Program Length: 12 months

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Strategic Decision-Making. Formulate and justify strategic decisions that align organizational resources with long-term competitive advantage in complex and dynamic business environments.
2. Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness. Design adaptive leadership strategies that foster collaboration, resolve organizational challenges, and drive innovation within diverse and high‑performance teams.
3. Advanced Business Analysis. Critically evaluate complex business problems using advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical frameworks to generate evidence‑based strategic solutions.
4. Managerial Communication. Construct and deliver persuasive professional communications that effectively translate complex business information for diverse stakeholders in written, oral, and digital formats.
5. Data‑Driven Decision Making. Synthesize and evaluate diverse data sources, business intelligence tools, and emerging technologies to support informed managerial and strategic decision‑
6. Ethical and Responsible Management. Evaluate ethical dilemmas in organizational contexts and design responsible business solutions that promote integrity, accountability, and corporate social responsibility.
7. Global Business Strategy. Assess global market dynamics, cultural considerations, and regulatory environments to design strategic initiatives that support international business operations and competitiveness.

Program Structure

The rigorous and dynamic curriculum of the MBA is designed to afford students mastery in the academic disciplines and applied functional areas critical for business success today. The program is made up of ten (10) courses, incorporating nine (9) core courses, and one (1) Capstone Project.

Students must complete all ten (10) courses to earn the RCU MBA degree.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program Course Descriptions

MBA 610 – Strategic Management (3 semester credits)

This course cultivates strategic judgment and integrative decision-making excellence by enabling students to critically evaluate, formulate, and implement business- and corporate-level strategies in dynamic, competitive, and global environments.

Students will systematically analyze and assess internal and external environments, evaluate organizational resources and capabilities, and design evidence-based strategies that create and sustain competitive advantage. The course emphasizes the integration of business-level, corporate-level, and international strategies, requiring students to critically assess strategic alternatives and justify strategic choices within complex and uncertain contexts.

In response to evolving expectations of business in society, students will also evaluate the ethical, social, and stakeholder implications of strategic decisions, moving beyond traditional shareholder-centric models toward sustainable and responsible value creation.

Through applied case analysis, strategic simulations, and decision-making exercises, students will develop, defend, and refine innovative strategic solutions, demonstrating high-level managerial judgment, cross-functional integration, and strategic leadership capability.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate the strategic alignment of a multinational corporation by conducting a comprehensive strategic audit of its mission, vision, and resource deployment.
2. Integrate and synthesize diverse strategic frameworks (e.g., Porter’s Generic Strategies, PESTEL, Balanced Scorecard) to develop and justify a holistic assessment of an organization’s internal and external competitive position.
3. Critically assess the effectiveness of human resource management practices and organizational design in enabling the successful implementation of corporate-level strategies.
4. Develop and defend data-driven strategic recommendations that address complex business challenges and capitalize on identified global opportunities.
5. Justify and defend strategic analyses and proposed improvements through formal presentation, demonstrating advanced mastery and application of strategic management theories.
6. Design and formulate a comprehensive strategic roadmap that incorporates evolving societal expectations, sustainability principles, and long-term value creation.

MBA 620 – Marketing Management (3 semester credits)

The Marketing Management course critically evaluates marketing as a strategic function responsible for creating, delivering, and communicating customer value to achieve sustainable competitive advantage in dynamic and complex business environments. The course requires students to assess and justify how organizations identify and prioritize market opportunities, critically evaluate consumer and organizational buying behavior, and appraise the effectiveness of market research and data-driven marketing decisions.

Students will design, integrate, and defend advanced segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) strategies, incorporating digital marketing, marketing analytics, and emerging technologies to address contemporary marketing challenges. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of alternative marketing strategies, the synthesis of cross-functional insights, and the formulation of innovative, evidence-based solutions.

