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Overview

The MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson equips you with the skill set you need to become a leader in your profession. Designed to help students attain positions of industry leadership, the program uses a fully engaged learning process that prepares graduates to develop a career in nearly any field imaginable. Understanding how organizations operate can help you make better professional decisions on behalf of your company and build the leadership capabilities necessary to advance your career. No matter the industry, an accredited MBA can broaden your perspective, deepen your understanding of global opportunities and challenges, and enhance your ability to lead, manage, and communicate more effectively, while also complementing your previous professional training.

GMAT scores are not required for admission into the MBA.

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Multiple Available Modalities

The MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson is available in multiple modalities, in-person or online. Silberman College of Business has also partnered with several companies to offer the MBA program in a hybrid format at corporate locations. Regardless of the modality, the degree requirements remain the same. Reach out to discover a plan that fits your learning needs.

Career-Enhancing Competencies

Our MBA helps you develop career enhancing competencies in areas such as:

  • Innovation
  • Fostering value creation in organization
  • Globally-minded business practices
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Business strategy
  • Organizational growth and productivity
  • Human resources
  • Project management
  • Navigating organizations through times of change
  • Team building and employee motivation

Designed for working professionals, the MBA curriculum systematically builds competency throughout the duration of the program. Most in-person students complete the program within two academic years while online and part-time students complete the program within three academic years.

Students begin with 31 credits of MBA core courses, followed by 9 credits of discipline-enhancing courses. The discipline enhancing courses are in areas such as project management, social media marketing, and international business. Student who wish to focus on a particular area of business may choose from a number of different specializations. All students will also complete at least one capstone course, providing you with valuable hands-on experience immediately applicable after graduation.

FDU’s expert faculty provide the benefit of real-world experience. Plus, our online or in-person formats allow you to earn your degree in a convenient way that fits your busy life. By studying when and where it’s most convenient, you’ll earn your degree at a pace that works for you while maintaining your professional and personal commitments.

Courses and Requirements

The MBA provides a comprehensive program designed to prepare students in business leadership. Students will study topics such as finance, economic analysis, innovation, marketing strategy, information systems, supply chain management, and other subjects relevant to leading in the modern marketplace.

MBA Core (31 Credits)

The MBA Core Curriculum is separated into various categories with students taking the following course within their first semester of attendance:

Understanding the Business Context
Quantitative Models for Business
Creating a Value Proposition Integrative Experience
  • DSCI 6401: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • ENTR 6400: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • MKTG 6400: Marketing Decision Making

Discipline Enhancing Courses (9 Credits)

Students will work with an advisor to choose three classes from dozens of options. Students in our online MBA program can choose to take the standard online discipline enrichment courses, or specialize in Marketing and will be required to take each course listed in the table below:

General MBA Marketing Specialization
IBUS 7715 International Business Management MKTG 6620 Marketing Research
DSCI 6650 Project Management MKTG 6630 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 6640 Foundations of Digital Marketing MKTG 6640 Foundations of Digital Marketing

Capstone (3 Credits)

Admission Requirements

All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants must provide:

Additional supporting documentation such as professional certifications, letters of recommendation, or test scores may be submitted to meet minimum admissions criteria.

 

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