Curriculum
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accountancy
Dual MBA/MS in Accountancy
Master of Business Administration
TBD, Director
Filomena Durso, Associate Director of the MBA Program
The MBA prepares candidates to manage people, assets, ideas, and technology in a rapidly changing global environment. Courses develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills with a particular focus on operational, strategic, and financial risk. Added benefits of the newly re-designed program include IBM certifications that have been embedded into the curriculum, a strong focus on data and analytical tools, more robust coursework in program concentrations and more flexible course delivery.
Curriculum
Candidates must attain 36 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students elect a concentration upon entrance to facilitate courses in the program path. The MBA degree can be completed in as little as 36 credits if the core curriculum is satisfied by undergraduate courses with grades of B or higher. Waived credits are by permission only, and not an obligation of the University.
MBA Degree: 36 Credits
Core Courses:* 21 Credits
Concentration:* 9-12 Credits
Electives:* 3-6 Credits
*Note: Concentration and elective credits vary.
Level I: Core Courses (21 credits)
These courses provide the foundation for many of the concepts introduced in later courses, and should be taken early in the program. Waivers and/or transfer of credits may be considered as outlined in the Curriculum section above. Students are to complete their core courses prior to beginning their concentration.
| AC-501 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| GB-511 | Management & Human Behavior | 3 |
| GB-530 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| or FN-506 | Advanced Corporate Finance | |
| GB-533 | Enterprise Design Thinking | 3 |
| or GB-699 | Capstone in Corporate Strategy | |
| GB-622 | Management Economics | 3 |
| or FN-504 | Adv Econometrics and Financial Modeling | |
| DS-650 | Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| or GB-517 | Business Ethics and Sustainability | |
| or FN-516 | Financial Ethics | |
| DS-660 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| or GB-503 | Statistics for Managers | |
| or DS-520 | Data Analysis and Decision Modeling | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Level II: Concentration (12-15 credits)
Concentrations focus the candidate on a specific area to achieve depth of knowledge. Concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Marketing Intelligence, and Risk Management. Candidates may follow the recommended courses below or may work with the Program Director to design a concentration to meet specific goals and reflect individual backgrounds.
An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.
Level II: Electives (0-3 credits)
These courses provide program breadth outside the area of concentration. Candidates should choose these courses to gain knowledge in areas that will help achieve their career goals.
Additional Concentrations
Candidates may choose to add additional concentrations to their program of study. Each additional concentration requires that concentration’s credits, 12-15 as stated. The concentration is noted on the transcript.
Saint Peter's alumni who have earned an MBA or MSA from Saint Peter's University may re-enroll for additional concentrations.
Note: A concentration taken after a degree has been awarded is not eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. You will be expected to settle your account using cash, employer tuition reimbursement, private loans or other such funds.
Note: Core courses are considered Level I and must be taken before concentration courses.
Concentrations (Level II)
The following concentrations may be included as part of the MBA, MSA or dual MBA/MSA degrees. All are 9 credits, with the exception of Health Care Administration being 12 credits. A second concentration prior to the degree being awarded requires an additional 6 credits above those required for the specific graduate program.
Concentrations are composed of at least one required course and two or three additional courses to complete the concentration as noted below.
| Business Analytics (all courses required) | 15 | |
DS-510 | Introduction to Data Science | |
DS-520 | Data Analysis and Decision Modeling | |
or GB-503 | Statistics for Managers | |
DS-542 | Python in Data Science | |
DS-640 | Predictive Analytic & Financial Modeling | |
DS-680 | Marketing Analytics & Operation Research | |
or DS-620 | Data Visualization | |
| Cyber Security (take 5 of the following) | 15 | |
CY-510 | Cyber Security Planning & Risk Analysis | |
CY-520 | Cyber Security Ethical & Legal Concerns | |
CY-530 | Cryptography | |
CY-540 | International Communication & Networking | |
CY-610 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | |
CY-630 | Disaster Recovery | |
CY-640 | Cybercrime and Digital Forensics | |
| Data Science | 12 | |
DS-510 | Introduction to Data Science | |
DS-530 | Data Management Systems | |
DS-542 | Python in Data Science | |
DS-590 | Data Structures and Algorithms I | |
| Finance | 12 | |
GB-535 | International Finance (required) | |
or FN-524 | International Finance | |
AC-570 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
GB-565 | Derivative Markets | |
GB-570 | Investment Analysis | |
or FN-514 | Financial Engineering and Derivatives | |
or FN-512 | Adv Investment Analysis & Portfolio Mgmt | |
| Health Care Administration (all courses are required) | 12 | |
GB-671 | Health Care Financing & Risk Management | |
GB-672 | Current Issues & Policies in Health Care | |
GB-673 | Health Care Administration | |
