The Eller College of Management at University of Arizona
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
March 15 |
Application deadline (international students) |
January 15 |
Application fee |
$100 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
Acceptance rate |
58.7% – Medium |
Average age of new entrants |
27 |
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.43 – High |
Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.96-3.88 |
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
61 |
Average GMAT score |
604 – Medium |
GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
510-700 |
Students with prior work experience |
57 |
Average work experience (months) |
46 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
Acceptance rate |
88.5% |
Average age of new entrants |
30 |
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.16 |
Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.67-3.82 |
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
82 |
Average GMAT score |
530 |
GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
420-650 |
Students with prior work experience |
83 |
Average work experience (months) |
78 |
Undergraduate Majors
TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
100 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Full-time program |
Candidates submit an application form, $100 fee, transcripts, essays, resume, recommendations, and GMAT scores. Academic background, work experience and clear goals are significant factors considered by the Admissions Committee. Applicants passing an initial screening are interviewed and their files are read by Admissions Committee members. Final admission decision is made by the Committee. |
Executive program |
Candidates submit an application form, $100 fee, transcripts, essays, resume, recommendations and letter of endorsement from their employer. A strong emphasis is placed on the length, progression and level of responsibility candidates have obtained in their career. Qualified candidates are interviewed and their files are read. Final admission decision is made by the Admissions Committee. |
Part-time program |
Candidates submit an application form, $100 fee, transcripts, essays, resume, recommendations and GMAT scores. Emphasis is placed on progression and level of work experience and ability to clearly articulate career goals. Applicants passing an initial screening are interviewed and their files are read by Committee members. Final admission decision is made by the Committee. |
Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
Director of admissions |
Jeff Hunter |
Full-time program phone |
(520) 621-4008 |
Full-time program E-mail |
mba_admissions@eller.arizona.edu |
Full-time program website |
http://ellermba.arizona.edu |
Executive program phone |
(520) 621-4008 |
Executive program E-mail |
emba@eller.arizona.edu |
Executive program website |
http://elleremba.com/executive |
Part-time program phone |
(520) 621-4008 |
Part-time program E-mail |
evening_mba@eller.arizona.edu |
Part-time program website |
http://elleremba.com/evening |
Part-time distance learning program phone |
N/A |
Part-time distance learning program E-mail |
N/A |
Part-time distance learning program website |
N/A |
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
(19) Departments/concentrations |
accounting |
production/operations management |
economics |
organizational behavior |
entrepreneurship |
portfolio management |
finance |
real estate |
general management |
supply chain management/logistics |
health care administration |
quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research |
international business |
tax |
marketing |
technology |
management information systems |
other |
not-for-profit management |
|
Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
entrepreneurship, finance, general management, marketing, management information systems |
Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, part-time evenings and weekends, traditional executive MBA |
Joint programs available |
computer science/information systems, engineering, law, MD,MMFIN,Global Mgmt,MAcc,PharmD,MS:Sci,Opt Sci,Nat Res,Agric Ed,Planning, Engr |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Full-time program |
Curriculum incorporates core courses providing an analytic framework, electives, dual degree programs, international opportunities, and experiential learning. Business communications and the development of soft skills are integral components of the curriculum. Students then enter second year electives and concentrations. |
Executive program |
The curriculum consists of 12 modules integrating multiple topic areas. Modules are separated into thematic constructs with an emphasis on executive level analysis. The program features a 10-day international trip and residential sessions. |
Part-time program |
The 20-22 month program curriculum features a block format, a residential course, and an international trip. Courses vary in length from 6 to 9 weeks based on the material. One elective is required. If a concentration is desired, then two electives are required. Concentrations in finance, marketing, or management information systems are offered. |
Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
#57 |
Best Business Schools |
|
(3) Ranking by Specialties
#8 in Entrepreneurship
#5 in Information Systems
#44 in Part-time M.B.A.
