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Greetings! Thank you for your interest in our graduate business programs at the University of Connecticut School of Business. Ranked among the best in the world, UConn s graduate programs offer you a progressive, comprehensive business education to enable you and other future business leaders to anticipate and effectively manage the many challenges encountered in today s rapidly-changing world economy. Guided by a commitment for global recognition as a provider of exceptional managerial education and business leadership, UConn s graduate programs are carefully designed and developed with active involvement from our alumni and advisors in the business community. Our goal is to ensure that our graduates are fully prepared and competitively positioned for successful careers. As you research and evaluate your options for advanced study, I encourage you to attend one of our infosessions, or to stop by one of our program offices for a personal visit. After you experience the School of Business and learn more about all we have to offer, I m confident you ll agree that UConn can provide you with a challenging, highlydifferentiated, and affordably-priced business education that will provide the foundation for an exceptional future. Sincerely, John A. Elliott, Ph.D. Dean & Auran J. Fox Chair in Business
Academic Excellence The UConn Full-time MBA Program is looking for bright, innovative leaders who are motivated by change and challenge, and each year we strive to create a class with a diversity of professional experience, educational achievement, and cultural background. Our pledge is to stimulate your intellect, enhance your skills, and develop your full potential. Career-centric Curriculum We offer three quantitative concentrations as well as a General Business track, required courses in shorter modules, front-loaded course work to prepare you for internships in new functions or industries, and an increased focus on strengthening communication skills. Seasoned professionals looking for smaller career changes may be able to complete the program in 16 months. Global Perspective UConn s focus on globalization ensures your exposure to inter-national issues and opportunities. Students will be required to pursue a course on Sustainability in the Global Business Environment. UConn s MBA offers everything from a culturally diverse student body, to additional intensive study/ travel courses in regions around the world. Time Off That Pays Off We are consistently ranked as a Top 50 MBA Program in the country. Choose Your Path, Change Your Path Choose between a 16-month MBA, a two-year MBA, and several dual-business degrees. Delivery and Content That Accelerates Learn from world-class faculty using coursework and experiential learning to get you in the door and up the ladder.
A Focus on Career Changers From newly minted MBAs, employers are seeking immediately applicable functional and analytical skills, intelligence, communications ability, professional business acumen, global and cross-functional perspectives, and ability to creatively drive growth and innovation. Our program is specifically designed to address these needs. Experiential Learning Unique to UConn s MBA Program curriculum is the incorporation of innovative experiential learning accelerators. These unique practice-based initiatives integrate traditional teaching and classroom instruction with high-profile practical applications to close the gap between theory and practice. Our accelerators include: Experiential Learning Collaborative Innovation Accelerator Student Managed Fund Sustainable Community Outreach and Public Engagement (SCOPE)
Career Placement The Graduate Career Development Office connects the School of Business with the greater business community s hiring needs. Dedicated MBA career coaches assist students with job search preparation and career development. The office also initiates and facilitates corporate recruiting, develops and maintains employer relationships, and tracks student placement. Placement Success At Graduation (May 2016): 70% accepted full-time offers Three Months after Graduation (August 2016): 91% accepted full-time offers Employment statistics provided are from the Class of 2016 Salaries Mean $93,375 Median $97,500 High $145,000 Sign-On Bonus Mean $14,273 Median $8,000 High $30,000
Curriculum Integrated coursework and milestone experiences develop perspectives and capabilities to lead and manage the complexity of business organizations in a dynamic global environment. Course delivery consists of three broad areas: business foundations, core functional knowledge, and business leadership with a focus on leadership, ethics and sustainability. Concentration Tracks with Specialties Business Analytics Digital Marketing Strategy Financial Analysis and Investments Portfolio Management Healthcare Finance & Insurance Real Estate General Business Dual Masters Degrees Business Analytics & Project Management Financial Risk Management JD MD Pharm.D. International Studies DMD Nursing Social Work
Quick Facts Location Hartford, CT, USA Enrollment 110 Flexible Completion Paths 16-month Path Two-year Path (21 months) Dual Degree (Variable) Class Profile Admission to the UConn MBA Program is very competitive. The below statistics represent our Class of 2018. Avg. Work Experience 5.8 years Avg. GMAT 623 Avg. GRE Quantitative 154 Avg. GRE Verbal 157 Avg. Undergrad GPA 3.5 Female Students 30% International Students 60% Academic Credentials UConn requires that all applicants to graduate level programs hold at least a 3.0 undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) GPA. We look at an applicant s cumulative four-year GPA, as well as the GPA from the last two years of study, and consider the higher. Application Online Application grad.business.uconn.edu/apply Application Materials: Online application GMAT or GRE English proficiency 2 Letters of Recommendation Essays Interview Resume Academic Transcripts $75 Application Fee Deadlines Rolling Admissions Early Action: November 1* Round 1: February 1 Round 2: April 1** Round 3: June 1 * Applications submitted for Early Action are considered first for Merit Awards. ** Final deadline for applicants requesting a student visa. Tuition & Fees (2016-2017) Connecticut Resident: $14,552/year Out-of-State: $35,588/year