Master in Business Administration

Dominican University New York has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivara Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66213.  

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) is a 39-credit pro-gram, with most courses being offered on an eight-week accelerated basis, that can be completed in less than 2 years. Up to 9 credits of the Foundation courses will be considered for waiver based on prior undergraduate academic work and work experience.   

The primary goal of the MBA program is to prepare adults for professional opportunities in any of the functional areas of business by providing them with sound theoretical and practical knowledge in all of those areas. The program is tailored for students interested in broad-based study in the area of Business Administration. In addition, students who elect to do so may select a concentration that will allow them to specialize in the area of Health Care Management.  Admissions  All candidates for the MBA Program must apply for admission to the program through the Dominican University New York Office of Graduate Admissions.  To be considered for admission to the program, all students must submit the following materials: 

Admissions 

All candidates for the MBA Program must apply for admission to the program through the Dominican University New York Office of Graduate Admissions.  

To be considered for admission to the program, all students must submit the following materials: 

• Completed application form, and payment of application fee
• An official transcript documenting a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution with a grade point aver-age of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• For applicants with a grade point average below 3.0, other factors such as years of professional experience, grade point average in the major field, and academic development beyond the baccalaureate degree may also be taken into account in the admission decision
• Two letters of recommendation using the recommendation form provided by the Dominican University New York Office of Graduate Admissions
• TOEFL score, if English is not the first language of the applicant. A minimum score of 90 on the internet based test (I.B.T.) or accepted equivalent as determined by the Graduate Admissions Office is required for admission.

Waivers 

Up to a maximum of 9 credits previously taken at Dominican University New York or other accredited institutions may be waived based on the following criteria:  

• A minimum grade of B for each course considered as a basis for waiver.
• The courses submitted as a basis for waiver must have been completed no more than 7 years prior to the application for waiver.

Note that two undergraduate courses, both of which meet the appropriate criteria, listed above, will result in the waiver of one MBA course. No separate application for waiver is required.

Student transcripts are reviewed by the Director of the Graduate Programs in the Division of Business, Innovation, and Leadership in consultation with other program faculty. The determination of course equivalencies for waiver purposes will be made on the basis of transcript evaluation.  

Transfer Credits 

The expectation is that all courses for the degree will be taken at Dominican University New York. However, a maximum of six credits from other institutions may be considered for transfer, at the discretion of the Director of the Graduate Programs in the Division of Business, Innovation, and Leadership.  

Transfer credits must meet the following criteria before being considered for eligibility. 

• A minimum grade of B for each course considered for transfer.
• The course(s) must be deemed comparable to the equivalent course offering(s) at Dominican University New York.  
• Courses must have been completed within the past 7 years.

Good Standing 

Once accepted into the MBA program, students must meet the follow-ing standards to remain in good standing: 

• Adherence to all of the University’s published policies and procedures.  
• Completion of the degree within 8 years of matriculation into the program.  
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no individual course grade below C.

A student whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.7 will be automatically placed on academic probation. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to the requirements for good academic standing. A student on probation will meet with the Director to discuss the conditions and requirements of probation. These conditions and require-ments may include continuing probation, academic leave or dismissal from the program.  

Honors 

Sigma Beta Delta is the International Honor Society which encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students of business and management. Students are eligible to apply when they have completed at least two-thirds of their program and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.  

In addition, students with a final, cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 will be automatically granted Departmental Honors which is recorded on their transcripts.  

Capstone 

The capstone serves as the culmination to all coursework and requires the student to apply the knowledge, theories and practices learned from previous courses in a highly integrated, coherent and real-world manner.  

MBA Pathway for Physical Therapy Students

The goal of the DPT program is to provide “real-world” training for its students. In support of this mission, and in partnership with the MBA program, the University provides a pathway for DPT students to gain a vital and practical education in business management by earning an

MBA degree with a concentration in Health Care Management. This pathway is designed for those who wish to pursue a managerial career or open their own practice. It provides enrolled DPT students with the opportunity to receive 6 MBA credits for courses already taken in the DPT program. Moreover, students have the option of taking an additional 6 credits of MBA courses while enrolled in the DPT program. Thus, students may complete up to 12 credits towards the MBA in Health Care Management at the time of their graduation from the DPT program. These students may complete their MBA degree at the University after earning their DPT degrees.

An option is also available for those who wish to pursue the Certificate in Healthcare Management. Students who elect to begin the Certificate may subsequently apply their coursework towards the MBA in Health Care.