GB-674 | Health Care Administration II | |
| Human Resources Management (all courses are required) | 12 | |
GB-619 | Employment Law | |
GB-620 | Leadership | |
GB-621 | Human Resources | |
GB-632 | Negotiations & Conflict Resolution | |
| International Business | 12 | |
GB-625 | International Business (required) | |
| Choose two of the following: | ||
GB-535 | International Finance | |
GB-643 | International Marketing | |
GB-697 | Global Business Cultural Experience | |
| Management | 12 | |
GB-620 | Leadership | |
| Choose three of the following: | ||
GB-623 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | |
GB-628 | Organizational Theory | |
GB-632 | Negotiations & Conflict Resolution | |
GB-633 | Executives in Residence Seminar I | |
or GB-634 | Executives in Residence Seminar II | |
| Marketing Intelligence | 12 | |
GB-641 | Marketing Strategy (required) | |
| Choose two of the following: | ||
GB-555 | Personal Branding | |
GB-643 | International Marketing | |
GB-645 | Marketing Research | |
| Project Management | 12 | |
GB-567 | Introduction to Project Management | |
GB-620 | Leadership | |
GB-576 | Project Portfolio Tools & Technology | |
GB-631 | Risk Management and Insurance | |
| Risk Management | 12 | |
GB-629 | Enterprise Risk Management (required) | |
| Choose three of the following: | ||
AC-541 | Internal Controls / Sarbox | |
GB-630 | Strategic Risk Management | |
GB-631 | Risk Management and Insurance | |
GB-646 | Crisis Communications | |
| Artificial Intelligence & Strategic Management | 12 | |
GB-580 | Artificial Intelligence for Managers | |
GB-585 | Generative AI | |
GB-605 | AI Applications in Business | |
GB-505 | Internet of Things for Managers | |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 12 | |
GB-580 | Artificial Intelligence for Managers | |
DS-687 | Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals | |
GB-585 | Generative AI | |
DS-630 | Machine Learning | |
GB-605 | AI Applications in Business | |
| Nonprofit Management | 12 | |
GB-520 | Nonprofit Management | |
GB-539 | Financial Management in Nonprofit Sector | |
GB-619 | Employment Law | |
GB-554 | Strategic Marketing: Nonprofit Sector | |
Capstone
| GB-699 Corporate Strategy: Initiation to Implementation, included within the program core | ||
Electives - 0-3 credits
The number of elective credits varies by concentration. Any course listed in the Graduate Business curriculum with a course prefix of AC or GB can be selected to round-out and broaden the student's knowledge.
Concentration Descriptions
Business Analytics
The Business Analytics concentration provides advanced skills and techniques that are applied to discipline-specific and general business problems. This specialization embraces the importance of data analytics and enhances it with the business and advanced analytical skills to improve business strategies and solutions.
Cyber Security
The concentration in Cyber Security is designed to train the next generation of professionals to address weaknesses in information systems. Students learn how to identify vulnerabilities, analyze and mitigate risks, and conduct cybercrime investigations.
Finance
Our Finance concentration provides a deeper understanding of the daily challenges financial professionals face in today’s complex business world. This specialization allows students to develop skills needed to analyze markets and corporate financial structure both domestically and internationally.
Health Care Administration
The Health Care Administration curriculum prepares students to administer, lead and manage healthcare systems, such as hospitals, hospital networks or large healthcare systems and in increase their impact in the fields of managed health care and health care insurance.
Human Resources Management
The concentration in Human Resources Management exposes students to areas of business such as employment law and leadership and establishes a firm foundation for specialty certifications from HR Certification Institute or the Society of Human Resource Management.
International Business
The concentration in International Business exposes students to the cross-cultural skills needed to raise their cultural intelligence to do business on the world stage in the areas of finance, marketing, and negotiation.
Management
A concentration in Management provides students with modern industry best practices and critical knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a variety of positions throughout their careers. Coursework includes organizational theory, leadership, and negotiations
Marketing
Our concentration in Marketing prepares students to research and identify audience trends to develop successful business strategies. By learning to think like a customer, students apply the critical thinking needed to develop marketing strategies to amply a company brand.
Risk Management
The concentration in Risk Management provides a framework for understanding risk and applying it in the business world. Students develop the skill set needed to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial, operational, and reputation risks.
Master of Science in Accountancy
Prof. Philip C. Sookram, M.Acc., C.P.A., Director, Master of Science in Accounting Program
Filomena Durso, Associate Director, Master of Business Administration Program
The MS in Accounting (MSA) is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting. A unique feature of the program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing individuals for the growing complexities of the corporate world. A candidate may select a concentration other than Risk Management from one of the other areas of specialization such as Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration.
