Program Information

The MBA program educates students with a broad knowledge of business in order for them to perform effectively in management positions or to pursue further studies.

The objectives of the MBA program are to enhance the student’s ability to: 

1. Communicate at a professional level in oral presentations and in writing using appropriate technologies.
2. Work effectively with others and lead in organizational situations.
3. Identify how globalization affects organizations and their environment.
4. Recognize the importance of ethical decision making.
5. Integrate analytical and problem-solving skills with concepts and theories from all functional areas of business using appropriate analytical and decision-making technologies.

Facilities
The Richards College of Business is housed in two buildings on the UWG campus—the Richards Building and Adamson Hall. Both buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and include wireless Internet connections.

Accreditation
The Richards College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.

Awards/Recognition
The University of West Georgia has been named by The Princeton Review as one of the "Best Southeastern Colleges," one of America's "Best Value Colleges," and one of the best 282 business schools.

Student Body
The University of West Georgia is located approximately 45 minutes from Atlanta in Carrollton, Georgia (population 20,000). UWG has approximately 10,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Faculty
The majority of faculty members in the Richards College of Business have a terminal degree in their field of expertise.

Type of program
MBA (full time and part time)

Degrees offered 
Master of Business Administration (on-campus MBA and an online MBA)

Length of Program
Full time: three semesters (one year); part time: two years

Tuition
$7,000-$11,000 (entire program)

Scholarships/funding
Graduate research assistantships
Graduate assistantships
Scholarships:

• Mr. & Mrs. Murray M. Webb Scholarship
• Charles W. Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Fred Hutchins Scholarship Endowment

Financial Aid Office
www.westga.edu/~finaid/

Entry Requirements
Apply Now to the Richards College of Business MBA program

For more information regarding the University of West Georgia Richards College of Business Graduate Programs, contact Dr. Hope Udombon, administrative director of graduate business programs:

Phone: (678) 839-5355
E-mail: hudombon@westga.edu