Master's in Business Administration MBA Program
MBA Degree Requirements
Program Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Depending on your undergraduate background, you may be waived from up to 12 credits of preparatory business coursework. Prerequisite waivers are evaluated once your application is complete.
Required Materials
- Application
- Official transcript for the last degree earned. To be considered for a scholarship and prerequisite waivers, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letters may come from employers, professors or professional associates and should describe your work ethic, academic or work experience, and why you would be a good fit for the program
- Personal statement
- In 250-500 words, detail why you are seeking an MBA, how you expect to apply your degree to your professional career after graduation, and why you seek to pursue your degree through University of Bridgeport
- Résumé
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Deadlines
A completed application and all supporting documents must be received on or before:
- July 15 for the fall semester
- December 1 for the spring semesterr
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Master's in Business Administration MBA Courses
University of Bridgeport’s MBA program is a 36 credit program which may require domestic students to complete up to an additional 6 credits depending on their undergraduate coursework.
Core Courses (18 credits)
In the six core courses you will apply the theory from the foundation coursework through cases and real-world exercises.
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 505 | Managerial & Cost Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 505 | Advanced Financial Management & Policy | 3 |
| ITKM 505 | Information Systems & Knowledge Management | 3 |
| MGMT 505 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 505 | Marketing & Branding | 3 |
| MGMT 555 | Global Program & Project Management | 3 |
Concentration Courses (9 credits)
Because many careers require specialized and in-depth knowledge and skills in specific business areas, the program provides students with the opportunity to complete three classes of in-depth study in an area of their choice.
Capstone Courses (9 credits)
The Capstone experience provides the final integration of student learning across the disciplines and the application of concepts learned to practical and competitive situations.
Integration Course (required)
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUCP 597 | Policy & Strategy | 3 |
Practicum (select one)
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 582 | Business Planning | 3 |
| MGMT 589 | Cases in Ethics, Innovation, & Leadership | 3 |
| GLDP 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
Experiential Course (select one)
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 582 | Business Planning | 3 |
| MGMT 589 | Cases in Ethics, Innovation, & Leadership | 3 |
| BUCP 598 | Thesis | 3 |
| BUCP 599 | Internship | 3 |
Preparatory Courses: Acquiring the Foundation for Success (up to 6 Credits)
Students with undergraduate preparation in a non-business field may be required to complete up to 6 credits of preparatory coursework. Students with a strong academic record (B or better in each case) from an accredited university may be able to waive preparatory foundation courses. Accounting & Business Law (ACCT500) requires financial accounting, as well as any course labelled business law that included contracts and tort law Management & Marketing (MGMT500) requires organizational behavior, operations management, and marketing or any similarly named course that includes consumer behavior.
This coursework provides the basic fundamentals across the business disciplines that serve as a necessary foundation for a degree through our School of Business.
- ACCT 500 Accounting & Business Law
- MGMT 500 Management & Marketing
If you have not completed all of these courses as part of your undergraduate studies, they are available through our program. For more information on prerequisites, please contact admissions.
Flexible Programs
We understand that many of our students are busy, working adults who are balancing a number of demands in addition to the school. As a result, we have designed a flexible MBA program that allows you to take coursework at a time and place that is convenient for you.
If you completed an undergraduate degree in business and are waived from the 4 core courses (up to 12 credits), the MBA can be completed in as little as year.
Class Schedule
- Classes offered on campus during the day, evenings, weekends, and online
- 7-week and 15-week courses are available
- Take courses year-round
Our 15-week on campus classes meet once a week for two and a half hours. As a student, you have seven years to complete the MBA degree. International students must take a minimum of 9 credits (three courses) each term to maintain their full-time student status.
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Master's in Business Administration MBA Concentrations
Each concentration requires 9 credits of specialized study in addition to the program requirements.
- MBA with Accounting
- MBA with Analytics Intelligence
- MBA with Finance
- MBA with Healthcare Management
- MBA with Human Resources Management
- MBA with Management
- MBA with Marketing
The MBA with Accounting delivers the knowledge and skills necessary to measure, analyze, interpret and communicate economic data. You will acquire a solid foundation of accounting principles, real-world tools and aptitude to excel in a business career. Our focus on broad-based business cognizance will enable you to integrate accounting practices to achieve strategic goals.
Summary of Requirements
MBA Program Curriculum (total of 36 credits)
The MBA program is made up of three course components: Core, Concentration, and Capstone:
Core Courses (18 credits)
In the six core courses you will apply the theory from the foundation coursework through cases and real-world exercises.
- ACCT 505 Managerial & Cost Accounting (3 credits)
- FIN 505 Advanced Financial Management & Policy (3 credits)
- ITKM 505 Information Systems & Knowledge Management (3 credits)
- MGMT 505 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- MKTG 505 Marketing & Branding (3 credits)
- MGMT 555 Global Program & Project Management (3 credits)
Concentration Courses (9 credits)
Course options include (select three):
- ACCT 508 International Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 510 Intermediate Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 520 Auditing (3 credits)
- ACCT 530 Personal Taxation (3 credits)
- ACCT 535 Business Entity Taxation (3 credits)
- ACCT 540 Advanced Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 545 Financial Reporting & Analysis (3 credits)
- ACCT 555 Advanced Auditing (3 credits)*
- ACCT 556 Accounting Regulations (3 credits)*
- ACCT 557 Business Environment & Concepts for Accountants (3 credits)*
- ACCT 558 Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting (3 credits)*
*Registration for these courses requires approval by the accounting chair and program director.
Capstone Courses (9 credits)
Integration Course (required)
- BUCP 597 Policy & Strategy (3 credits)
Practicum (select one)
- MGMT 582 Business Planning (3 credits)
- MGMT 589 Cases in Ethics, Innovation, & Leadership (3 credits)
- GLDP 501 Research Methods (3 credits)
Experiential Course (select one)
- MGMT 582 Business Planning (3 credits)
- MGMT 589 Cases in Ethics, Innovation, & Leadership (3 credits)
- BUCP 598 Thesis (3 credits)
- BUCP 599 Internship (3 credits)
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Business Administration Career Outcomes
Careers in Business Administration
University of Bridgeport is uniquely located near prominent cities — New York City and Boston along with Bridgeport, Hartford, New London and more. With so many cities close to our campus, UB is connected with many prominent businesses, which helps pave the way for a career in business administration.
Internship opportunities include but are not limited to business such as:
- Fidelity Investments
- Nestlé Purina
- Schneider Electric
- IZEA, Inc.
- Prudential Financial
- Top Chef Meals
- Pictura D’Arte
- Merril Lynch Piece
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- American Institute of Healthcare & Technology
Employers of UB business administration graduates include but are not limited to:
- Apple
- ESPN
- FBI
- Microsoft
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Pitney Bowes
- Sikorsky Aircraft
Industries you can work in:
- Accounting
- Computer Information Systems
- Finance
- Marketing
Career Services at UB
Career Development connects you with career opportunities. Our knowledgeable and skilled career counselors are available to meet with you on a one-on-one basis to assist with resume writing, internship search, job hunting for post-graduation opportunities, and anything else that will help you to land your dream job.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
