Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business is constantly changing and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Stockton is designed to focus on our students mastering today the skills and knowledge that they can use immediately and in the future.
The program is designed for individuals seeking to expand their skills in the areas of management, accounting, marketing, and finance.
At Stockton, you will find computer labs, small class sizes, library resources, and career services beneficial to your educational experience. The research, teaching, and service of our faculty are additional assets that our Master of Business Administration program offers you.
About the Program
Stockton University offers an MBA program that is rigorous, marketable, affordable, and close to home. Our small classes (usually no more than 20-25 students) meet once a week in the evening, at our Atlantic City Campus.
In our MBA program, you can prepare to progress in your career, enhance your opportunities at work, or maximize your value to an organization. The goals of the program are to help students develop critical thinking skills and to provide an expanded awareness of the complex political, social, economic, and global environments in which all organizations and individuals must function.
The program is designed to prepare you for professional careers in management of businesses whether you are an individual with previous experience or someone who seeks a career change.
Stockton University's School of Business has earned accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an international body whose accreditation has been earned by less than 5 percent of the world's business programs.
Curriculum
The MBA program involves 12 courses including 7 core courses, 4 electives, and one capstone requirement. The classes are taught by our full-time faculty or by professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. Ninety-five percent of the faculty hold terminal degrees in their disciplines and many have business experience as well. View the Stockton Bulletin on the left for a full listing of our faculty.
Curriculum Worksheet
For detailed curriculum information on the MBA program, please refer to the Academic Bulletin.
Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses
If you have not yet fulfilled the prerequisite requirements and are interested in taking these courses conveniently online, visit the guidance sheet. |
Curriculum- 36 graduate credits
| MBA Common Core Courses and Capstone: The common core is composed of eight courses. | |
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BSNS 5205 Accounting Analysis For Managers BSNS 5215 Management: Theory, Practice & Vision BSNS 5220 Applied Marketing Management BSNS 5225 Applied Financial Analysis |
BSNS 5230 Managerial Decision Making Tools BSNS 5245 Business Information Systems & Technologies PLAW 5250 Employment Law and Ethics BSNS 5505 Capstone: Business Strategy and Policy |
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MBA Electives: Students will choose a minimum of four electives at the 5000 level or above from among the following acronyms. With prior permission of your preceptor, students may also take up to two graduate courses from other Stockton Programs and/or pursue independent studies. |
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ACCT BSNS ECON FINA |
MGMT MKTG PLAW Other graduate course (up to two courses) |
For course descriptions, please visit The University's Course Catalog.
Graduates will understand, be able to apply, and will work toward integrating and evaluating:
- basic knowledge of management,
- marketing,
- information technology,
- finance,
- business operations,
- accounting,
- business law, and
- strategic management
The unique contributions made by diversity in organizations
Perspectives and techniques of strategic thinking for managing organizations
Graduates will:
- evaluate, integrate, and synthesize management information
- frame organizational problems from a variety of functional and stakeholder perspectives in an integrative and interdisciplinary manner
- evaluate and select appropriate models, methodologies and technologies for effective problem solving under all conditions
- think strategically about the organization in a global, economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal and/or regulatory context
Graduates will be able to:
- deliver professional individual and/or team oral and written reports utilizing state of the art technology
- understand the importance of life-long professional leaning and development
Admissions Criteria
Application Deadline
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Deadline, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible: you will be invited to the New Student Orientation Event, and have access to priority registration which means you may have more options for monthly installments of a payment plan, as well as greater options for class selection.
Priority Deadlines
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Prerequisite Requirements
- Successful completion of prerequisite courses (see Curriculum tab)
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
To be considered for admission to the MBA program, applicants must submit the following by the deadline:
- Discover Stockton Online Application (you must create a Discover Stockton Account)
- If you are a recent Stockton graduate, check to see if you qualify for the Direct Entry Option.
- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
- Graduate application essay
- Three current letters of recommendation sent electronically via the Discover Stockton Application.
- Testing requirement (waived for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). School code: 2889. GMAT waivers may be granted upon request. Review the GMAT Waiver Guidelines found under question #7 in the FAQ tab.
- Graduate Entrance Exam (GRE). School code 2889
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (including Stockton) mailed or dropped off directly to the Office of Graduate Studies
Dual Degree Option - B.A., B.S./MBA
The Accelerated Dual Degree Program will prepare students for professional careers
in business. One of the principal goals of the programs is to help students develop
critical thinking skills and to provide them with an expanded awareness of the complex
political, social, and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals
must function.
The Curriculum
Accelerated Dual-Degree Program offers students...
- The opportunity to complete both their undergraduate and MBA degrees in about 5 years.
- The program is geared towards academically motivated Stockton Business majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Heavy precepting will be the key to success in this program. Students must be deliberate about what courses can help them meet their goals.
- The opportunity to start taking MBA classes in the senior year.
The program of study for the accelerated Dual-Degree Program will include:
- 17 Undergraduate Business Courses
- 8 General Studies Courses
- 4 At-Some Distance Courses
- 12 Graduate Courses
Fast Facts
- Degree Offered: BA and MBA
- Program Length: In about 5 years
- Financial Assistance: Graduate Assistantships and scholarships are available
For more information on the Accelerated Dual Degree Program, please contact the Accelerated Dual Degree Coordinator, Dr. Kerrin Wolf at kerrin.wolf@stockton.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Deadline, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible: you will be invited to the New Student Orientation Event, and have access to priority registration which means you may have more options for monthly installments of a payment plan, as well as greater options for class selection.
Priority Deadlines
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15
Yes, students have the option to enroll for a maximum of two courses (6 credits) on a non-matriculated basis prior to formal admission to the program. Performance as a non-matriculated student does not guarantee admission to the program. Graduate Non-Matriculated (non-degree) option.
Students must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, successfully completed the prerequisite courses, and have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition, the Admissions Committee will look at all information in the applicant's file including transcripts, GMAT results, work experience, recommendations, and the essay. Recent graduates of Stockton may be eligible for Direct Entry Option. Direct Entry applicants are not required to submit test scores, letters of recommendation or an application fee. Read more about the Direct Entry Option to see if you qualify.
Prospective students who have not yet fulfilled the prerequisite courses required for admission are able to take these courses conveniently online., please visit the guidance sheet for links to prerequisite courses.
Apply today. If you have further questions you can Request More Information, call the Office of Graduate Studies at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.
Dr. Diane Holtzman
Coordinator, MBA Program
Associate Professor Business Studies, Marketing
