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
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
- For matriculation into the on-campus MBA program up to and including the Spring 2024 term, the GMAT/GRE score requirement will be waived for all applicants.
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement
- prior work experience, although works experience is not a precondition for admission.
*For applicants in other admission terms who possess three or more years of full-time supervisory or professional experience, the GMAT/GRE requirement may also 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).
For additional information on the curriculum, visit the Loading... 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.
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
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.
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.
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 have to say about graduate education at Scranton.
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 have to say about graduate education at Scranton.
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
Accreditation
Meet the Program Director
Ms. Ashley Stampone, CPA
Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., The University of Scranton M.B.A., The University of Scranton
570-941-7762ashley.stampone@scranton.edu
Meet the Program Director
Ms. Ashley Stampone, CPA
Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., The University of Scranton M.B.A., The University of Scranton
570-941-7762ashley.stampone@scranton.edu
