BS to MBA Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How and when do I get started?
A. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Get started today by calling (888)5-RASMUSSEN or fill out the form to the right to get more information.

Q. How many sessions a year do you offer?
A. The MBA program offers six sessions per year. Each session lasts eight weeks.

Q. What kind of educational background is required for admission?
A. You must have an undergraduate degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Students with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.9 will be considered for conditional admission based on the quality of other aspects of their admissions file. Benedictine’s Online MBA does not require an undergraduate major in business.

Q. Is there a thesis required?
A. No.  Benedictine’s online MBA program does not require a thesis. A culminating capstone experience is provided.

Q. Can the GMAT requirement be waived?
A. Yes. Applicants to the Online MBA program can request a GMAT waiver under the following conditions:

• Applicants already possess an advanced degree
• Applicants have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2
• Applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA from 2.5 to 3.1 can request a GMAT waiver by completing our MBA 520 and MBA 541 courses with a grade of “B” or higher

All GMAT waiver requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Q. How many total credits are required?
A. The BS to MBA Online MBA program consists of 48 credit hours (12 courses) for students who have earned a business-related Bachelor’s degree, and have the appropriate academic experience to apply for waiver of the Foundation courses.

Q. How many courses do I take per academic term?
A. No more than two online courses can be taken per eight-week session. The Online MBA program offers six academic sessions per year, which means that most students take 12 courses per year.

Q. Is advising available for all students?
A. Yes. Each student receives a customized Curriculum Planner for the online MBA program and can set up a telephone appointment to speak with an advisor whenever assistance is needed.