Program Overview:
The combined B.S./M.B.A. option in business administration provides students of superior academic ability and maturity with the opportunity to accelerate and fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate and master’s degrees, which require 122 and 36 credits, respectively, for a total of 158 credits. The student can challenge 20 credits of this total by petitioning the Dean of the Huether School of Business with an approved plan of study. The plan of study, developed with the M.B.A. Program Coordinator, may incorporate advanced standing, independent study, proficiency exams, special seminars, and advanced courses to challenge and reduce the total B.S./M.B.A. credits to 138.
Program Contacts:
To email the Coordinator of the MBA Program,
Dr. K. Michael Mathews, Business Administration
Program Webpage:
Business Administration B.S./M.B.A.
Program Requirements
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Requirements
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(138-158 Credits)
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| Liberal Arts and Physical Fitness |
(49)
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| Undergraduate Business Administration Core |
(45)
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| Undergraduate Business Administration Concentration |
(15)
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| Electives |
(13)
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| M.B.A. Core |
(27)
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| M.B.A. Specialization |
(9)
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| Subtotal |
158 Credits
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| Less potential challenge credits |
(18)
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| Total |
140 Credits
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Technology
The use of computers is an integral part of graduate business courses. Students will have classroom assignments that require proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software applications. The College of Saint Rose computer facilities include computer laboratories with open-time access available to all students. Scanning and laser printing are available. Since students use computer applications throughout the graduate business program for assignments, analysis, presentations, and as a managerial tool, computer ownership is strongly recommended.
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Course
| MBA 699 | Full-time Graduate Internship | 3 |
Graduate Internship
The One-Year program includes the opportunity for a competitive 3 credit internship designed to integrate classroom learning with tangible business issues and situations and to provide students with significant professional experience.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Business Administration Admission Information
B.S./M.B.A. Application Process
Once accepted for this option, students do not obtain a degree until all course work is completed; then, they are awarded two degrees - the B.S. in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration. After admission to the program, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all business courses completed. No undergraduate business course with a grade of lower than “C+” will be accepted toward graduation. Only two undergraduate courses may be retaken to improve grades. All other graduate curriculum requirements apply. If a conflict should arise, M.B.A. program requirements take precedence.
Transfer Students and Current Saint Rose Students
- May apply for the program after completing 45 credits at Saint Rose or another accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; and
- Must have completed Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Managerial Accounting (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of “B” in each course.
Incoming Freshmen
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 for the junior and senior high school years; and
- Must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 (Math and Critical Reading).
Returning Students
- Must have seven years of experience noted by increased responsibility. Eligibility of returning students will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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