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

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Degree and Minimum GPA: Bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 GPA

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all schools attended are necessary to apply

Additional Requirements:

  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
  • Personal Statement.
  • Professional Résumé.

For general application requirements Visit Our Admissions Webpage.

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).

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    Why Choose Scranton?

    About the Program

    Scranton's MBA program emphasizes the skills and perspectives needed to succeed in today's global and technology-based business environment.

    A Reputation of Excellence

    The campus-based MBA program ranked 74th in the country by U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Education Rankings.

    Jesuit Education

    As one of the 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, The University of Scranton is dedicated to developing the whole person.

    Why Choose Scranton?

    About the Program

    Scranton's MBA program emphasizes the skills and perspectives needed to succeed in today's global and technology-based business environment.

    A Reputation of Excellence

    The campus-based MBA program ranked 74th in the country by U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Education Rankings.

    Jesuit Education

    As one of the 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, The University of Scranton is dedicated to developing the whole person.

    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.

    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.

    MBA Resources

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    Graduate Assistantships

    Graduate assistants work with KSOM faculty in their research and academic duties and receive a stipend and tuition scholarship.

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    Internships

    The KSOM Internship Office partners with the Center for Career Development to help you find and succeed in internships.

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    Center for Practical Learning

    Students have the opportunity to enrich their professional preparation to compliment the academic rigor of their program.

    MBA Resources

    Graduate Assistantships photo

    Graduate Assistantships

    Graduate assistants work with KSOM faculty in their research and academic duties and receive a stipend and tuition scholarship.

    Internships photo

    Internships

    The KSOM Internship Office partners with the Center for Career Development to help you find and succeed in internships.

    Center for Practical Learning photo

    Center for Practical Learning

    Students have the opportunity to enrich their professional preparation to compliment the academic rigor of their program.

    Successful Graduates

    Average Scranton New Graduate Salary

    More than $70,000/year

    Who Are Graduate MBA Employers?

    Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, CIGNA Healthcare, Ernst & Young, LLP, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Sanofi-Pasteur, KPMG, Deloitte, Baker Tilly

    Successful Graduates

    Average Scranton New Graduate Salary

    More than $70,000/year

    Who Are Graduate MBA Employers?

    Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, CIGNA Healthcare, Ernst & Young, LLP, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Sanofi-Pasteur, KPMG, Deloitte, Baker Tilly

    Accreditation

    The MBA program, housed in the Kania School of Management, is one of only 419 across the globe with AACSB accreditation, and one of only 19 graduate programs in Pennsylvania, and the only program in the Wyoming Valley. AACSB accreditation is the most prestigious seal of approval reflecting the quality of a business school. It ensures that the students are learning relevant material; evaluation is done every five years including self-evaluations, peer reviews and committee reviews of faculty qualifications and curricula. We are the only university in Northeastern Pennsylvania to receive this accreditation.

    Accreditation

    The MBA program, housed in the Kania School of Management, is one of only 419 across the globe with AACSB accreditation, and one of only 19 graduate programs in Pennsylvania, and the only program in the Wyoming Valley. AACSB accreditation is the most prestigious seal of approval reflecting the quality of a business school. It ensures that the students are learning relevant material; evaluation is done every five years including self-evaluations, peer reviews and committee reviews of faculty qualifications and curricula. We are the only university in Northeastern Pennsylvania to receive this accreditation.

    Meet the Program Director

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    Dr. Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., CPA

    Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Assistant Professor, Accounting

    Education

    Ph.D., The University of Scranton M.B.A., The University of Scranton B.S., The University of Scranton

    Contact

    570-941-7762

    Meet the Program Director

    Dr. Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., CPA photo

    Dr. Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., CPA

    Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Assistant Professor, Accounting

    Education

    Ph.D., The University of Scranton M.B.A., The University of Scranton B.S., The University of Scranton

    Contact

    570-941-7762

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