Graduate Business

Leading companies are agile and able to change rapidly to stay ahead of trends, maximize new technologies, and respond to market forces. The MBA program at Saint Peter’s University develops the complex, inter-related skills that companies seek to remain competitive. The various specializations that represent the suite of MBA programs at Saint Peter’s University comprises a series of integrated courses and learning experiences which produces graduates who are technologically savvy, skilled in adapting to change, and focused on business innovation.

Our campus location in Jersey City makes our Graduate Business programs convenient by car or public transportation. At Saint Peter’s University, you’ll be part of a degree program with vision – providing you with a robust knowledge platform from which you can chart your course and have the opportunity to pursue one of many specializations. You will try new roles, inspire others, and work with peers to shape your experience and pursue your goals inside and outside the classroom.

Graduate Business also offers the Accelerated BS/BSBA to MSA Accountancy and Accelerated BS/BSBA to MBA Business Administration Degree Programs.

Mission

The Business Programs aim to produce highly qualified professionals through business programs that are: anchored in the liberal arts, responsive to organizational and societal needs, reflective of evolving business theory and practice, infused with an emphasis on ethical decision making, and informed by changing global conditions. Through a richly diverse student body, the business programs provide students with uncommon learning experiences that produce professionals that are ready to excel in and embrace the diverse work environments of the future.

Broad-Based Goals

Broad-Based Student Learning Goals:

1. Students will have discipline-specific knowledge in order to manage and advance their careers.
2. Students will have data-driven decision making skills
3. Students will have the communication skills needed to share ideas and knowledge.
4. Students will understand the ethical standards in business

Broad-Based Operational Goals:

1. Offer up-to-date programs that prepare students for career opportunities
2. Provide comprehensive advising for students
3. Recruit, maintain, and mentor faculty of exceptional ability and experience

Learning Outcomes

Master of Business Administration

1. Students will be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
2. Students will be able to communicate effectively (oral and written).
3. In a business context, students will understand ethical responsibilities and respond accordingly.
4. In a business context, students will be able to recognize problems and apply strategic analysis.
5. In a business context, students will be able to reason analytically and make data-driven decisions.

Master of Science in Accountancy

1. Students will be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
2. Students will be able to communicate effectively (oral and written).
3. In an accounting context, students will understand the ethical responsibilities and respond accordingly.
4. In an accounting context, students will be able to recognize problems and apply strategic analysis.
5. In an accounting context, students will be able to reason analytically and make data-driven decisions.

International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)

The School of Business at Saint Peter’s University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The following graduate programs in the Guarini School of Business are accredited by the IACBE:

• Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Marketing Intelligence, and Risk Management.
• Master of Science in Accountancy
• Master of Science in Finance

IACBE Membership Status (PDF)