Plymouth State University

The University

Plymouth State University (PSU), located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and White Mountains Region, is a comprehensive regional university with an established reputation for high academic standards. Founded in 1871 as a teacher training school, Plymouth State University provides meaningful, student-centered learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. It is also a “partner of choice” that works closely with local and regional businesses as well as school districts, communities, and organizations to create enriching joint opportunities that move society forward.

With an enrollment of approximately 4,300 full-time undergraduate students and more than 2,000 full- and part-time graduate students, PSU meets a wide variety of academic and professional needs.

Graduate programs, directed by the College of Graduate Studies, prepare exceptional practitioners in a variety of disciplines through excellence in academic programs. Professionals develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to initiate change and provide visionary leadership within a framework that promotes individual dignity, respects diversity, and seeks distributive justice.

The Program

For more than 35 years, students have chosen PSU’s MBA degree program for its rigorous and relevant curriculum, affordability, accessibility, and flexibility. Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the MBA is a stepping stone to higher levels of personal and intellectual growth. Building on a firm base of business knowledge, the program extends and refines a student’s business proficiency through a series of theoretical and substantive courses.

The 10-course MBA in General Management can be completed in as few as 12 months through online, face-to-face, or in a combination of online and face-to-face study. Students have the ability to explore personal areas of interest and meet professional objectives by focusing their MBA in: Health Care Administration, International Business, Investment and Finance, Organizational Communication, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Marketing Management, and The Human Side of Enterprise.

The International Business concentration highlights a collaboration between PSU and Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai (UBB)—of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Designed for aspiring professionals in management or staff positions in businesses and public institutions, the MBA with a certificate in International Business provides a substantial foundation for a career in a local or multi-national enterprise. Taught entirely in English, the degree is one of the few ACBSP-accredited MBA programs that reach across borders without the complications of international travel. Grounded in online collaboration-based courses that draw on knowledge and experience of U.S. and international students, courses are taught alternatively by PSU and UBB professors.

The Faculty

Faculty members have real-world experience in business, industry, and government, and are leaders in their fields. Many business faculty serve as consultants to major companies and mentor up-and-coming firms. Students work with faculty advisors who assist in course selection and help to ensure that educational goals are reached.

Entry Requirements

Qualified MBA candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree with a 2.5 or higher grade point average in the undergraduate academic major and meet 11 Common Professional Component (CPC) competencies to be considered for admission.
The admissions review board carefully considers each applicant’s academic record, essay, recommendation letters, and other factors that reflect a student’s academic potential and motivation.

Applications are accepted year-round, allowing students to begin studies at any time of the year. Students may take up to 12 graduate credits before being officially admitted to the program. Additionally, up to 15 credits from other MBA programs may be transferred into the PSU MBA.

No GMAT, GRE, or MAT admissions tests are required.

Application Procedure

Applications can be completed online and submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. The non-refundable application fee is $75 and must accompany the application.

The complete application includes the following:
• Completed application form
• Application fee
• Official transcripts of undergraduate degree
• Three recommendations on the forms provided
• Résumé and statement of interest

Download a graduate program application here (PDF 291kb).
International students must provide additional information to qualify for admission. For additional information contact Cheryl Baker at (800) FOR-GRAD.

Tuition and Fees

2009-2010 Tuition Rates

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2009.

Course # In-state Out-of-state
5000-6999 $449 per credit $491 per credit
7000-7999 $473 per credit $518 per credit
8000-9999 $523 per credit $573 per credit

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for graduate students depending on the degree program. Please see the Financial Aid Office graduate information page for step-by-step instructions on applying for aid.

For further details on all financial aid matters, please contact the Financial Aid Team
at (877) 846-5755 or complete the Financial Aid Information Request form.

Location

Location
The PSU campus is situated minutes from the White Mountain National Forest, where you’ll find miles and miles of trails for hiking, biking, and rock climbing. Paddlers will love exploring the Pemigewasset and Baker rivers, Squam Lake, and dozens of other local rivers, lakes, and ponds. In the winter, local ski areas Loon, Gunstock, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley, are within minutes, as is the famed Tuckerman’s Ravine. PSU is two hours north of Boston, MA, and 3 hours south of Montreal, Canada.