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PURSUE SOMETHING GREATERThe Elon MBA builds leaders. Whether you want to advance in your industry, transition to a new career or launch your own business, you’ll leave this program with the skills you need to make it happen.

Elon students are tenacious self-starters. They leave the status quo in the dust and are guided by strong personal ethics. To serve that ambition, the Elon MBA provides all of the advantages of a full-time program in a part-time setting, including two locations, career services and international travel.

Building a Better World

The Elon MBA teaches students to master theory and then apply it to the opportunities that drive businesses in a global economy. We learn best through experience, so the Elon MBA combines collaborative, face-to-face classroom time with hands-on work with fi rms such as Biscuitville, Southland Electric, LabCorp and Carolina Biological Supply. As part of that work, Elon MBA students have completed process improvement projects, created market expansion plans, analyzed communication strategies and suggested pathways to market access.

Elon has been ranked among the

top 20-part-time MBA programsin the nation since Bloomberg Businessweek debuted its rankings in 2007.

Andy is a hands-on learner. He appreciates theoretical concepts, but he wants to see how they’re actually used.

At Elon, he took a course on the practical application of innovation; he won a national case competition applying statistical analysis to baseball; and he studied in Singapore and Vietnam.

Today, Andy leads a team focusedon water resources planning,civil engineering design andgeospatial solutions.

Andy Hadsell ’13Senior Associate Engineer,Unit Manager,Amec Foster Wheeler

“ Learning the material was only a small part of earning the MBA,” he said. “Working with faculty was key in actually applyingmy newfound knowledge.

Andy is a hands-on learner. He appreciates theoretical concepts, but he wants to see how they’re actually used.

At Elon, he took a course on the practical application of innovation; he won a national case competition applying statistical analysis to baseball; and he studied in Singapore and Vietnam.

Today, Andy leads a team focusedon water resources planning,civil engineering design andgeospatial solutions.

Amec Foster Wheeler

“Learning the material was only a small part of earning the MBA,” he said. “Working with faculty was key in actually applyingmy newfound knowledge.”

SET UP FOR SUCCESS

Jordan Ulrich ’12Project Manager,BE&K Building Group

“ It has been amazing to see all the diverse paths people have taken and it has certainly expanded my professional network both regionally and internationally.

Jordan craved professional fl exibility. With a background in project management and engineering, he wanted to add business savvy to his skillset.

“I chose the Elon MBA because it provided value without sacrifi cing quality. The fl exibility of the class schedule also allowed me to tailor my course load around my professional schedule,” he said.

Jordan, who completed study abroad experiences in Singapore and Vietnam, said a key benefi t of the program was building meaningful relationships and garnering diverse experiences.

After Elon, Jordan accepted an off er to work in Darwin, Australia in an engineering management role with KBR, Inc. After three years abroad, he is back in Research Triangle Park.

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SET UP FOR SUCCESS

Bloomberg Businessweek’s “Best Business Schools” ranks the Elon MBA North Carolina’s

toppart-time program.

Elon MBA students are busy, working professionals and the program is intentionally designed to provide the career benefi ts they demand within their existing schedule.

To help manage your professional and personal priorities, you can complete the 39-hour program at your own pace. Enroll in the spring or fall, take one class at a time and earn your degree in 33 months, or take two classes at a time and fi nish in just 21 months. Classes are held one evening per week from 6-9 p.m. so you don’t have to take time off from work to get to class.

Further maximize fl exibility by taking classes on the Elon campus or at The Solution Center, which is located off the Page Road exit of Interstate 40 in

Research Triangle Park. All core courses are off ered at both locations, as well as most electives, so you can easily complete your degree at either location, or a combination of both. In all cases, classes are off ered in a face-to-face setting and are taught by Elon faculty.

ACCEPT ANY CHALLENGEElon MBA classes combine the benefi ts of business theory with practical application. Master the material and then put your newfound knowledge to work.

As part of their studies, the Elon MBA off ersstudents access to fi ve analytics courses.The program also hosts an annual analytics conference dedicated to the latest developmentsin data visualization, big data management and cloud computing.

Center for Organizational Analytics

The MBA program unites all Elon faculty and students involved in analytics research. The Center for Organizational Analytics works with corporate partners, including SAS, Amazon Web Services and Hanes, whose representatives serve on an advisory board and collaborate with faculty on research and curriculum ideas. The center empowers small businesses to use analytics, and will work with the North Carolina Center for International Understanding to make better decisions for the state.

