Graham School of Management

Saint Xavier University, Graham School of Management History

Saint Xavier University, founded in 1847, is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The 50-acre campus is located in a suburban area 15 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 5684.

The Graham School of Management was founded in 1983 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, the Graham School of Management. Courses also are offered at The Orland Park Campus (MBA and MS). The basic educational approach is to provide the basic analytical skills needed for business decision making and an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of business operations. Designed for employed people, the program attempts to combine theory, case analysis, and student research.

Saint Xavier University, Graham School of Management Academics

The Graham School offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Finance (MS), Master of Science in Management (MS), Master of Science in Health Administration (MS), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public and Non-Profit Management (MS), and Master of Science in Service Management (MS) as well as joint degrees in nursing (MSN/MBA) and applied computer science (MACS/MBA). The strongest areas of study are finance, general management, and health administration.

Thirty-nine total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 12 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Management Theory and Application
• Managerial Economics
• Managerial Accounting
• Managerial Finance
• Statistical Methods for Business Decisions
• Management Information Systems
• Government, Business, and Society
• Strategic Management and Policy
• Marketing Management

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements by transferring up to 12 hours of graduate credit.

The maximum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full or part time is 5 years.

There are 17 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 94% hold a doctorate; there are 21 part-time faculty, of whom 33% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated above average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of credit hours each full-time faculty member teaches is 21 (part time, 6 hours); average business class size is 20.

Saint Xavier University, Graham School of Management Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 120,000 volumes, 10,000 microform items, and 2158 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 2877 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in its database collection for researching U.S. public companies and investment funds. Students have access to such databases and networks as ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Communication & Mass Media Complete, Expanded Academic ASAP, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, JSTOR, Lexis/Nexis, Mergent Online, Regional Business News, SRDS Media Solutions, Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage, Value Line Investment Survey, Wall Street Journal historical files, and Wilson Select Plus. Other opportunities for research consist of interlibrary loans.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of approximately 330 workstations and 20 laser printers on 2 campuses that are accessible to MBA students. MBA students have electronic mailboxes, web-accessible file services, and web access to their information in the institutional database.

Career and Job Placement

In spring 2006, 21 companies recruited on campus. Fifty-two percent were national corporations. Majors most in demand were finance and health care. Placement services are limited, since most students are already employed full time. Placement services for alumni include the same services as those available to students, including an on-line system called Cougarjobs.com through which employers can post available openings. 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, and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. The application deadline for fall entry is May 1.

Calendar

The school operates on a term basis. Semesters are 10 weeks long. Graduate programs are offered during the evening only and weekends.

Saint Xavier University, Graham School of Management Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 3.0. The formula for using the GPA and GMAT scores is (200 x GPA) + GMAT, or minimum 1000. Most important admissions factors are grades in upper-level courses, letters of recommendation, and a successful interview. A strong mathematics background is required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 213; 125 were accepted. The average GPA was 3.65. Transfers are 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 $35, and 2 letters of recommendation. The application deadlines are August 15 for fall entry; November 15, winter; November 15, spring; May 15, summer. Students are notified of the admissions decision 2 weeks after the application is received.

Saint Xavier University, Graham School of Management Financial Aid

About 35% of graduate business school students receive financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships. The FAFSA is required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $625 per credit, or $11,250 per year. On-campus room and board costs approximately $7414; books and supplies, $1000; personal expenses, $2000; and other fees, $130, for an estimated annual total of $21,794. Graduate student housing is based on availability.

Saint Xavier University, Graham School of Management Students

Twenty percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. The greatest percentage of students are from Illinois (99%). Fifty-four percent are women and 43% are minorities. The average age at entrance is 33; ages range from 21 to 65. In 2006, 173 graduate business degrees were awarded.