4+1 MBA
Fast-track your career by earning both a bachelor’s degree and a master of business administration degree in just five years!
Wilkes University offers a unique opportunity to save both time and money by earning a master of business administration degree in only one extra year with the accelerated five-year bachelor’s degree/MBA.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Wilkes University offers strong post-graduation job prospects, boasting a self-reported placement rate of about 98% for graduates either employed or pursuing further study. Students benefit from a robust Career Gateway Program beginning in their first year, providing career coaching, hands-on internships or co-ops, resume workshops, mock interviews, networking events, and access to a vast employer network via Handshake - linking students to over 500,000 companies. This strong support and exposure help most students secure relevant roles - many even receive job offers before graduation.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- TOEFL Paper Based = 500
- TOEFL Computer Based = 173
- TOEFL Internet Based = 60
- IELTS = 5.5
- ELS Successful Completion = 112
- PTE = 42
- Duolingo English Test = 85
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
198480 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A