Total Credit Hours: 30          Degree Format: Online & Face-to-Face

The Langdale College of Business Administration offers the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics, a forward-looking program designed for professionals who want to leverage data to drive strategic decision-making across industries. Whether you are seeking to advance in your current role or transition into analytics-focused positions, this program equips you with the tools to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into business action.

The MBA with a Business Analytics concentration is a 30-hour, non-thesis graduate program that combines core business knowledge with applied analytical training. This degree is ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their analytical capabilities and remain competitive in a data-driven business environment.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Movahed, email: mmovahed@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-253-2912

College of Business Administration - MBA Program Page

ADMISSION DEADLINES

  • Fall Semester: July 15
  • Spring Semester: November 15
  • Summer Semester: April 15

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate Application

  • Application Fee 
  • Apply Online

Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting school and from any graduate coursework

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
  • A minimum grade-point average of 2.50 on all attempted undergraduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.
  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service. We consider evaluations from any services on the NACES Membership list.

 Resume

  • This document may be uploaded in the application checklist as a .doc or PDF document (or emailed to gradschool@valdosta.edu).

VSU Medical Form - Distance Learning exemption

  • The form must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
  • This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended VSU in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form

Verification of Lawful Presence 

(For applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • Complete list of accepted documents and information on residency.

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • MBA Program Retention, Dismissal, and Readmission Policies
  • There are no prerequisite courses for this program. However, knowledge of managerial accounting, financial accounting, financial management, microeconomics, and statistics is expected.  The LCOBA Graduate Director can suggest to all accepted applicants online resources to ensure that they have this knowledge before and during the program.

 

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam—The TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose first language is not English based on country of citizenship. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL exam. – The minimum TOEFL scores for the MBA program are as follows:
    • Paper-based Test: 523
    • Computer-based Test: 193
    • Internet-based Test: 70
  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

  • Regular Status
  • Probationary Status
  • Requests for Irregular or Non-Degree Admission will not be considered.
  • The MBA program does not consider requests for Transient status. 

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 
  • Email Us: gradschool@valdosta.edu
  • Visit Us: Converse Hall (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100
For additional program details contact the Program Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Movahed, email: mmovahed@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5750.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Students must complete an application for graduation one semester prior to their expected graduation date;
  2. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) is required for graduation. No grade below a “C” will be credited toward the degree.

RETENTION, DISMISSAL, & READMISSION POLICIES

  1. If transferred from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, up to six semester hours of graduate business courses may be counted toward the requirements for the MBA degree at Valdosta State University. Students wishing to transfer credit must request and receive permission to do so from the Director before beginning the program. This credit must be documented in the form of an official transcript at the time of admission. Transfer credit will be evaluated after admission by the academic department. To be eligible, credit must be no more than seven years old at the time of admission unless otherwise approved by the program.

  2. Students will be dismissed from the MBA program if they accumulate three or more academic deficiency points. A grade of “C” equals one deficiency point, but the course will count toward the MBA degree. A grade of “D” equals two deficiency points, and the course will not count toward the MBA degree. A grade of “F” or “WF” equals three deficiency points, and the course will not count toward the MBA degree.

  3. The maximum time allowed for completion of the master’s degree is seven calendar years. All requirements for the MBA degree must be completed within the seven-year period beginning with the student’s first term of enrollment in a graduate course (i.e., a 6000-7000 level course).

  4. After admission, courses taken more than seven years prior to the semester of degree completion cannot be used to meet graduate degree requirements or admission to doctoral candidacy requirements unless otherwise indicated by individual program requirements. 

  5. Students dismissed from the program will not be readmitted.

 

Retention, Dismissal, and Readmission Policies - MBA Program

Total Credit Hours: 30          Degree Format: Online & Face-to-Face

The Langdale College of Business Administration offers the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics, a forward-looking program designed for professionals who want to leverage data to drive strategic decision-making across industries. Whether you are seeking to advance in your current role or transition into analytics-focused positions, this program equips you with the tools to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into business action.

The MBA with a Business Analytics concentration is a 30-hour, non-thesis graduate program that combines core business knowledge with applied analytical training. This degree is ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their analytical capabilities and remain competitive in a data-driven business environment.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Movahed, email: mmovahed@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-253-2912

College of Business Administration - MBA Program Page

ADMISSION DEADLINES

  • Fall Semester: July 15
  • Spring Semester: November 15
  • Summer Semester: April 15

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate Application

  • Application Fee 
  • Apply Online

Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting school and from any graduate coursework

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
  • A minimum grade-point average of 2.50 on all attempted undergraduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.
  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service. We consider evaluations from any services on the NACES Membership list.

 Resume

  • This document may be uploaded in the application checklist as a .doc or PDF document (or emailed to gradschool@valdosta.edu).

VSU Medical Form - Distance Learning exemption

  • The form must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
  • This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended VSU in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form

Verification of Lawful Presence 

(For applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • Complete list of accepted documents and information on residency.

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • MBA Program Retention, Dismissal, and Readmission Policies
  • There are no prerequisite courses for this program. However, knowledge of managerial accounting, financial accounting, financial management, microeconomics, and statistics is expected.  The LCOBA Graduate Director can suggest to all accepted applicants online resources to ensure that they have this knowledge before and during the program.

 

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam—The TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose first language is not English based on country of citizenship. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL exam. – The minimum TOEFL scores for the MBA program are as follows:
    • Paper-based Test: 523
    • Computer-based Test: 193
    • Internet-based Test: 70
  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

  • Regular Status
  • Probationary Status
  • Requests for Irregular or Non-Degree Admission will not be considered.
  • The MBA program does not consider requests for Transient status. 

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 
  • Email Us: gradschool@valdosta.edu
  • Visit Us: Converse Hall (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100
For additional program details contact the Program Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Movahed, email: mmovahed@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5750.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Students must complete an application for graduation one semester prior to their expected graduation date;
  2. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) is required for graduation. No grade below a “C” will be credited toward the degree.

RETENTION, DISMISSAL, & READMISSION POLICIES

  1. If transferred from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, up to six semester hours of graduate business courses may be counted toward the requirements for the MBA degree at Valdosta State University. Students wishing to transfer credit must request and receive permission to do so from the Director before beginning the program. This credit must be documented in the form of an official transcript at the time of admission. Transfer credit will be evaluated after admission by the academic department. To be eligible, credit must be no more than seven years old at the time of admission unless otherwise approved by the program.

  2. Students will be dismissed from the MBA program if they accumulate three or more academic deficiency points. A grade of “C” equals one deficiency point, but the course will count toward the MBA degree. A grade of “D” equals two deficiency points, and the course will not count toward the MBA degree. A grade of “F” or “WF” equals three deficiency points, and the course will not count toward the MBA degree.

  3. The maximum time allowed for completion of the master’s degree is seven calendar years. All requirements for the MBA degree must be completed within the seven-year period beginning with the student’s first term of enrollment in a graduate course (i.e., a 6000-7000 level course).

  4. After admission, courses taken more than seven years prior to the semester of degree completion cannot be used to meet graduate degree requirements or admission to doctoral candidacy requirements unless otherwise indicated by individual program requirements. 

  5. Students dismissed from the program will not be readmitted.

 

Retention, Dismissal, and Readmission Policies - MBA Program