UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND/ RAYTHEON ONSITE MBA PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Overview

The onsite MBA program at Raytheon was first started in January 2002. It allows students the convenience to complete our traditional part-time MBA program onsite versus commuting to our Providence location. It is the same MBA degree as all other URI students receive – an AACSB accredited program using the same faculty as the other programs. Students will take these classes as a group – starting and finishing together just under a three year time period.

A tentative schedule of courses based on two course offerings per semester. The official sequencing of courses will be determined after reviewing feedback from current Raytheon MBA students and faculty schedules. All courses are three credits each and run one night per week (usually M or W) from 5-7:45pm during fall and spring and during the summer twice a week (M/W) from 5-8:45pm for a five week session each (May-June and June-July).

Three 3-credit elective courses are part of the program. Electives will be offered on site, based on student demand. Individuals may also take electives at the Providence or Kingston campus, web based, Saturday or intensive weekend electives. Our MBA advisor, Lisa Lancellotta is assigned to each program participant. Each program participant must apply to the URI graduate school and successfully meet the program entrance requirements. However, participants may take up to 12 credits as a non-matriculated student.

Students will have full access to the URI services and facilities at the Kingston, Narragansett or Providence campuses. While it is not necessary to visit these facilities, the close proximity to Raytheon is an added benefit for those who wish to use the facilities and services. Facilities include the campus library (which is on line), computing center, student ID, tutors and counselors and cultural events. Raytheon will cover the tuition cost for all classes. Students are responsible for books and a one time graduation fee.

URI MBA APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants with a bachelor's degree from any accredited college or university may apply for admission to the Master of Business Administration Program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis, meaning that once the application is complete, the review committee will review your materials. The final deadline for the Fall semester is June 1st. Students can start out as a non-matriculating student for the Spring and Summer 2007 (no application to the program), but must apply by Fall 2007 or will not be allowed to take classes in Fall.

Admission Requirements for All MBA Programs:

• The US and International application forms can be completed partially online at http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/ The application includes submission of the following items:
• Brief statement of purpose (completed online)
• Biographical information (completed online)
• Application Fee of $50 (paid online or by check payable to URI and sent in with your other info)
• Two letters of recommendation (completed online or letter sent to URI with your other info)

Then you will collect the other pieces and send them in a packet to the MBA Office directly at URI College of Business Administration, Ballentine Hall, 7 Lippitt Rd, Kingston RI 02881

• Current resume
• Official college transcripts (do not need if graduated within past 2 years from URI)
• Residency form for in-state residents (found at http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/GradFormsPage.html )
• Official score report for the Graduate Management Admission Test* -GMAT (taken within the last five years) sent directly to us from the testing company. Our average GMAT score is 550.
• * Prospective students should take the GMAT at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. The GMAT is a computerized version test, offered across the world (in RI – offered in Warwick). You can visit www.mba.com to learn about the exam and set up your test date.

• Please note: GMAT scores are not required for candidates with a Ph.D. or J.D. or M.D. but must be taken if you have another Master’s degree.

Contact List

For questions about the cirriculum:
Lisa Lancellotta, Coordinator, MBA Programs +1 (401) 874-4241 or mba@uri.edu

For questions about the registration/billing:
Mary Pinch, Special Programs Office +1 (401) 277-5056 or pinch@uri.edu