Erivan K. Haub School of Business

Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business History

Saint Joseph’s University, founded in 1851, is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Catholic Church (Jesuit). The 40-acre campus is located in a suburban area 10 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 7535.

The Erivan K. Haub School of Business was founded in 1978 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, Mandeville Hall. Courses also are offered at Ursinus College in Collegeville (MBA, MS Financial Services, and MS Human Resource Management). The basic educational approach is to use a mix of theory and the case method to enhance the managerial effectiveness and leadership potential of current and future professionals while fostering a sensitivity to ethical, moral, social, and cultural aspects of modern society.

Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business Academics

The MBA program offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Executive Master of Business Administration in Pharmaceutical Marketing (EMBA), and Master of Science in Food Marketing, International Marketing, Decision and System Science, Financial Service, and Human Resource Management (MS) as well as a joint degree in osteopathy (DO/MBA). Other programs include cross-registration with Nanjing University a cooperative program with Beijing University, and work-study. The strongest areas of study are finance, marketing, information systems, and food marketing. The most popular courses are finance and management. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus. CEOs of major corporations participate in the Haub School of Business Distinguished Lecture Series and in events held by the Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics. CEOs also participate in case studies in the Executive MBA program.

Forty-eight total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 6 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Math for MBA Studies
• Accounting Concepts
• Managerial Economics
• Financial Management
• Managing Work Organizations
• Business Statistical Tools with Excel
• Developing Managerial Skill Sets
• Creating and Measuring Shareholder Value
• Shareholder Value Management
• Contemporary Information Technologies
• Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility
• Creating and Measuring Customer Value
• Developing Decision Making Competencies
• Empowering Human Potential at Work
• Global Business Strategy
• 2 elective courses

Required courses for the MSHRM include:

• Accounting Concepts
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Leading Change in Organizations
• Employment and Labor Law
• Human Resource Information Systems
• Human Resource Management
• Global Business Strategy
• 2 electives

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements by waiving certain courses, primarily through challenge exams.

The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 1 1/2 years; maximum, 5 years. For students attending part time, the minimum is 2 years; maximum, 6 years.

There are 60 total full-time graduate business faculty, all of whom hold a doctorate; there are 19 part-time faculty, of whom 50% hold 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 20.

Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business Unique Programs

Library

The Campbell Library houses a collection of more than 335,000 volumes, 660,000 microform items, and 17 special business collections, and subscribes to 1850 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in food marketing. Students have access to such databases and networks as TCLC, UNCOVER, Dialog, Lexis/Nexis, and FirstSearch. Other opportunities for research consist of the Internet and other university libraries in the Philadelphia area.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of a fully serviced computer center open to all students from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, Mandeville Hall has fully wired classrooms and a teletorium with advanced teleconferencing capabilities.

Career and Job Placement

Majors most in demand by companies recruiting in 2006 were accounting, computer science, finance, food marketing, marketing, and management information systems. Placement services are limited, since most students are already employed full time, but those available to alumni include a resume bank sponsored by the Graduate Business Office as well as all resources available in the Career Development Center. 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) or 80 on the Internet-Based (iBT) version. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts and proof of adequate funds to cover 2 years of study. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of some assistantships, scholarships, and service grants. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 14 weeks long; summer sessions, 6 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the evening only and weekends.

Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.8 and a GMAT score of 450. 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 letters of recommendation. A strong mathematics background is required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 479; 323 were accepted; 303 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.0; average GMAT score was 524. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited by special marketing and recruitment programs.

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, 2 letters of recommendation, a business resume, and a personal statement. The application deadlines are July 15 for fall entry; November 15, spring; April 1, summer. Students are notified immediately of the admissions decision. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is August 1. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 year. The Admissions Committee will review requests for longer periods.

Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business Financial Aid

The school’s own financial statement, the previous year’s tax return, and the PHEAA are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for all students is $743 per credit, or $13,374 per year. Books and supplies cost approximately $1000; personal expenses, $1000; and other fees, $100, for an estimated annual total of $15,474. Graduate student housing is available in off-campus housing. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business Students

Twenty percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. The greatest percentage of students are from the Northeast (88%). Forty-three percent are women, 14% are minorities, and 7% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 28; ages range from 22 to 50. Twelve percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 3% already have a graduate degree. In 2006, 295 graduate business degrees were awarded.