Suffolk University

Sawyer School of Management Suffolk MBA Online

Boston, Massachusetts

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

In an increasingly fast-paced and demanding business world, online education is an appealing option for busy professionals. The AACSB-accredited Suffolk MBA Online has no residency requirement; therefore, students can complete the entire degree fully online. Alternatively, students may complement their online courses with four Suffolk MBA campus-based courses in Boston, Franklin, North Andover, or West Barnstable, Massachusetts; or with 6 transfer credits from another AACSB-accredited M.B.A. program.

DELIVERY MEDIA

The Suffolk MBA Online experience includes video clips, PowerPoint slides, two-way audio, threaded ongoing discussions, interactive e-mail, weekly real-time chat rooms, conference calls, and document sharing. Each semester, an online New Student Orientation introduces students to online skills and ensures familiarity with the virtual classroom, faculty members, and classmates prior to class start dates.

Students must have a moderate level of experience working on the Web and access to Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher on a PC. To take full advantage of the learning experience, the following minimum system profiles are required: Microsoft Windows—Windows 98, 98Se, Me, NT, 2000, or XP; 64 MB RAM; 56.6 kbps modem (DSL or cable is recommended); SoundCard and speakers. Technical assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Suffolk MBA Online is a ten- to eighteen-course program, depending upon a student's previous educational background. The degree can be completed in nine to sixteen months of full-time study. Alternatively, it can be completed in twenty-one to thirty-six months of part-time study, taking two courses per term (fall, spring, and summer). Students have five years to complete the degree. Understanding the importance of the global economy to today's business world, all Suffolk MBA students take the required Managing in the Global Environment course.

Suffolk MBA Online students customize their degree through their choice of electives. Students choose one of four specializations: accounting, finance, information systems, and marketing. A specialization is not required. Instead, students may choose from a wide variety of electives that cross various functional areas.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Suffolk MBA Online also offers the Accelerated MBA for Attorneys, the Accelerated MBA for CPAs, and the Accelerated MBA for ASQ (American Society for Quality) members.

CREDIT OPTIONS

Students who have a strong undergraduate preparation in business or management may be able to complete the program in as few as ten courses. Students may waive core courses if they have completed equivalent course work at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited school within the past seven years with a grade of B or better. Waiver evaluations are completed at the point of admission to the Suffolk MBA Online program. Alternatively, tentative waiver evaluations can be completed for prospective students upon request.

Listed among U.S. News & World Report 's Best Accredited Online Programs, the Suffolk MBA Online program was established in 1999.

Suffolk University is a dynamic, urban university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than seventy areas of study. Suffolk's main campus is strategically located in Boston, a leading world center of finance, high technology, health, biotechnology, law, and government. Suffolk has a current enrollment of 7,500 students, representing more than 100 countries.

Established in 1937, Suffolk's business school, the Sawyer School of Management, serves more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students, representing about eighty-five countries. Suffolk's alumni network spans the globe, with active alumni associations worldwide.

Suffolk University is accredited by AACSB International—the trademark of excellence among select business schools; NASPAA—the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration; and NEASC—the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

FACULTY

Suffolk faculty members combine leadership skills with real-world situations and academic theory, providing students with the relevant knowledge they need to excel in today's business environment. Faculty research enhances student learning. Many faculty members are top-notch researchers, known nationally and internationally in their areas of expertise. Many faculty members have had successful full-time business careers or currently work as consultants outside academia.

ADMISSION

Admission criteria include one year of work experience, a completed application form, application fee, current resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all prior academic work, a statement of professional goals, TOEFL scores (for international students), and official GMAT score.

TUITION AND FEES

For the 2004–05 academic year, the Suffolk MBA Online tuition is $2418 per 3-credit course. Students are also assessed a $120 technology fee per 3-credit course.

FINANCIAL AID

For information regarding financial aid options, students should contact the Financial Aid Office by e-mail at [email protected].

CONTACT

Dr. Lillian Hallberg, Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs and Director, MBA Programs
Sawyer School of Management
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02108-2770
Telephone: 617-573-8306
Fax: 617-573-8653
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.suffolk.edu/mbaonline

Graduate Admissions Office
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02108-2770
Telephone: 617-573-8302
Fax: 617-305-1733
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.suffolk.edu

APPLYING

The Suffolk MBA Online program admits students in the fall, spring, and summer. Suffolk University operates on a rolling admission basis. Applications are available at http://www.suffolk.edu/mbaonline.