The University of Scranton's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program emphasizes a set of skills and perspectives needed to succeed in the increasingly fast-paced, global and technology-oriented business environment. The only MBA program in the northeastern Pennsylvania accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), we give you the business knowledge, practical decision-making abilities and vision to handle a variety of leadership positions in areas ranging from general management to finance or marketing. The superior quality of students attracted to our program will challenge you to develop new insights and apply fresh thinking to typical business problems. These classroom exercises will translate into valuable experience that you can call upon in real-world situations.

Master's of Business Administration

The new, flexible, MBA Program can be designed to meet the specific needs of individual students and employers alike. The Program focuses on ensuring that every graduate meets minimum knowledge in critical areas, has ample opportunity to choose courses that meet self-defined career development objectives and has been informed about Jesuit positions on ethics, sustainability and economic justice.

• The MBA program includes qualifying courses, extending courses, and mission specific courses. If you hold an undergraduate degree in an area other than business, you will need qualifying course modules, to better prepare you for the extending MBA courses. You can also satisfy this requirement by taking a special examination.

• The program’s extending courses are designed to immerse you in the key functional areas of business: Accounting, Economics, EMT, Finance, Management, MIS, Mar­keting, and OM. You must select 10 extending courses.

• The extending courses provide you with the flexibility to tailor your MBA to your interests and requirements. By a suitable choice of courses, you can concentrate in any area. However, you cannot take more than four courses in one area.

• The mission specific courses integrate your knowledge in different areas into a cohesive learn­ing experience based on the Jesuit philosophy of responsibility and justice. They are required of all students.

Outstanding Computing Facilities

The intelligent use of technology has become an essential ingredient for business success. The University of Scranton provides an outstanding array of on-campus computing facilities, including computer laboratories exclusively for student use, are located in Brennan Hall, the most technologically advanced building the University has ever built. All business students have access to the Internet and World Wide Web. The Kania School of Management is a member of the S.A.P. university alliance.

Special Admission Requirements

In addition to the standard admission requirements for graduate education at The University of Scranton, candidates for an MBA degree must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are awarded annually to the full-time MBA students. You may collaborate with Kania School of Management faculty in their research and other academic duties, or assist Information Resources or other University offices. Assistants receive a stipend and are eligible for a tuition scholarship.

Requirements for Graduation

• Complete the program's credit requirements
• Achieve a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)

Finding Out More

If you would like more information concerning the MBA Program at the University of Scranton, please contact Dr. Murli Rajan CFA, MBA Director, The Kania School of Management, Brennan Hall, Suite 417. His phone number is (570) 941-4387. You can also email him at murli.rajan@scranton.edu.