Lehigh University - Lehigh College of Business and Economics

USA

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Lehigh University College of Business and Economics (“CBE”) is a full complement internationally recognized business school distinguished by its intellectual thought leadership, innovative, relevant and globally oriented curriculum, diverse students and faculty, transformative student experiences across disciplinary boundaries, and generation of societal value. We strive to occupy that niche position as one of very few universities where both teaching and research are of the highest caliber. We build upon our reputation of blending theory with practice as we take our place among the most highly respected centers for business education.

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The College of Business and Economics (CBE) is committed to preparing our graduates to be outstanding citizens and well educated business leaders. We’re able to accomplish this by offering a rich array of basic business and interdisciplinary courses, taught by professors committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching. An innovative and flexible approach to programming that incorporates cutting-edge technology strongly positions our students for success in today’s evolving business climate. Our goal is to prepare students for not just their first jobs, but their last one, as well.

The CBE offers degree and non-degree programs in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional education. The business and accounting programs are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We are proud of this distinction in that it is held by only twenty-five percent of business schools in the United States.

Located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, with a vibrant arts and culture community, Lehigh's College of Business and Economics is midway between New York and Philadelphia afforded students unprecedented access to leading business centers in the Mid Atlantic.

Programme Info

Our 1-MBA is a new program as of January 2017. Candidates in this program will pursue their degree full-time over a 12 month period. This program is unique in that it only takes one year to complete, but candidates begin in January and have room for a summer internship. The three member mentoring team is another innovative feature of this program to assist candidates with internships and job placement.
Our Flex MBA focuses primarily on part-time & online students and offers a rigorous and innovative MBA experience centered on an integrated core that not only delivers immediate application for our students in their roles within their companies, but also develops a global perspective to position them to move forward towards continued career success.
Our Flex MBA is ranked as the #8 Online & #23 Part-Time program in the USA.

Student Body

1-MBA

Average work experience: 10 years

Average age – 30,

Female – 27%,

20% international

Flex MBA:

Total Enrollment: 162

Acceptance Rate: 77%

Average GMAT: 636

Average GPA: 3.3

Average GRE: 314

International: 4%

US Minority: 14%

Female: 29%

Male: 71%

Age Range: 23-53

Average Age: 34

Admission

In addition to a minimum of two years of work experience for both 1-MBA and Flex MBA, the following is required:

Application and $75 application fee
Essay
Current Resume
GMAT or GRE test scores
- GMAT Waiver Policy
Official transcripts from ALL universities/colleges attended
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Interview (Optional)

*International students must provide Test of English as a Foreign Language score [TOEFL] or IELTS
*International students must provide Financial Guarantee

1- MBA deadline: March 15

Flex MBA admissions are done on a rolling basis. Summer I deadline, May1; Fall- July 15.