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EL VALOR & NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY PARTNER
FOR THE NEXT EXECUTIVE MBA

CONTACT:
Maria Esther Lopez
Director, Institutional Advancement
El Valor
E maria.lopez@elvalor.net
P 312.492.5936
PROGRAM PURPOSE: The El Valor/National-Louis University (NLU) community-based
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was created to increase
the pool of managerial talent from historically underrepresented
populations in American society available to address the needs of
public and private sector organizations. This partnership brings
together El Valor, a non-profit community organization committed
to the promotion of inclusiveness through educational opportunity
and the internationally accredited NLU Master of Business Administration
program.
REQUIREMENTS: The NLU community-based MBA program at El Valor is
intended for individuals with proven academic ability, strong managerial
potential, and a professional mission that is consistent with the
program purpose. Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s
degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or an equivalent
degree from a recognized non-U.S. university, and to apply and meet
all admission requirements of the NLU MBA program. Prospective students
will be evaluated in terms of academic credentials (including a
writing assessment), work experience, organizational/ community
involvement, presentation of individual qualifications, and letters
of reference. Those accepted into the program are expected to participate
as a cohort and attend all courses together until completion.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE, SCHEDULING, AND LOCATION: The program consists
of 13 courses (37 semester hours) of instruction. Each class session
is four hours. Classes will meet one day a week for four hours.
With National-Louis University's cohort program you'll register
only once at the start of your program, obtain a fixed tuition rate,
and know your entire class schedule upfront. You'll go through the
program with the same diverse group of 12-16 students in a supportive
learning environment and a rich network of peer professionals.
COST: The normal tuition for the MBA degree program per credit
hour is $580 which covers all tuition, textbooks, and other course
materials. By participating in this community based cohort, you
may be eligible to receive the NLU/El Valor Next Generation Leadership
Development Scholarship in the amount equivalent to 25% off the
tuition rate. For the balance, you may select from multiple payment
plans. Financial aid is available to students who are eligible for
Federal Loan Programs.
ABOUT EL VALOR: El Valor is a non-profit community-based organization
founded in 1973 by the late Guadalupe Reyes. El Valor is committed
to creating opportunities for individuals and families to achieve
personal and educational excellence. Through partnership with universities,
individuals are able to invest in themselves and pursue their dreams
by taking classes on weekends and/or during the evenings.
THE NLU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS: NLU is the third oldest
private university in Chicago, established in 1886. Today, National-Louis
University is changing the way adults learn by understanding its
students' needs and meeting those needs. NLU's success in providing
exceptional educational programs while maintaining sensitivity and
flexibility to extracurricular forces has made the University very
attractive to not only students, but also to corporations, government
agencies, school districts, and other organizations. National-Louis
University has always served the principle that education must be
responsive and accessible to all students, including adults who
juggle career and family demands while pursuing studies.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or are interested
in being part of the next MBA cohort degree program at El Valor
in partnership with National-Louis University please contact:
Maria Esther Lopez
Director, Institutional Advancement
El Valor
E maria.lopez@elvalor.net
P 312.492.5936
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