This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
Program Rationale:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is designed to fulfill the educational needs of students and working professionals whose career paths are directed toward business analytics, finance, or accounting.
MBA Admission Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with an undergraduate GPA of 2.70 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.00 or higher in any post-baccalaureate coursework. Applicants with a GPA of 2.69 or lower will be considered for conditional admission.
Admitted students with an undergraduate business degree will proceed directly into the 30-credit MBA program. Admitted students without an undergraduate degree will need to complete foundational learning as determined by the program director before proceeding into graduate-level coursework.
All applicants must submit:
- Online Application
- Application fee
- Official transcripts directly from each institution attended except from CCSU
- Professional Resume.
International Applicants must also submit:
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
- Course-by-Course evaluation of foreign credentials from a NACES member evaluation service
- Original translations of foreign academic records
Recommended Materials
- Evidence of CPA, CMA, CFA, or other professional licenses
- Up to three letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
The graduate application, application fee, and official transcripts are to be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office from each institution attended except Central Connecticut State University. Instructions for uploading the additional documents will be found within the graduate online application.
Applicants are reviewed holistically for evidence predicting potential success in graduate business education. Meeting the minimum published admission criteria does not guarantee admission. Occasionally, applicants who do not meet all published admission criteria may be granted conditional admission based on the strength of their overall application.
Requirements
The program is designed for part-time or full-time study.
Prerequisite Foundational Courses
may be waived based on prior education or experience.
AC 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
FIN 500 Managerial Finance 3 Credits
LAW 500 Business Law and the Legal Environment 3 Credits
MGT 500 Management of Contemporary Organizations 3 Credits
MKT 500 Marketing Management 3 Credits
MC 500 Advanced Managerial Communication 3 Credits
Course and Capstone Requirements:
Core Courses
A common core of 18 credits:
Tracks - Career Pathways
9 credits of approved graduate course work in accounting, business analytics, finance, marketing, management, sports management, supply chain, or general business (a combination of approved graduate courses)
Accounting Track - Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
AC 507 Advanced Accounting 3 Credits
AC 520 Managerial Analysis & Cost Control 3 Credits
AC 524 Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Institutions 3 Credits
AC 543 Advanced Accounting Analytics 3 Credits
AC 544 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation 3 Credits
AC 545 Advanced Assurance Services 3 Credits
AC 546 Advanced Forensic Accounting 3 Credits
AC 548 Contemporary Accounting Topics 3 Credits
AC 551 Evolution of Modern Accounting 3 Credits
Business Analytics Track - Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
Finance Track- Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
FIN 535 Advanced Financial Management 3 Credits
FIN 540 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation 3 Credits
FIN 545 Real Estate Finance & Investment 3 Credits
FIN 550 Money, Capital Markets and Banking 3 Credits
FIN 555 International Finance 3 Credits
FIN 560 Commercial Lending 3 Credits
FIN 570 Investments and Securities Analysis 3 Credits
Management Track- Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
Marketing Track- Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
Sports Management Track- Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
FIN 546 Sports Finance 3 Credits
MGT 563 Sports Management 3 Credits
MKT 545 Sports Marketing 3 Credits
MIS 530 Sports Analytics 3 Credits
EXS 515 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 Credits
EXS 516 Foundations of Leadership for Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
ATR 513 Organization & Administration in Sports Medicine 3 Credits
At least 6 credits (2 courses) must be from FIN 546, MGT 563, MKT 545, MIS 530.
Supply Chain Management Track- Career Pathway
9 credits total from the following electives.
General Business Track- Career Pathway
A combination of 9 credits of graduate course work in accounting, business, finance, marketing, management , management information systems or law from the the following graduate courses
AC 507 Advanced Accounting 3 Credits
AC 520 Managerial Analysis & Cost Control 3 Credits
AC 524 Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Institutions 3 Credits
AC 543 Advanced Accounting Analytics 3 Credits
AC 544 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation 3 Credits
AC 545 Advanced Assurance Services 3 Credits
AC 546 Advanced Forensic Accounting 3 Credits
AC 548 Contemporary Accounting Topics 3 Credits
AC 551 Evolution of Modern Accounting 3 Credits
AC 552 Taxation of Business Entities 3 Credits
AC 560 Taxes and Business Strategy 3 Credits
BUS 540 Business Intelligence and Analytics 3 Credits
BUS 542 Web Analytics 3 Credits
BUS 544 Business Process Modeling 3 Credits
BUS 546 Applications of Business Analytics 3 Credits
BUS 548 Business Decision Models 3 Credits
BUS 594 Independent Study In Business 3 Credits
BUS 598 Special Topics in Business 3 Credits
FIN 535 Advanced Financial Management 3 Credits
FIN 540 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation 3 Credits
FIN 545 Real Estate Finance & Investment 3 Credits
FIN 550 Money, Capital Markets and Banking 3 Credits
FIN 555 International Finance 3 Credits
FIN 560 Commercial Lending 3 Credits
FIN 570 Investments and Securities Analysis 3 Credits
FIN 580 Derivatives and Risk Management 3 Credits
FIN 590 Finance Seminar 3 Credits
LAW 550 Advanced Business Law & Ethical Leadership 3 Credits
MGT 550 Strategic Human Resources Management 3 Credits
MGT 556 Strategic Leadership 3 Credits
MGT 560 Supply Chain Management 3 Credits
MGT 570 Business Policy and Strategy 3 Credits
MGT 573 Advanced Organizing and Managing for Innovation 3 Credits
MGT 574 New Venture Challenge: Lean Launch Methodology 3 Credits
MGT 575 Special Topics in Management 3 Credits
MIS 552 Managing Projects in the Supply Chain 3 Credits
MIS 555 Enterprise and The Supply Chain 3 Credits
MKT 540 Customer Experience Design 3 Credits
MKT 550 Graduate Seminar in Marketing 3 Credits
Integrative Capstone Experience
All students must successfully complete the integrative capstone experience.
Total Credit Hours: 30