- When can I apply to the MALM program?
- I don't have a 3.0 GPA in my upper-division undergraduate coursework. Can I still be considered for admission into the MALM program?
- Are any GMAT or GRE prep courses available?
- Can the GMAT or GRE requirements be waived for admission to the MALM program?
- How much does the MALM program cost?
- Are scholarships and financial aid available?
- I already have an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or a CPA certificate. Which graduate program should I pursue?
- Are any transfer credits accepted by SGML?
- How does SGML's Master of Applied Leadership and Management (MALM) program differ from a traditional MBA program?
- Do I have to have a bachelor's degree in business to apply for the Master of Applied Leadership and Management?
- How long does it take to complete the MALM program?
- What if I only want to take a few graduate-level courses at SGML and not get a degree?
When can I apply to the MALM program?
Applications are taken in the Fall and Spring semesters. Deadlines for applications are June 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring. We may also consider late applications, space permitting.
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I don't have a 3.0 GPA in my upper-division undergraduate coursework. Can I still be considered for admission into the MALM program?
For your application to be competitive, you would need to score a high GMAT or GRE score. If your entire application is competitive, you could be admitted "provisionally". A "provisional" admit has 9 semester hours to earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Are any GMAT or GRE prep courses available?
Yes. For more information, contact 602-543-6201
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Can the GMAT or GRE requirements be waived for admission to the MALM program?
Yes. If you currently hold a graduate degree from another AACSB accredited university, you are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE score.
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How much does the MALM program cost?
the MALM program cost $10,000 plus the base graduate tuition as determined each year by the Board of Regents. For the 2006/07 academic year, the base graduate resident tuition for 30 semester hours was $13,410. There is no additional charge for books or other course materials.
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Are scholarships and Financial Aid available?
Information about scholarships is available at myASU. For information about financial aid, please call 602-543-8178.
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I already have an undergraduate degree in accounting and/or a CPA certificate. Which graduate program should I pursue?
The Masters of Applied Leadership and Management may be beneficial to career advancement and professional development for accountants.
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Are any transfer credits accepted by SGML?
Transfer credits may be accepted, but only in unusual circumstances. For example, if SGML's MGT 502 was completed within a year's time, that course could be replaced with an elective.
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How does SGML's Master of Applied Leadership and Management (MALM) program differ from a traditional MBA program?
An MBA is a generalist degree that provides individuals with a broad introduction to all facets of business. It is a 48-credit hour program (16 courses). The MALM degree is a specialized degree that provides individuals with deep knowledge about a focus area (leadership) and a survey of related areas. It is a 30-credit hour program (10 courses).
Since it requires 18 less credit hours, the MALM is significantly less expensive than an MBA. However, as per AACSB guidelines for all business programs in accredited business schools, students that do not hold appropriate academic business backgrounds may be required to complete up to 15-semester hours (5 courses) of foundation and prerequisite coursework in addition to the 30 hours required for the MALM
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Do I have to have a bachelor's degree in business to apply for the Master of Applied Leadership and Management?
No. However, an undergraduate degree in a related field requires demonstration of significant managerial experience.
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How long does it take to complete the MALM program?
Applicants to the MALM program will be accepted for either full-time or part-time admission. While this program is designed as a one-year accelerated masters degree program, the University's graduate studies policy allows a student six years to complete their graduate program.
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What if I only want to take a few graduate-level courses at SGML and not get a degree?
In order to take courses, you must apply as a non-degree graduate student. However, you need to currently be in a master's program, or have completed a master's program, to register for courses.
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