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Stillman School of Business

Master of Business Administration in Management

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From hands-on experience to theoretical foundations, the M.B.A. in Management program prepares you to lead with confidence and success. Students are able to develop skills in areas such as negotiation, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Our M.B.A. program combines a strong core curriculum with electives that let you map your own path, and we keep the program streamlined to just 40 credits. We welcome both full and part-time students and our small and flexible classes to accommodate your schedule on our main campus in South Orange, NJ, which is only 14 miles away from New York City. Thanks to that broad preparation, our management students have gone on to work at TD Bank, Axa Financial and Life Integra, to name just a few.

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Associate Professor Daniel Ladik, Ph.D.

"I think the ideal M.B.A. student would be someone who's curious, someone who likes to problem-solve."

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Admissions Requirements

Admission into the Stillman School of Business is selective. For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The School welcomes applicants from business and non-business undergraduate majors. Although all requests will be considered based on individual merit and each candidate will be evaluated holistically, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is generally required.

Deadlines

  • Fall Priority

    May 31

  • Spring Priority

    October 31

  • Summer Priority

    March 31

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. To be considered for competitive merit scholarships or Graduate Assistantship positions, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline for each semester.

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International Students Welcome!

Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.

Curriculum Overview

With a focus on an ethics-centered education, our M.B.A. starts with a core curriculum that covers accounting, economics, the behavioral and quantitative sciences, and the functional areas of business. The M.B.A. curriculum requires 40 credits of study, which includes core courses (25 credits) and electives (15 credits).

There are many paths to follow. With a management focus, you can choose from diverse courses, such as:

  • Negotiation
  • Management and Social Responsibility
  • Gender and Diversity Issues
  • Consultancy Management
  • Leadership in Challenging Times

You'll have the opportunity to consult with an actual client in our M.B.A. consulting course.

Expect small class sizes and dynamic discussions with your peers, industry professionals and professors whose expertise spans organizational behavior, corporate social responsibility, labor relations, international business, entrepreneurship, and more.

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    US News Best Part-time M.B.A. Ranking

  • 40

    Average Credits for Degree

  • 20

    Hours of Student Volunteer Service

Career Opportunities

Graduating with your M.B.A. from Seton Hall University opens a wide array of opportunities both locally and abroad. With an M.B.A. in Management, you're equipped with a broad-based understanding of business operations, strategy and leadership, positioning you for a wide range of career opportunities.

Graduates can ascend to executive roles such as CEO, COO or general manager, overseeing entire organizations or specific departments. The best Management MBA programs prepare individuals for consultancy roles, helping firms optimize their operations and navigate change. Aspiring entrepreneurs can leverage the skills gained to start their own businesses or venture into franchise management. Moreover, sectors like human resources, project management and operations also beckon, allowing graduates to drive teams, lead projects or streamline processes. The versatility of an M.B.A. in Management means you can pivot across industries, from tech to healthcare, and from nonprofits to multinational corporations.

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Corporate Recruiters Surveyed Who Plan to Hire MBA Graduates.

$125k

Estimated Median Starting Salary for MBA Earners in the U.S. (2023)

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Our alumni work at the best businesses around the world.

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Dominic Faustini

"I chose Stillman MBA because it was a competitive program and it allowed me access to the vast alumni base that we have here at Seton Hall."

Our Faculty and Students

Stillman School MBA Ranked in Top 27 Percent in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Graduate Schools ranked the Stillman School’s part-time M.B.A. program No.73 in the nation, placing the program in the top 27 percent.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.

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    Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pre-qualification course requirements?

To help students update and refresh their basic business skills, students without a business background will be required to complete a sequence of self-paced, prequalification courses that do not bear credit and can be completed quickly online. All pre-qualification courses are offered year round during every semester.

What is the time and frequency of on-campus classes?

Classes are usually offered in the evenings with 6:30 p.m. start times and typically meet once or twice a week for 2.5–3.5 hours.

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About Seton Hall

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One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.

Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interpro­fessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.

  • 1856

    Founded by James Roosevelt Bayley

  • 14

    Miles from New York City

  • 90+

    Career-Building Graduate Programs

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