Degree Programs Offered

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Finance

Graduate Certificate Programs Offered

• Certificate in Professional Financial Planning
• Certificate in Professional Investment Analysis
• Certificate in Professional Portfolio Management
• Certificate in Professional Financial Management
• Certificate in Professional Management Accounting

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program mission is to develop professionals with contemporary management skills who are able to lead organizations ethically and to manage a diverse workforce in a modern multi-cultural, service-dominated economy. The MBA program prepares its graduates to lead and manage organizations through:

• Mastery of broadly applicable core disciplines including organizational leadership and management, finance, and marketing; and
• Acquisition of skills tailored to today’s service-dominated economy, where success demands: (1) ethical solution of complex problems; (2) integration of information technology; (3) leading a diverse workforce; and (4) competing in a multicultural, global marketplace.

The 36 credit course of study consists of a core curriculum of 21 credits, an area of specialization of 12 credits, and a capstone course of three credits. Students choose a 12 credit specialization in one of the following areas:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Organizational Management and Leadership

The capstone project is the culmination of the program.  Working within an interdisciplinary project team, learners utilize practices developed in the classroom to solve “real world” business problems. Following capstone completion, all students will be required to take the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test for Master of Business Administration (MFT/MBA). Results will be used for program rather than student assessment.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Business Administration program requires that the student:

1. Has completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. If the applicant does not have a degree in business, pre-requisites or appropriate professional experience will be required;
2. Has met all the minimum requirements of the Graduate Studies Office, including recent GMAT test results.

The MBA admissions committee may at its discretion request an interview to further qualify the candidate’s ability to succeed in the MBA program.

Program Pre-requisites

The 36 credit course of study assumes an undergraduate degree in Business, which included financial accounting at the intermediate level, and two semesters of statistics. For students with a degree in Business but without those courses, Business 601 – Financial Accounting (3 credits) and Business 603 – Quantitative Methods (3 credits) may be required. Similar graduate courses from other institutions may be accepted with approval of the program coordinator.

Master of Business Administration, Finance Specialization

The Finance specialization prepares individuals for a career in the financial management of businesses, government and non-profit organizations. It provides students with specific skills in finance complementing a broader business competence base in organizational management and marketing. This generalist orientation contrasts with the Master of Science in Finance program, which offers in-depth specializations in financial planning, financial analysis and financial management.

The program focuses on traditional fundamentals of financial management and contemporary financial thought.  It prepares professionals to provide strategic and tactical guidance to the organization.

Core Requirements (21 Credits)
Pre-requisites: Undergraduate business degree, BUSI 601- Financial Accounting, and 603 - Quantitative Methods or the equivalent (see “Program Pre-requisites” section above).
(*course pending approval)

Finance Specialization Requirements (12 Credits)
Pre-requisites: BUSI 606 and BUSI 607

Capstone Requirements (3 Credits)
Taken in the last semester:

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING SPECIALIZATION
The Marketing specialization provides individuals with a rich understanding of traditional and contemporary marketing thought and best practices. Traditional fundamentals will include such areas as marketing research and brand management.

The importance of recognizing the varying needs of consumers of diverse backgrounds as a fact of modern marketing will be emphasized. Contemporary areas covered include customer-centered marketing, encompassing lifetime value of the customer and customer relationship management, and the global marketplace. The program addresses internet marketing, search engine marketing, and Web communication. An emphasis throughout will be on competing effectively in the increasingly multi-cultural market.

Core Requirements (21 Credits):
Pre-requisites: Undergraduate business degree, BUSI 601- Financial Accounting, and 603 - Quantitative Methods or the equivalent (see “Program Pre-requisites” section above).
(*course pending approval)

Marketing Specialization Requirements (12 credits):
Pre-requisites: BUSI 606, BUSI 607, BUSI 615*

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SPECIALIZATION
The Organizational Management and Leadership specialization prepares individuals for management and leadership responsibilities in business, government and non-profit entities. All management students will apply the required prerequisite tools of accounting and quantitative analysis in the core courses of Corporate Financial Management, Decision Analysis, and Strategic Profitability Analysis.

The specialization courses will provide students with knowledge of business and other organizational forms and leadership and management skills relevant to today’s knowledge economy and service-oriented marketplace. This includes skills in the management of cross-functional teams, project management, technology application, and new products and services development. A distinguishing focus of the proposed specialization is on managing a diverse work force and competing in an increasingly multi-cultural market. Emphasis will placed on including diversity in developing organizational plans.

