Several departments have achieved national recognition. Insurance/Risk Management and Real Estate are both ranked in the top five nationally, while MIS and Accounting are ranked 17th and 18th, respectively, by U.S. News & World Report. Among public business schools, the Terry MBA Program has been consistently rated a top 20 program. In addition, Terry's program has been labeled a "Best Buy" by The Financial Times of London.
Yes. In the second year of the program, students create a personal program of study that develops a high degree of technical competence in his/her chosen field(s). Departmental course offerings may be mixed and matched across all functional areas to develop a program of study that meets the personal career objectives of the student. Students may choose electives from the following areas:
Please note: Courses are not guaranteed to be offered every semester. Courses are available by student demand and faculty availability.
Approximately 50 students are admitted each year to the two-year program and approximately 50 students to the 11-month accelerated program each summer.
Designed for non-business majors, the two-year program consists of 55.5 hours of full-time graduate study over four semesters. In addition, students implement a Leadership Development Plan with the assistance and guidance of a professional executive coach and participate in Terry's "MBA P.L.U.S." program to develop the "soft" skills that are critical in the business world, but not traditionally developed in the classroom.
The first year of study consists of foundation business courses that lay the groundwork for developing students' abilities to comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate business problems and solutions. A summer internship is strongly encouraged.
In the second year, students create a personal program of study. Departmental course offerings may be mixed and matched across all functional areas to develop a program that meets the personal career objectives of the student. Although you do not necessarily have a specific concentration, you will choose your electives in your area of interest.
The 11-month accelerated program is designed for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in business from an institution accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. During the summer semester, 11-month students review core business concepts; by virtue of a candidate's undergraduate training in business, the first year core requirements are "waived." Beginning fall semester, 11-month students join the second year students and start their personalized program of study. The program consists of 43 hours, three semesters, of full-time study with summer semester enrollment. As with all MBA students, 11-month students participate in all MBA P.L.U.S. activities.
The Terry MBA program offers international exchange and study abroad programs as well as international trips ranging from 7-14 days in length, scheduled at spring break or at the end of spring semester. Trips include in-country company visits, lectures, and cultural exposure. Participation satisfies the global business course requirement. In addition, Terry MBAs compete for international summer internships organized through Terry's International Business Program.
Admission is highly selective and seeks individuals best able to meet the academic challenges of the program as well as the professional demands of the business community.
The MBA program seeks to bring together a student body whose members cover a broad spectrum of skills, backgrounds, and experiences. Terry evaluates each file on its individual merits as it relates to the goals and purpose of our program. Each applicant is assessed relative to the overall pool of applicants.
Selection combines an evaluation of an applicant's scholastic ability, interpersonal skills, career performance, and management potential. This includes a review of academic transcripts, essays, GMAT & TOEFL scores, work experience, collegiate/professional honors and activities, recommendation letters, and the interview.
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Yes, we continue to place increased selective pressure on work experience. Candidates with less than two years of full-time post-baccalaureate work experience should expect their chances of admission to be limited.
While co-op and internship experiences do not count towards the traditional work experience requirement, those applicants with limited work experience must be able to distinguish their candidacy in other areas, which may include co-op and/or internship experience.
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It varies each year. Over the past two years we have averaged approximately 375 applications per year.
International applicants must achieve a minimum total score in the 85th percentile on the TOEFL. In addition, sections scores must be as follows: listening, 90%; writing, 85%; and reading, 85%. This, however, is not the sole criterion for admission, and receipt of these scores will not guarantee admission.
Applicants who have received degrees from accredited institutions in the U.S. or from institutions in countries where English is the primary language (e.g., the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand) usually are not required to submit TOEFL scores.
If such an applicant received his/her degree more than two years prior to application to Terry and has been residing or working in a country where the primary language is not English, he/she will be required to submit current TOEFL scores.
Students who are currently enrolled and have been enrolled at least one year at a regionally accredited U.S. institution may have the TOEFL requirements waived if their work shows a strong quality of performance.
Some departments may require the TOEFL regardless of previous educational experience. In such cases, the department will notify the applicant directly.
Terry will consider the higher of your scores for those tests taken within a year of the semester for which you are applying.
Terry's full-time programs do not accept transfer credit.
While prerequisite course work is not required, candidates are expected to demonstrate strong mathematical skills and enter the program computer proficient. In addition, Terry reserves the right to require students to take Calculus prior to enrollment.
Yes, all students are required to own a laptop computer. Because all seats in the MBA classrooms have Internet and wireless connections, students will find this requirement to be of great benefit. The portability of a laptop facilitates teamwork and enables students to acquire mobile computing skills.
Almost any new laptop will meet the requirements of the program. Please see the table below for specifications.
The University of Georgia has a vendor relationship with Dell that may offer you a competitive price alternative on a new laptop. Visit the UGA Bookstore web site for information on a laptop configured and priced for UGA students.
You may also visit the Dell Higher Education web site for more flexible configurations and pricing specific to higher education covering more computers sold by Dell. These often include very good pricing on Microsoft Office products.
Windows XP and Windows Vista are both accepted Operating Systems at this point.
If you already have a laptop computer, you will need to determine whether it meets the minimum requirements listed below. Generally, you will do a significant amount of work through the web or using Microsoft Office software. We require that you order the Professional version of Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007. The Professional version includes PowerPoint and Access, which you will need in your classes. Office 2003 and 2007 are available at the UGA bookstore at deeply discounted prices for students.
