Online MBA in Connecticut

Welcome to our Connecticut online MBA guide! In addition to its bustling cities and ocean view, Connecticut is home to a number of well-known universities, including Yale and Quinnipiac. The state also has much to offer when it comes to online MBA programs. To help you, we have put together a list of every option available in the state.

• Section 1 – All Online MBA Programs in Connecticut
• Section 2 – Campus/Evening MBA Programs in Connecticut
• Section 3 – Other Campus and Online MBA Programs
• Section 4 – Connecticut Job Outlook for Graduates

Online MBA Programs in Connecticut

Some find it difficult to complete an MBA degree, even part-time. This is where online MBA programs in Connecticut come in. An online MBA can be just as demanding as a traditional MBA program, and many MBA programs online are equally as respected as their on-campus counterparts. Take a look at some of the best online MBA programs in Connecticut.

(The three online MBA programs in Connecticut listed below are in alphabetical order.)

• 1 – Quinnipiac University
• 2 – University of New Haven
• 3 – University of Hartford

1. Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University is ranked #11 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report. The School of Business is accredited by the AACSB and it offers an online Master of Business Administration program requiring 46 credit hours to complete. Of these, 28 credit hours are to be spent on core courses and 18 credit hours on electives. Specialized tracks include a Chartered Financial Analyst certification track, a Supply Chain Management track, and a Healthcare Management track. To apply for entrance into this program, you need to have a minimum GMAT score of 500 or a GRE score of 150 on all four sections of the test. This requirement may be waived, depending on previous work experience and/or coursework undertaken.

2. University of New Haven

The AACSB-accredited College of Business offers a Flexible MBA program. This online MBA takes three years to complete. Concentrations are offered in Business Intelligence, Sport Management, Marketing, Human Resources Management, International Business, Business Policy, and Strategic Leadership. There is also a Finance concentration with a CFA exam track. A total of 48 credits is required to graduate, although up to 18 of these can be waived, depending on previous coursework undertaken. The university is ranked #92 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report.

3.University of Hartford

The Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford offers an MBA program online, which requires 51 credit hours to graduate. 18 credit hours are to be spent on core courses, 18 credit hours on breadth courses, 12 credit hours on elective courses, and three are reserved for the capstone project. Three concentrations are offered- Management, Finance, and Business Analytics. To be awarded the MBA degree, online students must have a 3.0 GPA. The acceptance rate at Barney is only 57%, and the average applicant has a GMAT score of 720, an undergraduate GPA of 3.60, and is around age 33. The university is ranked #92 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report.

MBA Programs in Connecticut

These are some of the best MBA programs in Connecticut. Perhaps you were looking to immerse yourself into a full-time program. Or maybe you prefer a part-time program because of your job and personal commitments. Take a look- there is something for everybody, even those without work experience and/or a GMAT score. If you have an undergraduate degree in business, the MBA course load might be lighter.

(The 8 accredited Connecticut MBA programs are listed below in alphabetical order.)

• 1 – Central Connecticut State University
• 2 – Fairfield University
• 3 – Quinnipiac University
• 4 – Sacred Heart University
• 5 – University of Connecticut
• 6 – University of Hartford
• 7 – University of New Haven
• 8 – Yale University

1. Central Connecticut State University

This school is accredited by AACSB. A Master of Business Administration program is available at CCSU and requires 30-54 credits to graduate. Of these, 15 credits hours are to be spent on core courses, while another 12 credit hours are required to be spent on graduate-level coursework (in accounting, business analytics, or a combination of the two). The MBA program can be completed full-time or part-time. Graduates can pursue careers in small business management, international management, and not-for-profit management, among other careers.

2. Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a Catholic/ Jesuit university. The business school is named after Charles F. Dolan and traces its history back to 1947. The school is accredited by AACSB and offers a Master of Business Administration program with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems & Operations Management, and Taxation & Human Resources Management. The Princeton Review lists the MBA program as one of the best in the country. Business Insider ranks it #33 on the list of schools with the highest compensation for graduates. It requires 54 course credits to graduate- 18 on core courses, 18 on breadth courses, 12 on concentration courses, three on elective courses, and three on a capstone project. The university is ranked #6 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report.

