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Overview | Admission | Program Format | Frequently Asked Questions
Started in 1998, the Pre-MBA Program has enabled more that 100 students to gain acceptance to and graduate from MBA programs at Northeastern, in Boston, across the United States and in programs in the United Kingdom. This full-time program is jointly offered to international students by the English Language Center (ELC) and the College of Business Administration (CBA) at Northeastern University. Students accepted to the program receive I-20 visas. The university is located near the center of Boston, an historic and beautiful city, which is the university center of America and home to many world-class universities and MBA programs. • get into a top MBA program at a well-known university This is a successful program for students who want to improve their English skills so that they can do well with the internet-based TOEFL test, which has a very heavy emphasis on listening, note-taking, writing and speaking capabilities. Program Participants • improve their English skills in presenting, speaking and writing “Very good and intensive program, giving you English and Business skills to start an MBA program in good condition, advice: be ready to work hard!.” — Eric Brunetto, Pre-MBA 2008 If these are your goals, take a look at what we offer you in each semester. During the fifteen-week long Fall Semester you will receive 28 hours of instruction each week. Your instructors will be experienced experts in language development from the ELC, MBA professors from the CBA, an American undergraduate student for conversation practice and an instructor from Princeton Review for your GMAT class.
Business Writing (5 hours a week). You will improve your organizational writing skills, learn to use websites to evaluate MBA programs, choose the schools you want to apply to, prepare and write your application package with cover letter, resume and essays. You will also practice writing essays for the TOEFL and GMAT. You will learn how to organize and prepare research papers. Business Reading (5 hours a week). You will receive extensive instruction and practice for the verbal section of the GMAT. You will learn how to read and organize notes from reading business textbooks. You will develop skills in note-taking in lecture and case classes. You will develop skills in asking questions and responding to professors in MBA classes. American Society and Management (3 hours a week for 7 weeks). You will develop your foundation management skills for MBA classes. You will receive instruction from a Management professor in the MBA program. You will read a college-level business textbook, take notes, write two research papers, make two presentations and take a final exam. Economics for Business (3 hours a week for 7 weeks). You will continue to develop your foundation skills for MBA classes. You will receive instruction from an Economics professor in the MBA program. You will read an econmics textbook, take notes, write two research papers, make two presentations and take a final exam. Kaplan GMAT (4 hours a week for 8 weeks). You will improve your skills in taking the GMAT more efficiently and effectively by attending a GMAT review course, which is held exclusively for Pre-MBA students at the Northeastern campus. You will have access to online tests as well as a GMAT textbook. Conversation Partner (2 hours a week). You will meet with an American graduate or undergraduate student for conversation practice. Volunteer Intern. You will use the university services office to choose a community group for you to join to perform social service work. You will have the opportunity to interact with Americans in a work environment. You will have to prepare a report and make a presentation about the efficiency of the organization you joined.
Pre-MBA 2008 Program graduates, Eric Brunetto, Ahmadou Ahidjo, Hao Wu, and Souleymane Thiam During the fifteen-week long Spring Semester you will undergo rigorous training in working with business cases and in building your foundation business skills. You will be a student in a for-credit MBA class in the full time MBA program at Northeastern. You will receive expert guidance and feedback in finalizing your essays and paperwork to complete applications to the MBA programs of your choice. You will also complete your GMAT training course with your instructor from Princeton Review. Business Case Program (14 hours a week for eight weeks).You will experience the fast pace and demands of the MBA case class. You will improve your speaking and presenting skills as you work with 5 instructors to become confident with the case method. You will work with 30 cases, engage in 3 team bargaining sessions and take part in 3 team presentations. You will have extensive practice with writing. You will have to write 10 case analyses, a team business plan, a marketing report and a recommendation memo. Accounting Principles (3 hours a week for 7 weeks). You will increase your vocabulary and develop an understanding of the American system and concepts of accounting. Your instructor will be an MBA Accounting professor with experience and expertise in the field. You will develop financial skills which will make a crucial difference to you when you begin your first semester as an MBA student. Quantitative Business Methods (3 hours a week for 7 weeks). You will continue to develop important skills, concepts and business vocabulary as you work with your MBA professor to learn statistical methods and perform financial analysis of corporate balance sheets. Introduction to Marketing (3 hours a week for 7 weeks). You will develop valuable skills to perform analysis of marketing situations. You will build confidence and experience through case analyses so that you can deal successfully with marketing strategies