Master of Business Administration (MBA)

What Sets the Welch College of Business & Technology MBA Apart?

Sacred Heart University’s AACSB-accredited Welch College of Business & Technology delivers an MBA experience that combines innovation, opportunity and real-world experience through:

• Future-focused courses—Every student takes at least one course in artificial intelligence or cybersecurity to learn about the technologies changing today’s businesses.
• Flexible options—With eight areas of study, students can design an MBA program that fits their goals and interests.
• Great location—SHU’s Fairfield campus connects you to top companies in Connecticut and is only a short train ride from New York City, one of the biggest business centers in the world.
• Experienced teachers—Professors are experts research and business, sharing lessons from real-world experience in every class.
• Modern facilities—The West Campus—once GE’s global headquarters--includes an AI Lab, Finance Lab and teamwork-focused classrooms built for the future of business.

The SHU MBA helps you gain the skills, knowledge and experience to lead with confidence and make an impact in any career.

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Learn more about tuition rates and payment options for the MBA program.

MBA Your Way

Choose the modality and path that works for you. The program can be completed full time or part time.

Experienced professionals

The professional track allows students with more than two years of relevant work experience and an undergraduate business degree to complete the program in as little as 33 credits.

Early career professionals and career changers

Those with a bachelor’s degree in business and less than two years of work experience, can complete the program in 36 credits. Students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than business who are switching careers can complete the program in 41-45 credits. All students can complete an internship to gain additional work experience before graduating from the program.

International students

The MBA program at SHU welcomes students from around the world. As a STEM-designated program, international students who wish to work in the U.S. after graduation can extend their OPT for 24 months.

Choose a Concentration

Sacred Heart MBA students can customize their program, either completing a general MBA degree or choosing from a concentration, including:

Program Benefits

Capstone with Impact

Complete your capstone project through a global experience with an international business—culminating in a one-to-two week study abroad trip—or make a difference closer to home by partnering with a local nonprofit organization through SHU’s Center for Nonprofits.

ChatGPT Subscription

Every MBA student receives a ChatGPT subscription to enhance research, data analysis and creative problem-solving throughout their studies.

Career Outcomes and Services

Students and alumni gain lifetime access to the Center for Career & Professional Development. Expert coaches offer individualized guidance on résumés, interviews and job placement. A dedicated career team, backed by industry experience and deep employer relationships, helps connect top talent with leading organizations.

Graduates of SHU’s MBA program are in high demand and have recently joined companies such as:

Dual Degree Program

Students apply to the Bachelor’s-Master of Business Administration (MBA) 4+1 Dual Degree Program as incoming freshmen and are admitted directly into the graduate program at the same time as their undergraduate admission. Students earn a bachelor’s and an MBA degree in five years. Admitted students complete the bachelor’s degree in the traditional four-year time frame and complete one year of graduate study in the MBA program.

AACSB-Accredited

SHU's Jack Welch College of Business & Technology, is one of fewer than 5% of elite business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International.

More Information

For further information regarding admission requirements for US Citizens, contact:

Ed Nassr
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
203-396-6877
nassre@sacredheart.edu

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For further information regarding admission requirements for international students, contact:

Yashwanth Chitikala
Associate Director of Graduate International Admissions
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1 203-913-7896
chitikalay@sacredheart.edu

Schedule Your Appointment with Yashwanth