At East Carolina University's College of Business, we build leaders who inspire, innovate, create, and positively impact society. Our mission is to provide an engaging learning environment to the leaders of today and tomorrow while expanding business knowledge and serving our communities. The foundation of our mission is the integration of four critical elements: Think, Value, Communicate, Lead.
For more information, visit: business.ecu.edu
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Admissions Office Contact
Campus and Location
East Carolina University is a large research institution based in Greenville, North Carolina. The main campus is home to the office of undergraduate admissions, the College of Business and other schools and colleges, the Honors College, the Graduate School, three residence hall neighborhoods, libraries, dining and shopping options, student services centers, the Eakin Student Recreation Center, entertainment venues and more.
A college-friendly city, Greenville is widely recognized as the educational, cultural, economic and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. It has grown into the 11th-largest city in the state and is a thriving, small metropolitan city of more than 90,000 in the heart of Pitt County, which is home to about 175,000 residents. Located close to ECU's Main Campus, the vibrant Uptown Greenville district offers a diverse art, music, food and festival scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally owned businesses, galleries, shops and restaurants. Discover more about Greenville at visitgreenvillenc.com.
Facilities
ECU MBA students have access to the College of Business' Student Technology Center, found on the third floor of the Bate Building on ECU's campus. There, graduate students can reserve rooms and areas to study and collaborate and have access to technology that will aid in their classwork.
Contact
Len Rhodes
Executive Director Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business
Executive Director Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business
Address
1200 Bate Building
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
United States
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
United States
Phone
252-328-6970
Fax
Email
arthur@ecu.edu
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Admissions
Overview
From The School
ECU's MBA admissions is rather straightforward and streamlined to the point you'll get a response back from the College of Business graduate school 24 hours after the application is marked as complete.
The admission decision is based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, satisfying minimum GPA and entrance exam scores as noted below:
- undergraduate GPA of 2.7 AND
- GMAT score of 450 or greater or approved entrance exam waiver AND
- At least 950 points in this formula: (200 x GPA) + GMAT.
- Applicants may submit a GRE score in lieu of a GMAT score. GRE scores will be converted to GMAT scores using ETS's GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools. Usually, a 149 on the verbal component and 149 on the analytical component convert to a 450 on the GMAT.
Visit our admissions page for more details: https://business.ecu.edu/grad/mba/admitreqs/
Applicants: 182
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.05
Average Age: 25
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
470 - 510
GPA
2.75 - 3.61
Deadlines
Early Application Deadline
June 1
Regular Application Deadline
August 15
Rolling Admission Deadline
August 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
GMAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Non-Academic
Other Factors
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Public
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
Overall
From the School
Degrees Offered
The ECU MBA program is one of three graduate degrees offered at East Carolina University's College of Business. We customize the program to fit YOU based on your past academic experience and performance. That means no cohorts and no dictated pace. The ECU MBA is truly a program where you create a schedule that works with your life, alongside the support and guidance of a dedicated advisor. You can set your own pace throughout the program – taking between one to five courses each semester. You can even take a semester or more off if needed.
Courses may be taken in any order, provided prerequisites are met. And because all the foundation and CBK courses are offered EVERY fall, spring, and summer, you won't be waiting on us to offer the courses you need!
MBA students can choose from one of 13 graduate certificates to focus their MBA studies.
For more information: http://business.ecu.edu/grad/mba/
Academic Programs
Unlike most MBA programs, there are no "hidden" prerequisites to our MBA courses. The program is a maximum of 18 courses, or 54 semester hours. It provides an engaging and flexible education in the theory and practice of business management – exposing you to a range of subjects, including economics, marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, operations management, information systems, and supply chain management. These courses are divided into three categories: foundation, common body of knowledge and electives.
For more detailed information: https://business.ecu.edu/grad/mba/program/
Special Academic Programs
ECU has one MBA program for all MBA students, regardless of enrollment status or method of delivery. Instead of specialty MBAs, students can choose from one of 13 graduate certificates to replace the electives component of their curriculum. When students graduate, they receive two diplomas – one for the MBA and one for the certificate. Some popular certificate tracks include finance, marketing, business analytics, project management, health care management, and sport management.
For more information about graduate certificates, click here: https://business.ecu.edu/grad/certificates/
Faculty
The faculty at ECU's College of Business represent the very best in scholarship and real-world experience. Classes are taught by faculty whose instruction is driven by their latest research or their years in Fortune 100 companies. In total, the College of Business has 110 faculty. 43% of faculty are tenured, and 61% have their Ph.D.
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
No
Executive
No
Online
Yes
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
45
94
Full-time
20
Underrepresented Minorities
15
Female
6
Part-time
Students Say
East Carolina is a medium-sized public school, but it seems like a smaller, more expensive one. Its MBA program provides students with lots of “individual attention” and allows them to tailor the program to their needs. “ECU has an intimate feel,” one student says. “Professors know students’ names,” and the campus has a “friendly atmosphere.” Students can take classes on campus, online, or both. It’s common for distance education programs to feel alienating, but students say “very little of the East Carolina spirit is lost over the Internet.” “There is still a lot of communication that goes on” in the online program, and the interactive media “makes up for the lack of face time” and means students still “get a chance to know people pretty well.” Students may attend full or part time, and can change the number of classes they take and the method through which they take them every semester. One student explains, the school “is set up to meet students’ needs, not the students having to work around the school.”
