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The Collaborative MBA
A joint program of Bluffton
University, Canadian Mennonite
University, Eastern Mennonite
University and Goshen College
collaborativemba.org
[email protected]
540-432-4026
THE COLLABORATIVE MBA APPLICATION 1
Application for Admission
The Collaborative MBA:
A joint program of Bluffton University, Canadian Mennonite University, Eastern Mennonite University and Goshen College
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Maiden or birth
Phone: Cell: ___________________________Home:_____________________________ Work:__________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
County
Country _____________________________ Email address:_______________________________________________________________________
SSN: __________________________________ Date of birth: _________/_________/____________________
Month
Day
Year
How did you first hear about
the Collaborative MBA program?
☐ Postcard mailing
Please enter the following information as requested by the U.S.
Department of Education.
☐ Ad in the “Marketplace”
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
☐ Ad in “The Mennonite”
Are you Hispanic or Latino? ☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Ad in the “Mennonite World Review”
☐ Ad in Sojourners
☐ Bluffton University website
☐ EMU website
☐ Goshen College website
☐ The Collaborative MBA website
RACE: CHECK ONE OR MORE
☐ Black or African American
☐ White
☐ Native American or Pacific Islander
☐ Asian
☐ American Indian or Alaska Native
☐ Other________________________________________________
☐ A friend
SEX: ☐ Male ☐ Female
☐ An alumnus
CITIZENSHIP:
☐ Other ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________
☐ U.S.
Check one concentration of interest:
(this can be changed at a later date)
☐ Permanent resident of US
☐ Leadership
☐ Student visa
☐ Health care administration
☐ Finance
☐ Leading nonprofits
☐ Conflict transformation
☐ Sustainable organizations
☐ Intercultural leadership
☐ Dual citizenship: U.S. and ________________________________
☐ Special visitor citizen of:_________________________________
DENOMINATION:_________________________________________
If Mennonite: ____________________________________________
(Conference)
_______________________________________________________
(Congregation)
☐ Self designed
collaborativemba.org
[email protected]
540-432-4026
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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Degree or Certificate
Major/Subject
Granting Institution
Location
Date Earned
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE WORK COMPLETED AND/OR OTHER SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
Course Title
College/University
Length of
Course
Dates Attended
Type of Credit
(CEU, undergrad., grad.)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: (or attach a resume, begin with most current)
Employer ________________________________________________ From_____________________ To _____________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title/ Duties ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor ___________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________
Employer ________________________________________________ From_____________________ To _____________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title/ Duties ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor ___________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________
Employer ________________________________________________ From_____________________ To _____________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title/ Duties ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor ___________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________
THE COLLABORATIVE MBA APPLICATION 3
FINANCIAL AID AND EMPLOYER OR THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT:
If you wish to apply for financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Will you apply for financial aid: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Do not know yet
If you have applied, approximate date: ________________________
Do you need forms? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Are you applying for veteran’s benefits? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Do you expect to receive employer or third party reimbursement? ☐ Yes ☐ No
(If yes, please include policy)
PERSONAL WRITTEN STATEMENT:
Submit via email a two-page personal statement answering the following three questions:
1. What goals and objectives do you have for yourself in completing this program?
2. What contributions will you make to this program based on your life and work experiences, your commitments,
and your values?
3. The Collaborative MBA involves reading, studying, writing and “attending” class sessions. How will you structure your
weekly schedule in order to accommodate these activities?
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES:
All applicants are requested to provide the following documents and information:
1. The Collaborative MBA application with a non-refundable $25 fee.
2. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent.
A PDF of the following should be uploaded:
3. Official transcripts listing all college or university courses taken.
4. GMAT or GRE scores are required for applicants with less than seven years of work experience. Those with seven years of
work experience are encouraged to take either the GMAT or GRE if their academic and workplace records do not show strong
quantitative and communication skills.
5. International students must provide TOEFL scores.
6. Two letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from your current supervisor.
The second recommendation can be from an individual who can comment on your professional and/or academic qualities
Please choose your preference for enrollment for your MBA degree. Please select one of the following:
☐ Bluffton University
☐ Canadian Mennonite University
☐ Eastern Mennonite University
☐ Goshen College
☐ It does not matter to me
Signature ______________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________
collaborativemba.org
[email protected]
540-432-4026
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THE COLLABORATIVE MBA NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Collaborative MBA reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance and personal qualifications. The
Collaborative MBA is in compliance with all applicable federal regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap, sex, race,
color, national or ethnic origin in its recruitment, admission, educational, athletic, financial aid and employment policies and programs.
☐ I have enclosed a $25 application fee
☐ Please charge the $25 application fee to my credit card account: ☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard ☐ Discover
Credit card account number ____________________________________________________________________________________
Three digit number from back of card ________________ Expiration date ______________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Please submit (by mail or electronically to email below) payment, application and all required documents to your school:
Office of Adult and Graduate Studies
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
Phone: 419-358-3897 or 800-488-3257, option 4
Email: [email protected]
Canadian Mennonite University MBA Program
PMitch Krohn, Enrollment Coordinator
500 Shaftesbury Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3P 2N2
Phone: 877.231.4570
Email: [email protected]
Eastern Mennonite MBA Program
Patty Eckard, MBA Program Administrative Assistant
1200 Park Rd.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-432-4150
Email: [email protected]
Goshen College MBA Program
Kendra Ramseyer, Enrollment Counselor
1700 South Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574-535-7458
Email: [email protected]
collaborativemba.org
[email protected]
540-432-4026
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