An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.
A candidate can combine the MSA with the MBA, thereby gaining the knowledge and skills required for professional accounting, while also developing an understanding of the broader management context. This will better prepare a graduate for senior management roles. A diploma for each degree is issued by the University at the same time the degree requirements are completed. When both degrees are pursued concurrently, a total of 54 credits is required, however, adding the MBA after graduation, may require slightly more credits.
A candidate who has an MBA from another institution may complete the MS in Accounting degree program in 24 credits as 6 credits may be considered for waivers at the discretion of the Program Director.
Level I: Core Courses (15 Credits)
These courses provide the foundation for the MS in Accounting. It is highly recommended that a student follow these courses in sequence.
| AC-501 | Managerial Accounting * | 3 |
| AC-520 | Financial Accounting & Reporting | 3 |
| AC-541 | Internal Controls / Sarbox | 3 |
| AC-543 | Forensic Accounting/Internal Auditing | 3 |
| AC-553 | Corporate & Partnership Taxation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Level II: Concentration (9-12 Credits)
Concentrations focus the candidate on a specific area to achieve depth of knowledge. Concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, and Risk Management. Candidates may follow the recommended courses below or may work with the Program Director to design a concentration to meet specific goals and reflect individual backgrounds.
An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.
Electives (3-6 Credits)
Two courses from within the Graduate Business curriculum with a course prefix of AC or GB can be selected to round-out and broaden the student's knowledge. Other courses may be considered at the discretion of the Program Director.
Additional Concentrations
Candidates may choose to add additional concentrations to their program of study. Each additional concentration requires 6 additional credits (12 credits for Health Care Administration). The concentration is noted on the transcript.
Saint Peter's alumni who have earned an MBA or MSA from Saint Peter's University may re-enroll for additional concentrations.
Note: A concentration taken after a degree has been awarded is not eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. You will be expected to settle your account using cash, employer tuition reimbursement, private loans or other such funds.
Dual MBA/MS in Accountancy
TBD, Associate Dean, Frank J. Guarini School of Business, Director, Master of Business Administration Program
Filomena Durso, Associate Director, Master of Business Administration Program
The 36 credit MBA degree and 30 credit MSA degree can be combined to create a customized education plan totaling 54 credits. This program prepares individuals for senior financial and accounting positions where a breadth of management knowledge is combined with an in-depth understanding of accounting. The benefits of such a custom degree allow graduates to pursue a more specific career within their interest range. A diploma for each degree is issued by the University at the same time the degree requirements are completed.
Dual MBA/MSA Curriculum
Candidates must elect a concentration in the MBA and the MSA upon entrance to facilitate courses in the program path. A maximum of six (6) credits of equivalent course work may be accepted for transfer from an accredited graduate business program providing that the candidate achieved a passing grade that is acceptable to Saint Peter's. Waivers and transfer credit is by permission only, at the discretion of the Program Director, and not an obligation of the University.
MBA/MSA Degrees: 54 Credits
Core Courses: 30 Credits
Electives: 6-9 Credits
MBA Concentration: 9-12 Credits
MSA Concentration: 6 Credits
Level I: Core Courses (30 Credits)
These courses provide the foundation for many of the concepts introduced in later courses and should be taken early in the program. Waivers and/or transfer of credits may be considered for candidates as outlined in the Curriculum section above. New students are to complete their core courses prior to beginning their concentration.
| Core Courses | ||
| GB-511 | Management & Human Behavior | 3 |
| GB-530 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| GB-533 | Enterprise Design Thinking | 3 |
| GB-622 | Management Economics | 3 |
| AC-501 | Managerial Accounting (or appropriate substitution) | 3 |
| AC-520 | Financial Accounting & Reporting | 3 |
| AC-541 | Internal Controls / Sarbox | 3 |
| AC-543 | Forensic Accounting/Internal Auditing | 3 |
| DS-650 | Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| DS-660 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Level II: MBA Concentration Electives (9-12 Credits)
These courses provide program breadth to create an area of concentration. Candidates should choose these courses to gain knowledge in that area and those that will help them achieve their career goals. Select courses in Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing Intelligence, or Risk Management.
Level II: MSA Concentration (6 Credits)
A concentration is selected as part of the MSA degree from the following: Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, or Risk Management.
An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.
Level II: Electives (6-9 credits)
These courses provide program breadth outside the area of concentration. Candidates should choose these courses to gain knowledge in areas that will help them achieve their career goals.