Through the development and presentation of a comprehensive strategic marketing plan, students will create, justify, and defend strategic marketing decisions, demonstrating the ability to formulate high-impact marketing strategies that enhance organizational performance, competitive positioning, and long-term value creation in global and competitive markets.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate and justify the strategic role of marketing in shaping organizational performance, competitive advantage, and societal impact within complex business environments.
2. Evaluate, compare, and defend consumer and organizational buying behavior models and theoretical frameworks to support advanced strategic marketing decision-making.
3. Critically evaluate and recommend the optimal use of marketing channels, integrated marketing communications, and digital engagement strategies in delivering customer value and achieving organizational objectives.
4. Design, justify, and defend segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) strategies based on comprehensive market analysis, customer insights, and competitive dynamics.
5. Evaluate, justify, and integrate market research methods, marketing intelligence systems, and marketing analytics tools to support robust, evidence-based managerial decision-making.
6. Design, develop, and present a comprehensive strategic marketing plan that integrates digital marketing strategies, marketing analytics, and performance metrics aligned with organizational goals.

MBA 630 – Cross-Cultural Management (3 semester credits)

The Cross-Cultural Management course critically evaluates the role of culture in shaping managerial behavior, organizational practices, leadership styles, negotiation processes, and international business strategies within complex global environments. The course requires students to assess, compare, and justify cross-cultural theories and frameworks, and to evaluate their impact on organizational effectiveness, leadership decision-making, and strategic outcomes.

Students will design, integrate, and defend global leadership approaches, intercultural communication strategies, and multicultural workforce management practices that address cultural diversity and organizational challenges in an increasingly interconnected and digital global economy. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of cultural dynamics, the synthesis of cross-cultural insights, and the formulation of innovative, evidence-based solutions.

Through applied learning, students will formulate, justify, and present strategic responses to real-world cross-cultural management challenges, demonstrating the ability to create effective, culturally responsive strategies that enhance organizational performance, global collaboration, and sustainable competitive advantage.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate and justify the influence of cultural values, dimensions, and theoretical frameworks on international business practices and managerial decision-making.
2. Evaluate, compare, and defend cultural differences in organizational behavior, leadership styles, and workplace communication across diverse global contexts.
3. Critically evaluate cross-cultural communication barriers and design, justify, and defend strategies to enhance communication effectiveness in multicultural business environments.
4. Evaluate, justify, and defend negotiation strategies and conflict management approaches in culturally diverse business settings.
5. Design, develop, and defend culturally intelligent leadership and management strategies for leading global teams and organizations.
6. Formulate, justify, and present innovative, evidence-based solutions to complex cross-cultural management challenges to enhance organizational effectiveness and global collaboration.

MBA 640 – Finance for Managerial Decision Making (3 semester credits)

This course develops advanced financial competencies required for effective managerial decision-making, positioning finance as a strategic function within organizations. It emphasizes the critical evaluation and application of corporate finance theories and principles to analyze, interpret, and resolve complex financial management challenges.

Students will critically evaluate financial statements, forecasting techniques, and cash flow dynamics to assess organizational performance and inform strategic decisions. The course requires learners to analyze and appraise financial instruments, including equities, securities markets, derivatives, and hedging strategies, to manage financial risk and optimize value creation.

In addition, students will design and justify financial strategies related to stock valuation, dividend policy, and capital allocation decisions. Emphasis is placed on evaluating risk–return trade-offs and synthesizing financial data to support evidence-based managerial judgments in both domestic and global contexts.

The course further enables students to design and optimize working capital management strategies, as well as critically evaluate the strategic motives, financial implications, and value outcomes of mergers and acquisitions. Through applied and analytical learning, students will develop integrated financial solutions that demonstrate strategic alignment, analytical rigor, and practical relevance to contemporary business environments.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate and justify the roles, structures, and interrelationships of financial institutions, markets, and instruments in supporting and optimizing corporate financial decision-making.
2. Critically analyze and evaluate corporate financial performance and position using financial statements, advanced ratio analysis, value-based performance measures, and forecasting techniques to support strategic decision-making.
3. Design and justify integrated financial strategies for capital budgeting, capital structure, and dividend policy decisions, aligned with organizational objectives and value maximization.
4. Critically evaluate risk–return trade-offs using asset pricing models and develop evidence-based recommendations for corporate investment and portfolio management decisions.
5. Design and optimize working capital management and risk management strategies to enhance firm value, liquidity, and operational efficiency.
6. Critically evaluate and synthesize international financial management decisions, including exchange rate management, cross-border capital budgeting, and mergers and acquisitions, to support global strategic positioning.

