MBA Program Tuition & Expenses
The Arcadia MBA program is an excellent investment, and financing options are available to all enrolled students. Tuition fees for the MBA with a Global Perspective and the MBA with a Global Business Diplomacy concentration are determined by the semester of entry, remain fixed for all future semesters of continuous enrollment, and are billed in installments.
M.B.A. with a Global Perspective
For the 2012-2013 academic year, the tuition for the MBA with a Global Perspective (30-36 credits) is $38,340, which includes two one-week international travel experiences. The two international experiences are a requirement of the MBA with a Global Perspective program. Travel fees are included in the cost of the program tuition.
The travel expenses that are provided through tuition to the student include group international airfare, air taxes and fuel surcharges, group airport transfers in the destination city, double occupancy accommodations, group transportation for all activities listed in the itinerary, meals as noted in the itinerary, admission and entrance fees for cultural excursions listed on the itinerary, and student supplemental health insurance with EIIA during the travel period. Incidental expenses associated with travel that are not covered by the tuition are the responsibility of the student.
Concentrations: For the 2012-2013 academic year, the tuition for courses only in concentration areas (9 credits per area) of Entrepreneurship, Finance and Leadership are billed at the current part-time graduate rate, $695 per credit.
M.B.A. with a Global Business Diplomacy Concentration
For the 2012-2013 academic year, the tuition for the MBA with a Global Business Diplomacy concentration (39-45 credits) is $47,925, which includes three international travel experiences. Two international experiences are a requirement in the MBA program. Students will travel twice with their program cohort as designated by their program plan and once to Costa Rica in the semester the student is enrolled with the University for Peace. Travel fees are included in the cost of the program as noted: The travel expenses that are provided through tuition to the student include group international airfare, air taxes and fuel surcharges, group airport transfers in the destination city, double occupancy accommodations, group transportation for all activities listed in the itinerary, meals as noted in the itinerary, admission and entrance fees for cultural excursions listed on the itinerary, and student health insurance with EIIA during the travel period. Incidental expenses associated with travel that are not covered by the tuition are the responsibility of the student..
International M.B.A. (IMBA) in Paris France
Tuition and travel costs for the IMBA in Paris, France, are paid directly to the partner institution (AGS). Please see www.ags.edu for current fees.
International M.B.A. (IMBA) in Singapore, Republic of Singapore
For 2012-13 academic year, tuition and travel costs for the IMBA in Singapore are paid directly to the partner institution (Aventis School of Management). Please see www.aventis.edu.sg for current fees.
M.B.A. with a Global Perspective, International 3+2 Program
For the 2011-12 academic year the tuition for the M.B.A. with a Global Perspective, International 3+2 Program is Track 1 (57 credits) $66,880, which includes two international travel experiences and three U.S. day excursions. The travel expenses that are provided through tuition to the student include group international airfare, air taxes and fuel surcharges, group airport transfers in the destination city, double occupancy accommodations, group transportation for all activities listed in the itinerary, meals as noted in the itinerary, admission and entrance fees for cultural excursions listed on the itinerary and student supplemental health insurance with EIIA during the travel period. Incidental expenses associated with travel that are not covered by tuition are the responsibility of the student. Residential housing and living expenses during academic terms are supplemental.
Track 2 (57 credits) $71,880, which includes ESL, two international experiences, and three U.S. day excursions. The travel expenses that are provided through tuition to the student include group international airfare, air taxes and fuel surcharges, group airport transfers in the destination city, double occupancy accommodations, group transportation for all activities listed in the itinerary, meals as noted in the itinerary, admission and entrance fees for cultural excursions listed on the itinerary and student supplemental health insurance with EIIA during the travel period. Incidental expenses associated with travel that are not covered by the tuition are the responsibility of the student. Residential housing and living expenses during academic terms are additional.
Arcadia Graduate Certificates
For the 2012-13 academic year, the tuition for Arcadia Graduate Certificates (15 credits) in, Entrepreneurship, Finance or Leadership is $10,425.
For the 2012-13 academic year, the tuition for the Arcadia Graduate Certificate in Global Business Diplomacy (15 credits) is $15,975. This certificate requires one international travel experience embedded in the semester students are enrolled in online courses with the University for Peace. Travel fees are included in the cost of the program tuition. The travel expenses that are provided through tuition to the student include group international airfare, air taxes and fuel surcharges, group airport transfers in the destination city, double occupancy accommodations, group transportation for all activities listed in the itinerary, meals as noted in the itinerary, and student supplemental health insurance with EIIA during the travel period. Incidental expenses associated with travel that are not covered by the tuition are the responsibility of the student.
Fees
Parking: There is no charge for parking after 4 p.m.
Financial Aid
Graduate students who have been accepted into a degree or certificate program and are enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester are eligible to apply for financial aid. For more information, visit www.arcadia.edu/finaid.
Graduate assistantships are available to all students registered for 9 credits or more per semester. Students may apply for assistantships upon acceptance and registration. Questions regarding graduate assistantships should be directed to theOffice of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies at 215-572-2929.
Federal Loans
Graduate students are eligible to borrow the Federal Direct Stafford Loan and the Federal Direct GradPLUS Loan (minimal credit check required for GradPLUS). Visit www.arcadia.edu/finaid for further information.
Students can apply for financial aid online at www.arcadia.edu/finaidforms. All financial aid paperwork not submitted online should be sent to the Office of Enrollment Management/Financial Aid. Please e-mail finaid@arcadia.edu or call 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) with additional questions.
Arcadia University
Office of Enrollment Management
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) or 215-572-2910
E-mail: admiss@arcadia.edu
