Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program Overview

Fairfield University's customizable MBA program empowers experienced professionals to broaden their business perspectives. With seven in-demand concentrations, students can tailor their curriculum to their career aspirations. The program's core and elective courses, taught by experienced faculty, provide a comprehensive foundation in business fundamentals and industry-specific knowledge. Graduates enjoy a 99% job placement rate in various business sectors.

Program Outline

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Fairfield University

Degree Overview:

The Fairfield University Dolan School of Business offers a customizable Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed to help experienced professionals like you broaden your strategic perspectives across multiple business functions. This program allows you to design your own curriculum by choosing from seven in-demand concentrations:

• Accounting
• Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Concentration only available for hybrid students

The program's curriculum is designed to:

• Develop students with broad and strategic perspectives across multiple business functions.
• Provide students an opportunity to concentrate, but not major, in a functional business area.
• Enhance leadership skills and allow for specialization in industry-specific concentrations.

Outline:

The Fairfield Dolan MBA program is offered in both online and hybrid formats. The program is divided into three terms per year, with start dates in January, May, and September. The program curriculum consists of both core and elective courses.

Core Courses:

• Accounting for Business Decisions
• Business Analysis
• Business, Government, and Society
• Communication Skills for Business
• Economic Fundamentals for Business
• Financial Management
• Leading People and Organizations
• Marketing
• Operations and New Venture Formation
• Strategic Management

Elective Courses:

students can choose from a wide range of elective courses based on their chosen concentration. Some examples of elective courses include:

• Introduction to Financial Technology
• Business Analytics and Modeling
• Business Strategies for Cybersecurity
• Advanced Finance
• Investment Management
• International Business
• Marketing Strategy
• Data Analytics for Business
• Leadership Development
• Sales Management

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the program include a combination of:

• Exams
• Projects
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Participation

Teaching:

The program features:

• Experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a local and global scale.
• Small class sizes that allow for personalized attention
• A strong emphasis on practical application
• A variety of teaching methods, including lectures, case studies, and group projects

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in business, including:

• Management consulting
• Investment banking
• Marketing
• Finance
• Accounting
• Data analytics
• Information technology
Graduates of the program have a 99% job placement rate. Some employers of recent graduates include:
• Synchrony
• IBM
• Ipsos
• Citi
• Northwest Mutual
• Medtronic

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• The program is ranked #53 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Part-Time MBA Programs 2024-25.
• The program is also available to students living in Shanghai, China.
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Fairfield University website.