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The Part-Time MBA Program The Robinson Advantage for Working Professionals Atlanta is home to many part-time MBA programs. Why choose the at? Reputation. Let s start with rankings. Our part-time MBA is ranked among the best in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. Then, there s our world-renowned faculty. They recently earned an A for teaching excellence, also from Bloomberg Businessweek. Finally, let s look at the C-suite. According to Standard & Poor s, more top Georgia executives hold advanced degrees from the Robinson College of Business and than from any other school in the nation. Approach. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, field experiences, interactive presentations and exercises, our contemporary, real-world curriculum equips students in Robinson s part-time MBA program with the managerial skills and cross-functional knowledge required to lead an enterprise in today s ever evolving global economy. Career Management. Blue-chip firms often turn to the Robinson College of Business to recruit early and mid-career talent. Moreover, the college devotes significant resources to facilitate its students career development, including individual career coaching. Alumni Network. With approximately 70,000 members, the Robinson College of Business has one of the largest alumni groups in the nation many of whom are business leaders in the Atlanta area. Our graduates participate in professional functions, networking groups and social events. A degree from Robinson puts you in good company, with soughtafter professionals who make their mark in and on the business community. Location. Location. Location. Robinson offers its part-time MBA throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, meaning that you can earn your degree near where you live and work. Flexible MBA courses are available at the downtown campus and at s Alpharetta Center. The Professional MBA is available at GSU s Alpharetta, Buckhead, Henry County and Peachtree-Dunwoody Centers. One Great Program. Two Smart Formats. Which is Right for You? World-Class. Worldwide. The Flexible MBA The largest business school in the South and part of a major research institution, s J. Mack Robinson THE NEXT STEP AT YOUR PACE College of Business has 200 faculty, 8,000 students, and 70,000 alumni. With programs on four continents and students from The Professional MBA 160 countries, the college is world-class and worldwide. Its part-time MBA is ranked among the best by Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. Located in Atlanta, the Robinson College and Georgia State have produced more of Georgia s top executives with graduate degrees than any other school in the nation. FAST TRACK YOUR SUCCESS ROBINSON.GSU.EDU / MBA One Great Program. Two Smart Formats. Which is Right for You? The Robinson College of Business is the only business school in the area that offers a part-time MBA in two formats. The Flexible MBA (Flex MBA), in which students take as light or as heavy a course load as their schedules permit, graduating within two to five years 35 Broad Street (at the corner of Marietta Street) Suite 605 Atlanta, GA 30303 R O B I N S O N. G S U. E D U / M B A Fall (August) Spring (January) Summer (June) SEMESTER September 15 U.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS Flex MBA Application Deadlines September 1 INTERNATIO NAL APPL IC ANTS July 1 December 1 May 1 TRANS IENT S TU DENTS Whichever program best fits your needs, you ll gain skills and knowledge that you can use immediately and rely on throughout your career. Department of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services P.O Box 3988 Atlanta, GA 30302 For More Information students earn their degree in 24 months Office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services robinson.gsu.edu/mba The Professional MBA (PMBA), a cohort-format, fast-track program in which

The Flexible MBA The Next Step at Your Pace Robinson s Flexible MBA (Flex MBA) is, as its name implies, flexible: flexible in terms of course load; flexible in terms of times of day when courses are offered and flexible in terms of majors, concentrations and dual-degree programs. You determine how many or how few courses you take per semester, an amount that may vary from one semester to the next. Some Flex MBA students take a full course load and graduate in two years. Others take fewer classes, earning their degree in three to five years. There are 20 concentrations/majors, several career path majors and dual-degree options including MBA/JD and MBA/ MHA. You also choose the time of day during which you take many classes. Unlike most MBA programs, Robinson offers Flex MBA courses not only in the evening but also in the late afternoon. Additionally, students can start any time of year fall, spring or summer semester. Most courses are taught at our downtown campus, but many are taught at GSU s Alpharetta Center. For more information about Robinson s Flex MBA please visit robinson.gsu.edu/flexible. Flex MBA Majors and Concentrations Accounting Actuarial Science* Business Analysis Business Economics Entrepreneurship* Finance General Business* Health Administration* Health Informatics** Hospitality Administration* Human Resources Management International Business Information Systems Managerial Sciences*** Marketing Operations Management* Organization Management* Personal Financial Planning*** Real Estate Risk Management and Insurance * Concentration only ** Dual concentration in health administration and information systems *** Major only