There may also be additional software that will be provided for you to install in some classes, so you will need to make sure that you have available hard drive space.
Finally, TEC Services, a service center for the University of Georgia, based on the Athens campus, is a certified warranty center for Apple, Dell, Gateway, and IBM. More information can be found on the TEC Services web site.
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| Processor | 1.2Ghz or faster Pentium M/Centrino/Core Duo or AMD Processor | |
| RAM | 512MB | |
| Hard Drive | 20 GB | |
| Optical Drive | CDRW/DVD-ROM Drive | |
| Network Card | We use a wireless network on UGA campuses. You are required to have a wireless B/G/or N network card built-in to your laptop or as an add-on when classes start. | |
| Productivity Software | Microsoft Office Professional 2003 or 2007 | |
| Operating System | Terry College requires requires Windows XP or Windows Vista. | |
| Network Connectivity and browser for home | Any Internet Service Providers and the latest version of either Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. | |
| Other options you may need/want to consider | A 3 yr warranty covering parts + onsite labor (next business day) A "complete care" type warranty that will repair or replace your laptop regardless of type of damage. Lithium battery as primary battery and a secondary back-up battery USB Memory stick or USB backup hard drive Surge protector DVD-+RW Drive High speed internet service (cable modem or DSL) USB 2.0 recommended |
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Candidates can apply online through the Terry MBA website. In addition to submitting their application and essays online, candidates are responsible for forwarding the following information to the Terry MBA Admissions Office:
Please specify the program to which you are applying for on all mailed documents (ex: transcripts, GMAT, TOEFL).
Once a completed application packet is received, it is reviewed and a decision is rendered as quickly as possible. Terry begins awarding assistantships and scholarships in January, so you are encouraged to apply early.
Applications received after the recommended application deadlines (see next question) may be at a competitive disadvantage and will be considered for admission on a space available basis.
| Application Schedule | ||
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| All necessary documents and a complete application should be turned in by these dates for consideration. | 11-Month MBA Program |
Two-Year MBA Program |
| Final Deadline – International Applicants | February 16 | March 2 |
| Final Deadline – Domestic Applicants | April 15 | May 11 |
There is no better way to judge an MBA program than by seeing it for yourself. We welcome candidates to campus and will schedule them to sit in on a class and to have lunch with an MBA student on the day of their interview.
Applicants unable to visit campus may be contacted by the Admissions Office once their application is complete for a phone interview as part of the admissions review process.
On-campus interview requests will be accepted between September 15 and April 15. To schedule an interview, call the Terry MBA Admissions Office at (706) 542-5671.
Our goal is to communicate a decision to you within four weeks of completion of your application. Remember, by completion we mean that we have received all of the following items:
*Decisions may be delayed at certain times of the year to 4-6 weeks
Once your completed application packet is received, we will review your application and communicate a decision to you as soon as possible. You will be notified in writing and/or by e-mail.
To request a brochure, you may call MBA Full-Time Program Admissions at 706-542-5671 or use our online Information Request Form.
The Terry MBA Program's Career Management Center partners with Stanton Chase International, ranked in the top 1% of executive search firms.
Together they serve as the primary liaison between MBAs and the business community and work with each individual MBA student to develop an effective personal marketing plan that targets the companies and positions in which the student seeks post-graduate employment.
Last year's placement rate was 90% (within 3 months of graduation).
The mean base salary for the Class of 2007 was $71,908 with an average signing bonus of $8,154.
The cost of the full-time program for Georgia residents for 2008-2009:
Two-year program total cost - $20,184* (four semesters)
Eleven-month program total cost - $15,138* (three semesters)
*The cost reflected only includes tuition and fees.
The cost of the full-time program for out-of-state residents for 2008-2009:
Two-year program total cost - $58,028* (four semesters)
Eleven-month program total cost - $43,521* (three semesters)
*The cost reflected only includes tuition and fees.
Students requiring need-based financial assistance should contact the University's Office of Student Financial Aid at 706-542-6147 or visit their website at www.uga.edu/fas/.
In addition, information on assistance in the form of student loans, both public and private, is available through MBA Loans Programs (Sallie Mae and Nellie Mae, Inc.). They can be reached at 1-888-440-4622 or 1-800-634-9308.
Terry assistantships are merit-based and awarded on a competitive basis to newly accepted students. All accepted students are automatically considered for Terry graduate assistantships.
Approximately half of the entering full-time MBA class in 2007 received scholarship awards ranging from $500 to $12,500. All admitted candidates are automatically considered for scholarships.
To visit the Terry College, call MBA Admissions at 706-542-5671.
Yes, you can schedule an interview with the Admissions office. They will arrange for you to visit with a student and attend an MBA class.
Terry Third Thursday is a breakfast speaker series held at the Terry Executive Education Center in Buckhead for Terry alumni and friends on the third Thursday of each month.
Third Thursday programs feature business leaders speaking on a wide range of cutting edge business issues. Reservations for these events are required. Make your reservation to Terry Third Thursday.
The Terry College of Business offers an Evening MBA program at the Georgia Gwinnett College, located off Highway 316 at Collins Hill Road, and at the Terry Executive Education Center, on Lenox Road, across the street from Lenox Mall. Terry also offers an Executive MBA program at its Executive Education Center in Buckhead.
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