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American University - Kogod School of Business


4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Accreditations

AACSB



MBA Programs

Full-time MBA

2-year, full-time program

 Washington DC

Courses are offered throughout the day and evening. Generally the courses meet once per week in time slots of 8:10am-11:00 am and 11:20am-2:10pm. Electives are offered in time slots of 2:30pm-5:20pm and 5:30pm-8:00pm. Occasionally a course may meet at 8:20pm-10:50pm. Students typically complete internships in the summer.

Credits49
IntakeFall
Application fee$100
Admission Requirements
  • Full-time post-undergraduate work experience of two or more years is strongly preferred
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • A statement of purpose
  • One letter of recommendation
  • GMAT or GRE scores are not required. If you have not taken, and do not plan to take the GMAT or GRE, you may submit a Supplemental Essay in lieu of submitting a test score.
  • TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English
  • Evaluative interview
  • Transcripts detailing your academic history and record

Master of Science in International Relations and Business

Online program

 Washington DC

Credits36
IntakeFall
Application fee$100
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two personal essays
  • Résumé
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts

MBA@American

Online program

 online

The online MBA from American University's Kogod School of Business offers a degree track.

SpecializationMarketing, Legal Studies, Finance, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, Consulting
Credits48
DurationOptions to complete the program in 12, 15, 18, or 24 months.
IntakeOctober, January, April, July
Application fee$100
Admission Requirements
  • Completion of the "Bridge to Business" course for students returning to the classroom after an extended absence or for those entering graduate business education from liberal arts backgrounds and seeking a pre-program introduction to business
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores for international applicants
  • Official transcripts from all institutions you have attended

JD/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Dual degree program in partnership with the Washington College of Law at American University.

Admission Requirements
  • Applicants considering the JD/MBA are encouraged to apply to both programs during the same application term. Applicants to the JD/MBA program must first receive admission from Washington College of Law (WCL) before being considered for admission to Kogod.

LL.M. in International Legal Studies/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Joint degree program offered in concert with the Washington College of Law.

Admission Requirements
  • Applicants considering the LLM/MBA must apply to both programs during the same application term. Applicants to the LLM/MBA program must first receive admission from the Washington College of Law (WCL) before being considered for admission to Kogod.
Application Checklist
  • LL.M. in International Legal Studies admission requirements
    • Law degree from a U.S. law school accredited by the American Bar Association, or at a foreign law school with equivalent standards
    • Official copies of Academic Records
    • Two Letters of Recommendation
    • Official Proof of Competency in English is required for non-native English Speakers
    • Visa Related Documentation for students requesting an F-1 student visa
  • MBA admission requirements
    • Statement of purpose
    • Current resume
    • TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants

MA in International Affairs/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Joint degree program with the School of International Service.

MA in International Communication/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Joint degree program with the School of International Service.

MA in International Development/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Combined degree program with the School of International Service.

MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Combined degree program with the School of International Service.

MA in Global Environmental Policy/MBA

Dual program

 Washington DC

Dual degree program with the School of International Service.

MBA/MS in Development Management

Dual program

 Washington DC

Joint degree program with the School of International Service.



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