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Flnd tbe balance in your goals Jor lf e and work at Kng College.
-oriented degree prolrams designed to eliminate
cing aduh learners, you'll be ready to take tbe
next step in your career.

The M BA (page 2)

Th e B BA (page a)

The MSN (page6)

The RN - BS N (pase s)

Financial A:d Information (page 10)

The Quest for Significance'" (page12)

School of Business and Economics
Tbe Master oJ Business Administration pro! ram is designed as a transJormational
learning experience leading to personal and professional sklll deuelopment
wblle meetin! tbe needs oJ adult learners. It's a degree pr0gram tbat
DrePares you to be an eJJectiue leader oJ tomorrow.

The MBA combines the best of what King College has to offer---a business management
program complemented by integrated courses in the liberal arts allowing student ro
direcdy integrate the management knowledge, philosophy, skills, theory, and tools
for a successful career in the 21st century. The MBA program is currently accredited
by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

In addition to the Master of Business Administration, King offers a Healthcare

Administration Specialization. The additional courses focus on the application
of specialized knowledge and skills in healthcare administration. You'll learn
to apply business management theory to the design and implementation of
services in a health care system and develop strategies to achieve quality out-
comes in care delivery with respect to fiscal and human resources. You'll be
prepared for success in mid-level and upper-level management and executive
positions in a healthcare environment.

The total number of hours required to complete the Master of Business

Administration is 36 (or 30 for those who possess a baccalaureate degree in
business). With convenient schedules and locations available, you can com-
pfete your MBA in approximately 19 months. The Healthcare Administration
Specialization requires one additional semester of coursework.

TheMBA pro!ram at King College is structured in a way tbat Dill

not lnly allow you to lrow as an indiuidual, but will liue you tbe
knowledge and conJidence you need to achieoe your career goals and
Juture business aspirations.

Program Outcomes
With an MBA, you will be prepared to meet the following
o Lead in a multitude of organizations, whether products or
profit or not-for-profit, using advanced management knor
phy, skif fs, and theory. . ,..::

o Apply a global, "holistic," and

that incorporates organizati
egy, marketing, accounting,
financial analysis, and decision-

o Lead and serve with integrity and moral

M BA Program Ad m ission
To be eligible for enrollment in the MBA Program at KingCollege,
you must have completed a Bachelor's degree from a regionally
accredited college or university and complete the following application
req u ireme nts:

o Submit a completed application.

Pay the application fee.

Program Goals
Send a transcript request form (included in the Admission packet)
To assist students to directly integrate
to each college or universiry previously attended. Check with th e co n te m p o ra ry-p rofe ssi o n a I
with the Registrar from each institution for the appropriate world through:
transcript fee.
o management research
Obtain two letters of recommendation (preferably one from an o theoretical constructs
employer and one from a previous college professor).
o ethical practices
Write a three to four page narrative essay indicating your interest o abilities
in the program, your professional preparation t four academic
experience and job-related experience, and your career goals.
o skills

Demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on

a 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work. Students who do not
meet this criteria may be conditionally accepted.
School of Business and Economics
Tbe Bacbelor oJ Business Administration (BBA) program at King College oJJers adults a higb
quality undergraduate degree tbat combines the best Kin! College has to oJf er-a business
mana!ement pro!ram complemented by o solid foundation in tbe liberal arts. Tbe
pro!ram is designed to take you Jrom a job to a career.

\ The mission of the King College BBA program is to prepare you for acareer by empowering
L you wirh excellent business, communication, and critical thinking skills that lead to a lifetime
L of service, stewardship, and success. The end result will be an academically superior experi-
FI ence that empowers you. The BBA program at King College will allow'you to directly inte-
r * grate the management knowledge, philosophy, skills, theory and tools for a successful
career in the 21st century.

The total number of hours required to complete the Bachelor of Business

Administration major is 48.

The program is full time and is designed so that a student with between 50 and
7O credit hours of work completed at an accredited college can graduate in four
semesters.

Adult students who are beginning the pursuit of a college degree or who have
completed fewer than 50 hours of coursework are eligible for our Pathway Classes.
These classes offer students the opportunity to complete general education andlor
elective requirements in an adult friendly format, while preparing to enter one of our
adult degree programs. Your admissions representative can work with you to develop
a plan that will help you reach your educational goals.