MBA 650 – Project Management (3 semester credits)

The Project Management course introduces students to the concepts and skills of managing projects successfully. In every organization, the need for handling projects occurs though the frequency of taking up projects might vary depending upon the nature of the organization. For business managers, project management knowledge and skills will contribute significantly to their competencies and performance in the context of managing and leading organizations. The course will expose students to the fundamentals of Project Management, including Project Planning, Scheduling, Appraisal, Execution, Monitoring, etc. The course will equip the students to critically examine projects, the tools and techniques to be used during the different phases, and the risk mitigation strategies to achieve the desired outcomes. The entire process from the project conceptualization stage until the project closure stage including documentation will be covered in this course. In every topic, applications of AI tools are discussed to make the course more relevant for present.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate project feasibility using integrated technical, financial, economic, and strategic appraisal frameworks.
2. Design and justify optimized project schedules and network models under dynamic constraints (time, cost, risk).
3. Develop and defend comprehensive risk management strategies incorporating predictive and AI-enabled approaches.
4. Design and evaluate high-performance project teams and leadership strategies for complex project environments.
5. Develop and optimize resource allocation and cost management strategies using advanced project control techniques.
6. Design integrated project management systems, including documentation, monitoring, and closure frameworks.
7. Critically evaluate and implement AI-driven decision-making frameworks in project management contexts.

MBA 660 – Human Resource Management (3 semester credits)

The Human Resource Management (HRM) course critically evaluates the evolution of HRM from a transactional, administrative function to a strategic driver of organizational agility, innovation, and sustained competitive advantage within complex and dynamic business environments. The course requires students to assess, justify, and defend the strategic role of HRM in organizational decision-making, corporate governance, and long-term value creation.

Students will critically evaluate and synthesize contemporary HRM theories, models, and practices within a global business context, with emphasis on the design, optimization, and justification of talent acquisition strategies, performance management systems, and workforce retention frameworks. Particular focus is placed on evaluating the strategic contribution of human capital to organizational effectiveness, resilience, and competitive positioning.

The course further requires students to design, integrate, and defend comprehensive HR strategies across the employee lifecycle, including strategic workforce planning, advanced learning and development systems, total rewards architecture, industrial relations management, and workplace health and safety frameworks. Through applied and evidence-based learning, students will formulate, justify, and present innovative HR solutions that enhance organizational performance, support ethical leadership, and align human capital strategies with broader business objectives in a global environment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Design, justify, and critically evaluate strategic human capital plans that align workforce capabilities with organizational goals in dynamic and complex business environments.
2. Critically evaluate, design, and defend inclusive workplace strategies that promote diversity, equity, and multicultural effectiveness in global organizational contexts.
3. Design, implement, justify, and evaluate comprehensive recruitment and selection strategies that optimize talent acquisition and organizational fit.
4. Formulate, implement, justify, and critically evaluate evidence-based retention and motivation strategies that enhance employee engagement, performance, and organizational commitment.
5. Design, develop, justify, and critically evaluate integrated compensation and benefits systems aligned with organizational strategy, market conditions, and employee value propositions.
6. Design, implement, justify, and evaluate strategic learning and development frameworks that foster continuous professional growth and organizational capability building.
7. Design, integrate, justify, and critically evaluate workplace health, safety, and well-being strategies that ensure regulatory compliance and support sustainable organizational performance.

MBA 670 – Business Innovation and Creativity (3 semester credits)

This course critically evaluates how innovation and creativity drive real-world organizational change, sustainable growth, and competitive advantage in dynamic business environments. Students assess the effectiveness of innovation strategies, entrepreneurial processes, and change initiatives across industries, using evidence from contemporary case studies and global practices.

