Admission Requirements
The Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University presents the Professional MBA at the Newnan Regional Academic Center for business persons with at least four years of experience, who want to advance their careers to the leadership level in today’s corporate world.
A distinct feature of the cohort MBA program is the cross-functional, thematically based courses. Unlike the MBA traditional model, which offers separate courses in such areas as accounting, finance, management and marketing, the Professional MBA curriculum demonstrates how these areas intersect and function together so candidates can gain the broad perspective needed for effective decision making. With all candidates being experienced professionals, the classroom becomes an interactive-learning environment with the candidates contributing their experience to the dialogue with the highly credentialed faculty team.
Classes are held on Friday and Saturday every two weeks, allowing even the busiest manager the opportunity to earn this professional degree from an internationally accredited business school. Four retreats provide a concentrated study on specific business topics, including a weeklong Best Practices Field Residency, where students meet with top executives of companies successfully competing in today’s competitive market.
Students who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (business major not required) and at least four years of work experience may apply to the Program. Students are required to have some managerial and supervisory experience in their work history. Professionals with varied backgrounds and diverse undergraduate degrees are encouraged to apply.
Mailing Address - All application materials and admissions correspondence should be mailed to:
Mercer UniversityStetson School of Business and Economics
Office of Admissions
3001 Mercer University Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
Priority Deadline
July 1 (Classes begin in September)Admission Requirements
Required Professional Experience Applicants must have a minimum of four years of professional experience, in general.
Application Form -- Complete the online application for admission. Please note that the GMAT is currently not required for the PMBA program, so please indicate "no" in the online application if you have not taken the GMAT. The online form will allow you to continue with the application.
Application Fee – ($50 US Citizen/$100 International applicants)
Transcript(s) – (one official copy from each college and/or university attended)
Two Letters of Recommendation – (one letter should be from your manager)
Personal Statement Essay – (Please address your reasons for pursuing the MBA program and how you perceive this program will enhance your career and personal goals. Limit 500 words.)
Interview – (scheduled upon completion of other materials)
Quantitative Test – (available online after completion of application)
PLEASE NOTE: Admissions decisions cannot be made until all application materials are received. International students will require additional materials. View additional requirements for non-U.S. citizens or who graduated from a non-U.S. university.
Admissions Contacts
For program and admissions information, contact:
Stephen Jenkins
Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: 678-547-6147
Candice Green
Enrollment Associate
678-547-6194
Green_C@mercer.edu