Business Administration, MBA
The University of Scranton MBA program focuses on the skills necessary to succeed in today's global business environment.The AACSB-accredited MBA Program is a flexible program designed to meet the specific needs of students and employers alike. Our graduates possess a broad-based knowledge of global business activities and management skills grounded in the Jesuit philosophy on ethics, sustainability and economic justice. Additionally, our program provides ample opportunity for students to choose elective courses that meet self-defined career development objectives.
Our MBA program aims to provide a broad-based business education, offering courses across all functional areas. At the same time, students are afforded a degree of customization; Students may choose a broad exposure under the General Business option or to specialize by completing three advanced courses in a focus area. The following specializations are available:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics (STEM)
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Operations Management
For additional information on the MBA curriculum, visit the Graduate Course Catalog.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
Admission to the on-campus MBA program is based on a combination of indicators:
- previous academic performance
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)* OR GRE General Test
- three letters of recommendation
- persona statement
- prior work experience, although works experience is not a precondition for admission.
*For applicants who possess three or more years of supervisory or professional experience, the GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived. Instead, these applicants will be asked to provide a written response to a case depicting a hypothetical business scenario. The exercise is intended to be a measure of the applicant's writing and critical-thinking skills, facility with numeric data, as well as attitudes toward ethics and social justice issues.
The GMAT may also be waived for current undergraduate University of Scranton students who have completed at least 75 credits with a 3.50 or higher cumulative GPA.
For general application requirements click here.
Curriculum
The MBA Program requires completion of 36 credit hours of graduate coursework as follows:
- Cornerstone course (3 credits): MGT 501
- Core courses (12 - 21 credits): four to seven courses
- Advanced Elective courses (9 - 18 credits): three to six courses, at least one of which is designated “International”
- Capstone course (3 credits): MGT 509
The classification of the Core courses is broken into three clusters: Accounting, Economics, and Finance Core (minimum of two courses required): Operations, Analytics and Information Management Core (at least one course required); and Management and Marketing Core (at least one course required).
Program Specific Admission Requirements
At The University of Scranton, we value your experience and the skills you’ve already learned in the field. That is why our Online MBA program requires only three years of professional or supervisory work experience for acceptance and does not require any entrance exams like the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
There are a total of 12 foundation modules that address 4 specific disciplines within the MBA program and serve as academic preparations that ensure you are prepared to perform on the Graduate level. Students may waive some or all of these foundation modules based upon work experience and academic history. Foundation modules can be taken along with other courses in the MBA which means that the Foundation Modules don't have to add any time to the length of your program.
For general application requirements, click here
Curriculum
The Online MBA offers a Flex Curriculum that requires 36 credit hours of coursework. There are also 12 credit hours of foundation modules, which may be required depending on your qualifications. You will be required to take the cornerstone and capstone courses, select at least four core courses, and three to six electives of your choice. We have designed the curriculum so that you can meet your specific interests and career goals, while still gaining an understanding of core business functions.
Foundation Modules (1 credit each)
Students who need the appropriate foundational background will be required to take the modules listed below. Based on the student's prior academic preparation and work experience, some or all of these 1-credit modules may be waived.
Decision-Making Concepts & Tools
- MBA 501A: Statistics
- MBA 501B: Management Science
- MBA 501C: Information Management
Accounting Analysis and Business Law
- MBA 502A: Financial Accounting
- MBA 502B: Managerial Accounting
- MBA 502C: Business Law
Economics and Finance
- MBA 503A: Microeconomics
- MBA 503B: Macroeconomics
- MBA 503C: Finance
Management and Marketing
- MBA 504A: Management
- MBA 504B: Marketing
- MBA 504C: Operations Management
For official course descriptions, please see the latest Graduate Course Catalog.
Real World Resources
Located in the Kania School of Management, the Alperin Financial Center, a financial markets laboratory, stimulates a real-world trading environment.
