SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dean S. Phillips
Senior Associate Dean P.K. Bagchi
Associate Deans W.R. Baber, M.A. Gowan, R. Green
Organized as the School of Government in 1928, the School of Business has been responsible for over half a century for the professional development of individuals assuming leadership roles in society. The School comprises nine departments—Accountancy, Decision Sciences, Finance, Information Systems and Technology Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Strategic Management and Public Policy, and Tourism and Hospitality Management. The use of a multidisciplinary approach in educational programming helps prepare both the generalist and specialist for professional careers in today's complex, organizational society.
The School of Business is a member of AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and the undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration and accounting are accredited by the Association.
Vision—To be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, and innovative curricula focused on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment.
Mission—To deliver an outstanding education, advance knowledge, and provide practical experience in diverse organizational settings, leveraging the unique advantages of our location in the Washington, D.C., area, in order to enhance the capacities of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the business community to be productive and principled members of society.
Values—Integrity: demanding transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior; leadership: encouraging problem solving, commitment, and entrepreneurship; scholarship: emphasizing discovery, learning, and innovation; service: responding to the needs of students, academic professions, and the community; relationships: fostering communication, collaboration, and collegiality.
Students from Other Schools Within the University—Degree candidates from other schools of the University cannot register for more than 12 hours of credit from the Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Finance, or Master of Business Administration degree programs.
The Master's Degrees
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must present a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Admission to master's programs is highly competitive. Previous academic history, performance on the applicable entrance examination, letters of reference, motivation and aptitude to do graduate-level work, and professional experience are all taken into consideration.
Applicants for admission to programs leading to the Master of Business Administration must submit scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test; applicants for admission to the Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Finance, and Master of Tourism Administration degree programs must submit scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test or the Graduate Record Examination. Test scores that are more than five years old are not accepted for admissions review.
Additional Requirements for International Students—Students from countries where English is not an official language and non-native English speakers are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL, or an overall band score of 6.0 on the academic IELTS with no individual band score below 5.0, is required for consideration for admission for all degree programs with the following exceptions. The full-time Master of Business Administration, the Professional Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Information Systems Technology, and the Master of Science in Project Management require a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or 100 (Internet-based) and the Test of Written English (TWE), or an overall band score of 7.0 on the academic IELTS with no individual band score below 6.0. In some instances, an interview will be required of applicants. All international students coming from countries where English is not an official language and non-native English speakers must take the GW English for Academic Purposes Placement Test. Only those students who score 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or 100 (Internet-based) or higher on the TOEFL, or an overall band score of 7.0 on the academic IELTS with no individual band score below 6.0, will be exempted from this requirement.
Depending on the test results, the study of English for Academic Purposes may be required. The student may be restricted in the number and type of courses that can be taken. Students assigned English for Academic Purposes courses should anticipate additional related tuition expenses as well as a possible extended period of time required to complete their degree program.
Transfer Within the School—Currently enrolled students wishing to transfer from one graduate degree program to another within the School must complete a new application for admission through the appropriate degree program office. Applicants for transfer are subject to requirements in effect at the time of transfer. In addition, students must submit all required credentials no later than the established completion dates for the term for which the transfer is requested. Students must be in good academic standing (3.0 grade-point average) for transfer consideration.
Readmission—A student who withdraws, is suspended, or is otherwise absent without authorization from the University for one semester or more must make formal application for readmission to the director of the student's degree program and resubmit all supporting credentials including transcripts from previous schools attended, including George Washington University, and entrance examination scores. If readmitted, the student is subject to the rules and regulations in force at the time of return. If the student has attended one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities during absence from the University, complete official transcripts must accompany the application for readmission.
The application fee is waived for a student applying for readmission who was registered as a degree candidate at the time of last registration at the University and has not since registered at another college or university.
General Requirements
All students must complete the prescribed minimum number of credit hours of graduate course work. A maximum of 6 credit hours of graduate course work may be approved for transfer to the School of Business from enrollment at GW in nondegree status or from another degree-granting school of this University, or another regionally accredited college or university under the following conditions: The course work must be approved as part of the student's program of studies; it must not have been applied to the completion of requirements for another degree, it must be at the graduate level, it must have been taken within the two years prior to acceptance into the program, and the student must have received a grade of B or better. A transcript and description of the course work must be on file before the petition can be considered. Should advanced standing be granted, the credit will count but not the grade.
