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Business Administration, MBA
Kania School of Management Business Administration
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:
Business Analytics (STEM)
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 through the Spring 2022 term, the GMAT/GRE score requirement will be waived for all applicants.
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.
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.
The University of Scranton's Online AACSB-accredited MBA program is equal in quality and rigor to the program we offer on campus. Our online programs are designed to meet the needs of working professionals, with access to courses at your convenience, 24/7. You can choose the Online General MBA, or choose from multiple specializations:
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
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
MBA 503A: Microeconomics
MBA 503B: Macroeconomics
MBA 503C: Finance
MBA 504A: Management
MBA 504B: Marketing
MBA 504C: Operations Management
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Why Choose Scranton?
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.
Learn from Expert Faculty
Learn from our top-tier faculty members who understand the real world challenges you will face as a business leader.
Backed by AACSB Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is the highest standard of achievement for business.
As one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, we are 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.
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 assistants work with KSOM faculty in their research and academic duties and receive a stipend and tuition scholarship.
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.
Career Opportunities Abound
The average starting salaries of Kania School of Management graduates in 2016 was $78,300, according to a recent alumni survey.
Interested in learning more about careers and outcomes for this program and more? Explore our Resource Center.
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."
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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.
'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 $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
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
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.
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. 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.
Students Entering / Graduating
NBCOT Exam Pass Rate
2015 44/40 91% 97%
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
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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
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