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Applications for the Professional MBA program can be submitted at any time during the year and are processed in the order received. Academic terms run for 12 weeks and normally begin in September, January and April of each year; new students may enroll in any of these terms.
The program addresses the needs of Professionals in middle level managerial positions or those who plan to move from junior level managerial positions higher up the corporate ladder. Moreover, the professional MBA program provides the opportunity to young innovative entrepreneurs, who have already acquired substantial business experience, to start up and develop their own business. The program is designed to integrate competencies that are required for effective managerial leadership.
Hellenic American University welcomes applicants from different geographical areas, which contribute to its diversity and global character. The University mainly targets students from Greece, the Balkans, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, wish to enhance their career opportunities with the knowledge gained through a Professional MBA program. The program offers the breadth, rigor and method of an American university education tailored to the region with a global focus, and without the expense and inconvenience associated with attendance at an institution in the United States.
Application Package
To be considered for admission, a candidate must submit a complete application package, which consists of:
- A completed admissions application.
- Evidence of at least five (5) years of professional work experience in or leading to an executive business position
- Signed and sealed envelopes containing official transcripts from each college/university and graduate school previously attended. These may be sent directly from the institution, or you may receive the sealed envelopes and submit them with your application. The sealed envelope must not have been opened by the applicant under any circumstances in order for the transcript to be valid.
- Evidence of professional growth, including training workshops, in-company seminars, or other non-collegiate work.
- An up-to-date résumé, which shows progression to levels of responsibility at work.
- The required essay.
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation, written by professional referees (one preferably from a HR director), who will make direct reference to the applicant's leadership potential and work performance.
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency. (See admission criteria below)
- Two (2) current passport-size photographs.
- A copy of a passport or National Identity Card.
- A non-refundable application fee of Euro 50.
Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) may be used by applicants to enhance their application package, although GMAT is not a requirement for admission.
Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Applications should contain either the original documents (or notarized copies) and certified translations. All applications and supporting materials are retained by the Hellenic American University. Once submitted, no materials will be returned to the applicant.
Citizens of countries that are not members of the European Union who wish to study at the university must obtain permission to enter Greece and to reside there in accordance with Greek law. Applicants for admission are advised to verify the requirements for nationals of their country through the Greek Consular authorities.
Admission Criteria
The Admissions Committee evaluates applications and supporting material for admissions and decides upon the acceptance and placement of students at Hellenic American University.
Admission to the Professional MBA program is based on an evaluation of the applicant’s demonstrated professional record and leadership potential. In addition, the Admissions Committee examines evidence of excellence in prior academic performance, both at the undergraduate and at the graduate level, and proof of achievement in professional growth. Proficiency in the English Language is required. The selection process is competitive and gives particular emphasis to professional competence, personal qualities and contributions to the profession and/or the community, such as professional presentations or publications, teaching or mentoring, consulting, professional volunteer work as community service or for non-profit organizations.
To be eligible for unconditional admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a liberal arts or general education component, or an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with at least a B (3.0) grade point average.
- Evidence of English Language proficiency. For those applicants whose native language is not English, the University will accept the following forms of evidence:
- an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution in which English is the
language of instruction
- official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the
last two years with a minimum score of 230 (CBT) or 88 (iBT) or 575 on the paperbased
TOEFL
- official results of the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) taken
within the last two years with a minimum score of 850
- University of Michigan or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- other evidence of proficiency will be reviewed individually
Hellenic American University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status in its recruitment, admissions, employment, evaluation, and advancement.
The university reserves the right to make inquiries concerning the accuracy of the information provided in the candidate’s application. Decisions on admission are made in good faith on the basis of information provided by the applicant and his/her referees. If the university later discovers that false statements have been made or material information withheld or omitted, it reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission or to terminate registration.
Conditional Admission
The Admissions Committee may decide to defer the decision of admission for some candidates that show exceptional promise of successful completion of the program but do not meet minimum standards for admission, in order to evaluate more accurately the actual potential of the applicant. For these cases, the Admissions Committee has the option of granting conditional admission status to the applicant, until there is sufficient and clear evidence that the student is qualified to enter the program.
Conditionally admitted students receive formal admission only if they provide the evidence requested by the Admissions Committee. The requested evidence may be additional letters of recommendation, evidence of professional growth potential, or additional course work. In particular, applicants, who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for admission, as stated above, and are granted conditional admission status, are typically required to achieve a minimum of a B (3.0) average in the three (3) first courses they register. The Admissions Committee specifically informs conditionally admitted students about the time period within which the requirements for unconditional admission must be met.
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