3. Quinnipiac University

QU is ranked #11 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report. The School of Business and Engineering at QU offers an MBA program ideal for both full-time students and working professionals. It requires 46 credit hours to graduate, 28 credit hours of core courses and 18 credit hours on electives. Available tracks include Chartered Financial Analyst certification, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare Management. Electives are available in Computer Information Systems, International Business, Healthcare Management, Finance, and Marketing. The acceptance rate of student applicants is 80%. The typical applicant is 28 years old, has about five years of work experience, and a score of 620 on the GMAT.

4. Sacred Heart University

The Jack Welch College of Business is accredited by AACSB and offers an accredited MBA degree program requiring 36-42 credits to graduate. The degree can be pursued either full-time or part-time. Concentrations are offered in Accounting, Marketing, Finance, and Management. The full-time program can be completed in 12-15 months, while the part-time program takes 24 months to complete. The average applicant is 32 years of age with six years of work experience, a 3.10 undergraduate GPA, and a 597 GMAT score. The acceptance rate for the school as a while is 83%. The university is ranked #41 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report.

5. University of Connecticut

The School of Business at the University of Connecticut is accredited by AACSB and is ranked #48 nationwide by the US News & World Report. The program takes 36 credit hours to complete, with 7.5 credit hours for business foundations courses, 10.5 credit hours on core courses, and the remaining 10.5 credit hours for Business Leadership courses. Aside from the General Management MBA, course tracks are available in Financial Analysis and Investments, Digital Marketing Strategy, and Business Analytics. Admissions are highly selective- the acceptance rate at this school is only 49% overall. The average applicant has a GMAT score of 690, is age 29, and has more than five years of work experience with a 3.48 undergraduate GPA.

6. University of Hartford

The Barney School of Business offers a Master of Business Administration program. In addition to full-time, this degree can be pursued in a part-time mode to finish in 36 months. The program requires 51 credit hours to graduate- 18 credit on core courses, 18 on breadth courses, 12 credit hours on electives, and three for the capstone project. Three concentrations are offered – Management, Finance, and Business Analytics. The acceptance rate at Barney is only 57%, and the average applicant has a GMAT score of 720, an undergraduate GPA of 3.60, and is around age 33. The university is ranked #92 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report.

7. University of New Haven

The College of Business at the University of New Haven offers a Master of Business Administration program designed for those who have little or no work experience. So if you are a recent college graduate looking to do an MBA program, this one may be for you. Those with undergraduate degrees in business can complete the program in as little as nine months and those without business undergraduate degrees can graduate in about two years. The degree can be pursued in both full-time (all day) and part-time modes, both requiring 30-48 credit hours to graduate. Up to 18 credits may be waived, depending on previous coursework completed. The GMAT/GRE score requirement is also waived for qualified applicants. UNH also offers an Executive Master of Business Administration for experienced professionals. Applicants to this program need to have seven years of work experience, with two years at the managerial level. This degree requires 56 credit hours to graduate and can be completed in 23 months. Classes are on Fridays and Saturdays, every third weekend. The university is ranked #92 among all regional universities in the North by US News & World Report.

8. Yale University

This is undoubtedly one of the most respected MBA programs in the state and ranks #13 nationwide. The School of Management is accredited by the AACSB and its Master of Business Administration takes two years to complete. The average applicant has a 3.63 undergraduate GPA, a GMAT score of 720, is age 28, and has no less than five years of work experience. The school has an acceptance rate of 24% with only 326 new students being admitted during the last intake period. You can still be admitted into the program without work experience, but only with exceptional academic records. Without work experience, the time to complete the degree will increase to three years. There is also a 22-month MBA for Executives. In this program, you can focus on Healthcare, Asset Management, or Sustainability. Yale ranks #3 among all national universities in the country.

