M.B.A. FAQs

Yes. It covers the same curriculum and is taught by the same instructors in a fully online format.

Yes. You could potentially transfer up to 6 credit hours towards the Seton Hall M.B.A. program.

Your acceptance will be based on criteria that include:

• $75 application fee
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Applicants are considered based on individual merit and evaluated holistically
• Official transcripts from each institution attended
• Statement of purpose addressing your reason for pursuing graduate study
• Resume
• Letter of recommendation from a colleague or faculty member
• Standardized test score (i.e., GMAT, GRE, LSAT) in the 30th percentile or higher* (optional)
• International students require a minimum TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0 score

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The M.B.A program takes 24 to 36 months to complete.

The degree is almost entirely online, except for a two-day on-campus orientation residency that is required for new students. The orientation program’s cost is included as part of the overall program tuition, except for travel costs, which are the responsibility of the student.

Tuition for the 40-credit M.B.A. program is $1,500 per credit hour, for a total cost of $58,600.

Yes. The M.B.A. program is among the top 1 percent of business schools worldwide that have achieved both business and accounting accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

You will:

• Build your functional and cross-functional business knowledge in an integrative manner.
• Learn to apply critical thinking and analysis skills to complex business situations and problems.
• Build the management skills to anticipate, identify, and respond to changes in global environments and articulate how to strategically leverage international opportunities.
• Develop the ability to effectively and persuasively communicate in a wide variety of business settings with diverse audiences.
• Build the leadership skills necessary to foster community, achieve consensus and reach organizational goals, while contributing to the common good.

This Seton Hall online M.B.A. program stands apart with because:

• Is among the 1 percent worldwide to earn both business and accounting accreditation from the AACSB.
• Enables you to specialize your focus by selecting a generalist track or a concentration in Accounting, Finance or Marketing.
• Engages in applied coursework that provides insights from industry experts, applied projects and guest lectures from leading executives.
• Includes a capstone project that delivers hands-on consulting experience while integrating functional tools and skill sets.
• Is taught by instructors who are highly sought consultants and who undergo continual professional development to offer you the most current real-world business insights.

No. You will have specific assignment deadlines and test dates, but you can complete your online coursework at times that are convenient for you.

CFA Recognition Status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70 percent of the CFA program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which positions students well as they prepare to take the CFA exams.

The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual, global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring from industry professionals and intensive training in financial analysis.

Students work in teams to research and analyze a publicly traded company and then write a research report on their assigned company with a buy, sell, or hold recommendation. Each Research Challenge season leverages the efforts of more than 140 CFA member societies, 3,500 member volunteers, and 5,000 students from more than 1,000 universities.

In the 15 years Seton Hall has competed in the program, its team:

• Placed in the regional "Final Four" 11 times
• Won regional three times
• Made the Global Final two times, most recently in 2017
• Was the first team from NYSSA to champion the American Region

The CFA is the most widely recognized credential in the global financial markets. The designation means students have proven their level of preparedness for roles related to investment management, wealth management, portfolio management, institutional trading, and more.

You can start your application online or visit the Admissions page for a list of the materials you will need to submit for application.