Lipscomb MBA to begin offering day classes
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Building on the success of its first two-plus years in operation, Lipscomb University's master of business administration program will begin offering day classes this fall, program officials have announced.
The program will offer the eight required core courses during the day, in addition to the current program that offers core and concentration courses at night, said Dr. Steven Yoho, director of MBA studies at Lipscomb.
"There is only one day program in the city, Vanderbilt, and we believe our offerings are different enough from theirs that our day program will be an attractive addition to the marketplace," Yoho said.
"Admissions are up at top-tier graduate schools across the nation. With our distinctive Christian approach to education and current economic conditions, we believe there's a strong market for day classes at our price point," Yoho said.
Tuition this fall will be $520 per credit hour, which includes books, materials and parking fees.
Lipscomb began its nighttime MBA program in fall 1999 expecting 30 students to enroll, but enrolled more than 50 during the program's first fall sessions. More than 80 are now enrolled in one of the program's five concentrations: accounting, financial services, healthcare management, non-profit management, and leadership, Yoho said.
Because of the program's unique calendar, students entering with the appropriate prerequisites may complete the degree in a calendar year attending full time. Others may complete the program as quickly as 18 months. More than 50 students have earned MBA degrees from Lipscomb.
Persons interested in more information about the program should contact Dr. Perry G. Moore, director of MBA Admissions, at 269-1833, 800-333-4358, ext. 1833, or by e-mail at perry.moore [at] lipscomb.edu.