Admissions Admission to Robinson s Flex MBA and PMBA programs is highly competitive. We seek motivated candidates with a demonstrated track record of academic achievement. Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Acceptance is by rolling admission. Applicants to all programs must submit the following: Application Resume GMAT scores Post-secondary education transcripts Essay $50 application fee Work Experience. Flex MBA applicants must have, at minimum, one year of professional work experience. Four or more years experience is required for admission to the PMBA program. Interviews. Applicants who are strong candidates for the PMBA program will be interviewed by the admissions committee. Applicants to the Flex MBA program are not interviewed. Letters of Recommendation. A letter of recommendation is optional for Flex MBA applicants and required for PMBA applicants. A maximum of three are accepted. Financial Aid. Need and merit-based financial aid is available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled in the Flex MBA and PMBA programs. For more information about admissions, fees/tuition, financial aid and to apply, visit: Flex MBA: robinson.gsu.edu/apply PMBA: robinson.gsu.edu/pmba offers a GMAT test preparation course. Visit robinson.gsu.edu/testprep for details. International Students Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Those who completed all or part of their education abroad must submit foreign course credentials for independent evaluation to either Josef Silny (jsilny.com) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ece.org). Financial aid is not available to international students. Applicants must document their ability to meet the financial requirements. International students must carry a full course load during the fall and spring semesters. For more information regarding international student enrollment visit robinson.gsu.edu/apply.

The Professional MBA Fast Track Your Success Robinson s executive-format Professional MBA (PMBA) is for high-performing, early-career professionals who want to earn an MBA in two years while continuing to work full time. Focused on leadership, Robinson s PMBA is the only MBA offered in Georgia that is on the Aspen Institute s Global 100 list of programs that are preparing students for the environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern-day business. In order to stimulate peer learning, students proceed as a cohort and are chosen for admission, in part, based on their potential contribution to the group. The admissions committee also considers candidates career goals, maturity and ability to perform well in a condensed, demanding program. Applicants must possess, at minimum, four years professional experience during which they have demonstrated the potential for advancement. PMBA students are supported by a staff team that handles registration, orders and delivers textbooks/course materials, and coordinates appointments with Robinson s Career Management Center for services that include one-to-one counseling and coaching. We offer the six-semester PMBA at four locations, Robinson s Alpharetta, Buckhead, Henry County and Peachtree-Dunwoody Centers. Start dates and class schedules vary by site. For more information about Robinson s Professional MBA please visit robinson.gsu.edu/pmba. PMBA Locations, Start Dates and Schedules Alpharetta Center Buckhead Center Henry County Peachtree-Dunwoody START DATE January August January January SCHEDULE Every other Thursday evening and every other Saturday Every other Thursday evening and every other Saturday Every other Thursday evening and every other Saturday Every Tuesday evening and every other Thursday evening Information Sessions Robinson offers a dual-degree PMBA/Master of Health Administration at our Peachtree-Dunwoody Center. The seven-semester program begins in January and meets every other Monday evening and every Wednesday evening. Learn more about Robinson s Flex MBA and PMBA at an upcoming open house or information session. Visit robinson.gsu.edu to view the schedule and to register to attend. Executive MBA Program A Part-Time Program for Seasoned Professionals Robinson also offers a part-time MBA for mid-career professionals. The 17-month Executive MBA program meets on Fridays and Saturdays every other week. Applicants must possess seven or more years of experience with a minimum of five years of managerial or supervisory responsibility. For more information visit robinson.gsu.edu/emba.