Georgia WebMBA Program Accepting Student Applications
The Georgia WebMBA program‚ which lets highly qualified professionals earn a Masters of…
Georgia (Feb 18, 2002) — Georgia WebMBA Program Accepting Student Applications
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Abstract
The Georgia WebMBA program‚ which lets highly qualified professionals earn a Masters
of Business Administration degree over the Internet‚ is now accepting applications.
The deadline for applications is June 30‚ and online classes start August 27.
"It's an innovative and successful program‚" says WebMBA Director Joe Bocchi. "The
WebMBA is extremely flexible and convenient. Our student associates can earn their
MBAs with minimal interruption to their careers‚ since they do virtually everything
online‚ from submitting applications to taking tests."
"Inquiries about the WebMBA continue to be the largest number of e−mail and telephone
expressions of interest we receive at Georgia GLOBE [Global Learning Online for Business
and Education]‚" said GLOBE Director Richard Skinner. "The online delivery of the
courses is undoubtedly a factor accounting for the high level of interest‚ but the
program's focus on 'real−world'‚ hands−on content for a student body already somewhat
experienced is what gives WebMBA its ultimate value."
The ten−course program is offered through a consortium of five regional University
System of Georgia institutions: Georgia College & State University‚ Georgia Southern
University‚ Kennesaw State University‚ State University of West Georgia and Valdosta
State University. All five institutions have MBA programs accredited by AASCB International
− The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
"Associates in the WebMBA program typically work full time‚ have an average of six
years of work experience‚ and are interested in continued career growth while obtaining
the essential knowledge and skills required in today's competitive business climate‚"
Bocchi adds.
A limited number of slots are available‚ and only the most qualified applicants are
selected for admission. Applicants with solid business experience‚ a bachelor's degree
in a business−related program‚ and competitive GPAs typically are the strongest candidates.
The Georgia WebMBA is quickly becoming one of the premier online MBA programs in Georgia
and in the nation. Fifty−eight students are currently enrolled in the program‚ which
boasts a 92 percent retention rate.
The program can be completed in less than two years. The WebMBA features an easy−to−use
Web−based format. Program faculty with hands−on business experience provide a "high
contact" learning environment. The cost is one of the most affordable among online
programs offered regionally and nationwide.
"I would have to rate the Georgia WebMBA program as the best educational experience
I have been involved with‚" says student Edward Haka‚ equipment maintenance manger
for Lockheed−Martin Technical Operations. Haka lives in St. Mary's‚ and is earning
his online degree through Valdosta State University.
"I highly recommend the Georgia WebMBA program‚" adds Roxanne Pennington‚ financial
planning manager for The Milestone Group. Pennington‚ of Marietta‚ is pursuing her
online degree through Kennesaw State University.
Associates accepted into the program are required to own a computer. Information on
requirements‚ admissions‚ prerequisites and the GMAT test is available online at http://www.webmbaonline.org and at the Georgia GLOBE Web site at http://www.georgiaglobe.org.
The application process can be started through the WebMBA Web site‚ or by contacting
the MBA director of an affiliate institution.
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Kennesaw State University‚ a progressive‚ comprehensive institution with a growing
student population of 14‚100‚ offers more than 50 degree programs. Out of 34 institutions‚
KSU is the sixth largest in the University System of Georgia.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 38,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