Eight Bloomberg terminals give students and faculty access to data and analytics used by professionals, allowing them to engage in sophisticated analysis and the virtual trading of equities and foreign currencies.
The University of Scranton is part of the SAP Alliance program with members in over 106 countries that offer training in the world’s best-known Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Top-Ranked by U.S. News and World Report
Our Online MBA program is a Top 100 Best Online MBA, according to U.S. News & World Report, and ranked in the Top 25 Best Value Schools.
This is the sixth consecutive year that U.S. News ranked the University’s online MBA program among the best in the nation. Scranton’s online MBA program was among only four Jesuit colleges and 14 colleges in Pennsylvania ranked.
MBA Resources
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistants work with KSOM faculty in their research and academic duties and receive a stipend and tuition scholarship.
Internships
The KSOM Internship Office partners with the Center for Career Development to help you find and succeed in internships.
Center for Practical Learning
Students have the opportunity to enrich their professional preparation to compliment the academic rigor of their program.
Beyond the Classroom
Career Opportunities Abound
The average starting salaries of Kania School of Management graduates in 2016 was $78,300, according to a recent alumni survey.
Student Blogs
Interested in getting a student perspective? Check out our Online MBA Student Blog!
AACSB-Accredited Curriculum
Our curriculum emphasizes the Triple Bottom Line, maintaining a focus on the importance of people, planet, and profit.
More Than a Master's Degree
University of Scranton MBA Degree
Flexible programming. Jesuit values. Successful outcomes. You’ll find all of this – and more – when you choose The University of Scranton for your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Our top-notch faculty will work alongside you as you pursue a higher level of education with the AACSB accredited Kania School of Management.
Erin Barry, G'13
MBA - Accounting
As a University of Scranton alumnus, I have already had the privilege of being part of the Scranton community for four years. I know, through firsthand experience, the challenge of a Scranton education has made me a more disciplined individual. I chose to continue with the Scranton culture and the Jesuit commitment to excellence. I know this highly impressive MBA program will prepare me for the demands of the business world and expose me to more opportunities.”
Graduate Education at Scranton
With over 30 programs The University of Scranton can help you to achieve your goals, personally and professionally. Find out what our students and faculty have to say about graduate education at Scranton.
Hear From Our Students
'14 MBA Graduate Paul McElhenny
Our comprehensive online MBA program will enhance your organizational effectiveness through the study of highly relevant courses presented within the context of today’s challenging business environment. Hear Paul's story of how his MBA degree from The University of Scranton helped him in his career.
Successful Graduates
Average Scranton New Graduate Salary
More than $85,000/year
Who Are Graduate MBA Employers?
Bank of America, CIGNA Healthcare, Ernst & Young, LLP, JP Morgan Securities, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Sanofi-Pasteur
Successful Graduates
Average Scranton New Graduate Salary
Over $85,000 per year
Who Employs our MBA Graduates?
Bank of America, CIGNA Healthcare, Ernst & Young, LLP, JP Morgan Securities, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Sanofi-Pasteur
Accreditation
AACSB Accreditation
Graduation Rates
| Graduation Year | Students Entering / Graduating | Graduation Rate | NBCOT Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 44/40 | 91% | 97% |
| 2014 | 46/43 | 93% | 95% |
| 2013 | 41/39 | 94% | 100% |
| 3 year average | 93% | 97% |
Meet the Program Director
Dr. Robyn Lawrence, Ph.D., C.M.A.
Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Associate Professor, Accounting
B.S., University of California, Davis M.S., California State University, Sacramento Ph.D., University of Houston
570-941-4387robyn.lawrence@scranton.edu
Meet the Program Director
S. Kingsley Gnanendran, Ph.D.
Professor, Operations Management Online Program Director
B.S., University of Sri Lanka M.A., Asian Institute of Technology Ph.D., University of Tennessee
570-941-4190skingsley.gnanendran@scranton.edu
