Richard J. Wehle School of Business

Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business History

Canisius College, founded in 1870, is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, Jesuits. The 33-acre campus is located in an urban area in north-central Buffalo. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 5500.

The Richard J. Wehle School of Business was founded in 1968 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at Canisius Center at Amherst (MBA). The basic educational approach is to develop graduates known for technical and professional skills, ethical standards, and problem-solving capabilities. Classes offer a blend of theoretical and practical aspects of each discipline and an integrative approach.

Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business Academics

The School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration in Professional Accounting (MBAPA), and Master of Telecommunications Management (MTM). Other programs include summer internships. The strongest areas of study are accounting, finance, marketing, and management. The most popular courses are Finance, Marketing, and Management.

Forty-eight total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 9 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Computer Skills
• Legal Environment
• Statistics
• Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Organizational Behavior
• Quantitative Tools I and II
• Managerial Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Production/Operations Management
• Cross Functional Integration
• Strategy Management
• Managerial Environment

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements through previous work at accredited schools.

The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 3 semesters; maximum, 3 semesters. For students attending part time, the minimum is 4 semesters; maximum, 6 years.

In a recent year, there were 43 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 98% held a doctorate; there is 1 part-time faculty member, who held 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 30.

Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business Unique Programs

Library

The Andrew Bouwhuis Library houses a collection of more than 345,000 volumes, and subscribes to 1100 periodicals. Students have access to such databases and networks as Lexis Database and Valentine Investors’ Survey. Other opportunities for research consist of interlibrary loans throughout the United States.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of several PC labs supporting a wide variety of software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, statistical, and database applications.

Career and Job Placement

Placement services are extensive and are available through the university placement office.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health, and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of tuition waivers. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 16 weeks long; summer sessions, 6 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and days only for full-time students, evenings only for part-time students.

Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required. The formula for using the GPA and GMAT scores is (200 x GPA) + GMAT, or minimum 1000. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, GMAT results, and work experience. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants for a recent class was 139; 89 were accepted; 46 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.05.Transfers are accepted.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, 2 transcripts, GMAT scores, and a nonrefundable application fee of $25. Students are notified of the admissions decision within 4 weeks of completed application. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 year. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business Financial Aid

The FAFSA is required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $720 per credit. Graduate student housing is very limited on campus, but amply available in off-campus accommodations. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business Students

Nine percent of a current graduate business school class were enrolled full time. The greatest percentage of students were from New York (91%). Thirty-five percent were women, 3% were minorities, and 4% were foreign nationals. The average age at entrance was 28; ages ranged from 22 to 50. Twenty percent entered directly from undergraduate school; 4% already had a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 40%, business; 20%, engineering; 20%, liberal arts; and 10%, social sciences. About 5% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 85% remain to receive their degree.