Graduate School of Business


Q: How many credit hours are required?

  • MBA requires 36 credit hours
  • IMBA requires 36 credit hours
  • MAcc requires 30 credit hours
  • MBA-Plus Certificate requires 9 to18 hours

Q: How long does the degree take to complete?

  • Graduate School of Business offers flexibility to students and offers classes online or in the evenings
  • Students may attend fulltime or part-time to accommodate their schedule
  • Fulltime MBA & IMBA: 24 months; Fulltime MAC: 18 Months

Q: What is the tuition rate of gradate programs from the 2008/2009 Academic year?

  • $325/credit hour (2008-2009 Academic year)
  • $340/credit hour (2009-2010 Academic year)

Q: Is Gardner-Webb University and the Graduate School of Business Accredited?

  • Gardner-Webb University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award MBA, MAcc, and International MBA degrees to qualified candidates
  • Godbold School of Business is accredited by
    • the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
    • Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
    • Member of the European Council for Business Education (ECBE)

Q: Is financial aid available for graduate student?

  • Student loans are available to most Graduate students
  • Many companies provide tuition assistance. Students are encouraged to inquire with employers as to eligibility

Q: How many classes do I have to take to be considered full time?

Two classes is considered full time status for graduate business students.

Q: Which semester can i start the program?

Rolling admissions. Applications accepted year round for upcoming terms.

Q: Do Graduate programs have any work experience requirement?

While experience in the workplace is NOT required by the Graduate School of Business it is highly encouraged to enhance and make practical the learning experience.

Q: What should my Undergrad GPA be?

A:Minimum overal 2.5 GPA

Q: What score is required for the entrance TEST?

A: GMAT required of all Business Majors - score acceptable per individual GPA

Q: My work schedule and family keep me busy. Does Gardner-Webb Offer flexible scheduling?

A: All of our programs are structured to accommodate the working professional offering flexibility and convience. Students may choose to attend fulltime or part-time taking classes online or in the evenings at six locations throughout North and South Carolina.

Q: How do I get started?

  • Apply online at www.gardner-webb.edu and complete an online application
  • Contact Director of Admissions for the Graduate School of Business