PRC Global

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SEEKING AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN THE USA

Dr. Gus Pappas
International Programs Advisor
Los Angeles Office: 20955 Pathfinder Rd. Suite 100,
Diamond Bar, California, USA. 91765
Tel: 626- 429 8405
Fax: 801- 348 4407
Email: pappas2004@adelphia.net

Dr. Ikbal R. Chowdhury, Professor
Director of International Programs
Lincoln University of Missouri
336 Founders Hall
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029
Tel: 573-681-5360Fax: 573-681-5596
Email: chowdhry@lincolnu.edu
LINCOLN

THE ACCELERATED MBA PROGRAM

Top-Tiered School, Innovative Programs, Flexible Admission Requirements, Attractive Tuition

Lincoln University of Missouri understands the need of International students and businessmen for continuing graduate education for an advanced degree for career advancement as well as relevant opportunities for life-long learning. Our accelerated 9-month MBA program located on the Lincoln University of Missouri campus in Jefferson City, Missouri, is intensive and demanding, as would be consistent with a graduate professional program at a leading University.  Serious preparation is expected, and academic standard are carefully maintained to ensure the integrity of the earned degree.  As a result, the educational benefits to the participant and sponsoring organization are substantial, and the Accelerated MBA is a significant credential for preparing graduates to take a leadership role in business as senior managers in large corporate environments.  For the recent graduates, the accelerated MBA program provides the necessary business acumen to ensure business success. After completion of the MBA program, students are eligible for a 1-year MBA internship program (i.e., student can work at a company in their field and earn good money). At the completion of the internship program, students may be able to find a U.S. company that will sponsor them for the Green Card.
About Lincoln University of Missouri
Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, Lincoln University was founded in 1866. Lincoln University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools. The Business and Economics programs at both undergraduate and master (MBA) levels are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Lincoln University is also recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Lincoln University’s website is www.Lincolnu.edu. 

Key Program Features of the MBA Program

   
    Short Duration
The accelerated MBA program for 20 students per cohort group consists of 12, 3-unit classes set   up in 8- week modules of 3  classes that can be completed in 9  months on the Lincoln University of Missouri campus in Jefferson City, Missouri, USA.
       

Highly Customized Program Structure: MBA – Management 9 Month Accelerated Option
FALL SEMESTER:
First 8-Weeks:

BAD 501	Quantitative Research Methods in Management
BAD 573	Organizational Behavior and Administration
ACC 545	Corporate Tax  (Elective)

Second 8-Weeks:

ECO 515	Managerial Economics
MKT 526	Advanced Marketing Management
ACC 540	International Accounting

SPRING SEMESTER:
Third 8-Weeks:

BAD 550	Advanced Financial Management
BAD 570	Advanced Production Management
ACC 543	Managerial Accounting

Fourth 8-Weeks:

ACC 547	Advanced Accounting (Elective)
ACC 549	Internal Auditing (Elective)
ACC 588	Accounting Policy

SUMMER SEMESTER

Fifth 8-Weeks:

ACC 548	Accounting Theory (Elective)
ACC 546	Estates, Gifts, and Trusts (Elective)

Tuition and other Costs (See next page):

• Tuition: $______. (The tuition can be paid in 3 installments of approximately $_______ USD: the first  payment is due before the beginning of program in the Fall Semester; the  second payment is due at the beginning of the Spring Semester; the final payment is due at the beginning of the Summer Semester.)
• F-1 Visa Sponsorship: $_______ USD (The fee is paid upon completion of the visa process. If the visa is not approved, students do not pay the $______ USD fee.) Students do pay the $125 USD filing fee.
• Lincoln University On-Campus Housing: Room and Board, includes a meal plan: $_______ USD
• Other Costs: Books ($______), Health Insurance ($______), Student Activity Fee ($_______) Graduation costs, etc – to be determined
• Airfare: Students are responsible for their air fares.

Application Procedures and Admission Information

Candidates for the Accelerated MBA Program must submit all required parts of the application. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. A complete application consists of:

• The Application Form, which can be downloaded from www.Lincolnu.edu, to be filled out, signed by the applicant and returned to Lincoln University with the mandatory application processing fee of $17 USD which is not refundable or transferable. Complete applications are reviewed regularly and candidates are notified when they are admitted to the program. 
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work.
• Lincoln will evaluate work experience and allow partial transfer credits.
• Students must have a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test (213 computer-based, 79 internet-based), or 6.5 for the IELTS.
• Applicants without a GMAT score can gain provisional admittance on the condition that he/she will take the test within the first module. At an extra cost to the student, he/she will be provided tutoring services to take the test within the first module quarter as part of the admission agreement.  Applicants must have a combined total of at least 950 points on the GMAT, computed by adding the applicant’s GMAT score to 200 times their cumulative GPA. For those students who do not initially meet the minimal 950 total score, the grade point average earned from the first nine (9) graduate hours will be included as part of the calculation to meet the admission criteria.  
• A Declaration of Finances

New Learning Technology

• The program uses the latest in-class technology to facilitate learning and interaction throughout the program.

        Benefits to the Participant

• They earn an MBA from an accredited school in the USA
• They enhance their leadership skills through team activities and projects.
• The curriculum focuses on practical, proven, immediately usable business skills.
• The cohort structure of the program increases participant interaction and stimulates the learning process.
• Our MBA program is set up to enhance the way individuals learn best: through experience, reflection, implementation and experiment.
• Our professors’ lectures focus on relevant information, its strategic uses and effective management.
• They become pro-active decision makers, innovative problem solvers, and strategic thinkers.
• The sophisticated analytical and problem solving approach that characterizes the program develops the managerial skills critical to advancement.