Management MBA
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management gives you practical skills through classroom and hands-on learning experiences. In this program, you will explore fundamental business principles and focused studies in one of our specializations. If you are interested in more generalized business studies or want to create your own focused area of study, follow our general studies track and choose your own electives.
MBA foundations courses have a live, campus-based classroom component taught in the beautifully refurbished and historic Clark City Center campus in Utica, NY. These live meetings provide students the opportunity to meet with peers, faculty members, and members of the local business community to explore contemporary business practices and issues. Online supplemental learning components will deepen your knowledge and help expand your understanding and skill.
This 30-credit MBA degree has ACBSP accreditation (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs). Recognition from this leading business school accreditor affirms you will receive a high-quality business education from Utica University.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Utica University’s Center for Career Readiness gives you free, easy-to-use support from day one until after graduation—think 1-on-1 coaching to build your résumé, cover letter, and interview skills; career chats and workshops on topics like LinkedIn, job search strategy, and major exploration; access to Handshake for thousands of internships and jobs and events sign?ups; dedicated events such as career fairs, etiquette dinners, and networking with alumni and employers; a career mentor program with real Utica grads; and specialized help for international students, veterans, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students. You can use all of this online or on campus—it’s designed to give you confidence and clear steps toward landing internships, jobs, or graduate school.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
?After completing the online portion of your application, please upload the following documents to your student portal:
Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post secondary academic work along with an explanation of the grading system (in English)
Tests of English language proficiency, if English is not your first language. Utica University requires one of the following:
- Pearson Test of English (PTE), minimum score of 53; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79-80 internet-based;
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0; or
- Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26700 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A