Masters of Business Administration
Programs
The Campbell School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration program. The school seeks to develop the M.B.A. program in ways that enhance the vision and mission of Berry College and of the Campbell School of Business.
The Campbell School of Business is unified by common beliefs in developing the head, heart and hands of a diverse body of students, through a process of lifelong learning and continual student/faculty interactions. We value the environment provided by Berry College as well as vigorous interaction with the local, national and international communities. The Campbell School of Business also values a rigorous curriculum connecting theory to practice, a learning environment that stimulates the open exchange of ideas, and a strong work ethic that encourages worthwhile work well done.
The Campbell School of Business Master of Business Administration program aspires to be a contemporary, rigorous, innovative, ethical and practical source of graduate and continuing management education for our profit and nonprofit stakeholders. Stakeholders include the businesses within North Georgia, Campbell School of Business faculty, Campbell School of Business M.B.A. students, Campbell School of Business alumni and Berry College colleagues.
Graduate education in business at Berry College serves its stakeholders by educating students’ heads, hearts and hands.
Vision Statement of the Campbell School of Business
The Campbell School of Business will achieve recognition as an integral part of North Georgia’s social and economic fabric by providing excellent education for its students and exemplary services to the region and beyond.
Mission Statement of the Campbell School of Business
The Campbell School of Business provides an excellent liberal arts-based business education that engages the head, heart and hands, while serving the academic and business communities through appropriate research and services.
Goals of the M.B.A. Program
The M.B.A. program serves as a source for working professionals and managers in all types of organizations. The goal of the M.B.A. program is to educate the head, heart and hands of our students by enabling them to develop an understanding of and become proficient in the following:
- Analysis and problem solving
- Application of theory
- Management of organizational resources
- Ethics and organizational citizenship
- Technology
- Written and oral communication
- Legal and regulatory environment
- Continuous improvement
- Global and political issues
- Leadership and accountability
- Demographic diversity
- Personal growth and lifelong learning
Admission to M.B.A. Program
All applicants to degree-seeking programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution of higher education. The applicant must submit the following (visit berry.edu/mba for additional instructions):
1. An online graduate application.
2. One official transcript from each college or university attended.
3. An essay outlining goals in pursuing graduate study and strengths the applicant brings to the program.
4. Two letters of recommendation from current or previous supervisors, professors, mentors, co-workers, clients, vendors, etc.
5. A current résumé for evaluation of work experience, community service, technical skills/professional certifications, and other relevant skills or interests.
6. International applicants will need to provide scores from either TOEFL or IELTS, a World Education Services evaluation, and a completed Certification of Finances form.
7. GMAT/GRE - Berry has a test-optional policy and no longer requires a GMAT or GRE score to complete the application for admission. Applicants may choose whether or not to submit scores as part of their application.