Additional MBA Programs in Connecticut

AACSB is not the only accrediting agency for MBA programs. Other accrediting agencies for MBA programs are the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The ACBSP focuses on teaching excellence and research while the IACBE focuses on teaching outcomes and metrics.

Campus Programs

• 1 – Southern Connecticut State University
• 2 – University of Bridgeport
• 3 – Western Connecticut State University

Online Programs

• 4 – Post University
• 5 – Albertus Magnus College
• 6 – Western Connecticut State University

1. Southern Connecticut State University

The Southern Connecticut State University’s MBA program offers classes one night every week, from either 5 to 7:30 pm or 7:35 to 10:05 pm. Classes can also be taken on Saturdays and online as well, making it a great option for working professionals who want to get ahead in their career. The program is currently not accredited, but the school is preparing for AACSB accreditation. Around 200 students are enrolled in their MBA program. There is also an accelerated MBA which can be completed in 18 months. The typical student at SCSU is a hard-worker with an ability to succeed. Southern Connecticut State University’s professors spend on-one-one time with their students to help them succeed in the MBA program and beyond.

2. University of Bridgeport

The Ernest C. Trefz School of Business offers a Master of Business Administration program of 30 credits. Of these, 15 credits are from core courses and nine credits from the concentration. Six credits of the course are reserved for the Capstone experience. There are concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Analytics Intelligence, Finance and Human Resources, Management, Marketing, and International Business. There is also an Accounting concentration with an optional CPA track. The MBA can be completed in as little as a year, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 must be kept in order to graduate.

3. Western Connecticut State University

The Ancell School of Business offers a Master of Business Administration degree, which requires 30 credits to complete, provided all prerequisites have been met. The program can be completed in as little as 15 months, although most students take 1.5-4 years. A valid GMAT score (no minimum specified) is required for admission to the program, which can be waived if you have a postgraduate degree. The faculty all hold terminal degrees in their fields, and the classes have fewer than 20 students to promote better class interaction. There are no lecture hall classes in the program. You can opt for a General MBA or a concentration in Accounting.

4. Post University

The MBA program offered online by Post is accredited by ACBSP. It requires 45 credit hours to complete, nine of which are foundation courses, 18 core subjects, 12 for concentration coursework, and another six for the capstone experience. Concentrations are offered in Entrepreneurship, Corporate Innovation, Finance, Leadership, Marketing, and Project Management. A multidisciplinary concentration is also possible.

5. Albertus Magnus College

This MBA program is accredited by the IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education). The online Master of Business Administration program takes 48 credits to complete. Of these, 13 core courses account for 39 credits and the remaining nine credits are obtained from three courses in a concentration. Concentrations are available in General Management, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management, and Leadership. Albertus Magnus College is a Catholic/ Dominican institution of higher learning.

6. University of Bridgeport

The Master of Business administration program at the University of Bridgeport is accredited by the ACBSP. All classes are online and the program can be completed in a year. It takes 30 credits to complete, 15 from core courses, nine from concentration courses, and six from the capstone experience. There are concentrations available in Entrepreneurship, Analytics Intelligence, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, and International Business. There is also an Accounting concentration with an optional CPA track.

Connecticut MBA Career and Job Outlook

The economy of the state of Connecticut is worth $259 million, ranked at #23 nationwide. The per capita income is the highest in the country, at $60,847. This is important, as only a healthy economy provides jobs. Not surprisingly, Connecticut’s unemployment rates are among the lowest in the United States and it has the third-highest number of millionaires per capita in the US.

These statistics also translate favorably into jobs for MBA graduates in Connecticut. The median annual wage for management professions in Connecticut overall is $128,210, much higher than the national average is only $102,750. See the below table for average salaries for all types of management positions in the state of Connecticut.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2014.

Additional Resources

• Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 Employment and Wage Statistics For Connecticut
• Career Outlook for Top Executives
• Connecticut Labor Market Information
• Average Salaries in Connecticut
• Top Schools in Connecticut by Starting Salary Potential

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