The College of New Jersey, School of Business - Hybrid MBA
The College of New Jersey School of Business Hybrid MBA Program Structure
The MBA program is offered in a hybrid format (online and face-to-face), which will allow students to enroll in the MBA program without disrupting their personal and professional obligations.
Students meet in class for eight hours on Saturdays, six times in the fall and spring, plus four times in the summer. When not meeting face-to-face, students will complete their coursework online. Winter courses will be offered 100 percent online.
Curriculum
The Master of Business Administration degree requires 42 academic credits (approximately 14 courses). The lockstep curriculum is designed to be completed in two years. The T-Style curriculum delivers a focused specialization followed by the MBA Core. Specializations include Data Analytics, Finance, and Strategy, Innovation and Leadership.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The College of New Jersey provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. The approximate total cost of the MBA program is $46,000.
Working professionals are encouraged to review their company benefits as many employers offer tuition reimbursement benefits. Additionally, students can apply for FAFSA or private loans.
Admissions
The following are required in order to apply to the TCNJ MBA program:
• Essay – should be no more than 500 words, detailing your interest in the MBA program and how it fits into your career goals.
• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Official transcripts
• Two years or more of professional full-time work experience; Current resume
• 1 letter of recommendation (current or former supervisor)
• GMAT or GRE exam (waivers available, dependent on academic and professional background)
• Additional documents needed from international applicants seeking to study in the U.S. (TOEFL, etc.)
• $75 application fee
Students who graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrated quantitative competencies or have completed an advanced degree may be exempt from taking the required GMAT or GRE. Additionally, the GMAT or GRE exam may be waived for candidates with eight or more years of professional full-time work experience along with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Waivers will be considered case-by-case as the MBA Director grants or denies waivers based on their assessment of the applicant’s probability of success. Waiver requests should be sent to the MBA Director at mba@tcnj.edu.
Application deadlines are as follows:
Priority application deadlines are December 1, February 1, and April 1.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after April 1.
The MBA program admits students for fall semester start only.