College of Business

College Mission

Achieving excellence through knowledge, experience, and the liberal arts.

College Values

Community: We consider those around us and include key stakeholders when making decisions.
Integrity: We make decisions grounded in ethics and principles.
Stewardship: We use resources to optimize effectiveness.
Impact: We affect positive change through leadership and followership.
Growth: We continue to learn and expand.
Agility: We adapt quickly to meet needs.

Application Procedure

Doane University welcomes applications from individuals who wish to complete a College of Business graduate program. Those programs include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) the Master of Arts in Leadership (MIL), and the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT). Students interested in enrolling in these programs complete an application, pay a $50 non-refundable enrollment fee, and submit a transcript (an official transcript from the institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree, plus any graduate courses taken).

All materials should be submitted to the Doane University Enrollment Center (enrollment@doane.edu). The application must be received before registering for the first class. All other materials are required by the end of the first term of enrollment. Submitting incomplete or false information is grounds for denial or subsequent dismissal. When questionable evidence regarding character or personality appears in an applicant’s materials, Doane University reserves the right to evaluate such factors as criteria of admission.

Admission Requirements

The requirement for admission into the graduate program is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Admission decisions are communicated in writing to applicants as soon as they have been reviewed. Admission decisions cannot be given by telephone, nor can they be given to any person other than the applicant without a written release from the applicant.

Every applicant is considered equally without reference to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

The non-degree-seeking option exists to serve those students not wanting to pursue a graduate degree at Doane University or those students who want to begin graduate study before seeking formal admittance to the degree program. In order to be admitted to the program as non-degree-seeking, a student must complete the application and pay the non-refundable $50.00 enrollment fee.

Readmission

Admission materials are destroyed after one year for applicants who have been admitted to the program but have not registered for any coursework at Doane University within that year. In order to re-enter the graduate program after that period, a student must submit a new application, including the $50.00 non-refundable enrollment fee.

Students must contact their advisor to reactivate their files before registering. Readmitted students who are seeking a degree must meet the degree requirements operative at the time of readmission.

If a student has been suspended from the program, admission will not be considered until two 8-week terms have passed, and the student must provide evidence that illustrates a renewed commitment to learning before applying.

If a student has been dismissed from the program, no new application for admission (either as a degree-seeking student or a non-degree-seeking student) will be considered until at least two calendar years have passed.

Summary of Costs for the 2024-25 Academic Year

Tuition for graduate courses is due in full on or before the first day of class. Most courses have a textbook or other required materials. Some courses may have an additional fee.

Tuition charges are reviewed at the conclusion of each academic year and are subject to change without notice.

Enrollment Fee (non-refundable one-time fee) $50.00
Tuition - MBA (per credit hour) $570.00
Tuition - MIL (per credit hour) $568.00
Tuition - IDT (per credit hour) $445.00
Technology Fee - Online and Hybrid Courses* (per credit hour) $30.00
* Courses designated Distance Learning are not charged the Technology fee.

Enrollment and Registration Procedure

The schedule of classes is released at least five weeks prior to the beginning of the next term. Registration will begin at least three weeks before the term starts. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser once the schedule is released in order to know what classes they need before registration begins.

Registration is done by the student online through SelfService where they can register for classes, view their course schedule, and agree to pay their tuition and fees.

Students receiving financial aid must meet specified registration dates as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Academic Policies and Procedures

Transfer Credit

A student may transfer up to nine credit hours into the graduate College of Business. This credit must have been earned from an accredited institution of higher learning and be no older than seven years at the time of graduation from Doane University. Only courses in which a student earned a letter grade of “B-” or above will be considered for transfer. If the grade earned in a graduate level course was a “pass,” the student must submit documentation to the Program Director that the “pass” is equivalent to at least a “B-“. Each course is reviewed individually and final determination of credit is made by the Program Director and the Registrar.