Master's degrees are awarded by vote of the Faculty on completion of the required course work and completion of an acceptable thesis (if one is elected) in the chosen degree or field of concentration.
Courses numbered 101–200 may be counted toward the master's degree only when registration for graduate credit has been approved by petition at the time of registration by the director of the student's degree program. Written approval from the course instructor is also required. No work counted toward a bachelor's degree may be counted toward a master's degree; however, a student who has completed the equivalent of a Master of Accountancy or Master of Business Administration core prerequisite course with a grade of B or better as part of the bachelor's degree program may request a waiver of that course at the master's level. A grade of B or better is required to waive remaining core prerequisite courses on the basis of equivalent graduate-level courses completed at GW or another AACSB accredited college or university prior to admission to the program. All courses presented for waiver consideration must have been taken within five years prior to the first semester of enrollment into the program. Students should contact their degree program director for specific waiver criteria and deadlines for requesting waivers.
A full-time student may register for a minimum of 9 to a maximum of 15 credit hours each semester and 6 credit hours each summer session. Excluding those enrolled in the Professional Master of Business Administration, a graduate student who is employed more than 20 hours a week may not take more than 9 credit hours each semester and 3 credit hours each summer session. All work for a master's degree must be completed in five years.
Students who expect to continue studies for a doctoral degree after receiving the master's degree should ask for assistance in planning their programs of study.
No credit is granted for work done in absentia or without formal instruction, except for supervised field experience, independent study, and the thesis, which may be completed in absentia with the permission of the department, designated faculty advisor, or committee concerned.
Independent Study Plan—A graduate student of demonstrated capacity, with a special interest in the subject matter of a course, may be permitted to undertake study under the personal direction of an instructor, in accordance with the rules of the appropriate department. Credit under this plan is limited to the specific credit hours normally allowed when a course is taken on a class basis. A petition outlining the student's specific study plan must be submitted to the student's degree program director prior to beginning any independent study. The student may petition to complete a maximum of two independent studies in two separate semesters.
Scholarship Requirements
The University's general scholarship requirements, including information on grades and computing the grade-point average, appear under University Regulations in this Bulletin.
A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (B) must be maintained and is required for award of a graduate degree. All graduate courses and undergraduate courses taken for graduate credit after matriculation as a degree candidate (except those audited or taken for the grade of CR) will be used in the calculation of the grade-point average.
Probation—A student whose grade-point average falls below 3.0 at any point after completing 9 credit hours will be placed on probation. This probation extends through the period in which the student next attempts up to 12 credit hours of work, including prescribed courses. A student's program may be restricted by the program director if deemed necessary. During this period, the student's performance will be monitored to determine suitability for continued study. A student who fails to raise the cumulative grade-point average to 3.0 or better during the period of probation will be suspended. Incomplete grades are not allowed during the probation period and are grounds for automatic suspension. A student who is subject to probation for a second time at any point during the program is automatically suspended.
Grade of F—A master's degree candidate who receives a grade of F is required to present cause, for consideration by the director of the student's degree program, as to why continued study should be permitted. Once a grade of F is earned in a core, required, or elective course, it remains a part of the student's permanent record and is calculated into the grade-point average. A master's degree candidate given the grade of F in a core or other required course, and permitted to continue in graduate studies, must repeat the course and achieve at least the grade of B. If the grade earned is below B, the student will be denied further registration as a degree candidate.
Suspension—A graduate student who does not meet the conditions of probation (see above) will be suspended. A student who is suspended or withdraws under these conditions may apply for readmission after the lapse of one semester. An outstanding Incomplete grade at the time of suspension will become an F. To be readmitted the student must submit evidence that indicates academic success if readmitted. A student so readmitted will continue on academic probation and must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 in the next 12 credit hours of graduate study. Should the student fail to achieve this minimum grade-point average, a second suspension will result and subsequent readmission will be denied.
Incompletes
Conditions under which the symbol I (Incomplete) may be assigned and changed are described under University Regulations.
