Silberman College of Business Administration

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Silberman College of Business Administration History

Fairleigh Dickinson University, founded in 1942, is a private, coeducational institution. The 90-acre campus is located in a small town.

The Silberman College of Business Administration was founded in 1954 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at Madison. The basic educational approach is to develop the analytical ability and perspective of the graduate student in order to contribute to success as a responsible executive.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Silberman College of Business Administration Academics

The Silberman College of Business offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Taxation (MST), and Accounting (MS) as well as a joint degree in BA/MBA. Other programs include internships and an interdisciplinary program in corporate communications. The strongest areas of study and the most popular are management, finance, and accounting. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus.

Forty-eight total credits are required to complete the MBA. Required courses include:

• Economic Analysis
• Social, Political, and Legal Environment of Business
• Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing
• Information Systems and Technology Management
• Applied Statistical Analysis
• Financial Accounting: An End-User Approach
• Organizational Behavior
• Production and Operations Management
• Financial Analysis
• Marketing Concepts
• Executive Communication and Leadership
• Global Business Capstone

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements through proficiency exams or equivalent undergraduate courses.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The maximum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full or part time is 6 years.

There are 66 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 80% hold a doctorate; there are 82 part-time faculty, of whom 2% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated well above average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of credit hours faculty teach is 20; average business class size is 25.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Silberman College of Business Administration Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 410,467 volumes, 122,126 microform items, 23,446 special business collections, and 4100 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 1804 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in U.S. and New Jersey government documents. Students have access to such databases and networks as ABI/INFORM, Banking Information Source, Business Source Premier, Hoover’s Company Records, MarketLine, Mergent Online, Plunkett Research Online, Predicasts PROMT, and Valueline.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. Available computer facilities consist of 330 IBM P4 DUO based PC’s in 13 labs plus 2 special-purpose graphics labs, Students, staff, and faculity can addess the LAN, the Internet, and Novell file servers Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The FDU Technical Assistance Center provides around-the-clock technical support services for more that 200 commercial offf-the-shelf software applications, all Microsoft operating systems (from DOS to Xp), Macintosh (OS 8x and higher), all common browsers, Webcampus, virtually all network connectivity options, and password reset support. This 24-hour help desk support is available to all students from the time they are officially admitted to the University.

Career and Job Placement

Majors most in demand by companies recruiting in 2006 were accounting/finance and technical. Placement services are extensive. Placement services for alumni include job search strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. Placement is available through the university placement office.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL or the college’s own test. International students must score 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) or 79 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT). They also must submit proof of health consisting of the same proof as for domestic students, as required by state law, and proof of adequate funds to cover the entire period of study. There are special fees of $875 annually for health insurance. The application deadline for fall entry is July 1.

Calendar

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

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Silberman College of Business Administration Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required. The formula for using the GPA and GMAT scores is (200 x GPA) + GMAT, or minimum 1050. Most important admissions factors are grades in upper-level courses, GMAT results, and academic accomplishments and ability. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 515; 330 were accepted; 216 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.3; average GMAT score was 525. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited.

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, and a nonrefundable application fee of $40. The application deadline is open for fall entry. Students are notified on a rolling basis of the admissions decision. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is August. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 academic year.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Silberman College of Business Administration Financial Aid

About 60% of graduate business school students receive financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships, for a total average of $5500 annually. The FAFSA is required. The application deadlines are February 15 for fall entry; October 1, spring.

Tuition for all students is $839 per credit, or $15,102 per year. On-campus room and board costs approximately $6800; books and supplies, $1000; and other fees, $572, for an estimated annual total of $23,474. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Silberman College of Business Administration Students

Forty-five percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. Fourteen percent are minorities and 19% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 27; ages range from 21 to 62. In 2006, 369 graduate business degrees were awarded.