Learners synthesize interdisciplinary concepts to design and justify innovative solutions, business models, and change strategies that respond to complex market and societal challenges. Emphasis is placed on evaluating leadership, organizational culture, and resource alignment in enabling innovation, and on creating actionable strategies that generate measurable business impact.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate, synthesize, and justify the impact of creativity and innovation on organizational performance, competitive positioning, and long-term value creation across diverse business contexts.
2. Assess, justify, and defend the strategic role of creativity and innovation in fostering sustainable organizational development, integrating ethical, economic, and societal considerations.
3. Design, integrate, justify, and defend advanced criteria, models, and strategic frameworks required to build, manage, and sustain innovation-driven organizations.
4. Design, develop, implement, and critically evaluate innovative work practices, systems, and organizational processes that enhance creativity, collaboration, and innovation outcomes.
5. Formulate, design, justify, and defend high-impact strategic initiatives, business models, and transformation strategies that strengthen organizational innovation capabilities in complex and dynamic environments.

MBA 680 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (3 semester credits)

This course critically evaluates ethical issues and organizational responses to evolving social demands and expectations regarding responsible business behavior within complex and dynamic global environments. Students are required to assess, compare, and justify contemporary debates, dilemmas, and emerging trends in corporate responsibility, regulation, and corporate governance, drawing on global frameworks and real-world cases.

The course emphasizes the critical evaluation of changing regulatory landscapes and societal expectations surrounding the role and purpose of the modern corporation. Students will analyze and defend alternative perspectives on corporate purpose, including stakeholder-oriented and sustainability-driven approaches, and assess their implications for organizational strategy and performance.

Learners will design, justify, and defend strategic frameworks and governance mechanisms that align organizational objectives with societal expectations, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Through applied and evidence-based learning, students will formulate and present innovative, responsible business strategies that enhance organizational accountability, sustainability, and long-term value creation.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate, compare, and justify major ethical theories and justify their application to complex business decision-making and corporate governance challenges.
2. Critically evaluate and justify the relationship between corporate governance, legal frameworks, and corporate social responsibility, and defend their implications for organizational strategy and accountability.
3. Critically evaluate, compare, and recommend corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies that effectively address stakeholder expectations and societal impacts.
4. Critically evaluate and substantiate responses to ethical challenges faced by organizations in implementing responsible business practices across diverse global contexts.
5. Design, develop, justify, and defend governance and ethical leadership strategies that promote accountability, transparency, and sustainable organizational performance.

MBA 690 – Business Research Methodology (3 credits)

This course develops advanced competencies in business research methodology, positioning research as a strategic tool for evaluating and resolving complex organizational challenges. It emphasizes the critical evaluation, design, and application of rigorous research approaches to support evidence-based managerial decision-making in dynamic business environments.

Students will critically evaluate and justify research problems, methodological choices, and data analysis techniques by integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence. The course requires learners to assess the validity, reliability, and applicability of diverse research designs, while synthesizing scholarly literature to construct well-founded arguments and identify research gaps.

In addition, students will evaluate ethical considerations and governance frameworks in business research, ensuring that proposed studies meet professional, academic, and regulatory standards. Emphasis is placed on the ability to design innovative, methodologically sound research processes that address contemporary business issues with analytical depth and practical relevance.

Through applied, inquiry-driven learning, students will create, develop, and defend a comprehensive business research proposal that demonstrates originality, methodological rigor, critical synthesis, and strategic relevance to managerial decision-making.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate and justify the selection and application of research methodologies, techniques, and processes, assessing their appropriateness and limitations across diverse business research contexts.
2. Formulate and design a clearly defined and researchable problem, developing a coherent research framework grounded in relevant scholarly literature and advanced methodological approaches.
3. Critically analyze, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate analytical techniques to generate valid, reliable, and actionable research insights.
4. Synthesize and critically appraise research findings and theoretical perspectives to develop well-substantiated conclusions, strategic recommendations, and informed managerial judgments.
5. Design, develop, and defend a comprehensive business research proposal that demonstrates originality.