The symbol I must be changed by a date agreed on by the instructor and the student but no later than the last day of the examination period for the fall or spring semester immediately following the semester or summer session in which the symbol I is assigned. An Incomplete that is not changed within this period automatically becomes an IF. In cases of well-documented extenuating circumstances, an instructor and a student may jointly petition the director of the student's degree program for additional time in which to complete the work of the course. Such petitions should be submitted within the same period. The symbol of I cannot be changed by reregistering for the course here or by taking its equivalent elsewhere, and remains on the student's permanent record even after the course has been successfully completed.
Thesis
Students contemplating doctoral study are strongly urged to include the thesis as an elective in their master's program. The thesis subject should be selected as early as possible to permit effective integration with the course work.
The subject must be approved by the professor in charge of the student's field. The thesis in its final form must have the approval of the professor in charge and must be presented to the dean by the student no later than the date announced in the calendar. Printed copies of detailed regulations regarding the form and reproduction of the thesis are available in the Office of the Dean.
Payment of tuition for the thesis entitles the candidate, during the semesters in which registered for thesis seminar (299) and/or thesis research (300), to the advice and direction of the member of the faculty under whom the thesis is to be written. In case a thesis is unfinished, additional time is granted. The student must, however, be enrolled continuously in the program. If the preparation of the thesis extends more than three semesters beyond the date registered for thesis research, the student must register for the entire required hours of thesis again and pay additional tuition.
Master of Accountancy
The Master of Accountancy program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to prepare for the fields of financial management, public accounting, and taxation. The program may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.
The program requires 30 to 37 credit hours. Accy 201 and 202 and MBAd 250 are required, but each may be waived on the basis of approved prior preparation with the substitution of another course. Econ 220 and MBAd 220 may each be waived on the same basis and do not require substitution of another course.
In addition, students who hold a B.Accy. take 12 credits within the Department of Accountancy and 12 credits within the School of Business (which may include courses in accountancy); students who do not hold a B.Accy. take 15 credits with the Department of Accountancy and 12 credits within the School of Business (which may include courses in accountancy).
Students who intend to take the C.P.A. examination should be aware that the course work required for admission to the examination varies from state to state. Students are advised to consult the Board of Accountancy for the state in which they plan to take the examination and choose electives that meet that state's requirements.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is designed to prepare students for careers in management and leadership positions in both the private and public sector. Students acquire a comprehensive foundation in the fundamentals of business, the global environment in which they will function, and the analytical tools for sound decision making. Students may apply to the Full-time M.B.A. program, the Professional M.B.A. program (part-time), or the Executive M.B.A. program, depending on academic and professional background. Separate application procedures and criteria exist for all programs. International students who must maintain full-time status for student visa requirements may apply only to the Full-time M.B.A. program and should see minimum TOEFL or IELTS requirements described under the School of Business entrance requirements. Requirements for both the Full-time and Professional M.B.A. programs are described immediately below. See www.gwu.edu/~business/emba for the Executive M.B.A. program, which is briefly described under Special Programs at the end of this section.
Full-time Master of Business Administration
Changes to the full-time M.B.A. program are being developed as this Bulletin is prepared for press. Current information can be found at www.mba.gwu.edu. Note that the information that immediately follows pertains to the 2006-07 program requirements.
The full-time M.B.A. program is designed for individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience who are planning to take a career break to dedicate to a comprehensive one-and-one-half to two-year period of study. The program comprises 54 credits and additional required noncredit workshops in basic skills for managers. Students in the full-time M.B.A. develop expertise in a specific field of concentration or through an individualized field designed in consultation with a faculty member and approved by the director of the M.B.A. program. The student's concentration is complemented by a set of elective courses providing broad exposure to subjects and issues at the general management level or from other related program areas.
Waivers of up to 4 credits may be granted toward the completion of core requirements, reducing the program to the minimum residency of 50 credits. Waivers are specific by semester of study and are granted in consultation with the student's program coordinator.
The program consists of seven components.
1. Basic Skills for Managers—All full-time M.B.A. students must satisfy the program's basic skills requirements in finite mathematics and calculus for managers through required workshop attendance and/or proficiency examination prior to the first semester of study.
