University of Dallas - Irving Campus
APPLY FOR THE FALL TERM, AUGUST 20, 2008
 
PRE-MBA PROGRAM
Vision Statement: Our vision is to deliver the most intensive, practical, real-world curriculum that will prepare, equip, and educate the students to be the best when competing on a graduate business level worldwide.

Mission Statement: The Pre-MBA Program of the University of Dallas is an intensive business preparatory program that provides many value propositions. This Pre-graduate program provides the students with preparation, professional development, U.S. corporate exposure, diversity, networking, and lasting friendships.

Direction Statement: The experienced and qualified instructors of the program are committed to improve students abilities in business communications, time management, thinking and problem-solving and human relations skills. These skills are emphasized from exposure to the course lectures, assignments and interaction with peers. This program is a gateway through which American and international students enter graduate business programs. Our organization is committed to making this program a significant step in achieving a lifelong goal.
 
OVERVIEW OF PRE-MBA
The Pre-MBA program of the University Of Dallas', Graduate School Of Management, was established in 1971.

Since that time over 1500 students from more than 75 different countries completed this challenging thirteen-week preparation program and moved on to the MBA programs of their choice.
 
OPPORTUNITIES TO MOVE AHEAD
The Pre-MBA Program, a 13-week program for international and U.S. students, prepares students for success in U.S. style MBA programs with an integrated curriculum of business courses and critical academic skills.

Students also practice both written and oral presentation skills essential for business. Those with limited business education or experience gain a basic understanding of essential business concepts and practices, while international students who have studied business in their own countries learn important American business terminology.
 
BENEFITS OF PRE-MBA
Opportunity to move straight into an MBA program at the University of Dallas

Six credit hours applied towards UD's MBA Program to UD's MBA program

Qualifies three year degree holder's for the UD MBA Bridge Program who do not meet the MBA requirements

A competitive advantage to compete with other professional students on an MBA level

Introduction to the nature of academic studies in the U.S.

Strengthening of each student’s business communication skills

Development of necessary study skills for success in graduate business schools

Basic orientation to U.S. business practices

A diverse cultural environment

 
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS

The University of Dallas, founded in 1956, is an independent Catholic University dedicated to excellence in education. The University of Dallas is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. The College of Business at the University of Dallas formed to meet the needs of American business culture to combine business practice with the liberal arts tradition of the university. The College of Business prepares undergraduate and masters level students for leadership roles in business, industry and other professions.

Other essential components of the University include: Constantin College, our highly acclaimed undergraduate liberal arts college; and the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts and our college for graduate and post graduate degrees in the liberal arts.

The College's Graduate School of Management is a professional school that strives to endow its graduates with the skills and practical wisdom essential to the successful practice of management. Serving a regional and global community of individuals, corporations and not for profit organizations, GSM endeavors to enable its students and alumni to achieve their professional goals by providing high quality, practice-oriented, convenient management education at the graduate level.