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Master of Business Administration

Governors State University

USA,Illinois

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18 Months

Duration

CAD 12,708/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 4,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Business Administration

Program Overview

The College of Business offers a graduate major in Business Administration leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). This degree program prepares students for positions of middle and top level leadership. It is a general management program of study designed for students with business undergraduate degrees, as well as for students with preparation in other fields. A broad core of courses provides an in-depth understanding of business operations and management. In addition, selective courses may be used to design a specialization in a single functional area if desired.

The MBA at GSU is offered as both a face-to-face or a fully online and highly interactive general management program. Students in the face-to-face program are required to select a specialization at the time of application. Students opting for the Supply Chain specialization will complete all courses online. Other specializations are Finance, Leadership, Business Analytics, and General Management. Many of the courses offered in these specialization are available online. All courses are taught by accessible and dedicated full-time faculty members who are experts in their fields.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

18 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,708 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Governors State University

CAD 10,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 290.0
GMAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 450.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.