2. Core Courses (18 credits)—Econ 220; MBAd 205, 210, 220, 230, 231, 240, 250, 260. All core courses are 2 credits and are completed as a cohort during the first year of study. Any two of these courses may be satisfied by evidence of successful completion of comparable work at other accredited institutions, or by proficiency examination. Core courses may not be taken to satisfy either field of concentration or elective requirements. Only one core course may be waived in each semester of the program's first year.
3. Integrative Courses (4 credits)—MBAd 211, 221. These courses are delivered as part of the first-year cohort experience, with the core. Each course is 2 credits. Integrative courses may not be taken to satisfy either field of concentration or elective requirements.
4. GLOBE Program (2 credits)—MBAd 201. The GLOBE (Global Leadership of Business Enterprise) requirement is a series of workshops in communications for managers and team building, seminars, and company visits integrated into the core curriculum and offered as part of the first-year cohort experience. Topics include business ethics, cross-cultural management, career development, total quality management, and site visits to companies and agencies in the Washington metropolitan area. MBAd 201 may not be waived.
5. Capstone Course (3 credits)—MBAd 270, Strategy Formulation and Implementation, is the culminating course that ties together the core curriculum; it includes the MBA intramural case competition and may not be waived. MBAd 270 must be taken in the first semester immediately following the completion of core and integrative course requirements.
6. Concentration Courses (12 credits)—These courses give students depth of understanding in a selected field. Courses are selected in consultation with faculty advisors and program coordinators and may be tailored to individual interests. The following fields of concentration are available: accountancy; environmental policy and management; finance and investments; health services administration; human resources management; information systems management; international business; management decision making; management of science, technology, and innovation; marketing; nonprofit organization management; organizational behavior and development; real estate and urban development; small business/entrepreneurship; strategic management and public policy; supply chain management; tourism and hospitality management.
7. Elective Courses (15 credits)—Students may select any graduate-level courses to satisfy this requirement after consultation and approval of faculty advisors and program coordinators. Electives can include no more than one course in the student's selected field of concentration and must include one course with a global focus related to the field. Students are required to select an M.B.A. consulting practicum course or international internship/project experience course as one of their electives.
Professional Master of Business Administration
The Professional M.B.A. program is designed to provide the highest quality educational experience to part-time students who are currently holding full-time professional positions. The curriculum incorporates consistent emphasis on application of concepts and analytical tools to current management problems. There is a focus on teamwork and communication skills in team projects with an emphasis on real-world mix of private and public sector issues.
The program comprises 48 credits. If equivalent course work was successfully completed within five years, waivers without substitution may be granted for up to four core courses (8 credits), reducing the program to the minimum residency of 40 credits. Waivers may be allowed for an additional five core or integrative courses with substitution of second-level electives, although such substituted courses do not apply to the required 24 credits of elective courses. All core courses are eligible for waiver consideration. Proficiency tests are offered for the waiving of MBAd 210, 211, 220, 221, 231, and 250.
The program consists of three components:
1. Core Courses (18 credits)—Econ 220; MBAd 205, 210, 220, 230, 231, 240, 250, 260. All core courses are 2 credits. Core courses may not be taken to satisfy elective courses.
2. Integrative Courses (6 credits)—MBAd 211, 221, 271. All integrative courses are 2 credits. Integrative courses may not be taken to satisfy elective courses.
3. Elective Courses (24 credits)—Students may select any graduate-level courses to satisfy this requirement after consultation and approval of faculty advisors and program coordinators. While there are no fields of concentration for the Professional M.B.A., elective courses may be selected from fields of concentration in the School of Business.
The program has two delivery options:
Accelerated cohort schedule—offered off-campus at GW's Professional Education Center in downtown Washington and at the Alexandria Graduate Education Center in Virginia. The accelerated cohort is designed for fully employed, mid-level managers with at least three years of professional experience who seek an intense graduate education while continuing to work full time. In addition to the general entrance requirements, a personal interview is required of candidates for the accelerated cohort. Waivers of core and integrative courses are limited to one per semester in the accelerated cohort.