as an MBA student. Your instructor will be a professor with significant professional experience related to marketing products and services. Managing Information Resources (3 hours a week for 7 weeks). You will be enrolled in this for-credit course in the Full-Time MBA Program. You will receive academic credit, which you can use toward your MBA degree at Northeastern University. You will test your skills, English and ability to compete with first-year Northeastern MBA students. You will learn how companies can use computer systems to manage the flow of information. Kaplan GMAT (2 hours a week for 2 weeks). You will complete your training in taking the GMAT test in these refresher sessions. Your instructor from Kaplan will continue to work with you to improve your skills in taking the GMAT more efficiently and effectively. Summer Session I (Optional) This segment of the Pre-MBA Program is optional. Students have the choice of completing the program at the end of the Spring Semester or continuing on with this second course offered to MBA students in the Full Time MBA Program at Northeastern. Managing the Global Enterprise (6 hours a week for 7 weeks). You may decide to enroll in this for-credit course in the Full-Time MBA Program. You will receive academic credit, which you can use toward your MBA degree at Northeastern University. You will experience doing a semester-long course in 7 weeks. Again, you will have the opportunity to test your skills and growing confidence as you compete with first-year Northeastern MBA students. You will learn how companies use advanced managerial techniques to run world-wide operations in the twenty-first century. “The Pre-MBA Program is an excellent program that not only provides the opportunity to get an overview of various areas of business, but it also brings in new ideas with so many international students.” — Robert Peveling-Oberhag, Pre-MBA 2007
Some of the members of the Pre MBA Program 2007 just received their diplomas at the end of the Spring Semester. Other members are continuing in the optional course and will receive diplomas in June. Housing Insurance Should I Apply For the Fall Semester? • have a TOEFL score of 550/213/80 or lower
• realize that you could benefit greatly from foundation courses taught by CBA professors Should I Apply For the Spring Semester? • have very strong/excellent English language skills Which Semester Is Best for Me to Apply to? Starting in January in the Pre-MBA Program is difficult. You are competing with students who have had months of training and practice because they started in September. You must be special to meet this challenge. Your language and time management skills need to be very strong. As you experience the heavy demands on your energy and time to keep up with your course work in the Pre-MBA Program, you will also have to meet deadlines to submit your MBA applications in February, March and April. You should have already prepared your application package and done GMAT preparation before you come. If you are having difficulty doing your work in Pre-MBA classes and finishing your applications, you may be required to take a Support Class Workshop for five hours a week in addition to your normal workload. There you will receive instruction and assistance in quickly upgrading your writing skills, completing your applications and improving your speaking skills. You will have to pay a tuition supplement of $1100 for this extra instruction. You are the best judge of which semester to apply to. You should evaluate realistically and honestly the true level of your skills in English. Consider the amount of improvement you must make to reach your goals and the level of confidence you need to display in order to get through an admissions interview successfully. You will receive a warm welcome to the Pre-MBA Program at Northeastern whatever decision you make. You will learn very quickly that your ELC and CBA instructors are highly motivated and successful in helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. “The Pre-MBA program is a very well-designed, intensive program that gives international students all the tools necessary to succeed in business school. Language skills for business classes complement very well with business school introduction classes, giving students a complete frame of knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the business world.” — Max Kligman, Pre-MBA 2007 Gaining Admission to Pre-MBA Program
Students who wish to apply to this program need to meet the following requirements: • completed undergraduate degree Your application to the Pre-MBA Program must be accompanied by a one-to-two page essay describing your educational background, use of English, leadership qualities, work experience, and reason for wanting to get an MBA. To apply for this program please include the following: • application form (available on web site) If you need assistance or if you are not sure that you have completed your application correctly, please contact the Pre-MBA Program at the e-mail address listed below. See Application and DCF forms After Pre-MBA Graduation You will receive extensive assistance and advice if you choose to enter MBA programs in other universities. At the conclusion of the Pre-MBA Program, you will be issued a Certificate in Pre-MBA Studies at Northeastern University indicating successful completion of all program requirements. “How perfect the Pre-MBA program is! In this program, you can make friends, improve your English skills, also learn some business knowledge, and the most important thing is that you'll never feel bored.” — Hao Wu, Pre-MBA 2008 For Further Information “Very Active Program! A lot of new experiences and a lot of new knowledge. Hard, but a very interesting program.” — Iori Endo, Pre-MBA 2007
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