; You can complete your BBA in only 4 6 montbs

oJ coursework-cboose Jrom specializations in
marketin!, manalement, or Jinance.

Program Outcomes
A BBA from KingCollege will prepare you to meet the following
o Use accounting as the language of business.
o Think and act in an economic way.
o Communicate effectively in oral and
o Use critical thinking and p
business world.

o Apply the servant-leadership mix

use rt In a team envlronment. l

o Make competent, strategic and ethical

BBA Program Admission Transfer Credit
To apply for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration Students may petition to have
Program, you should: up to 1 6 hours of the Business and
Economics courses waived based on
o Submit a completed application. prior academic work from a regionally
accredited institution. All students. as
o Pay the application fee.
part of their transfer credits, will have
completed at least 19 semester hours in
o Submit official transcripts of all college level work from regionally
th e fo II owi ng d iscip I i nes:
accredited schools demonstrating:
(a) a minimum of a2.5 grade poinr average on a 4.0 scale and o English Composition..............3 s.h.
(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 and o U.S. History and/or Western
accepted on a conditional basis provided they are able to demonstrate a Civilization. ..........6 s.h.
significant rationale for why they feel they will be successful in the King
o Social Science (excluding
College BBA program.
History and Economics).........3 s.h.
Submit a two to three page personal narrative describing your
o College Mathematics..............3 s.h.
goals and aspirations for pursuing the BBA program.
o Natural Science (with lab)......4 s.h.
Obtain letters of recommendation from two persons qualified to
judge your potential for success in the BBA program. Hours 19 s.h.
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School oJ Nursing
The Master oJ Science in Nursing [MSN) progrqm prepares proJessional nurses Jor a speciahy role in aduanced
nursin! 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 settings.

The total number of hours required to complete the Master of Science in Nursing program is 39 hours.
Classes meet one day a week for 8 hours. Full-time students can complete the MSN degree in four
1S-week semesters. With convenient schedules available, you'll complete your MSN in approxi-
mately 16 months.

Choose from four major focus/specialization areas:

o nursing administration
o cf inical specialization in acute care/ER/trauma care
o nursing care as health ministry
o nursing education

Obtain advanced experience in highly specialized areas that will help you prepare
for certification in your specialty field. Integrate theory and academic content with
knowledge from your nursing experiences. Enhance and expand your nursing skills
while training under the guidance of highly skilled faculty members and preceptors.

The graduate nursing program at King College provides professional nurses with
academic and nursing practice opportunities to gain the knowledge, skills, and val-
ues essential for advanced nursing practice and leadership in current and evolving
future health care systems.

Combined MSN/M BA Option

The combined MSN/MBA degree option prepares you to become a nurse executive
who ensures excellence in client care services and impacts the business environment in
\ which nurses practice. This concentration focuses on the application of specialized knowl-
edge and skills in nursing administration to prepare you to be successful in mid-level and
, upper-level management positions. The combined MSN/MBA can be completed in as few as six
full-time semesters. Students enrolling for this combined degree option must meet the admission
requirements for both Nursing and Business.

Program Outcomes
A Master of Science in Nursing program from King College will

o Synthesizetheory research,_.and values within a conceptual

nursing practice in a specialized area of advanced practice.

o Expand your critical thinking

decisions as a clinical nurse sl

o Practice advanced nursing

knowledge.

o Interpret the role of the nurse as it afftffi

a local, state, national, and global level.
MSN Program Admission
To be eligible for enrollment in the MSN program at King College, you must have completed of a Bachelor's degree
from an accredited nursing progrdm and complete the following admission requirements:
o Submit a completed application.
o Pay the application fee.

