Admissions

Candidate Selection

The MBAE program is for managers and others with significant business and/or professional experience who have the potential for continued career growth. Engineers, bankers, attorneys, physicians, scientists, and executives in various other professions are among those who might participate.

In the fall semester of each year, one group of students is admitted into the program. A MBAE application packet must be received for processing well before the beginning of the semester. Students may not be admitted to the program at any other time.

Each completed application will be reviewed by the program director and by the MBAE Admissions Committee. The Committee takes into account a candidate's overall potential, field of specialization, work experience, and ability to contribute to the group learning experience.

Candidates will be notified their admission status by the MBAE office within six weeks of evaluation.

Admissions Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five years of business or supervisory experience is a plus
• Evidence of: (1)Support from the candidate's employer or (2)Business ownership

Student Characteristics

Students are considered highly desirable if they demonstrate:

• Above average job performance and high potential for future advancement
• Ability to handle graduate level work in a competitive setting
• Motivation to make an 18 month commitment
• Exemplary time-management skills
• Willingness to participate in high-intensity, interactive classes and to devote a fair amount of time to study team meetings, as well as to an individual program of study

Early Application

Early application is recommended since class size is limited and qualified applicants are accepted on a rolling admission basis.

Interviews

Interviews are required for applicants to the MBAE program. Interviews are arranged at such time when the principal parts of the application are complete and on file with the MBAE office. Interviews are typically conducted during the spring.

Application to the Program

MBAE Program applicants must submit a completed application to the address below. All required forms are supplied in the application packet which may be requested by phone at 219-989-3150 or mbae@calumet.purdue.edu.

Send completed application to:

Dr. Lori Feldman, Director
MBA for Executives Program
School of Management
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN 46323

Participants in the MBAE program are admitted to the Purdue University Graduate School and, therefore, have the rights and responsibilities of any regularly admitted graduate student to Purdue University.