The accelerated format includes one weekend residency prior to the first semester, followed by an intense schedule of core and integrative courses scheduled one evening per week and Saturday mornings, to be completed in three consecutive semesters as a cohort class; then students select their electives to complete the degree requirements in the next three semesters.
Flexible schedule—offered at GW's main campus. The flexible delivery option is designed for fully employed, mid-level managers with at least three years of experience who seek a flexible, self-paced graduate education while continuing to work full time. In addition to general entrance requirements, a personal interview is recommended. Accepted students may begin the program in the fall or spring semester and register for one or more courses each semester, as appropriate, to complete their degree requirements. Students have up to five years to complete their program on a self-paced schedule.
Master of Science in Finance
The Master of Science in Finance degree is designed to prepare students with specific career interests in the areas of financial management and research. The program of study leading to the Master of Science in Finance emphasizes the theoretical foundations of finance and quantitative methods in financial management. Students will be engaged in applied research and modeling using a variety of data sets and computer software packages. The curriculum provides in-depth study of the international and federal government regulatory dimensions of finance.
The Master of Science in Finance program consists of 48 credit hours of course work: Fina 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282. In addition, 6 credit hours each in calculus and economics and 3 credit hours each in financial accounting, managerial finance, and statistics are prerequisite.
The Master of Science in Finance is designed to be completed in either 12 months of full-time study including a summer session or 24 months of part-time study including two summer sessions. Students with very strong backgrounds in a particular subject area can petition to waive up to 8 credits of required courses to be replaced by electives as approved by the program director.
Master of Science in Information Systems Technology
The Master of Science in Information Systems Technology is designed to provide students depth of understanding in a selected major field. The program offers three fields of concentration: information systems development, information systems project management, and management information systems. Students have the option of combining two of these major fields within the program. In addition to the fields listed here, the Executive Master of Science in Information Systems Technology is offered on the Virginia Campus.
Applicants with deficiencies in preparation may be required to take prescribed background courses, remedial workshops, or other forms of preparation before beginning course work in the program. Although scores are not required, applicants who have not previously demonstrated strong academic performance in a related field should submit GRE or GMAT examination scores as additional evidence of their capability to perform competitively at the graduate level.
The program consists of 30 to 33 credit hours of graduate course work.
Information systems development—ISTM 280, 282, 284, 287; four technical electives chosen from other M.S.I.S.T. courses; and two 3-credit general electives.
Information systems project management—Mgt 210, 215; DnSc 224, 261; ISTM 230, 280, 282, 284, 287; and two technical electives chosen from other M.S.I.S.T. courses.
Management information systems—Mgt 201; DnSc 226, 261; ISTM 271, 280, 282, 284, 287; and two 3-credit electives chosen from a list of specified courses or as approved by the advisor.
Master of Science in Project Management
The Master of Science in Project Management degree program is designed for professionals who want to enhance their ability to motivate people, integrate complex projects, and achieve cost-effective results. The curriculum focuses on traditional and modern techniques of managing projects in areas that range from new product development to mergers and acquisitions. The degree program is offered both on campus by distance learning.
The program consists of 36 credit hours of graduate course work. The required courses are Accy 201; Mgt 201, 215; DnSc 202, 224, 261, 267, 268; and two specified offerings of Mgt or DnSc 290; and two School of Business electives approved by the advisor.
Master of Tourism Administration
The Master of Tourism Administration degree program is designed to prepare students for career entry or mid-level management positions in public, commercial, or nonprofit organizations providing visitor services at the local, national, or international level. Students have opportunities to learn from culturally diverse colleagues and from a wide range of visitor-service organizations, as well as from the classroom. Students may choose one of the three formal concentration areas below or may develop an individualized studies program in an area such as international hotel and resort management, airline management, heritage tourism management, or ecotourism. The degree program is offered both on campus and by distance learning.
The program consists of 36 credit hours of course work consisting of four core courses (TStd 249, 251, 270, 296), courses in the field of concentration as outlined below, electives, and two capstone courses (either TStd 283 and 297 or TStd 299 and 300).
Sustainable destination management: TStd 260, 261, 262, 263.
Event and meeting management: TStd 263, 266, 277, 278.
