Saturday-only MBA
This accelerated MBA program is designed for busy professionals who can commit the time and effort to complete a degree in just two years, through an intensive sequence of Saturday-only classes.
Structured much like an Executive MBA program, the Montclair Saturday-only MBA at Brookdale is well-suited to individuals at all stages of their careers.
The Saturday-only MBA is not offered on our main Montclair campus, but features the same curriculum and the same School of Business graduate faculty. Classes are held at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ - a few minutes from Exit 109 on the Garden State Parkway.
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This cohort-based Saturday-only MBA program has one start each year, in the Spring.
You progress through your studies with a cohort of fellow students, taking 2 courses in each term‚ a morning class (8:30 am - 12:15 pm), and an afternoon class (1:00 pm - 4:45 pm) . There are 4 terms each year, with 10 class sessions in each term.
The part-time study load (6 credits a term) means the Saturday-only MBA is compatible with a busy professional schedule, while it ensures that you earn your degree in the shortest practical period.
The intensive schedule and structure of this fixed-curriculum program are not for everyone. If personal and professional demands won't let you commit to a full day of Saturday classes, the flexibility and convenience of our main campus evening schedule may be more appropriate for you.
(International applicants, please note : student visa holders are not eligible for the Saturday-only MBA, as it is a part-time program.)
The Saturday-only program is designed as a general MBA degree, and students in each cohort are surveyed on the array of elective courses on their schedule. Students in this program who wish to add a concentration to the MBA degree can do so by taking elective courses on our main campus.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Montclair Saturday-only MBA Program
• If I commit to this Saturday-only MBA, when do I have time off?
• Where are the courses held?
• If I need to, can I take MBA courses on the Montclair campus?
• Are students in the Saturday-only MBA Program eligible for advanced standing based on prior graduate or undergraduate work?
• Are there any prerequisites for this MBA?
• Is work experience required?
• Is the Saturday-only MBA program accredited?
• What is the curriculum of the Saturday-only MBA at Brookdale?
• Who teaches the courses in this program?
• What is the cost of the Saturday-only MBA?
• How do I apply for admission? What is the deadline for applying?
• How can I get additional information?
• If I commit to this Saturday-only MBA, when do I have time off?
There is a weekend break after each term, and no classes on major holiday weekends. Longer breaks are scheduled around Christmas and in the summer.
You and your cohort of fellow students take 2 courses in each term: a m orning class from 8:30 am - 12:15 pm, and an afternoon class, 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm . There are 4 terms each year, with 10 class sessions apiece.
• Where are the Saturday-only MBA courses held?
The classes meet on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College, in Monmouth County NJ - a few minutes away from Exit 109 on the Garden State Parkway.
We are able to use the state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities on this lovely campus through our partnership in the NJ Coastal Communiversity.
• If I need to, can I take MBA courses on the Montclair campus?
As a student in this program, you're a fully-matriculated MSU MBA: if circumstances require, you may take courses on the main campus.
For example, the Saturday-only program is designed as a general degree, without a concentration. Students are surveyed on the array of elective courses to be offered to their second year. Those who would like to add a concentration to the MBA can do so by taking other electives on our main campus.
However, you should only select the Saturday MBA option if you think you're ready to commit to its special schedule and cohort structure for your required courses: it's not practical to switch back and forth between the Saturday-only and main campus classes.
Once beginning the degree, if you find that the Saturday schedule is no longer a good fit with your other time commitments, you may switch to the main campus MBA program.
• Are students in the Saturday-only MBA Program eligible for advanced standing based on prior graduate or undergraduate work?
Yes, the same advanced standing guidelines apply to all MBA students, regardless of whether they take courses at Brookdale or Montclair. Click here for details.
• Are there any prerequisites for this MBA?
We have MBA applicants from all undergraduate majors, and the only pre-requisite is an undergraduate course in Calculus.
If you did not take calculus as an undergraduate, you may be accepted to the Montclair MBA program on a conditional basis. Once admitted, you will need to take the required calculus course - which may be at any college (including Brookdale Community College, of course!).
• Is work experience required?
Work experience is not required for acceptance to the MBA program. However, work experience is a strongly valued part of the MBA application portfolio, and the average MBA student has more than 4.5 years of full-time work experience before applying to MSU.
• Is the Saturday-only MBA program accredited?
Yes. Montclair State University's School of Business is accredited by AACSB International . This accreditation covers all our Business degrees - including the Saturday-only MBA at Brookdale.
• What is the curriculum of the Saturday-only MBA at Brookdale?
Whether you complete your MBA in the Saturday-only program or as a part-time or full-time student on the main campus, you follow the same degree curriculum.
We can't offer the same array of MBA electives & concentrations at Brookdale, however: the Saturday-only program is designed as a generalist MBA. Students in each cohort are surveyed on the elective courses that will be offered in the second year of the schedule. Those who would like to add a concentration to the MBA can do so by taking other electives on our main campus.
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• Who teaches the courses in this Saturday MBA program?
All Montclair MBA courses at Brookdale are taught by the same SBUS graduate faculty as on our main campus.
• What is the cost of the Saturday-only MBA?
The 2008-2009 cost for NJ residents is $635.31 per credit (SH) - $1,922.43 per course. For out-of-state residents: $854.99 per credit, or $2,581.47 per course. Students complete 33 - 48 credits (depending on advanced standing). Click here for more information about MSU tuition and fees.
• How do I apply for admission? What is the application deadline?
The application requirements for the Montclair State University MBA are the same whether you select the main campus or Saturday-only MBA program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year, and there are no specific deadlines.
However, only one cohort starts each academic year in the Saturday-only MBA at Brookdale: in this program, you begin classes in the Spring (usually in February).
If you are planning to begin your MBA at either of our locations, we encourage you to apply well in advance to ensure there is time for a comprehensive review of your application portfolio.
Please note: if you choose the Saturday-only MBA program, be sure to check "Brookdale MBA" or " Communiversity " on the application form.
(International applicants, please also note : student visa holders are not eligible for the Saturday-only MBA, as it is a part-time program.)
• How can I get more information?
For additional information on the Montclair Saturday-only MBA at Brookdale, contact the MBA Office.
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