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

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

o Demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work. Students
who do not meet this criteria may be conditionally accepted.

o Completion of the following undergraduate courses with a course grade of C or better:

o Statistics

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

o Current CPR or BLS certification

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TUITION & FEES FINANCIAL AID
Upon acceptance and to reserve a place in your cohort The purpose of financial aid at King College is to provide fi-
group in a respective program, you are required to make a nancial assistance to students who, without such aid, would
$'l 00 enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is deduct- be unable to attend college. The College is able to fulfillthis
ed from the total amount due in the first semester. The en- purpose by participating in federal and state student assis-
rollment deposit is refundable prior to the first day of classes tance Programs.
if the student does not actually enroll in a particular cohort.
Additional tuicion and fees will be charged for coursework SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
completed at King College that is not part of the MBA, BBA, Craduate Students:
or RN-BSN program. o Employee benefits
o Scholarships funded by foundations or private entities
PAYMENT OFTUITION o Veteran's benefits
Fu I I E mp I oye r Rei m b u rse m e nt afte r Co u rse Co mp I eti o n
- o Private loans
lf you will receive full employer reimbursement after course o Federal Stafford Loan
completion, a copy of the company policy and verification
6y your supervisor on company letterhead that you qualifl, Professio na I Stu d i es Stu d ents :
for this benefit will be accepted in lieu of the $100 deposit. o Employee benefits
You will then sign a promissory note to pay for each course o BBA Presidential Scholarship

within 21 days of completion of each course. A new reim- o Scholarships funded by foundations or private entities
bursement form must be completed and returned to the o Veteran's benefits
Business Office each semester upon receipt of the bill. This o Tennessee State Crant
form is included with the pre-billing statement. o Federal Pell Crant
o Federal Stafford Loan
KingCollege FACTS Tuition Management Payment Plan o Private loans
To help meet educational expenses, King College offers the o N ursing Repayment Program
FactsTuition Management Payment Plan as a convenient o HOPE Scholarsh ip for non-traditional students*
budget plan. There are no interest or finance charges as- * Talkwith a Financial Aid Representative to determine eligjbility.

sessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget your

interest-free monthly paymenc plan is a $25.00 per semester
nonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee. You may budget your
tuition and fees, less any awarded financial aid, either by

ACH or by credit card. Payments will be drafted on the sth

of each month. FACTS Tuition Management accepts Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS
A completed application for financial aid at King College
incl 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 available
on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov). Indicate King College as one
of the colleges you would like to attend. The complete
address of the College, 'l 350 King College Road, Bristol,
Tennessee 37620, should be used on the form, along with
the school code 003496. The financial data on this form
should be taken from the previous year's completed tax
retu rn .

NURSING REPAYMENT P1AN

The Nursing Education Loan and Repayment Program
(NELRP) is open to all regisrered nurses. Participants must
enter Into a contract to serve two to three years at a health
facility in an underserved area. For two years of service, the
\ ELRP will pay 600/o of the parricipant's student loans, and
for three years of service, rhe NELRP will pay 85% of the
parricipant's student loans. For more details, visit http:l I
b h pr. h rsa. govI nursing/ loanrepay. htm, cal I N ELRp rol l-free
(866) 813-3753, or e-mail NElRP@hrsa.gov.

CENERAL INFORMATION
Students may contact the Financial Aid Office at
800-3 62-00 1 4, 423- 6 52-486 1 or F M 423 - 6 52-47 27.
Regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-
Fridav.
 A unique feature of King College's undergraduate Programs is the
integration of King's liberal arts program. The Quest offered
is as required
curriculum for RN-BSN students and as a convenient option for degree
Interdisciplinary completion for BBA students. The courses, offered once a month, provide a
combined classroom atmosphere that brings students from different majors
Integrated together for a cross-vocational experience.
Vocationally focused
The series of courses revolve around the stories of
Character driven influential figures, historical and fictional, whose characters shaped and
were shaped by the culture and communities in which they lived. The goal is
to examine the elements that figure in the develoPment of character and its
impact on vocation.

The Quest for Self-Knowledge

Explore self-knowledge and the place of the individual in the western tradition from
literary, h istorical, psychological, and th eol ogical perspectives.

The Quest for Community

and an Ordered Society
Study the meaning of living in community and society in the western traditions.

The Quest for Stewardship

and Ethical Responsibility
Explore your responsibilities as moral agents in work and society committed to the
ends of peace and justice.

The Quest for Career and Vocation

Examine the meaning and PurPose of work and career, and the
examination of vocation as "the place where your deep gladness and
the 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 activities.
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following person has been designated to handle inquiries about this policy: James Donahue, EEOC/Title lX Coordinator, King
College, 1350 King College Rd., Bristol, TN, 37620, (423) 652-6002.
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