requisites. Unique to the Pella cohort, classes will be held on Friday evenings and Saturdays. Approximately 33 hours of face-to-face instruction would be provided over 3 weekends, with each weekend spaced at least 2 weeks apart. An additional 3-hour "start" session plus a 3 hour "final" session will also be held on a Saturday afternoon.

The intent is that the entire MBA program, with pre-requisites integrated into the program as needed, would be delivered within a 24-28 month time period. Over the 2-year period, an additional four to five sessions will be held on the UNI campus, 2 of which will be held on Saturdays.

Classes will be scheduled well in advance to provide students, assumed to be full-time working professionals, schedule visibility and to aid personal planning. Preview the example schedule to preview how a 12 month schedule may look. (Once a cohort is confirmed, a final schedule will be developed by the end of May, 2012.)

If you are interested in this program, please complete the following steps.

Step 1

Complete the online interest form in order to proceed with your application for admission to the UNI MBA Pella cohort program.

Step 2

Apply for admission to graduate studies through the Graduate College. We encourage you to complete the application on or before May 14, 2012. Delivery of the program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program. The final decision for offering the MBA cohort program in Pella will be made no later than May 15, 2012.

An online application form is available at
     http://www.uni.edu/admissions/apply

• Please note that you are applying for admission in the category of Degree Status for Fall 2012.
• The major for which you are applying is Master of Business Administration(major code 157).
• Please follow the checklist for Graduate Admissions at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/application-process
  
• If the UNI MBA program is NOT offered in Pella, the $50 application fee will be refunded to those who completed Step 1 of this process.
• Note that if you have received a degree from UNI, you do not have to pay the $50 application fee.

Step 3

We encourage you to complete as much of your application file as possible before 14 May:

• Submit the UNIBusiness Addendum and email the document to: Nancy Hoffman at nancy.hoffman@uni.edu
• Ask the institutions from which you have earned degrees as well as any institution you attended after earning your bachelors degree, regardless of whether you finished a degree, to send an official transcript to:
                 University of Northern Iowa
                 Office of Admissions
                 Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018.
• To support your application, you may also consider including one or two letters of recommendation. These documents may be sent to:
  Nancy Hoffman at nancy.hoffman@uni.edu.
  Copies may be mailed to:
                 UNI MBA Program Office
                 College of Business Administration
                 Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0123
• GMAT scores should be sent to UNI. If you have not taken the exam, more information can be found at the-gmat. If you have already taken the GMAT, unofficial scores can be used for preliminary analysis. For those who cannot complete the GMAT before 14 May, conditional admission can be granted. The GMAT can then be received any time before mid-August.
       Fax to: 319-273-6230,
       Email to: Nancy Hoffman at nancy.hoffman@uni.edu or
       Mail to: UNI MBA Program Office
                    College of Business Administration
                    Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0123

What to Expect

When your application for graduate study is complete, Graduate Admissions will forward your materials to the College of Business Administration for review. You will receive a letter via postal mail from Graduate Admissions acknowledging receipt of your application.

The College of Business Administration will review your application, letters of recommendation, letter of intent and transcripts. The department will contact you regarding your acceptance into the program.

If you have a question, review our FAQ page to see if your question has been answered. If not, call us at 319-273-6243!