School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences History

Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus, founded in 1926, is a private, coeducational institution. The 11-acre campus is located in an urban area in Brooklyn, New York. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 28,000. Figures in the above capsule are approximate.

The School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences was founded in 1946 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered in Rockland County and Westchester County, NY (MBA), and New York, NY (MPA). The basic educational approach is a mix of case and theoretical methods.

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences Academics

The School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Master of Science in Taxation (MST), Computer Science (MS), and Human Resource Management (MS/HR). Other programs include cooperative, work-study, and internship programs. The strongest area of study is finance/management. The most popular course is in management. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus including the Deans’ Series of Guest Speakers from Fortune 500 Companies and the Women Executive Speaker’s Series.

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

• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Management Processes
• Marketing Systems
• Managerial Communications
• Management Information Systems
• Economic Environment of Business
• Quantitative Methods in Business Research (Statistics)
• Marketing Strategy
• Managerial Economics
• Organizational Behavior
• Operations Management
• Business, Government, and Society
• capstone courses

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements through undergraduate coursework with grades of B or better.

The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 12 months; maximum, 5 years. For students attending part time, the minimum is 16 months; maximum, 5 Years.

In a recent year, there were 30 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 90% held a doctorate; there were 23 part-time faculty, of whom 10% held a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated well above average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 6; average business class size is 22.

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 340,000 volumes and 150 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 2100 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in accounting/marketing. Students have access to more than 300 full-text databases.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of a variety of mainframe computers, which students may access through some 400 terminals. There are also 2 student laboratories with IBM PCs.

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 2 academic years of study. There is a $100 deposit. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of graduate assistantships.

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.

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.5. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, grades in upper-level courses, and letters of recommendation. A strong mathematics background is not required.

The number of applicants in a recent class was 324; 153 were accepted; 100 enrolled. The average GPA was 2.97; average GMAT score was 417. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited through targeted advertising.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, a nonrefundable application fee of $30, 2 letters of recommendation, and a resume. The application deadlines are August 15 for fall entry; November 30, winter; May 1, summer. Students are notified of the admissions decision on a rolling basis. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is August 15.

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences Financial Aid

In a recent year, about 60% of graduate business school students received financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships. Stipends and programs available for minority students include minority scholarships. The GAPSFAS or FAFSA and the school’s own financial statement are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $790 per credit. Graduate student housing is available on campus in dormitories. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, School of Business, Public Admininstration and Information Sciences Students

Eight percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 75% have had an average of 5 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from New York (60%). Forty-four percent are women, 36% are minorities, and 20% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 26; ages range from 21 to 60. Ten percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 5% already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 60%, liberal arts; 20%, business; 5%, economics; 5%, math and science; 4%, social sciences; and 1%, engineering. About 10% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 90% remain to receive their degree.