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Flnd tbe balance in your goals Jor lf e and work at Kng C-oriented degree prolrams designed to elicing aduh learners, you'll be ready to ta

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of BusinessMaster oJ Businesslearning experiencewblle meetin!DrePares

and EconomicsAdministration pro! ram is designed as a transJormatileading to personal and professional sklll deuelopmtbe needs oJ adult learners. It's a degree pr0gramyou to be an eJJectiue leader oJ tomorrow.The MBA combines the best of what King College has to offer---a business managemprogram complemented by integrated courses in the liberal arts allowing studentdirecdy integrate the management knowledge, philosophy, skills, theory, and tofor a successful career in the 21st century. The MBA program is currently accrediby the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

In addition to the Master of Business Administration, King offers a HealthcAdministration Specialization. The additional courses focus on the applicatof specialized knowledge and skills in healthcare administration. You'll leto apply business management theory to the design and implementationservices in a health care system and develop strategies to achieve quality ocomes in care delivery with respect to fiscal and human resources. You'lprepared for success in mid-level and upper-level management and execupositions in a healthcare environment.The total number of hours required to complete the Master of BusinAdministration is 36 (or 30 for those who possess a baccalaureate degreebusiness). With convenient schedules and locations available, you can copfete your MBA in approximately 19 months. The Healthcare AdministratSpecialization requires one additional semester of coursework.

The MBA pro!ram at King College is structured in a way tbatnot lnly allow you to lrow as an indiuidual, but will liue youknowledge and conJidence you need to achieoe your career goalsJuture business aspirations.

Program OutcomesWith an MBA, you will be prepared to meet the followingo Lead in a multitude of organizations, whether products orprofit or not-for-profit, using advanced management knor

phy, skif fs, and theory. . ,..::o Apply a global, "holistic," andthat incorporates organizatiegy, marketing, accounting,financial analysis, and decision-o Lead and serve with integrity and moral


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BA Program Ad m issioneligible for enrollment in the MBA Program at KingCollege,must have completed a Bachelor's degree from a regionallycollege or university and complete the following application

u ireme nts:Submit a completed application.Pay the application fee.Send a transcript request form (included in the Admission packet)to each college or universiry previously attended. Checkwith the Registrar from each institution for the appropriatetranscript fee.Obtain two letters of recommendation (preferably one from anemployer and one from a previous college professor).Write a three to four page narrative essay indicating your interestin the program, your professional preparation t four academicexperience and job-related experience, and your career goals.Demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (ona 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work. Students who do notmeet this criteria may be conditionally accepted.

Program GoalsTo assist students to directly integratewi th th e co n te m p o ra ry-p rofe ssi o n a Iworld through:o management researcho theoretical constructso ethical practiceso abilities

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Program Admissionapply for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administrationyou should:Submit a completed application.Pay the application fee.Submit official transcripts of all college level work from regionallyaccredited schools demonstrating:(a) a minimum of a2.5 grade poinr average on a 4.0 scale and(b) the equivalent of 45 semester hours or an Associate's degree.Students with less than a 2.5 grade point average may be considered andaccepted on a conditional basis provided they are able to demonstrate asignificant rationale for why they feel they will be successful in the KingCollege BBA program.Submit a two to three page personal narrative describing yourgoals and aspirations for pursuing the BBA program.Obtain letters of recommendation from two persons qualified tojudge your potential for success in the BBA program.

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Transfer CreditStudents may petition to haveup to 1 6 hours of the Business andEconomics courses waived based onprior academic work from a regionallyaccredited institution. All students. aspart of their transfer credits, will havecompleted at least 19 semester hours inth e fo I I owi ng d iscip I i nes:o English Composition..............3 s.h.o U.S. History and/or WesternCivilization. ..........6 s.h.o Social Science (excluding

History and Economics).........3 s.h.o College Mathematics..............3 s.h.o Natural Science (with lab)......4 s.h.

-Total Hours 19 s.h.

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oJ NursingMaster oJ Science in Nursing [MSN) progrqm prepares proJessional nurses Jor a speciahy role in aduancnursin! practice, leadership in tbe nursin! proJession, and Juture doctoral study. You'll learn tbe aduanced

tbeoretical knowledge and practice skills needed to Junction in increasinQly complex care settingsThe total number of hours required to complete the Master of Science in Nursing program is 39

Classes meet one day a week for 8 hours. Full-time students can complete the MSN degree1S-week semesters. With convenient schedules available, you'll complete your MSN in amately 16 months.Choose from four major focus/specialization areas:o nursing administrationo cf inical specialization in acute care/ER/trauma careo nursing care as health ministryo nursing education

Obtain advanced experience in highly specialized areas that will help you pfor certification in your specialty field. Integrate theory and academic conteknowledge from your nursing experiences. Enhance and expand your nursinwhile training under the guidance of highly skilled faculty members and precThe graduate nursing program at King College provides professional nurseacademic and nursing practice opportunities to gain the knowledge, skills, aues essential for advanced nursing practice and leadership in current and efuture health care systems.

Combined MSN/M BA OptionThe combined MSN/MBA degree option prepares you to become a nurse exwho ensures excellence in client care services and impacts the business environmwhich nurses practice. This concentration focuses on the application of specializededge and skills in nursing administration to prepare you to be successful in mid-levupper-level management positions. The combined MSN/MBA can be completed in as fewfull-time semesters. Students enrolling for this combined degree option must meet the admrequirements for both Nursing and Business.

