MBA - Business Administration
About This Program |
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ContactMark Suazo |
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Admissions ContactDanielle Clough |
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Two Options for CompletionEarn your MBA in one year in our on-ground program in Springfield, Mass. Earn your MBA with a concentration in non-profit management in one year in our fully online program. |
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Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs are designed for students ready to accelerate their careers and are structured to help you get off to a fast start. There are two ways to earn your MBA:
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On-ground at our main campus in Springfield, Mass. Students can complete their MBA through evening coursework offered in a face-to-face class format.
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Online. Students can complete their MBA with a concentration in non-profit management coursework delivered fully online.
Both options require only 30 credits to complete and provide you with a traditional Springfield College graduate education built upon experience and excellence.
Courses, which provide a blend of theory and practice, will equip you with the experiences and acumen that are critical to working in business settings. You will receive training in areas including finance, marketing, accounting, economics, and management. Our popular internship program allows students the opportunity to gain real-world experience that is greatly valued by employers. A Springfield College MBA will position you to be marketable if you are launching your career or as a means to accelerate it.
Admissions Requirements
The on-ground program enrolls students in the fall term only.
The online program enrolls students in all terms.
Complete the application form. No application fee.
Start your application process by completing the online application form. Be sure to complete your application by submitting all the required materials outlined in this section.
Graduate Admissions Essay
Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your essay.
In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe significant life experiences that have contributed to your interest in your field, your understanding of this field, your occupational objectives, and why you have chosen Springfield College.
Resume
Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study. Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your resume.
Letters of Recommendation
This program requires three letters of recommendation. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.
Interview
This program requires an interview.
Official Transcripts from All Institutions Previously/Currently Attended
- An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required.
- Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
International Applicants
All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:
- Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed College level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
- Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
Our Associate Director of International Admissions Nicholas Venn can answer any questions you may have about enrolling in Springfield College as an international student. You may email him at nvenn@springfield.edu or via phone at (413) 748-3891.
To submit materials:
After submitting your online application form you will receive user login credentials to access your student application portal. From that portal, you will be able to upload your graduate admissions essay and your resume. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Curriculum
Core Requirements (27 credits)
- BUSM 611 - Accounting for Decision Making Credits: 3
- BUSM 625 - Strategic Marketing Credits: 3
- BUSM 635 - Operations and Information Management Credits: 3
- BUSM 642 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
- BUSM 651 - Leading Organizations and People Credits: 3
- BUSM 660 - Law, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility Credits: 3
- BUSM 679 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
- BUSM 690 - Global Strategic Management Credits: 3
- ECON 601 - Economics of the Firm in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
For concentration in non-profit management:
- BUSM 625 - Strategic Marketing Credits: 3
- BUSM 642 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
- BUSM 650 - Leadership and Governance for Nonprofits Credits: 3
- BUSM 652 - Accounting for Nonprofits Credits: 3
- BUSM 655 - Fund Development and Philanthropy Credits: 3
- BUSM 660 - Law, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility Credits: 3
- BUSM 679 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
- BUSM 690 - Global Strategic Management Credits: 3
- ECON 601 - Economics of the Firm in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
Selectives (3 credits)
(choose one course from the following)
- BUSM 675 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
- BUSM 684 - MBA Internship Credits: 3
For concentration in non-profit management:
(choose one course from the following)
- BUSM 635 - Operations and Information Management Credits: 3
- BUSM 675 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
- BUSM 684 - MBA Internship Credits: 3
Deadline
The priority application deadline for the on-ground program is August 1.
Applications for the online program are reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the start of the intended term of entry.
Priority deadlines for the online program are as follows:
- April 15 for summer entry
- July 15 for fall entry
- December 1 for spring entry
Cost
The total cost per credit at our main campus in Springfield, Mass. is $1105. This covers full access to all amenities on campus. Students enrolled in this program are eligible for scholarships and fellowships.
The total cost per credit for the online option is $680.