Sport management: TStd 264, 265, 266, 277.
Individualized studies: The student designs a plan of study and provides a brief justification specifying the courses to be taken, and submits it by petition through the faculty advisor.
Doctoral Program
The Committee on Doctoral Studies administers and supervises the Doctor of Philosophy in the field of business administration.
The minimum admission requirement is a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, although most applicants have completed a master's degree in an appropriate field. Applicants whose degrees are in fields other than their proposed area of focus are expected to obtain the necessary background either before or soon after admission to the program. Scores on the Graduate Record Examination or the Graduate Management Admission Test are required: Scores may not be more than five years old. Students whose native language is not English must also submit minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or 100 (Internet-based). The Doctoral Committee does not use specific cutoff points for grade averages and test scores. It carefully reviews each applicant's entire record and makes its selection on a competitive basis in keeping with enrollment limitations.
The doctoral program consists of two major parts: the pre-dissertation stage and the dissertation stage. The pre-dissertation stage is based on an individual study plan developed by the student under the guidance of a committee of at least three faculty advisors. All students, regardless of their specific interests, must include in their study plan two doctoral-level courses in statistics, as well as doctoral-level courses in philosophical foundations of administrative research, organization theory, and research methods. A qualifying examination covering the content of these five doctoral-level courses is administered at the end of the first year, and a research paper is required during the summer after the first year. The objective of the dissertation stage is to have the student apply the obtained theoretical and practical knowledge and analytical methods to the resolution of a research problem. The research should be original and is expected to result in a contribution, either applied or theoretical, to the existing body of knowledge.
All course work, other educational activities, and required comprehensive evaluations must be completed within five years of matriculation. The total program must be finished in seven years, although extensions may be granted in unusual circumstances.
For more detailed information on the program and its administration, see the Handbook on the Doctoral Program, available in the Doctoral Program Office.
Special Programs
Executive Master of Business Administration
The Executive Master of Business Administration program is designed for accomplished managers and professionals to enhance their organizational effectiveness. The program has a general management focus, with a strong emphasis on strategy and leadership. Executive Master of Business Administration courses are limited to 30 to 35 individuals who form a cohort, taking all classes together over 21 months (18 months of instruction with a summer break between the first and second year). Classes are conducted one full day each week on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. The 56-credit program includes nine core courses, 12 advanced topics courses, two week-long domestic residencies, and a two-week-long multi-city international residency. See Executive Master of Business Administration under Courses of Instruction.
Executive Master of Science in Information Systems Technology
The Executive Master of Science in Information Systems Technology is offered on the Virginia Campus as a weekend-oriented program for cohorts of participants representing a broad spectrum of public and private organizations. The 36-credit program equips participants with the tools necessary to manage the diverse processes of the development and application of information technology to meet the needs of the modern organization. See the 400-level courses in Information Systems and Technology Management under Courses of Instruction.
Joint Degree Programs
Students may work concurrently toward both the Juris Doctor degree in the GW Law School and the Master of Business Administration in the School of Business. In consultation with their faculty advisors, students in these programs may transfer up to 14 credits of Law School course work to their M.B.A. program and 12 credits of School of Business course work to fulfill requirements for the J.D. Students must be admitted separately both to the Law School and to the School of Business and must meet all requirements in each degree program prior to receiving either diploma. It is possible for a student to complete work for both degree programs within four years.
In addition, a joint degree program is offered with the Elliott School of International Affairs. The joint Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts is available to students who plan to pursue a field of study in international business. The program consists of a minimum of 66 credit hours of course work. Students must be admitted separately both to the School of Business and to the Elliott School of International Affairs and must meet all requirements for each program prior to receiving either diploma.
Within the School of Business, students may elect a joint Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance. The 84-credit program can be completed in either two or three years. Students must be admitted simultaneously to both degree programs to be eligible for the joint degree.
School of Business Post-Master's Graduate Certificate
The School of Business Post-Master's Graduate Certificate is designed to provide School of Business master's degree alumni an opportunity to build upon their previous graduate study to keep pace with today's business climate. Participants may undertake a 12-credit program of study in an existing School of Business field or from a series of specially designed program offerings. Further information is available from the Office of the Dean.
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