Enrollment: 65
Average GMAT: 508.00
GMAT Range (25-75%): 420-610
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.18
Rolling Admission: Yes
School Type: Public
Average Age: 28.00
Average Work Experience (months): 36
Student Faculty Ratio: 15:1

Part Time Program: Yes
Evening Program: Yes
Executive MBA Program Offered: No
Total Faculty: 19

Out-of-State Tuition: $9,000.00
In-State Tuition: $4,500.00
Financial Aid Deadline: 03/01
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $18,000.00

School Says - General Information
Jacksonville State UniversityÂ's College of Commerce and Business Administration offers a master of business administration (MBA) degree that ranks in the top 10% of all MBA programs in the world. The program allows for students to obtain either a general MBA or the MBA with a concentration in Accounting. Students are attracted from around the world to our program; approximately 20% of JSUÂ's MBAÂ's are international students. While at JSU, students enhance their knowledge of business fundamentals and further their professional development. The end results are successful graduates that are tomorrowÂ's business leaders.

School Says - Student Body
CCBA MBAs are not passive recipients of education, but active players in determining the type of MBA experience delivered. Due to the large number of part-time students enrolled in the program and the fact that many students work full-time, little time is available for club participation. However, students use the classroom and interactions with other students to demonstrate leadership, involvement, and collaboration. MBA students average nearly 3 years of work experience, a GPA of approximately 3.15 (4.0 scale), and an average GMAT score of approximately 450.

School Says - Academics
The JSU MBA is a program with a broad-based appeal. Students are provided with a quality program and an outstanding educational value. Opportunities exist for students to participate in internships and independent studies in addition to the traditional courses in the basic business disciplines. Exciting, real-world case studies are incorporated throughout many of the courses. Ten courses (30 semester hours), including electives make up the general MBA, while the Accounting Concentration requires an additional 3 semester hours and includes 9 semester hours of accounting courses. With careful planning, the program may be completed in 12 to 18 months.

School Says - Admissions
The CCBA MBA seeks candidates who have demonstrated the ability to complete a rigorous academic program and who possess the potential for success in a professional environment. The admission review process includes consideration of a number of factors that are all important in the admission decision: academic background; standardized tests (GMAT and TOEFL); references; and the studentÂ's reason for desiring an MBA.

School Says - Campus Life
The state-of-the-art facilities of the Merrill Building provide an outstanding arena for learning. The CCBA uses the latest communications and course delivery technology to help students network effectively.

Students Say - Academics
The blend of "affordable tuition" and an "excellent location" makes Jacksonville State University a good pick for penny-wide professionals in Northern Alabama. Despite the low cost, this public school maintains a high academic standard. JSU professors "have a wealth of experience" and they often use "real world examples in order to show us how to apply the concepts being taught." A current student adds, "All graduate professors I have dealt with are published authors of refereed business journals." Classes are challenging, and professors are "tough, but fair. They understand what's going and realize that every student has a tough road ahead of them." At the same time, the atmosphere is participatory and collaborative, not cutthroat. At JSU, professors "see you as a well-prepared professional and not as a simple student." With just a "small number of students per class," you feel that "your opinion counts in the classroom." A student adds, "I have had a great experience as an international student at JSU. The way instructors treat us inside and outside of class is terrific."
Jacksonville State University's MBA program is designed to cover business fundamentals, while also addressing the international business environment and changing business technologies. The curriculum-which can be completed through a mix of online and campus courses-consists of 24 credit hours of foundation coursework, plus 30 credit hours of graduate business coursework. Students appreciate the ease and convenience of online courses, which allow busy professionals to complete classes as their schedule permits. A current student shares, "I have never had any technical difficulties, and if it weren't for distance learning courses, it would take me longer to graduate." On the flip side, some students feel the in-person education at JSU is superior. A student shares, "I prefer the traditional class because I get more out of the lecture and it is cheaper. There is interaction among the class and professor that cannot be imitated by online classes." For those who aren't working fulltime, JSU also offers graduate assistantship programs "to help pay for school."
Known to many as the "friendliest campus in the south," graduate students report a positive experience with the JSU administration and staff. In fact, the "Business school and all of its staff knows who you are and where you are coming from; it is like a big family where you gather knowledge and meet friends." When a problem arises, "The school's administration is always able and willing to take care of any needs you may have." A student shares, "My advisor and dean are as good as they get and are available for comment and discussion conveniently. They are very respected throughout the university and community."

Students Say - Admissions
Students must apply to the Flint MBA program through a two-step process. First, students must meet acceptance criteria to the College of Graduate Studies; then they must meet admissions requirements for the business school. The business school measures applicants based on an admissions index number, calculated with a prospective student's GPA and GMAT scores. Therefore, a slightly lower undergraduate GPA may be offset by higher GMAT scores, and vice versa. All forms required for the application are available on the school's website.

Students Say - Campus Life
There is a diverse community at JSU. Within the MBA program, "The age of the students varies greatly from fresh undergraduates to 40 plus, married professionals. Also, the ethnic and gender profiles are diverse with many students from other countries along with high percentages of females and African Americans." On the whole, students are "pleasant, outgoing, and friendly," and tend to "share a largely conservative opinion." However, as JSU is predominantly a "commuter school," for the great majority of MBA candidates, "life at school is strictly business." While "there are lots of activities for students to get involved with during the week," they admit that, "Most MBA students are too busy with course work and family to get involved." Come Friday, "very few students are actually on campus during the weekend unless there is a football game of merit. Even then, most students are elsewhere and only locals and local alumni are present." While there isn't much of a social life at JSU's business school, it is still a "great environment for students." JSU is located on a "beautiful campus that is safe, friendly, and very accessible." The business school is "clean and maintained," though "newer facilities would be very welcomed." A student explains, "The business building was built about 1969 and has have few modifications, although new technologies and computers are readily available."

Students Say - Careers
The JSU Career Placement Services serves the undergraduate and graduate community at the university, offering online job boards, campus career fairs, resume critiques, mock interviews, and career workshops. Students may also sign up for email notification of new job opportunities, as well as the option of having their resume automatically forwarded to employers seeking someone with their skill set. Services are principally targeted at graduating seniors from the undergraduate college, though graduate students and alumni are also invited to use the center. The Career Placement Services center also assists with internship placements and coordinates on-campus recruiting efforts with regional employers.

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