School of Business Montclair State University

The New Market-Centric MBA at The School of Business

The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the global leader in business education accreditation standards, and recently earned a place on Princeton Review's list of "Best Business Schools". The new, innovative, and market-centric Master of Business Administration (MBA) program balances academic rigor, business theory, and practical market relevance. The newly redesigned MBA program accommodates students with diverse academic backgrounds and feature courses that reflect the realities of today's global marketplace. A cohort structure enables students to progress through the program with the same group of classmates, forging long-lasting personal and professional relationships.

Highlights of the MBA program include:

- Innovative 1.5-credit courses provide exposure to a broad spectrum of business areas.

-Executive speaker series that connects classroom education with professional experience.

- 7 to 10 day international study trip spotlighting political and cultural conditions in the global economy.

- Small classes taught by top-tier faculty members combine practical and theoretical expertise.

- Students can pursue up to 2 areas of concentration by completing an additional 6-12 credits of elective coursework.

The Master of Science in Accounting

The MS in Accounting program, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), helps students develop strong, comprehensive functional and technical skills as well as a specialized, in-depth understanding of the complexities of current accounting and tax practice. Classroom learning is immediately transferrable to the job and also prepares students to sit for the New Jersey CPA examination.

Courses in the program begin in both the fall and spring semesters, but applications are processed throughout the year. Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of their targeted start dates to ensure there is time for comprehensive reviews of their credentials. Students must have undergraduate degrees or concentrations in accounting to be considered for this program.

Certificate Programs for Post-Masters Credit

In today's global economy, business practices change at the speed of light. At times, this breakneck pace can leave even the most seasoned professional feeling a bit behind the curve.

To keep students on top of their games, Montclair State University's post-MBA certificates offer opportunities to refresh crucial business skills and knowledge in a flexible and convenient program of study. Each certificate program allows a student to select 12 credits (semester hours) of elective courses from one of the following fields:

- Accounting

- Finance

- International Business

- Management

- Management Information Systems

- Marketing

By taking advanced elective courses available to current MBA students, new MBA students will be exposed to the most current trends and ideas in essential and emerging business areas. There are no application deadlines for the certificate program; they are reviewed continuously, generally taking a few weeks to process. Once admitted, student may start taking classes during the next available term.

Please note that, depending on students' fields of interest and academic background and experience, additional pre-matriculation coursework may be required, meaning students might have to take a more basic course or courses in their chosen areas of study in order to begin the certificate-level courses. Also, please keep in mind that per class enrollment is capped at 25 students, so the sooner interested students get started, the better!

Student visa holders are not eligible for the Post MBA Certificate programs, as they are part-time programs.

Admissions

The majority of Montclair State's graduate programs do not have specific deadlines. For those programs without specific deadlines, The Graduate School recommends that students submit their credentials as early as possible. Interested students should apply well in advance of their preferred start dates, to ensure comprehensive reviews of their applications. Once all of the application requirements are submitted to The Graduate School, please allow 3-6 weeks for an admission decision.

Work experience is not required for acceptance into the School of Business. However, most School of Business candidates have worked full-time for 3 to 6 years prior to applying to the program. Applicants who lack professional experience should present strong academic credentials, personal statements, and recommendations. The GMAT is a School of Business application requirement. It may be waived case-by-case for applicants who possess any of the following credentials and present record of such to the Graduate School:

- a bachelor of science (BS) degree in Business Administration (less than 5 years old) from Montclair State University, with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA (This does not apply to the MS in Accounting)

- a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, MD, or JD) in any discipline

- a master of science (MS) degree with a significant quantitative component (e.g., math, engineering, computer science, statistics), from an accredited US college or university.

International Student Services

Montclair State's Global Education Center, recognized as one of the nation's best programs by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, provides leadership and organizational focus for the University's globalization efforts. The center coordinates all international activities on campus, advances international objectives across colleges and schools, builds alliances, creates and cultivates international partnerships and serves as an international resource for the campus and the community. Office of International Services (IS) promotes international education by providing a range of services, programs, and advocacy that support the growth, development and welfare of international students, scholars, and faculty members at Montclair State University. These are:

- immigration advising and documentation

- visa support

- academic, legal, housing, visa and cultural assistance for international student

- orientations for new international scholars

- social adjustment and cultural support programs

- Global Living Community (GLC) a residential community of International and American students at Montclair State University, where students can learn about the traditions and customs of students from a variety of countries

- international student recruitment

• General MBA Program
• Post Master's Certificate Program in Accounting
• Post Master's Certificate Program in Finance
• Post Master's Certificate Program in International Business
• Post Master's Certificate Program in Management Information Systems
• Post Master's Certificate Program in Marketing
• Program in Accounting
• Saturday MBA Program

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Post Master's Certificate
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  Master of Science (MS)
  Certificate

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 260
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees 3
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Required
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied308
• Accepted132
• Acceptance Rate42%
• Enrolled84
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $60
• Application Fee - International $60
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline June 1st Not Reported
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline October 1st Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGMAT or GRE General Test, 2 letters of recommendation, and resume, essay
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL (minimum score 83 iBT) or IELTS (minimum score 6.5)

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMarch 1
• Types of financial support availableResearch Assitantships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Scholarship and/or loans, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students785
• Female Percentage44%
• Male Percentage56%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students785
• Part-time Percentage75%
• Full-time Percentage25%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino13%
• Black / African American7%
• White / Caucasian61%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian9%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races1%
• Unknown9%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty80
• Full-time Percentage62%
• Part-time Percentage38%
• Female Percentage29%
• Male Percentage71%