Wilkes University
84 W South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, United States

Wilkes University is a private university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has over 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students.

Business Administration, M.B.A.

Earn your MBA in just two years. Our emphasis on leadership will give you the skills you need to effectively lead a team and advance to the next level of your career.

The total number of 500 level course credits required for the MBA is 36-39. The MBA degree is earned by completion of six distinct tiers - the Foundation, Business Essentials, Decision Making, Leadership & Ethics, the Electives, and the Capstone. 

Why Study Business at Wilkes?

Enjoy small class sizes and personalized attention in our competitively priced MBA program. You will learn how to inspire and manage a team and make quick and effective business decisions. The flexibility of our MBA program makes it easier for working professionals to take the next step in their chosen career fields or change career paths.

Whether your goal is advancement or to begin applying lessons learned in the classroom to your work experiences, the Wilkes MBA program will help you get there. 

Our MBA degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program, which gives you a competitive advantage in the job market.

What Will You Learn as an MBA Student?

  • You will learn to be a well-rounded professional with a solid grounding in communication, decision-making, ethics and social responsibility, leadership and team performance.
  • After a foundation in statistics, finance and accounting, you will study essential courses in marketing management and organizational behavior. For electives, you can focus on global business, management or leadership.
  • You will gain a strong core business education with advanced skills for authentic leadership and ethical business practices, increasingly important in todays complex business environment. Advance to the next step in your career or make a career change with a solid foundation for success.

MBA Degree

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To be considered for admission, please submit the following:

A completed online application

Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution

Three letters of recommendation

A current resume

A personal statement addressing the following:

Your short- and long-term goals

Why you wish to pursue your MBA at Wilkes University

Why you are a strong candidate for the Wilkes MBA program

International applicants must also submit the following documents:  Proof of English Proficiency test scores and copy of the passport page containing your picture. Refer to our International Admissions requirements for further details.

TOEFL Internet Based – 79 ; IELTS – 6.0 ; PTE – 50 ; Duolingo English Test – 95

Once the University receives all documents, processing takes one to two weeks. We will inform you of our admissions decision through the online portal. 

Please be aware of the deadlines listed below for your completed application and all other documents on the checklist. Deadlines are dependent on your semester/start date.

Fall Semester (Aug. Start)

  • June 15 if you reside outside the U.S.
  • Nursing Applicants must apply by May 15th 

Spring Semester (Jan. Start)

  • Nov. 15 if you reside outside the U.S.
  • Nursing Applicants must apply by October 15th

https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/international/international-requirements.aspx