|
Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
Score |
48 |
Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.4 |
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
2.9 |
Acceptance rate |
58.7% – Medium |
Average starting salary and bonus |
$86,374 – Medium |
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.43 – High |
Average GMAT score |
604 – Medium |
Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
47.6% – Medium |
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
73.8% – Medium |
Enrollment (full-time) |
101 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
Enrollment (full-time) |
101 |
Minority students |
13.9% |
International students |
23.8% |
Student Body (Part-time)
Enrollment (part-time) |
83 |
Minority students |
38.6% |
International students |
4.8% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director |
John Nametz |
Financial aid phone |
N/A |
Expenses
Tuition |
Full-time: $20,339 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $35,301 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $20,000 per year (in-state)
Part-time: $20,000 per year (out-of-state) |
Required fees |
$4,500 per program |
Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$13,200 |
Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
$45,853 |
Financial Aid Availability
College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
Fellowships |
N/A |
Teaching assistantships |
N/A |
Research assistantships |
N/A |
International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
University of Arizona has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
Full-time graduates |
58 |
Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
42 |
Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
47.6% – Medium |
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
73.8% – Medium |
Base Salary: Overall
Total reporting base salary |
27 |
Low base salary |
$4,500 |
Average base salary |
$82,263 |
High base salary |
$200,000 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$4,500 |
Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$81,483 |
High base salary: U.S citizen |
$200,000 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$75,000 |
Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$86,750 |
High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$104,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
Total reporting signing bonus |
9 |
Low signing bonus |
$5,000 |
Average signing bonus |
$12,333 |
High signing bonus |
$25,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$5,000 |
Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$12,286 |
High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$25,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Other Compensation: Overall
Total reporting other compensation |
1 |
Low other compensation |
N/A |
Average other compensation |
N/A |
High other compensation |
N/A |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
N/A |
Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
N/A |
High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
N/A |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
7 |
Marketing/sales low salary |
$55,000 |
Marketing/sales average salary |
$75,000 |
Marketing/sales high salary |
$100,000 |
Number reporting operations/production jobs |
3 |
Operations/production low salary |
$65,000 |
Operations/production average salary |
$79,200 |
Operations/production high salary |
$104,000 |
Number reporting general management jobs |
5 |
General management low salary |
$65,000 |
General management average salary |
$84,000 |
General management high salary |
$96,000 |
Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
6 |
Finance/accounting low salary |
$65,000 |
Finance/accounting average salary |
$105,000 |
Finance/accounting high salary |
$200,000 |
Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
3 |
Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
$55,000 |
Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
$75,167 |
Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
$95,000 |
Number reporting consulting jobs |
3 |
Consulting low salary |
$60,000 |
Consulting average salary |
$83,333 |
Consulting high salary |
$100,000 |
Number reporting human resources jobs |
0 |
Human resources low salary |
N/A |
Human resources average salary |
N/A |
Human resources high salary |
N/A |
Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
4 |
Other occupations low salary |
$4,500 |
Other occupations average salary |
$75,000 |
Other occupations high salary |
$118,000 |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
Number reporting government jobs |
0 |
Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
1 |
Number reporting non-profit jobs |
3 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
2 |
Northeast low salary |
N/A |
Northeast average salary |
N/A |
Northeast high salary |
N/A |
Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
2 |
Middle Atlantic low salary |
N/A |
Middle Atlantic average salary |
N/A |
Middle Atlantic high salary |
N/A |
Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
1 |
South low salary |
N/A |
South average salary |
N/A |
South high salary |
N/A |
Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
5 |
Midwest low salary |
$60,000 |
Midwest average salary |
$100,000 |
Midwest high salary |
$200,000 |
Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
13 |
Southwest low salary |
$55,500 |
Southwest average salary |
$74,925 |
Southwest high salary |
$118,000 |
Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
6 |
West low salary |
$87,500 |
West average salary |
$95,300 |
West high salary |
$104,000 |
Number reporting jobs located internationally |
0 |
International low salary |
N/A |
International average salary |
N/A |
International high salary |
N/A |