Contact

Amy McHale, Assistant Dean for Masters Program, Whitman School of Management Suite 315-443-9912, ammchale@syr.edu

Program Description

The MBA@Syracuse is the Whitman School’s uniquely flexible M.B.A. program for working professionals. Syracuse University has offered an M.B.A. program via distance learning since 1977. As with the full-time M.B.A. program, the MBA@Syracuse is accredited by AACSB−the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. MBA@Syracuse features the same curriculum content as the full-time, on-campus MBA program, and graduates earn the same Syracuse University MBA diploma as on-campus students. The curriculum features a strong foundation in core business principles, and students may choose a specialization to focus their studies on an area relevant to their careers and personal interests.  Students can take two courses (6 credits) each semester to complete the program in as little as two years. Students must complete 12 core courses and 5 electives, and attend three residencies (1 credit each) during the course of their program. Each semester is 12 weeks.

Accreditation

The Whitman School has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) since 1920.

Admission

Applicants must have at least 1 year of work experience (post undergraduate degree) for this program. Applicants will be considered for the program based on their previous academic experience, work experience, professional references, and personal statements. The GMAT is not required for this program for students with at least 5 years (post undergraduate degree) professional work experience.

Financial Support

Students may apply for several loan programs to cover the cost of attendance. (Federal Direct Loan, Program Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loan Programs) Part-time students must be enrolled for at least six credits (half-time status) to be considered for loan programs.