Date: June 27, 2008
Contact: Carol Connelly, Director, Media & Communication Services, ext. 5267, cconnelly@pnc.edu

Purdue Hosts MBA Open House July 19

WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central will host an open house for its PNC Master of Business Administration degree on Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at Purdue University North Central – Porter County Undergraduate Center at 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso.

Students interested in pursuing a Purdue MBA will have the opportunity to attend an informational program about the degree and program of study, receive informational materials and learn more about financial aid opportunities. There will be time to enjoy lunch and the opportunity to meet some current MBA students and faculty and possibly sit in on some afternoon classes.

“This is a great time for anyone thinking about pursuing an MBA to take a look at all the PNC program has to offer,” said Janet Knight, coordinator of the MBA Program.

Prospective students may begin the admissions process now. The PNC MBA class schedule is designed to meet the needs of working adults, with classes conveniently offered on Saturdays. Some students will be able to complete their degrees in as little as 18 months. Students may apply for the MBA program regardless of their baccalaureate field.

Classes will meet at PNC – Porter County where students will utilize state-of-the-art educational and business technology and have full access to the University libraries, online resources, computer systems and other forms of academic support. All faculty members are certified by the Graduate School in West Lafayette and are supported by the full teaching resources of Purdue University .

To RSVP or to obtain further information, contact Knight at 800-872-1231, ext. 5557, or jknight@pnc.edu. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact ext. 5557.

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