Overview
Seton Hall’s School of Business is the first private school in New Jersey to earn accreditation by the AACSB-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan Catholic university in the nation and maintains regional accreditation through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Business’ state-of-the-art academic facility, Kozlowski Hall, was completed in 1997.

Seton Hall’s enrollment is approximately 10,000, almost half of whom are graduate students. Approximately 700 are pursuing M.B.A. and/or M.S. degrees in business, mostly on a part-time basis. Approximately 90 percent of School of Business graduate students are fully employed. Student groups, including the International Student Organization, provide social support and networking opportunities.

The Location and Community
Nestled on 58 acres in the suburban Village of South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall is in the midst of one of the world's most cosmopolitan centers of education, business, publishing, art and entertainment. The University's close proximity to New York City (which is 14 miles from South Orange) allows students to explore the best that "the Big Apple" has to offer, such as museums, plays, concerts and sporting events, as well as career opportunities.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
At the graduate program level, the Stillman School of Business offers a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), a Master of Science (M.S.), joint degrees, and certificates. M.B.A. concentrations offered include accounting, finance, financial markets, institutions and instruments, health-care administration, information systems, international business, management, marketing, pharmaceutical management, and sport management. Available M.S. programs include accounting and professional accounting, international business, and taxation.

Most M.B.A. and M.S. students are enrolled in the evening programs. The evening M.B.A. requires 42 credits and may be completed in as few as 18 months for full-time students. Minimum credit completion requirements for M.S. degrees begin at 30 (33 for international business), depending on the number of prerequisites needed for individual students. Students may choose to concentrate in more than one area of study. Choosing two areas of concentration results in an increase of 9 to 12 credits.

In addition to its M.B.A. and M.S. programs, the Stillman School of Business offers a 15-credit Graduate Business Certificate to those students holding a valid bachelor’s degree, as well as 15-credit post-M.B.A. and M.S. certificates in the areas of international business, taxation, sport management, and general business. Dual-degree programs exist with the College of Nursing (M.B.A./M.S.N.), the School of Diplomacy and International Relations (M.B.A./M.A.D.I.R., M.S. in international business/M.A.D.I.R., and M.B.A./M.S. in international business), and the Seton Hall School of Law (M.B.A./J.D.).

The School of Business programs are dedicated to the facilitation of lifelong professional learning. The M.B.A. curriculum provides a strong graduate-level foundation and encourages specialization in timely areas of employer need and personal interest in today’s global and technological workforce. In contrast to the breadth provided in the M.B.A. programs, the focus of the M.S. degrees is depth of knowledge, skills, and competencies in a specific business area.

Facilities & Resources
In 1994, the Walsh Library opened its doors. This 155,000-square-foot research facility seats more than 1,100 students. Information technology available includes CD-ROM databases (both index and full-text), multimedia computer labs, audiovisual installations, an electronic visual aid (scanner-reader), and Setoncat, the online catalog of holdings accessible both on-site and via the campus network.

In addition to such University facilities as the library and University Computing Center, the School of Business’s Andersen Planning Skills Center, in the state-of-the-art Kozlowski Hall, provides a computer lab and technical support services solely for business students.

In 2005, the Stillman School opened the Center for Securities Trading and Analysis, commonly referred to as “The Trading Room.”

Expenses and Aid
Graduate business tuition for the 2007-08 academic year is $889 per credit. Additional fees include a $75 to $100 application fee, a per-semester registration fee ($85 for part-time and $105 for full-time fall/spring studies, $45 each for summers and winters), a $100 technology fee each semester, course materials/books, and living expenses. More detailed information about costs of study, as well as University policies and procedures, is published in the Seton Hall University Graduate Bulletin.

Financial Aid:
Graduate assistantships are awarded to selected full-time students. Admission to a full-time program is required prior to being considered for a position. For an application for Seton Hall funded aid (graduate assistantships), students should contact the University’s Office of Graduate Services at 973-275-2036. For more information on federal financial aid and loans, students should contact Seton Hall’s Financial Aid Office by mail or telephone (973-761-9350).

Housing/Living Expenses:
No campus housing is available for graduate students. For more information, students should contact Seton Hall’s Department of Housing and Residence Life at (973-761-9172). However, most students are able to secure accommodations within walking distance of the University.

How to Apply / Application
For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Admissions decisions are based on the following submitted evidence of relevant professional and academic potential: work experience and credentials, personal statement, grade point averages, letters of academic and professional recommendation, and GMAT scores. A limited number of Master of Science (not M.B.A.) students with extensive, relevant professional experience and exemplary academic records are granted GMAT waivers. Additional application information is required from international applicants. Members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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