MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

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Governors State’s Master of Business Administration
(MBA) equips students with skills to manage organizations
and increase profitability. Advanced studies in business
allow students to seamlessly enter global markets
prepared to lead and innovate.
Our AACSB-accredited College of Business has structured
a curriculum that will provide you the global knowledge
needed in any organization. Concentrations in General
Management and Supply Chain Management are available
entirely online—a flexibility that greatly benefits career
and homelife demands of many graduate students.
Reach your career goals.
Your career will be real evidence of your coursework
in Returns on Investment (ROIs): students with MBA
degrees can expect increased earnings by up to 79
percent over their pre-MBA salaries.
Graduates of GSU’s MBA programs work in positions
such as General Manager, Operations Manager, Business
Development Manager, Human Resources Director, and
Senior Financial Analyst for such top companies as MB
Financial Bank, Coca-Cola, GC America, and JB Hunt,
among others.
understanding of issues and
strategies, as well as a rigorous
focus on analytical approaches.
This balance serves students well
in their understanding and in their
ability to implement new concepts
and processes in response to unique
opportunities and challenges at work.”
Dr. John Simon
Associate Professor of Business
“As an MBA student at Governors
State, I’ve gained a well-rounded
knowledge of business function,
and the specialization in Supply
Chain Management has given me
a competitive edge. I also took
advantage of the online format, and
it’s given me the flexibility to balance
my home and life schedule—an
opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”
Michele Alcott
MBA student, Class of 2018

Contact
Dr. Gokce Sargut, MBA Program Coordinator
Associate Professor of Business
708.534.4944
gsargut@govst.edu
Office Location: G286
 Why get an MBA?
With an MBA, you’ll possess the necessary specialized
skills to immediately impact organizational business
operations in almost any situation. You’ll gain the
management skills you need to effectively supervise
an organization’s business operations and advance
its profitability.
Data collected in 2017 reflected the median annual
Operations Manager salary at $92,277 with an average
range of $80,287 – $107,891 (salary.com). Chicago’s
median salary for Operations Managers was even higher
than the national at $97,813.
Delivery Format
Achieve your MBA in as little as 18 months.
Governors State’s 36-credit hour MBA is offered in
a fully online or hybrid format. Enroll full-time to
jumpstart your career or part-time for added flexibility.
Visit www.govst.edu/MBA for more information.
How to Apply
Apply online:
www.govst.edu/apply
Admission Requirements:
• Graduate Application
• $50 Application Fee
• Current Resume
• Two Letters of Recommendation (sealed)
• Statement of Intent
• GRE or GMAT score from last five years*
• IELTS or TOEFL (International students only)
• Transcripts from post-secondary institutions
* May be waived for applicants who earned a
master’s degree or obtained an undergraduate
GPA of 3.5 or higher (last 60 hours) at a regionally
accredited college or university.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted for classes beginning
each semester: fall, spring, and summer.