Frequently Asked Questions

Application and Admissions

• How do I apply to the Auburn Online MBA program at the Harbert College of Business?

  All applications for the MBA are submitted to Auburn University Graduate School. Visit www.graduate.auburn.edu for application information and to apply online. You will be required to create an account user name and password so you can access future information regarding your application and the admission decision.

• What is the mailing address for Auburn MBA Programs at the Harbert College of Business?
  Harbert College of Business
  Horton-Hardgrave Hall

  Graduate Business Programs

  425 West Magnolia Ave., Suite 4010

  Auburn University, AL 36849

• What are the application deadlines for the Auburn Online MBA program at the Harbert College of Business?

  You can begin your Online MBA in either the fall or spring semester. Please visit our admissions website to view all application dates and deadlines. 

• How many students do you admit each semester?
  The Auburn Online MBA program at the Harbert College of Business seeks to enroll around 300 students per academic year (Fall and Spring). 
• Are prerequisites required to apply to the Auburn Online MBA program at the Harbert College of Business?
  No prerequisites are required for the Auburn Online MBA program, but we do require all newly admitted students to complete academic leveling work before their first semester. This pre-work will prepare every student, regardless of undergraduate degree, to meet MBA expectations.
• How do I confirm that you have received my application materials?
  Confirm receipt of application materials by contacting Auburn MBA Programs Admissions Advisor, Madison Drum, at (334) 844-4060 or mba@auburn.edu.
• Can I transfer credits from another university?

  Transfer Credit Policy

  We allow students to transfer in up to six credit hours (or two classes) that will be applied toward elective credit. We do not accept transfer credit for core classes.

  The Auburn Online MBA program accepts transfer credits under the following conditions. All conditions must be met to be considered for transfer. If the courses meet the below requirements, you may submit them for review using the instructions below.

  • All courses must be from an AACSB accredited institution
  • All courses must be graduate level
  • All courses must be from a college of business or business school
  • All courses must have a B letter grade (80/100) or higher
  • All courses must be submitted with a copy of the syllabus
  • All courses must be independent and not used towards a previously earned degree

  Transfer credit can be evaluated with an unofficial transcript, but will not be approved or applied to the Auburn record until an official transcript has been received and evaluated.

• Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
  Contact Auburn MBA Programs Admissions Advisor, Madison Drum, at (334) 844-4060 or mba@auburn.edu.

Financial Aid

• What is the cost of tuition?

  Click here to see the current tuition and fees.

  Visit Auburn Student Financial Services for additional resources related to tuition and fees.

• Do you have any financial aid or scholarships available?

  All MBA students are eligible for financial aid. Please contact Auburn Student Financial Services for more information at (334) 844-4634.

  Visit Auburn Student Financial Services for additional resources related to tuition and fees.

• How do I use my Federal Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits at Auburn University?

  The Harbert College of Business MBA programs attracts a large number of veterans, and we are experienced with Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits.

  Please contact the Veterans Resource Center at veterans@auburn.edu or 334-844-8167 for more information. 

Curriculum

• How long will it take me to complete my Auburn Online MBA at the Harbert College of Business?
  Auburn Online MBA students have great discretion in how many courses to take each semester; Most take one or two. Students working full-time are strongly discouraged from taking more than two courses in a term. The 13 three-hour courses (39 credit hours) required in the program must be completed within 6 years. On average, students generally take just over 2.5 years to complete the program.
• What graduate certificates are offered in the Harbert College of Business?

  Graduate certificates are a great way to add an additional credential to your MBA. The following graduate certificates are offered through the Harbert College of Business:

  • Accountancy
  • Business Analytics
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Supply Chain Management Innovation
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Supply Chain Operations

   

  A separate application for the certificate is required.  Students considering a graduate certificate must apply through the Graduate School.

   

• What dual MBA degrees are offered through the Harbert College of Business?

  There are options to complete an additional master’s degree while working toward an MBA. The following options are available:

  • MBA and Master of Science in Information Systems
  • MBA and Master of Science in Finance
  • MBA and Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • MBA and Master of Supply Chain Management

  Click here for more information on online dual degree programs.

  Students considering a dual degree must apply through the Graduate School.

• How are Auburn Online MBA courses taught?
  Most courses are taught using two high-quality learning formats: video capture of live full-time courses—so you feel like you have a seat in the classroom—or studio-produced online delivery.
• How often will Auburn Online MBA students need to travel to campus?

  The Integrated Business Project & Case Analysis (BUSI 7310), more commonly referred to as TRAC (Team Resourced Applied Consulting), may have a requirement to travel to campus depending on which semester it is taken. It is possible to take the course fully online. Students will need to work with their advisor and plan accordingly to take this course toward the culmination of their MBA degree. 

• What other MBA programs does the Harbert College of Business offer?

  The Harbert College of Business offers its MBA in three additional formats.

  • The Full-Time MBA is a 17-month lock-step program that offers an immersive campus-based educational experience favored by young professionals. It offers the advantages of a small but diverse cohort that provides a shared learning experience and a lifelong professional network. The GMAT or GRE is required unless waived for unusual circumstances.
  • The Executive MBA emphasizes cohort interaction and learning among seasoned professionals with 8 or more years of work experience. The program combines distance learning with a short campus residency each semester for a flexible delivery model that accommodates busy professionals. No GMAT or GRE test is required.  
  • The Physicians Executive MBA is tailored to the needs of physicians interested in learning the business of medicine. This cohort program accommodates the demands of busy practicing physicians with a flexible delivery model that combines streamed distance learning courses with a short campus residency each semester. No GMAT or GRE test is required.

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