About this Program

The linked BA/MBA or BS/MBA program is an early entry to the MBA program of study. The early-entry program is designed for well qualified non-business undergraduate ¾«¶« students to start their MBA program prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Well qualified non-business undergraduate students may take MBA-level courses as early as three semesters prior to graduation and count up to 12 graduate credits toward their undergraduate degree. Students participating in the early-entry program must earn a minimum of150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Early-entry program students should carefully consider their undergraduate degree program requirements when planning their course of study.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Linked
Degree Earned
B.A. & M.B.A. or B.S. & M.B.A.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ¾«¶«'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Art Directors

$103,510 Median Salary

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

$90,870 Median Salary

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration at ¾«¶«?
Students entering the B.A. & M.B.A. or B.S. & M.B.A. program in Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
    • A potential candidate will have: Completed all lower-level general education requirements
    • Completed at least 24 credit hours at ¾«¶«
    • A minimum index of 1200 (index is computed as 200 times the ¾«¶« GPA plus GMAT score)
    • Students who have done exceptionally well in their undergraduate work may qualify for a GMAT waiver. 

    These candidates will have:

    • Completed all lower-level general education requirements
    • Completed at least 24 credit hours at ¾«¶« with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.52. Achieved junior standing

For Admission to the Arts & Letters Major and Business Administration Program

GMAT

A minimum Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 5501.

GPA

A GPA of at least 3.03.

Transfer

¾«¶«, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $268
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $444
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $953.50

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¾«¶«. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

MBA Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

1034 CONSTANT HALL
NORFOLK, 23529