The document provides information about the DeVos Graduate School of Business Management at Northwood University. It summarizes that the university was founded in 1959 to teach practical career skills and business principles based on free-enterprise concepts. It offers flexible MBA programs for working professionals, including 24-month daytime, weekend, and evening options, as well as a 12-month accelerated daytime program. The school aims to provide students with the necessary tools to lead and drive change in their careers and lives.

1. The DeVos Graduate School
of Business Management
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West Palm Beach, FL 33409

2. It begins with you.
Northwood University was founded in 1959 in order to teach
practical career skills and business principles, based on the free- Northwood University
enterprise concept. The University is a private, specialized business 2600 N. Military Trail
school that provides you with the necessary tools to lead and drive
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change in your career and personal life. You will find yourself in the
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unique position of having avenues of growth in your career and entre-
preneurial endeavors that you may never have thought possible. If you
seek greater satisfaction in your career, higher earning potential, and a
more fulfilled life we invite you to take a more in-depth look at the
DeVos Graduate School of Management at Northwood
University.
flexible programs for your busy
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life and schedule.
CORE GROUP PROJECTS www.northwood.edu
24-Month Daytime MBA
REAL-WORLD CONSULTING
The 24-month Daytime DeVos MBA Degree Program is designed for those recent gradates or
STRATEGIC INNOVATION working professionals that are able to meet two daytime afternoons per week plus additional
time to accommodate study and group activities. 1 course per 8 week session.
CRITICAL THINKING
24-Month Weekend MBA
FINANCIAL FORECASTING
The 24-month Weekend DeVos MBA Degree Program is designed for working professionals
DECISION-MAKING who can make the time commitment for four weekends per eight week term (Friday, 6-9 pm;
Saturday, 8 am -2 pm) and meets one day per week, along with graduate-level preparation
COLLABORATIVE ANALYSIS before classes and written deliverables and study groups between class meetings. 1 course per
8 week session.
CASE STUDIES
24-Month Evening MBA
The 24-month Evening DeVos MBA Degree Program is designed for working professionals
who can make the time commitment for one evening per week in class, along with graduate-
level preparation before classes and written deliverables and study groups between class Kris Swogger
meetings. 1 course per 8 week session Graduate Admission Director
12-Month Daytime MBA (ACCELERATED) swoggerk@northwood.edu
The 12-month Daytime MBA Program is a dynamic 12-month weekday, daytime curriculum.
The curriculum is designed for recent graduate students who can fully commit to an
accelerated pace of graduate-level learning that includes daily class meetings, reading and
writing assignments, and group work for a full year. 2 courses per 8 week session.

3. Application criteria.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES TO ENTRANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
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Standard MBA Application Criteria West Palm Beach, FL
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Individuals who want to be considered for one of the DeVos MBA programs must hold
a 4-year, U.S. baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. While
no particular undergraduate major is preferred over others, students should possess
dexterity with mathematics and quantitative components such as finance, accounting,
economics, and statistics.
To be considered for admissions, a candidate must submit a complete portfolio
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for evaluation. A candidate's portfolio must consist of:
 DeVos MBA Online Application [Application Fee of $50 USD]
 Personal Statement
 Current Verifiable Resume or (CV) with three professional references.
 Official Undergraduate Transcripts which must be sent to DeVos Graduate School
Admissions mail directly from each of your undergraduate institutions.
 Admissions Interview: To be scheduled with your representative.
Kris Swogger
Graduate Admission Director
swoggerk@northwood.edu
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4. Diversity. We currently have students from all
over the world from countries such Northwood University
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as: Russia, Japan, Latvia, Canada, 2600 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL
United States, China, Belgium,
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Netherlands, Taiwan, Zimbabwe,
Ethiopia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Italy
and many others!
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Kris Swogger
Graduate Admission Director
swoggerk@northwood.edu
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5. Why I choose an MBA?
“..an investment in my future. Regardless of the career path I Northwood University.
choose, I’m confident in the negotiation and decision-making skills 2600 N. Military Trail
learned that will position me for advancement.” –Lindsay ‘MBA ‘13 West Palm Beach, FL
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www.northwood.edu
Kris Swogger
Graduate Admission Director
swoggerk@northwood.edu
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6. Northwood University
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2600 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL
1-800-622-9000
www.northwood.edu
Kris Swogger
Graduate Admission Director
swoggerk@northwood.edu
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7. Life in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is 60 miles north of Miami on Florida’s east coast. Northwood University
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Our campus is 10 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport. Boca Ra- 2600 N. Military Trail
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ton, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Florida Keys are just to the south; the Bahamas
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are a puddle-jump to the east; Disney World, Daytona Beach, and the Kenne-
dy Space Center are within 200 miles.
Attractive, convenient location and entrepreneurial business climate.
The Greater Palm Beaches provide everything from scuba diving and
fishing, golf and surfing, snorkeling and kayaking—just minutes from www.northwood.edu
the Atlantic Ocean. National wildlife refuge, nature centers, botanical
gardens, marine life centers all nearby.
Kris Swogger
Graduate Admission Director
swoggerk@northwood.edu
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8. Northwood University
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2600 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL
1-800-622-9000
www.northwood.edu
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Kris Swogger
Graduate Admission Director
swoggerk@northwood.edu
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9. THE NEXT STEPS
Connect with a student
Learn what the DeVos Student Driven Classroom style is like from a student’s perspective.
Visit Us on Campus
Attend a Information Session with an MBA Admission Recruiter, observe a class, tour campus
and arrange a consultation with Financial Aid.
Apply Now!
The MBA Admission Board at the DeVos Graduate School looks at a variety of measures includ-
ing: transcripts, G.P.A, personal statement and interview. We urge you to apply early, as we are
recruiting and space is limited for the fall cohorts.
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