ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
School of Management and Business
Adelphi, was the first institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, a faculty of more than 500 full-time and part-time professors serve a student body of almost 6,000 undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. To graduate students in the professions, and adults seeking a change in their lives and careers, Adelphi offers over 70 graduate degree and certificate programs; small classes; a committed expert and approachable faculty; the convenience of three campuses, in Garden City, Manhattan--Soho, and Huntington; accelerated programming, evening and weekend class schedules; and lifelong career development.
The Community
Adelphi's main campus is located in historic Garden City, New York. Only 45 minutes from Manhattan, the pastoral 75 acre campus is easily reached by both public and private transportation. Students live nearby in most cases and a host of opportunities to get together outside of the classroom are provided. Garden City and the other local communities offer fine dining, music, sports, and other cultural events at such venues as the Nassau Coliseum, Shea Stadium, and the Westbury and Jones Beach theaters. In addition, because Adelphi is so close to New York City, Adelphi attracts some of the top names in business, politics, and the arts as visitors and lecturers on campus. Recent appearances include former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, journalist Pete Hamill, activist Sister Helen Prejean, actress Vanessa Redgrave, author Jill Ker Conway, former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop, and writer Norman Mailer.
Programs of study and degree requirements
School of Management and Business - The School of Management and Business provides students at the advanced level with a deep insight into the fundamental concepts of finance, management, and operations that are essential for leadership. The School's programs offer students the analytical tools and communications skills needed to meet the challenges of contemporary executives in business, government, education, the health care professions, the arts, as well as in social services and other not-for-profit professions. The School offers the following degree programs, and all programs may be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis.
M.B.A.- The 39 to 66 credit Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree is designed to provide the intellectual framework, strategic perspectives, and analytical tools needed by today's leaders in order to perform effectively, in any field. The program consists of: Prerequisite Courses which ensure that students possess the basic skills necessary for graduate study; Foundation Courses which provide students with skills and knowledge relevant to the functioning of an organization; a Breadth Component which examines 21st century management issues and trends on the global level; and Specialization and Elective courses. Specializations are available in Accounting, Banking, Corporate Finance and Investments, Hospital and Health Care Management, Human Resources, Management, and Marketing.
M.B.A./C.P.A.- The 96 credit M.B.A./C.P.A. program is designed for students without prior accounting knowledge and who desire to obtain C.P.A. certification within the context of a graduate M.B.A. program.
M.S. in Accounting- The 30 to 39 credit Master of Science in Accounting is an intensive program for professional accountants who which to expand their proficiency in accounting and, at the same time earn a graduate degree.
M.S. in Finance and Banking- This 48 credit program combines essential management principles with highly specialized course work, and is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the significant banking and monetary issues, and the technical operating aspects of financial institutions and money markets.
The School also offers graduate certificates (24 Credits) in Management, and in Banking, and a 15 credit certificate in Human Resource Management.
Facilities & Resources
Swirbul Library, the University's central library, houses over 660,000 volumes, a complete electronic database system, and more than 750,000 electronic resources based on CD-ROM technology.
Computer laboratories for student use are plentiful and available all over the campus. The campus is fully wired with T-1 internet access, and a multitude of other powerful applications.
The University's Center for Career Planning and Placement offers a wide variety of services, including training in career searches; visits by premier recruiters; internship placements; counseling on career development; rŽsumŽ preparation, occupational search strategies, and effective interviewing. The Center maintains a career resource library and a computer-assisted career guidance program.
Expenses and Aid
COSTS
Tuition
$925 per credit
University Fees $150 (nonrefundable)
HOUSING
Limited on-campus housing is available to full-time graduate students.
FINANCIAL AID
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available.
How to Apply
While all students are required to submit a completed application with the appropriate fee, letters of recommendation, and official copies of all transcripts, specific admission requirements and application procedures vary from school to school. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more information.
Who to contact
For more information, contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Adelphi University
Levermore Hall
1 South Avenue
Garden City, New York 11530
Tel: 516-877-3050
Fax: 516-877-3039
E-Mail:admissions@adelphi.edu
http://www.adelphi.edu
The Faculty
School of Management and Business: Jack Angel, M.S., Long Island University, C.P.A.; Allan Ashley, Ph.D., Polytechnic Institute of New York; Joseph Chorun, Ph.D., Columbia University; Grace Conway, M.A., New School of Social Research, C.P.A.; Detelin Elenkov, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Robert Felheim, Ph.D., New York University; Gunther Geiss, Ph.D., Polytechnic Institute of New York; Jeffrey Goldstein, Ph.D., Temple University; Rakesh Gupta, Dean, M.B.A., Baruch College; Gregory Gutman, M.B.A., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Harvey Heinowitz, M.B.A., Adelphi University; Zhmin Huang, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Alan Kreitzman, M.B.A., Adelphi University, C.P.A.; Susan X. Li, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Joseph Mascia, M.B.A., New York University; Rachel Mather, D.A., St. John's University; Neil Novins, M.B.A., New York University, C.P.A.; Lawrence Nowicki, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; James Patchias, M.Phil, New York University; Alvin Rosenstein, Ph.D., University of Illinois; Joseph Ruocco, Ph.D., Fordham University; Bruce Swenson, Ph.D., New York University, C.P.A.; Winston Waters, J.D., Seton Hall University.