— Jess Townsend '06, MBA '15Business Development Analyst, OptiMed Hospitalists

“Elon’s MBA classes gave me not only necessary information, but advanced knowledge and fi eld experience. I learned prescriptive, predictive and descriptive modeling techniques, and also key concepts related to data and text mining. Elon’s program goes beyond traditional book knowledge to provide hands-on experience solving problems using software platforms commonly used in the fi eld.”

The Princeton Review ranks Elon

the nation’s #1 “best administered” business school.

MBA CURRICULUM

Two Required Non-Credit Workshops

> Introduction to MBA > MBA Case Competition

Core Courses (10 courses, 30 credit hours)

> Enhancing Managerial Communications > Economic Policy and the Global Environment > Accounting for Managerial Decisions > Marketing Management > Financial Management > Management and Organizational Behavior > Analytics I: Quantitative Methods > International Business > Strategic Management > Organizational Systems Requirement Students select from one of the following courses: • Advanced Operations and Supply Chain • Project Management

Electives/Concentrations

(3 courses, 9 credit hours)

Combine your coursework with personal and professional goals as you select three elective courses. Develop a concentration in a particular topic, or take classes in several different areas.

Elective Examples:

> Human Capital Management > Marketing Research > Entrepreneurship > Systems Thinking: Integrating Analytics into Managerial Decision Making > Consumer Behavior > Employment Law > Innovation Imperative

Concentrations:

> Organizational Analytics > Corporate Communications > Marketing > Entrepreneurship > Human Resources

The Elon MBA requires all students demonstrate adequate preparation in accounting and finance prior to enrolling in core accounting and finance courses. Students may need to take one or both of the following courses: > Principles of Finance > Principles of Accounting

The best way to understand the global marketplace is to see it fi rsthand. At least two study opportunities are off ered each year to Asia, South America or Europe. Seventy percent of MBA students participate in these experiences, which depart in January and June for close to two weeks. The Elon MBA subsidizes a substantial portion of the international travel in order to ensure it is aff ordable.

Students visit international investment banks and the manufacturing sites of global fi rms, local markets and small workshops. They meet international business managers, visit shop fl oors and tour some of the biggest port facilities in the world. In recent years, students have traveled to Argentina, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, Singapore and Vietnam.

VENTURE BEYOND

The Elon MBA opened Amber’s eyes to the global marketplace. And just 10 days before graduation, it also launched her into an international career.

When Amber accepted an off er to move to Stabio, Switzerland to work as a compensation & benefi ts analyst, she did so confi dent that the Elon MBA had prepared her to understand how economies interact.

“Hearing my peers talk about doing business abroad and then comparing it to business in the U.S. made me more open-minded when thinking about solutions on a larger scale,” she said. “It taught me how to listen, understand and build solutions based on diverse perspectives.”

More than anything else, Amber said, the Elon MBA allowed her to develop confi dence in herself – not only in her skills and abilities, but also in knowing that she’s ready to face any challenge.

Amber Lavinder ’15Compensation & Benefi ts Analyst,VF Corporation

“ Without my Elon MBA, my company wouldn’t have provided this opportunity, and I defi nitely would not have felt prepared to take it on.”

DEDICATED SUPPORT AND POWERFUL RESOURCES

Elon MBA faculty members are leaders in both the academic and professional worlds. They have earned postgraduate degrees from some of the fi nest business schools in the country. They have varied executive experience with fi rms large and small, in manufacturing, service, scientifi c and fi nancial organizations. Many of the program’s instructors have worked or taught in international markets, and all teach with the goal of equipping youfor success.

MBA class sizes are small, usually lessthan 30 students, with an emphasison student discussion and interaction.Faculty members are accessible in and out of class. This atmosphere of personal attention, combined with dedication to teaching and reasonable cost, is a key program distinction.

Career Services

Students and alumni have access to an active Career Services staff that serves as a powerful resource in career changes, job searches, salary negotiations and relocation.

The program begins and ends with individual career assessments, along with coaching from MBA faculty. Career advancement and job search workshops are off ered throughout the program for students seeking new professional opportunities.

The Next Step

The Elon MBA off ers a variety of certifi cations for students who would like to further expand their professional skillset. Certifi cations are available in the following:

SAS • Amazon Cloud • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Excel

The Princeton Review ranks Elon among the top business schools in the

Elon has been ranked among the top business schools for a decade.

