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Some of the members of the Pre MBA Program 2008 have just received their diplomas at the end of the Spring Semester. Other members are continuing in the optional course and will receive diplomas in June.
Program Overview
Started in 1998, the Pre-MBA Program has enabled more that 125 students to gain acceptance to and graduate from MBA programs at Northeastern, in Boston, across the United States and in programs in the United Kingdom. This full-time program is jointly offered to international students by the English Language Center (ELC) and the College of Business Administration (CBA) at Northeastern University. Students accepted to the program receive I-20 visas. The university is located near the center of Boston, an historic and beautiful city, which is the university center of America and home to many world-class universities and MBA programs.
This is a successful program for students who want to improve their speaking, presenting, listening and writing skills so that they can:
• get into a top MBA program at a well-known university
• be a player in graduate MBA classes with American students
• participate professionally in international business settings after graduation.
• do well with the internet-based TOEFL and GMAT test,
Program Change
In 2009-2010 the Pre-MBA Program will accept new students for the Fall and Spring Semesters from September 8, 2009 to April 30, 2010 or for the Spring Semester from January 11, 2010 to April 30, 2010. All students in good standing can decide to continue in the program for the optional portion from May 1, 2010 to June 29, 2010. This change will reduce tuiton costs and living expenses by about $7,000. Students should adjust lower the figures on their Declaration of Finance form when they submit their application. Please indicate with your application if you want an I-20 until April 30, 2010 or June 29, 2010. Contact the coordinator for the Pre-MBA Program for more detailed information if necessary.
Students who typically apply to the Pre-MBA Program at Northeastern want to:
• improve their English skills in presenting, speaking and writing
• increase their business vocabulary
• take foundation courses in business
• increase their self-confidence
• prepare successfully for the GMAT and TOEFL iBT tests
• create a strong application package
• find and select an MBA program which fits their goals
• receive help and advice in deciding which programs are right for them
• get to know different MBA programs in the Boston area through field trips and presentations
• learn to have a successful application interview
• take credit-bearing MBA courses with current MBA students
• prepare for the GMAT with Kaplan classes and online practice tests
• know they will be admitted into a graduate business program
“Very good and intensive program, giving you English and Business skills to start an MBA program in good condition, advice: be ready to work hard!.”
— Eric Brunetto, Pre-MBA 2008
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Pre-MBA Graduates of 2009 Jihye Kim, Elisa Guadiana Chong, and Phichamon Paisanviriyakul at the diploma ceremony.
“The Pre-MBA program is a very well-designed, intensive program that gives international students all the tools necessary to succeed in business school. Language skills for business classes complement very well with business school introduction classes, giving students a complete frame of knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the business world.”
— Max Kligman, Pre-MBA 2007
Please look below in order to decide when you should start the Pre-MBA Program.
Applying in September
You can best guarantee success in meeting your MBA goals by applying to start in September. You have more time to identify which MBA program is best for you. You can visit the campuses of different schools and talk to their MBA students and admission officers. You have more opportunity to develop quality application essays as you receive feedback and guidance on your writing from expert instructors at the ELC. You have the opportunity to take eight weekly GMAT classes from Kaplan in addition to 25 hours of classes each week provided by the ELC and CBA. You have a greater chance to develop your speaking and listening skills, which are so important for success in interviews and the TOEFL iBT. You will take courses from MBA professors, which give you scope to increase your business vocabulary and become accustomed to how graduate students achieve success in American classrooms. Starting in September, you will make yourself a more attractive applicant to MBA programs and build a stronger resume based on the intensive and rigorous training you will have received in the Pre-MBA Program. Read more about the Fall Semester.
Applying in January
Starting in January in the Pre-MBA Program is difficult. You are competing with students who have had months of training and practice because they started in September. You must be special to meet this challenge. Your language and time management skills need to be very strong. As you experience the heavy demands on your energy and time to keep up with your course work in the Pre-MBA Program, you will also have to meet deadlines to submit your MBA applications in February, March and April. You should have already prepared your application package and done GMAT preparation before you come. Read more about the Spring Semester.
Most students who complete the Pre-MBA Program successfully are accepted to two or three MBA Programs. You will have to submit your application package to schools of your choice, and meet requirements of TOEFL 600/250/100 and GMAT 550, which are typical standards for many programs. The Full Time MBA Program at Northeastern University welcomes your application. Final acceptance decisions will be based on your application essays, academic background, work experience, your scores on the TOEFL and GMAT exams and your performance in the Pre-MBA program. You need to understand that there is no guarantee that you will be accepted to the full time MBA Program at Northeastern University because you enrolled in and completed the Pre-MBA Program.
You will receive extensive assistance and advice if you choose to enter MBA programs in other universities. At the conclusion of the Pre-MBA Program, you will be issued a Certificate in Pre-MBA Studies at Northeastern University indicating successful completion of all program requirements.
“How perfect the Pre-MBA program is! In this program, you can make friends, improve your English skills, also learn some business knowledge, and the most important thing is that you'll never feel bored.”
— Hao Wu, Pre-MBA 2008
Students who successfully complete the Pre-MBA Program have the reputation of being well prepared and motivated. For this reason the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University offers automatic admission to graduates of the Pre-MBA Program to the Master of Science in Leadership Program or to the Master of Science in Project Management Program. You will need to apply to the program of your choice. You will also need to have completed the Pre-MBA Program in good standing. You will require recommendations from your Pre-MBA instructors and a certification of competency in English from the English Language Center.
In the graduate Leadership Program or Project Management Program, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies on one of more than twenty areas of specialization or choose one of seven leadership concentrations. These include Financial Services and Human Resources Management. You will take 13 courses and complete your graduate degree in 12 months. You may also create your own specialized graduate program based on the hundreds of courses offered by the College of Professional Studies. Please see the many graduate programs available at http://www.spcs.neu.edu/grad/programs/ for additional information.
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Pre-MBA Program Graduates 2009 Kenny Po Hsin Huang and Abdullah Dogan celebrate the end of the program.
Please call, fax or e-mail at the following numbers and address
Telephone
617-373-2455
617-373-2807
Fax
617-373-8929
E-mail
cpselc@neu.edu
Web site
www.cps.neu.edu/elc
Go to the Student Resources Page to learn about the following important information:
• Insurance Requirements
• Dormitory Request Steps
• Use of University Facilities
• Receiving an I-20
• Withdrawal from Northeastern
• Tuition Refund
• Conversation Partners
• Tuition, Dates and Fees
“Very Active Program! A lot of new experiences and a lot of new knowledge. Hard, but a very interesting program.”
— Iori Endo, Pre-MBA 2007
We are at the Christian Science Center complex on the first floor of the Colonade building. Please see attached map.
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