The MBA program at the University of Bridgeport Ernest C. Trefz School of Business prepares you for a successful career in any of seven valuable concentrations, which gives you the freedom to tailor your degree to suit your specific goals. Our flexible start dates and delivery methods – on-campus and online – are ideal for busy professionals.

In today’s competitive marketplace, an MBA degree will give you the edge you need in recruitment, promotions and opportunities in management and leadership. An MBA prepares you for a leadership role with highly transferrable skills including problem solving, critical thinking skills, strategic planning, financial acumen, time and people management and much more. We focus on the use of contemporary issues to ensure real-world relevance, that can readily be adapted to professional situations.

UB’s strong network of faculty, alumni, and industry leaders helps connect you to job opportunities and advancement. Our professors offer real-world experience from a wide range of business sectors and are well versed in real-world application of theory. They also provide individual support and mentoring to students.

UB’s Close proximity to multinational corporations and regional businesses in Connecticut, New York, and throughout the area, provides unmatched resources for networking and internship training.

Concentrations:

Customize your MBA at UB with one of seven concentrations, representing the most sought-after areas of specialty that employers are looking for today.

MBA in Accounting

MBA in Analytics Intelligence

MBA in Finance

MBA in Healthcare Management

MBA in Human Resources Management

MBA in Management

MBA in Marketing

Program Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Depending on your undergraduate background, you may be waived from up to 12 credits of preparatory business coursework. Prerequisite waivers are evaluated once your application is complete.

Required Materials

• Application
• Official transcript for the last degree earned. To be considered for a scholarship and prerequisite waivers, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Letters may come from employers, professors or professional associates and should describe your work ethic, academic or work experience, and why you would be a good fit for the program
• Personal statement
  • In 250 – 500 words, detail why you are seeking an MBA, how you expect to apply your degree to your professional career after graduation, and why you seek to pursue your degree through University of Bridgeport
• Résumé

International Applicants

Please consult the International Admissions requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions counselor.

Deadlines

A completed application and all supporting documents must be received on or before:

• July 15 for the Fall semester
• December 1 for the Spring semesterr

Tuition fee-1 year-$28,000

Total fee-1 year-$41,000