MBA 695 – Capstone Project (3 credits)

The Capstone Research Project is an advanced, integrative research experience designed to enable MBA students to critically evaluate, synthesize, and create solutions to complex, real-world organizational challenges. Over an 8-week period, students undertake a rigorous, staged research process that requires them to formulate, justify, and defend a research proposal; critically evaluate and synthesize scholarly literature; design and justify a methodologically robust research framework; and systematically collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate valid, reliable, and actionable insights.

Each stage of the project is explicitly aligned with the achievement of program learning outcomes, with a strong emphasis on higher-order competencies, including critical evaluation, strategic analysis, ethical judgment, and professional communication. Students are required to critically appraise the validity, reliability, and applicability of their research design, methods, and findings, ensuring methodological rigor, ethical integrity, and practical relevance.

Working independently under faculty supervision, students will design, develop, justify, and defend a comprehensive research report and professional presentation that demonstrates originality, analytical depth, and meaningful contribution to business management practice. The project requires students to formulate and present evidence-based conclusions and strategic recommendations that address complex organizational issues and support informed decision-making.

The Capstone Research Project represents the culmination of the academic and intellectual experience at Robert Cavelier University’s MBA program. It requires students to integrate, evaluate, and apply interdisciplinary knowledge, advanced strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to design, justify, and deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that enhance organizational performance, sustainability, and long-term value creation.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate complex business problems and contextual factors to define a clear, researchable issue and justify its strategic relevance using appropriate theoretical and empirical evidence.
2. Synthesize and critically appraise interdisciplinary literature and theoretical frameworks to construct a robust conceptual foundation and identify research gaps.
3. Design and justify a rigorous and appropriate research methodology, including research design, data collection methods, and analytical techniques aligned with the research objectives.
4. Critically analyze and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data using appropriate tools and techniques to generate valid, reliable, and actionable insights.
5. Synthesize research findings to develop well-substantiated conclusions and formulate strategic, evidence-based recommendations that address the identified business problem.
6. Critically evaluate ethical considerations, limitations, and implications of the research, ensuring alignment with professional, academic, and regulatory standards.
7. Design, develop, and defend a comprehensive Capstone research report and professional presentation that demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, analytical depth, and practical relevance.

Tuition and Fees

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tuition and fees are listed in U.S. dollars (USD).

* Required books and materials may be purchased through the student’s preferred third-party bookseller. RCU does not provide books and materials to students or operate a bookstore.

Payment Schedule:

• Tuition is due upon enrollment. Students may pay in full via credit card or Wise.
• Alternatively, the student may arrange an installment payment plan with RCU.
• Charges indicated in the Enrollment Agreement Annex 1 Schedule of Fees are due per the specified terms.

Payment Schedule

* The total tuition fee for the program is USD 1620.

Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

RCU is not a Private Education Lender and complies with all Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation Z disclosures.

No interest rate or fees are charged for entering into the course-by-course tuition payment plan. There are no prepayment penalties for making early payments or for paying off the balance of a payment plan before its due date.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

1. Students may cancel their enrollment at RCU at any time. A student’s notification of cancellation may be conveyed to the institution by submitting a Withdrawal Request Form.
2. A student has five (5) calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement or similar contractual document to cancel enrollment and receive a full refund of all monies paid to the institution.
3.  A student requesting cancellation more than five (5) calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement, but before beginning a course or program, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Tuition will be refunded per the table below. Tuition for courses that have not been started will be refunded in full. There is no tuition refund for courses and/or terms that have been completed.

Any refund due to a student will be paid in full within 30 days.

