Master of Business Administration

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

• Create an application account.
• Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
• Pay the $50 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver once complete. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual-enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.

Check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.

We’re proud of our program’s AACSB accreditation, a distinction only 5% of business schools achieve.

Business students who demonstrate exceptional academic skill are encouraged to apply for the Honors College.

Our Career Services Center has numerous resources to help you plan your future.

We offer unique opportunities in the MBA program for military personnel and veterans. Learn more here.

The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is committed to representing and supporting the interests of all current and prospective graduate students at Georgia Southern University and seeks to support scholarly activities as well as promote social opportunities for the development of graduate students.

What is the tuition for the Georgia Southern Savannah MBA and Ft. Stewart MBA program options? Is it different for out-of-state students?

Tuition, fees, and other costs (orientation fee) can be found here.

Do the Savannah and Ft. Stewart MBA programs require prerequisite courses?

We do not require students to complete prerequisite courses. However, after students are admitted to the program and formally commit to enrolling, they will receive access to a complimentary tool called MBA Math that will help prepare them for the academic rigors of the program. MBA Math has lessons in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, and spreadsheets.

Can I transfer graduate course credits into the program?

Yes, but no more than six credit hours may be transferred with prior approval. The MBA Office determines whether specific courses are eligible to be transferred. Credit will be accepted before you enter the program. Only courses from AACSB-accredited schools will be considered. Courses must match our curriculum.

Will the Georgia HOPE Scholarship, Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), GI Bill® or other financial aid cover tuition costs?

The Hope Scholarship is for undergraduate students. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for University System of Georgia employees is available and the GI Bill® may apply to students with military experience (Check with the Military Resource Center). All applicants should check with the Georgia Southern Financial Aid office for information about assistance.

For a comprehensive costs and affordability analysis please visit https://em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/costs-affordability/

How and when do I register for my classes?

The MBA Office registers all students for their classes each semester.  First semester registration typically occurs 1-2 weeks prior to Orientation.  Prior to Orientation, students will meet with an advisor to discuss their program of study. Once this advising appointment is completed, students will be registered for their first semester classes. Advising appointments will not be scheduled until the beginning of July. The most common problem is registration holds.  We cannot register you if you have any type of hold on your account.  Examples include holds because of missing transcripts, outstanding financial obligations, parking fines, and judicial affairs holds.

What is the time commitment each week?

The time needed varies by course.  A general rule of thumb is that for every hour spent in class, you should spend 2-3 hours of study outside of class.  Based on this rule of thumb, a 3-semester hour course would require 6-9 hours of preparation (reading the assigned material, studying, and completing assignments, etc.).

Are classes face-to-face, hybrid or online?

Students complete three courses each fall and spring: one fully online course and two hybrid courses. The hybrid courses are taught in eight-week minimesters, meeting every other week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Students take one fully online course in the summer. Paker PEP extracurricular activity programs (typically four programs each fall and spring semester) are mandatory and are scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday evening during weeks that classes do not meet.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

It depends. Any questions related to your course should first be addressed to your professor.  If you are unable to resolve the issue at that level, please contact the MBA Director.  Any questions related to the application process should be directed to the MBA Recruiter.  Questions related to the activities and events included in our extracurricular activity program, Parker-PEP, Orientation, or academic standing should be directed to the MBA Program Coordinator. Questions related to registration, drop-add or withdrawing from a class should be directed to the Parker Graduate Programs office administrative assistant. You can reach all these individuals via email (mba@georgiasouthern.edu) or telephone (912-478-5767).

What is Parker-PEP and how does it work?

The Parker MBA Professional Enrichment Plan, Parker-PEP, for short, is the name of our extracurricular activity program, which consists of workshops, seminars, guest speakers, and community service activities that support your wellbeing, your career and professional development, and your community.  The programs (typically two per minimester in the fall and spring semesters) are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays during weeks that hybrid classes do not meet. Participation is mandatory and represents a specified percentage of your overall course grade in your fall and spring classes.

Where is the MBA Office and where are the Savannah MBA classes held?

The MBA Office is in Hawes Hall (Suite 110) on the Armstrong campus at 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia, 30419. The Learning Commons and the Student Center are nearby. The Savannah MBA classes are held in classrooms on the first floor of Solms Hall, which is located on Science Drive, directly in front of Hawes.