Core Requirements (21 Credits):
Pre-requisites: Undergraduate business degree, BUSI 601- Financial Accounting, and 603 - Quantitative Methods or the equivalent (see “Program Pre-requisites” section above).
(*course pending approval)

Organizational Management and Leadership Specialization
Pre-requisites: BUSI 606, BUSI 607, BUSI 611

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
The emphasis of the master’s in accounting is on professional and technological competency for entry into the accounting profession. The Program is designed to prepare students to apply technical knowledge, integrate ethical principles into decision making, critically evaluate alternative solutions, articulate issues effectively, solve complex problems, and differentiate relevant information.
This program of study, combined with a bachelor’s degree in business, meets the current minimum educational requirements for the certified public accounting (CPA) license in New Jersey. The CPA license is acknowledged internationally as a standard for accountants in public accounting and in the corporate environment. It is a valuable credential for career progression and for broadening professional skills and perspective.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the master’s in accounting program requires that the student:

1. Has completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who has no educational background in business may be required to take undergraduate courses in business.
2. Has met all the minimum requirements of the Graduate Studies Office, including recent GMAT test results.

Students who began taking courses leading to the MS in Accounting before September, 2008 may have the option of completing the degree under previous requirements, which included a thesis and totaled 33 credits. Contact Prof. Matthews to clarify your situation. All students entering since September, 2008 must complete the degree as outlined below.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
FOR STUDENTS WHOSE UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS DEGREE INCLUDES A SPECIALIZATION IN ACCOUNTING

Program Requirements (30 credits)
Required Core (24 credits)
(* Course pending approval)

Other elective courses may be offered.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
FOR STUDENTS WHOSE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE INCLUDES A SPECIALIZATION OTHER THAN ACCOUNTING

Program Requirements (42 credits)
Foundation Accounting (12 credits)
(* Course pending approval)

Other elective courses may be offered.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
The Master of Science in Finance offers a traditional core graduate curriculum in finance combined with a specialization in one of three professional areas - financial planning, financial analysis, or financial management. The capstone of the program is a major case study relevant to the student’s concentration. The objective of the capstone is to connect the concepts and skills developed in the program with professional practice.
Each program of study includes the curriculum appropriate to preparation for the examinations for one of the following professional credentials: the CFP® certification in financial planning, the CFA® or chartered financial analyst credential, and the CFM or certified in financial management designation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Master of Science in Finance program requires that the student:

1. Has completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. If the applicant does not have a degree in business, pre-requisites or appropriate professional experience will be required; and
2. Has met all the minimum requirements of the Graduate Studies Office, including recent GMAT test results.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
Program Requirements (39 credits)

—FOR STUDENTS PURSUING THE CONCENTRATION IN PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

—FOR STUDENTS PURSUING THE CONCENTRATION IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS
Students who do not wish to commit to complete a Master of Science program may opt for one of several certificate programs. Each certificate program is focused on a specific career option and covers the curriculum required for a national or international credentialing examination.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING (18 CREDITS)
This certificate is appropriate for an individual who is interested in becoming a Certified Financial Planner® professional. This program is registered with the CFP Board and meets the educational requirements to sit for the CFP® examination.

Required Courses

Students who are planning a career in investment management and research may choose to pursue one or two relevant certificates.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ANALYSIS (15 CREDITS)
This certificate covers the curriculum required to prepare for Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst® examinations administered by the CFA Institute.

Required Courses
(*course pending approval)

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (15 CREDITS)
This certificate covers the curriculum required to prepare for Level II of the Chartered Financial Analyst® examinations administered by the CFA Institute.

Required Courses
(*course pending approval)

+For those who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Investment Analysis, another course from the graduate finance curriculum may be substituted.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (18 CREDITS)
This certificate is designed for individuals who expect to exercise control over the financial functions of their companies or for general managers who wish to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the financial management of their organizations. The program includes the topics tested on the Certified Financial Manager examination, sponsored jointly by the Institute of Management Accountants and the Financial Management Association.

Required Courses

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (18 CREDITS)
This certificate is designed to broaden the competencies of accounting professionals in industry and strengthen the business decision skills of accounting managers. The Program includes the content required to prepare for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination, administered by the Institute of Management Accountants.

The CMA is acknowledged as a standard for accountants and business professionals operating in the corporate environment. It is a valuable credential for career progression and for broadening professional skills and perspective. It is recommended for managers and others to improve their value as a professional.

Required Courses

* inclusion of this course in the program is pending.

Courses completed for the certificate programs may subsequently be applied to the equivalent requirements in the Master of Science in Accounting or the Master of Science in Finance.