“Best 295 Business Schools.”

Vanessa Green ’16Research Business Analyst, Customer Solutions Team, Duke University Health SystemDuke University Health System

Vanessa has always been ambitious. Even before completing a master’s degree in Operations Research from NC State she knew she’d eventually want an MBA. But fi rst, she wanted work experience.

She began her career in a private management setting and then, after a few years, enrolled in the Elon MBA for a deeper understanding of business concepts. Vanessa knew what she wanted -- a challenging but accessible curriculum. She found that, and a personal approach to learning, at Elon.

“ My professors are dedicated toteaching and are fully invested in our professional success. They are strong resources andtireless advocates. ”

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPAs an Elon MBA graduate, you’ll join a tight-knit alumni network that will be a valuable asset as you grow in your career. Alumni are lifelong learners who become ethical leaders and creative problem solvers.

Your relationship with Elon MBA alumni begins even before you graduate. Alumni often arrange visits to international companies for MBA students abroad. They also judge Elon case competitions and have served as adjunct instructors. They’re invested in the program and in the university, and Elon MBA students immediately benefi t from that expanded support.

Grow Your Network

Elon MBA students benefi t from an energized relationship with the Master of Science in Management program, another outstanding graduate program in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. Management students establish a foundation in business courses, and then concentrate in either corporate communications or organizational analytics. You’ll work alongside these students in some of your classes and will fi nd they diversify and enrich your learning experience.

— Mary Ann Minsley, associate vice president for ambulatory care, UNC Health Care and UNC School of Medicine

“ Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to hire Elon MBA graduates into managerial roles at the UNC Medical Center. Elon graduates have rapidly and successfully integrated into the complex environment and assimilated the multiple components of the clinical, teaching and research culture. In addition, the Elon alumni have been recognized for excellence in personnel management, operational innovation and business development. ”

Vivian always wanted to pursue an MBA, but time and other factors kept getting in the way. After completing her undergraduate degree in mathematics and gaining 30 years of experience in a variety of positions related to business, she knew an MBA would really round out her career.

She has found an enriching environment at the Solution Center location in Research Triangle Park, which is a short drive from work. Vivian enjoys having “a little family of people” in class sizes small enough to get to know both her classmates andher professors.

Vivian Wooten ’18Senior Vendor Management Specialist, Duke Energy

“ Everything I’m learning in class is confi rming what I know, and I’m learning new things as well,” she said. “The MBA solidifi es my whole career path.

getting in the way. After completing her undergraduate degree in mathematics and gaining 30 years of experience in a variety of positions related to business, she knew an MBA would really round out her career.

She has found an enriching environment at the Solution Center location in Research Triangle Park, which is a short drive from work. Vivian enjoys having “a little family of people” in class sizes small enough to get to know both her classmates and

Everything I’m learning in class is confi rming what I know, and I’m learning new things as well,” she said. “The MBA solidifi es my whole career path. ”

ETHICAL ANDAMBITIOUS LEADERS

MBA students and alumni are employed across the Triangle and Triad at companies such as:

BANK OF AMERICA, CISCO SYSTEMS, DUKE ENERGY, IBM, LABCORP, UNC HEALTHCARE, VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, RF MICRO

DEVICES, CONE HEALTH, GENERAL ELEC TRIC, PFIZER, SAS INSTITUTE, NOVARTIS, ORACLE, MERCK, VF CORPORATION, RALPH LAUREN, BB&T,

DOW CORNING, KINGSDOWN, HONDAJET, WELLSFARGO

Elon MBA Profi le

Program Type:Part-time, fl exible schedule

Program Length:39 credits

Start Date:September or March

Classes Meet:Weekdays, 6-9 p.m.

Location:Elon University or The Solution Center in Research Triangle Park

Tuition:$878/credit hour

Required Experience:Two years of professionalwork experience

Average Class Size:10-30 students (Elon campus), 14 (RTP)

Average Student Age:32

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About ElonElon has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered liberal arts university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s 6,500 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is ranked the nation’s #1 master’s-level university for study abroad and is a top-producer of Fulbright Student Scholars. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Elon more than any other university in the nation for academic programs that “Focus on Student Success.”

Apply Today

The Elon MBA enrolls each September and March. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please submit all required application materials as early as possible, but no later than August 15 for fall semester and February 15 for spring semester.

Visit elon.edu/mba for a complete list of requirements and additional information.