College of Business

University of New Haven, College of Business History

University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private, coeducational institution. The 80-acre campus is located in a suburban area 2 miles west of downtown New Haven. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 4649.

The College of Business was founded in 1969 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at various locations in Connecticut, including Waterbury, New London, Shelton, and Stamford.

University of New Haven, College of Business Academics

The Graduate School offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MS), Master of Science in Labor Relations (MS), and Master of Science in Management of Sports Industries (MS) as well as a joint degree in Industrial Engineering (MBA/MS) and Public Administration (MBA/MPA). Other programs include interdisciplinary programs in MBA/MPA and MBA/MSIE, internships, and work-study programs. The strongest areas of study are finance, management, marketing, international business, and accounting. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus. They include lecture series, workshops, and honorary sponsored lectures.

Forty-eight to 54 total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 12 to 18 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Core Courses:
• Financial Accounting for Managers
• Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
• Financial Management
• Probability and Statistics
• Management Process
• Marketing
• Advanced Courses:
• Accounting for Decision Making
• Managing Global Marketplace
• Financial Stategy and Valuation
• Managing People at Work
• Strategic Management Business and Society

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments.

There are 41 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 81% hold a doctorate; there are 35 part-time faculty. Faculty salaries are rated well above average for Category II A institutions, based on the AAUP rating system.

University of New Haven, College of Business Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 325,000 volumes. The business library is particularly strong in Connecticut business information and annual reports of companies, American Business Reviews, and is a U.S. government document depository. Students have access to such databases and networks as ABI/INFORM, DIALOG, Newspaper Abstract on Disc, and Dow Jones. Other opportunities for research consist of access to interlibrary loans and several library consortia.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of PC laboratories. Facilities are open days, evenings, and weekends.

Career and Job Placement

Placement services are limited, since most students are already employed full time. Placement services for alumni include the Career Development Office. Placement is available through the university placement office.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL or IELTS or complete at a satisfactory level. International students must score 520 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) or 70 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT). They also must submit a translation of their transcripts and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. There are special fees of $200 acceptance fee. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of some assistantships. The application deadline for fall entry is May 31.

Calendar

The school operates on a trimester basis. Trimesters are 13 weeks long; summer sessions, 7 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and weekends.

University of New Haven, College of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.7. The GMAT is required if GPA is lower than a 2.7. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, GMAT results, and letters of recommendation. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 560; 447 were accepted; 225 enrolled. Transfers are not accepted.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, a nonrefundable application fee of $50, and 2 letters of recommendation. Students are notified upon acceptance of the admissions decision. Once accepted, students may defer admission up to one year.

University of New Haven, College of Business Financial Aid

Stipends and programs are available for minority students. The FAFSA, the school’s own financial statement, and the previous year’s tax return are required. The application deadlines are March 1 for fall entry; October 15, winter; January 15, spring; April 1, summer.

Tuition for all students is $595 per credit, or $16,065 per year. Graduate student housing is not available. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of New Haven, College of Business Students

Fifty-nine percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. The greatest percentage of students are from Connecticut (95%). Forty-eight percent are women, 19% are minorities, and 15% are foreign nationals. In 2006, 187 graduate business degrees were awarded.