Barney School of Business

University of Hartford, Barney School of Business History

University of Hartford, founded in 1877, is a private, coeducational institution. The 300-acre campus is located in a suburban area 4 miles west of Hartford. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 7308.

The Barney School of Business was founded in 1958 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, Auerbach Hall. The basic educational approach is to use a variety of methods, including case method, lecture/theory, and courses that emphasize interactive participation by students. Emphasis is on the practical application of theoretical information.

University of Hartford, Barney School of Business Academics

The Barney School offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (MSAT), Executive MBA (EMBA), and Accelerated Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (AMSAT) as well as a joint degree in MBA/Engineering. Other programs include an optional internship program and an optional (elective) opportunity for an Internatinal Business course, including a trip overseas. The strongest areas of study and the most popular courses are finance, management, and marketing. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus, including the Ellsworth Lecture Series and educational seminars.

Fifty-one total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 15 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Quantitative Decision Making
• Accounting Concepts
• Economic Analysis for Managers
• Corporation Finance
• Marketing Management
• Operation Management
• Leadership and Management
• Managing Technology and Innovation
• Managing Customer Interfaces
• Business Law and Society: “The Global Environment”
• Performance Analysis
• Strategic Management

Required courses for the EMBA include:

• Accounting Concepts
• Quantitative Decision Making
• Economic Analysis for Managers
• Corporation Finance
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Leadership and Management
• Managing Technology and Innovation
• Management Skills
• Managing Customer Interfaces
• Performance Analysis
• Strategic Management

Required courses for the MSAT include:

• Financial and Assurance Services Track:
• Taxation of Business Organizations
• Managerial Skills
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Advanced Auditing
• Seminar in Contemporary Accounting
• plus 12 hours of approved electives
• Taxation Track:
• Taxation of Business Organizations
• Managerial Skills
• Advanced Taxation of Pass-through Entities
• Advanced Corporate Taxation
• Seminar in Taxation
• plus 15 hours of approved electives

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements based on undergraduate work and/or may transfer credits from other graduate programs, depending on the degree sought. A mimimum of 33 credits is required on campus.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments up to 2 courses (6 credits). The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full or part time is 12 to 22 months; maximum, 5 to 7 years.

There are 36 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 89% hold a doctorate; there are 27 part-time faculty, of whom 7% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated above average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of credit hours faculty teach is 9; average business class size is 20.

University of Hartford, Barney School of Business Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 468,780 volumes, and subscribes to 3903 periodicals. Students have access to such databases and networks as Dialog, CD-ROM, ABI/INFORM, and Disclosure. Other opportunities for research consist of computerized access to other academic and public libraries.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of 30 PCs with color monitors equipped with spreadsheet, word processing, and database management software. In addition to the Business School, the university has 5 computer labs.

Career and Job Placement

In a recent year, 76 companies recruited on campus. Fifty percent were national corporations. Majors most in demand were engineering and technology, business administration, and biology and chemistry. Average starting salary of the graduating class was $47,000; range was $25,000 to $65,000. The percentage of graduates finding jobs were:

• local small enterprises 25%
• national corporations 20%
• regional corporations 20%
• local large enterprises 20%
• profit 10%
• self-employment 5%

Placement services are extensive. Placement services for alumni include the same services as those for students. Placement is available through the university placement office.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. International students must score 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT). They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health consisting of a physician’s certificate and the university health form, and proof of adequate funds to cover the first year of study. There is a $60 fee for an international application. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of graduate assistantships. The application deadline for fall entry is rolling.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 15 weeks long; summer sessions, 6 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the evening only and weekends.

University of Hartford, Barney School of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.5 and a GMAT score of 450. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, work experience, and a successful interview. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 229; 145 were accepted; 104 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.16; average GMAT score was 528. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, a nonrefundable application fee of $40, 2 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement, a resume. The application deadline is rolling for fall entry. Students are notified once their file is complete, within 2 to 4 weeks of the admissions decision. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is rolling. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 year.

University of Hartford, Barney School of Business Financial Aid

About 17% of graduate business school students receive financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships, for a total average of $12,906 annually. The FAFSA the school’s own financial statement, and the previous year’s tax return are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $550 per credit. Graduate student housing not available on campus. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of Hartford, Barney School of Business Students

Twenty-four percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. The greatest percentage of students are from the Northeast (88%). Forty-six percent are women, 11% are minorities, and 12% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 32; ages range from 21 to 65. Eighteen percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 15% already have a graduate degree.