Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Saint Peter’s offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA).

You select a concentration in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Human Resource Management, Health Care Administration, International Business, Management, Marketing, or Risk Management.

Saint Peter’s University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267) 284-5000.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Both the MBA and MSA degrees have received specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.

Applicants seeking admission must have an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or hold an equivalent degree from an international institution of higher education.

All applicants must submit an application, official transcripts certifying the bachelor’s degree, a personal statement (500+ words) that addresses the experiences that have led you to pursue a master’s degree at this point in your life and what you see yourself doing professionally upon completion of your master’s degree, two letters of recommendation and current resume. We do not require the GMAT or GRE and there is no application fee.

Please see Admission Requirements.

Admission is based primarily on the documents an applicant has provided so as to demonstrate the necessary preparedness for the successful pursuit of graduate studies. This evidence consists primarily, but not exclusively, in the applicant’s prior academic work, professional accomplishments, as well as their professional goals and aspirations.

The Program may request an interview as part of the admission process. Applicants will be promptly notified of their admission decision, once a complete application documentation is received by the University.

Three 11-week trimesters are offered during the academic year and also a summer trimester. This permits an accelerated attainment of credits over multiple terms instead of two terms in a traditional semester-based academic year. Classes meet once a week for 3 hours and 25 minutes and are awarded 3 credits.

The MBA can be completed in as few as 36 credits if twelve (12) credits are waived for prior courses in disciplines covered in the MBA Core where the applicant achieved a grade of B or higher.

The program can be completed in 18-24 months when taking two courses each trimester, including summer. Most students take two or three courses per trimester. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for the degree to be awarded.

Please see the MBA curriculum.

Candidates must complete 30 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students elect a concentration upon entrance to facilitate courses in the program path. A student can complete the program in 12-15 months when taking two courses each trimester, including summer. Most students take two or three courses per trimester.

Note: There are no course waivers considered towards this degree.

All courses are 3 credits. Tuition is $1,177.00 per credit plus a technology fee $12.00 per credit.  Tuition discounts are available for employees of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, NJ Transit, Pershing and BNY-Mellon and participating companies in EdAssist.

• Personalized advisement throughout
• Faculty are industry experts
• Traditional/Hybrid/Online class formats
• Trimester schedule + Summer term
• 14-16 average class size
• Add a second concentration (6 additional credits)
• Up to 12 credits waived for prior coursework (MBA only)
• Up to 6 graduate credits transferred
• Up to 6 graduate credits transferred from another graduate program
• No GMAT required

Yes, there are two programs specific to current Saint Peter’s undergraduate students. The MBA permits students with any undergraduate major to apply. The MSA is available to accounting students only.

• The Accelerated Program (MBA or MSA) is available to students with a GPA of 3.0-3.39 who have completed 60 credits in the day session or 90 credits in the SPCS program. Two (2) graduate business courses are double counted on both the graduate and undergraduate transcripts within the last 30 credits of the UG degree.
• The Early Graduate School Program (MBA or MSA) is available to students with a GPA of 3.4 and above who have completed 60 credits in the day session or 90 credits in the SPCS program. Four (4) graduate business courses are double counted on both the graduate and undergraduate transcripts within the last 30 credits of the UG degree.

We have a policy of rolling admissions to permit students to begin the program in any term. Applications and appropriate documents should be submitted no less than three weeks prior to the term start.

• Fall: September – November
• Winter: November – February
• Spring: February – May
• Summer: May – August

The faculty is comprised of doctorally and professionally qualified instructors. Their backgrounds enhance the educational experience and leverage student professional experiences to deliver a participative learning environment. Classes combine theory and real world situations, promote interpersonal skills, and embrace multi-culturalism.

A Company Deferral Promissory Note with company approval documentation is executed by the student prior to each term start. Saint Peter’s offers students the ability to defer payment until 30 days after the course has completed. This allows the student to receive the reimbursement and realize minimal out-of-pocket expense.

Information Sessions and Instant Decision Events for admitted students are regularly offered and can be found at https://www.saintpeters.edu/admitted-students/events/.