The MBA with a concentration in hospitality and services management is designed to prepare students to enter this profession, and to help those already employed in the industry develop the expertise and skills they need to succeed. The MBA core courses, combined with a specialized hospitality/services management curriculum, assure the development of the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to provide leadership in hospitality and services management organizations throughout the world. This special degree combination prepares future managers for high-level operational responsibilities in all sectors of the industry..

Admission to NCCU MBA is based on a qualitative and quantitative assessment of factors deemed relevant for successful graduate study. Candidates are carefully evaluated with respect to their ability to handle the academic demands of the program and potential for continued growth as managers and leaders. The admissions team seeks to enroll a diverse MBA class with a variety of interests, experiences and talents.

Students are admitted for the fall or spring semester. Factors considered in the admission decision include:

1. Scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
2. Prior academic record
3. Employment history
4. Personal essay
5. Recommendations of instructors, employers, or others
6. TOEFL score required for non-native English speakers, unless your degree is from an English-language university in a country where English is the native language.

A personal interview is frequently required.