East Carolina requires a number of foundation classes, such as Financial and Managerial Accounting and Financial Management, but students who studied business as an undergraduate can have these requirements waived if they took similar courses and received a B or higher. All students must take eight common body of knowledge courses that provide a solid foundation in business and three elective courses that allow them to focus on areas of their choice. Students may choose to take four electives toward a certificate in an area they want to specialize in. Current offerings include Business Analytics, Health Care Management, Finance and Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Project Management.
Professors at East Carolina get high marks. The “strong” and “challenging” faculty members are “genuinely concerned with their students’ success in the program,” and really “push them to get better.” They are accessible outside of class, and students can “build real relationships with them.” One student explains that a “professor put me in touch with professional networking organizations. Another put me in touch with a professor outside my program, who had insight into an aspect of business I am interested in.” Professors definitely “expect hard work and high professionalism from each student,” and those interested in East Carolina should be prepared to devote themselves to their studies. One online student who also works full time says, “My life revolves around class assignments, cases, group work, and other obligations. This program is not for the faint of heart!” East Carolina’s combination of a demanding, but flexible academic program, dedicated professors, and enthusiastic students make for a great experience and is why so many people think the school offers a great “bang for the buck.”
Concentrations
MD/MBA - Dual Degree
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Administration
Certificate Programs
Corporate Finance
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
Supply Chain Management
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
Supply Chain Management
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Optional
Description
We believe sustaining environments, businesses, and social and cultural identities requires an interdisciplinary approach and perspective. The MS-STH program draws upon emerging sustainability sciences ranging from the physical to the social to address complex sustainable tourism issues. Science and education are critical partners in the sustainable, long-term management of tourism, and this program provides the foundation for this new approach to sustainable management. https://business.ecu.edu/grad/mssth/
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
No
Description
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
The newly named Cunanan Center for Professional Success is the hub for College of Business students and alumni to receive assistance throughout their career life cycle. From resume assistance, practice interviews, career transitions to networking opportunities, the Cunanan Center's professional staff is positioned to provide support (in-person and virtual) that reflects today's career landscape.
Students Say
East Carolina University’s Center for Student Success offers students a wide-range of individualized support for their academic and professional needs. The College of Business Career Center assists students with internship and job searches, conducts mock interviews, and provides help with resumes. In addition to providing networking oppor- tunities, the Center hosts career fairs and on-campus interviews. Companies that visited campus in the past year include Credit Suisse, BB&T, Ferguson/Wolseley, PIE Event, Sinclair Broadcasting, and McGladrey & Pullen.
Prominent Alumni
Vince McMahon
CEO / Sports Entertainment
Linda McMahon
Chairwoman / Politics
Kevin Williamson
Director / Film
Beth Grant
Actress / Film
Chris Johnson
Running Back / Football
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
The rates below are inclusive of tuition and fees per class, not credit hour since all COB graduate classes are 3 credit hours.
North Carolina Resident Online: $1,242.83
Non-resident Online: $3,434.33
North Carolina Resident Campus based: $1,882.99
Non-resident Campus based: $4.074.49
For more information about tuition and fees, click here: https://business.ecu.edu/grad/tuition/
To find out about the available financial assistance and how to apply for the more than $300,000 in scholarships, click here: https://business.ecu.edu/grad/tuition/
Dates
Application Deadlines
Mar 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
40%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
17%
New Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
51%
New Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
26%
New Students Receiving Loans
42%
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$6,999
Tuition (Out-State)
$20,148
Fees (In-State)
$2,787
Fees (Out-State)
$2,787
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$358
Tuition (Out-State)
$1,002
Fees (In-State)
$16
Fees (Out-State)
$16
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board On-Campus
$9,712
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$9,712
Academic Expenses
$976
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
756
Part Time
77%
In State
81.0%
Out of State
19.0%
Demographics
25.50%
Underrepresented Minorities
1.00%
International
51% female
49% male
Campus Life
From The School
The East Carolina University's College of Business MBA program does not do cohorts or require minimum work experience.
Eighty-five percent of our MBA students work full-time and are enrolled part time. These students average two classes per semester and still have the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with fellow students who come from varied career paths.
Students Say
The flexibility offered by East Carolina attracts a wide-range of students. You’ll find stu- dents, who are “young and old, single and married, career changers, and professionals seeking to enhance their status within their current career tracks.” Though people may be different, one student says “everybody is here to learn.” Students are “excited about learning, and this energy comes through.” Students who have “been in the professional world for several years, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience” into classroom discussions. The large number of distance learners does not diminish the school’s spirit; in fact, the online students are some of the program’s biggest champions.
The campus itself is nice and has “great places to study and to wind down” and offers lots of “great extracurricular activities.” The football games are popular and “always a whole lot of fun.” However, as many students work full time and have family obliga- tions, not everyone has time to participate in campus life, so those looking to actively socialize may have to look beyond the MBA program. Luckily, the Graduate Business Association organizes a lot of activities, such as networking programs with local business leaders and recruiters, as well as professional development seminars and social nights. Many departments, such as Accounting, Finance, and Management, have their own student organizations, and the school also has chapters of two national honor societies, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Phi Kappa Phi.
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% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