Program OutcomesA Master of Science in Nursing program from King College willo Synthesize theory research,_.and values within a conceptualnursing practice in a specialized area of advanced practice.o Expand your critical thinkingdecisions as a clinical nurse slo Practice advanced nursingknowledge.o Interpret the role of the nurse as it afftffia local, state, national, and global level.

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Program Admissionbe eligible for enrollment in the MSN programan accredited nursing progrdm and complete

a completed application.the application fee.

transcript request form (included in Admission packet) to each college or university previously attended. Check with theRegistrar from each institution for the appropriate transcript fee.

two letters of recommendation (preferably one from an employer and one from a previous college professor).a three to four page narrative essay indicating your interest in the program, your professional preparation, your academicexperience and job-related experience, and your career goals.

a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work. Studentswho do not meet this criteria may be conditionally accepted.of the following undergraduate courses with a course grade of C or better:o Statistics

o Nursing Researcho Health Assessment

acceptance into the MSN program, students will submit the following items to confirm their enrollment:licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee (compact/multi-state accepted)

CPR or BLS certification

at King College, you must have completed of a Bachelor's degreethe following admission requirements:

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TUITION & FEESUpon acceptance and to reserve a place in your cohortgroup in a respective program, you are required to make a$'l 00 enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is deduct-ed from the total amount due in the first semester. The en-rollment deposit is refundable prior to the first day of classesif the student does not actually enroll in a particular cohort.Additional tuicion and fees will be charged for courseworkcompleted at King College that is not part of the MBA, BBA,or RN-BSN program.

PAYMENT OFTUITIONFu I I E mp I oye r Reim b u rse m e nt afte r Co u rse Co mp Ieti o nlf you will receive full employer reimbursement after coursecompletion, a copy of the company policy and verification6y your supervisor on company letterhead that you qualifl,for this benefit will be accepted in lieu of the $100 deposit.You will then sign a promissory note to pay for each coursewithin 21 days of completion of each course. A new reim-bursement form must be completed and returned to theBusiness Office each semester upon receipt of the bill. Thisform is included with the pre-billing statement.KingCollege FACTS Tuition Management Payment PlanTo help meet educational expenses, King College offers theFactsTuition Management Payment Plan as a convenientbudget plan. There are no interest or finance charges as-sessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget yourinterest-free monthly paymenc plan is a $25.00 per semesternonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee. You may budget yourtuition and fees, less any awarded financial aid, either byACH or by credit card. Payments will be drafted on the sthof each month. FACTS Tuition Management accepts Visa,MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

FINANCIAL AIDThe purpose of financial aid at King College is to providenancial assistance to students who, without such aid, wobe unable to attend college. The College is able to fulfillthpurpose by participating in federal and state student assitance Programs.SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AIDCraduate Students:o Employee benefitso Scholarships funded by foundations or private entitieso Veteran's benefitso Private loanso Federal Stafford LoanProfessio na I Stud es Students :o Employee benefitso BBA Presidential Scholarshipoooooooo*

Scholarships funded by foundations or private entitiesVeteran's benefitsTennessee State CrantFederal Pell CrantFederal Stafford LoanPrivate loansN ursing Repayment ProgramHOPE Scholarsh ip for non-traditional students*Talkwith a Financial Aid Representative to determine eligjbility


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FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESSA completed application for financial aid at King Collegeincl udes the followi ng:o Formal acceptance for admission to King College as a

regular degree-seeking student.o Completion and submission ofthe FAFSA

(The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is availableon-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov). Indicate King College as oneof the colleges you would like to attend. The completeaddress of the College, 'l 350 King College Road, Bristol,Tennessee 37620, should be used on the form, along withthe school code 003496. The financial data on this formshould be taken from the previous year's completed taxretu rn .

NURSING REPAYMENT P1ANThe Nursing Education Loan and Repayment Program(NELRP) is open to all regisrered nurses. Participants mustenter Into a contract to serve two to three years at a healthfacility in an underserved area. For two years of service, the\ ELRP will pay 600/o of the parricipant's student loans, andfor three years of service, rhe NELRP will pay 85% of theparricipant's student loans. For more details, visit http:l Ib h pr. h rsa. gov nursing/ loanrepay. htm, cal I N ELRp rol l-free(866) 813-3753, or e-mail [email protected] INFORMATIONStudents may contact the Financial Aid Office at800-3 62-00 1 4, 423- 6 52-486 1 or FM 423 - 6 52-47 27.Regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Fridav.


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A unique feature of King College's undergraduate Programs is theintegration of King's liberal arts program. The Quest is offered as requiredcurriculum for RN-BSN students and as a convenient option for degreecompletion for BBA students. The courses, offered once a month, providecombined classroom atmosphere that brings students from different majorstogether for a cross-vocational experience.The series of courses revolve around the stories oinfluential figures, historical and fictional, whose characters shaped andwere shaped by the culture and communities in which they lived. The goal ito examine the elements that figure in the develoPment of character and itimpact on vocation.The Quest for Self-KnowledgeExplore self-knowledge and the place of the individual in the western tradition fromliterary, h istorical, psychological, and th eol ogical perspectives.

The Quest for Communityand an Ordered SocietyStudy the meaning of living in community and society in the western traditions.

The Quest for Stewardshipand Ethical ResponsibilityExplore your responsibilities as moral agents in work and society committed to thends of peace and justice.The Quest for Career and VocationExamine the meaning and PurPose of work and career, and thexamination of vocation as "the place where your deep gladness anthe world's deep hunger meet."

King College does nor discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activitie-1-he following person has been designated to handle inquiries about this policy: James Donahue, EEOC/Title lX Coordinator, KCollege, 1350 King College Rd., Bristol, TN, 37620, (423) 652-6002.


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