Master of Business Administration

The College of Business offers a limited number of Graduate Assistantships each year.  The assistantships are awarded each spring for the upcoming academic year.  To apply, please complete the Graduate Assistant Application and submit it with your resume and a brief cover letter to Chris Kohl at ckohl@tntech.edu.  The deadline to apply each spring is April 1st.

Due to the number of available assistantships, the award process is competitive.  Some of the criteria we look for in selecting Graduate Assistants for the College of Business are…

1) Undergraduate GPA (overall) and GPA in Major

2) Undergraduate Major

3) Previous Work Experience

4) Participation in Clubs & Organizations

5) Software Skilled/Trained In (e.g. Excel, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)

6) Desire to serve as a Graduate Assistant specifically for the College of Business (detailed in the cover letter)

If you are not awarded an Assistantship, we encourage you to complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships through Scholar Web.  The Graduate Business Programs Office does award a number of academic scholarships each year to students pursuing their MBA at Tennessee Tech.

Apply For A Graduate Assistantship

In order to be considered for a diversity fellowship, applicants must be admitted in full standing to the Tennessee Tech Graduate School, demonstrate appreciation for and commitment to diversity, and meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Belong to an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group (African-Americans/Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians/Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islanders)
• Be a resident of one of the educationally underserved/underrepresented areas
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and belong to an underrepresented/underserved gender in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, and nursing
• Demonstrate character, motivation and ability to succeed in graduate studies based on academic record and a written essay.

View more information on Diversity Fellowships.

Unlock Your Potential with Graduate Scholarships

Each year, the College of Business proudly awards over $25,000 in scholarships to outstanding graduate students. With one easy application through Scholar Web (accessed via Eagle Online), you'll be automatically considered for a variety of College of Business scholarships, as well as dozens of other university-wide opportunities.

The scholarship application process opens on August 1 each academic year, and the deadline for graduate scholarship applications is May 1 of the following year. Don't miss your chance to receive financial support as you pursue your graduate business education. Learn more about available scholarships and how to apply at TN Tech Scholarships.

Since 1975, the College of Business foundation and its donors have awarded over $2 million in scholarships, helping hundreds of students achieve their academic and career goals. Let a scholarship help you turn your dream of a graduate business degree into reality—apply today!

Scholarships Office

As a graduate student at Tennessee Tech, you may qualify for various forms of financial aid. To be considered, it's important to complete the FAFSA each year as soon as possible after January 1 for the upcoming academic year.

Based on your FAFSA and your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) for the 2023-2024 academic year or Student Aid Index (SAI) for the 2024-2025 academic year, you may be eligible for a work-study position. While most graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents typically qualify for loans, this should not discourage you from completing the FAFSA. Submitting the FAFSA is the essential first step in determining your financial aid options.

Financial Aid Office  Information on FAFSA