Refund Calculation Example

Scenario 1

The refund amount for a student (who pays for the first installment of $405 and withdraws from all courses of the MBA program during the 3rd week of the term) the calculation considers both the general installment and the tuition fees for the two courses. In this scenario, the student is eligible for a 40% refund of the $324 tuition fee (representing the cost of the two courses). In addition to this, the student will receive a balance from the initial $405 payment after the applicable portion of the tuition fee has been deducted. In this situation, the following calculation will apply:

Scenario 2

The refund amount for a student (who pays the full tuition fee of $1620 and withdraws from all courses of the MBA program during the 3rd week of the term, the student would be eligible to receive a 40% refund of the term’s tuition and a full refund of the tuition for the 2nd to 5th term (final term). In this situation, the following calculation will apply:

Refunds on books and materials are subject to the terms of the retailer from which they were purchased (ex: Amazon). The student refund amount is applied to any balance on the student’s account. Any and all money due to the student is refunded to the student within 30 days after the withdrawal.

Admission Criteria

Admission Requirements

RCU seeks to admit motivated and qualified students into its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Admission is open to applicants who demonstrate the academic preparation, professional interest, and commitment necessary to succeed in graduate-level business studies. RCU values students who wish to build a strong foundation in business administration, advance their career opportunities, and fully engage in the rigor of distance education.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and submit official documentation verifying the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Applicants must provide an official government ID to prove their residency and identity. In addition, international applicants whose prior academic instruction was not conducted in English may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency and/or an evaluation of official transcripts by a recognized credential evaluation agency.

Admissions Procedure

RCU accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Applications are reviewed upon receipt of all required documentation. Applications completed and submitted by the deadline will be evaluated for admission into the next scheduled term.

Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated for admission. Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documentation is included with their applications to avoid a delay in the admissions process.

All applicants must submit:

1. A completed Application Form – which is available on the RCU website
2. Official transcripts verifying the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, CHEA, or listed on the World Higher Education Database (WHED) Portal
3. Degree Certificate
4. An updated resume
5. Copy of an official government photo ID or passport

Additional requirements for international students:

1. Transcripts not in English: Transcripts that are not in English must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved third party recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES).
2. Transcripts may also be reviewed by a qualified evaluator who is fluent in the language in which the transcript was issued. Evaluators must possess expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review. All translated documents must be certified as official.
3. International Transcript Requirements: To be accepted, an official transcript for a degree program completed in a country other than the U.S. must include the following information:
   1. The type of degree completed (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate);
   2. The date when the degree was conferred;
   3. A complete record of all courses taken, including the corresponding credit hours (or units) and the grades earned;
   4. A legend with the grading scale and the key to reading the transcript;
   5. Signature by the appropriate university official.

In cases where the official transcript does not contain one or more of the specified details described above, students are required to obtain an official US degree equivalency evaluation from an organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES).

4. Proof of English Language Proficiency: Passing an English language proficiency exam is required of applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

For admission, non-native English-speaking applicants must score at or above the following levels in one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT): minimum score of 60 required
• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT); minimum score of 71 required
• International English Language Test (IELTS); minimum score of 6.5 required
• Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; minimum score of 50 required
• Duolingo English Test; minimum score of 100 required
• 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET); minimum score of 55 required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE); minimum score of 650/LP required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE); minimum score of 650/LP required

Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Duolingo or the Michigan exam can upload a copy of their exam results within the application.

Applicants who have not taken either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or the Michigan exam will need to take it before applying to RCU. Applications cannot be reviewed without qualifying exam results.

Electronic Official Transcripts may be submitted to: admissions@rcu.education

Hard-copy Official Transcripts may be submitted to:
Robert Cavelier University
Attn: Admissions
1500 Lafayette St, Suite 109
Gretna, LA 70053

Acceptance to the University

Applications submitted to Admissions are reviewed by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for final approval. Applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be granted admission to RCU and may begin classes in the current or upcoming academic term, as outlined in the Academic Calendar.

Successful applicants will be notified via email. Accepted students sign an enrollment agreement and submit a copy of a government-issued photo ID.

The student submits the Enrollment Agreement (EA) to RCU electronically. Once accepted and signed by the CAO, the fully executed EA is provided to the student as a PDF document.