Business Schools in Connecticut (CT) - Online MBA Programs

Featured Online MBA Programs in Connecticut

With online and on-campus options, eight-week terms, and five starting points a year, The Albertus Magnus College Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership can be a perfect option for working professionals.

The program requires 13 core classes (39 credits) of general studies and three courses (nine credits) in an advanced specialization. The specialization courses include accounting, general management, healthcare management, human resources, and leadership. There is also an MBA with a concentration in project management.

Up to 12 credits can be waived based on undergraduate course work that has been completed in the past seven years. Also, the school will accept up to six graduate hours from another regionally accredited college or university.

GMAT scores are not required for admission but they do require a 500- to 600-word essay on the student’s professional interests, reasons for applying for the program, and educational goals.

The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business allows students to customize their MBA degree with career-focused concentrations in corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare systems leadership, marketing, and project management.

If deciding on a single concentration proves difficult, students can choose a multidisciplinary focus and combine two programs. The final capstone project allows for even further specialization to meet a student’s occupational goals.

Students who don’t possess an undergraduate degree in business are required to complete prerequisite courses in finance, macroeconomics, accounting, and business law. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred for admission along with a required letter of recommendation. A GMAT score is not needed.

If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 students may still apply with additional letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a letter from the dean.

Career development is at the heart of Quinnipiac University School of Business MBA program. The school provides excellent internships, access to recruiters, and networking opportunities. This world-class online program is ranked #1 in Connecticut and #34 by U.S. News & World Report.

Core courses include not only business fundamentals such as marketing, accounting, and finance but also emphasize professional and interpersonal skills such as collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and business ethics. There is a separate track for students interested in healthcare management.

Overall, students complete 25 credits in core subjects and up to 18 credits in electives, including computer information systems, finance, international business, management, and marketing.

For admission, this program requires GMAT scores, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, a current resume, and official transcripts.

The University of Bridgeport- Ernest C. Trefz School of Business students can expect to have a well-rounded education in basic business disciplines. Interpersonal skills, information literacy, and critical thinking are taught alongside accounting, entrepreneurship, and marketing.

Only 36 credits are needed to complete this program and they are divided into three sections: core, concentration, and capstone courses. Concentrations include management, analytics intelligence, and human resource management. Depending on the students’ undergraduate studies, up to 12 credits in preparatory courses may be required.

Admission requirements include a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. GMAT scores are waived with GPAs higher than 3.0, if the students have three to five years of professional work or management experience, or if the student holds a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, CMA, CIA, CFP).

Students who wish to pursue management positions in large companies to small-sized businesses may find the MBA program at the University of Hartford Barney School of Business to be ideal. It can also be a great fit for those looking to make a mid-career change.

The school boasts nine concentrations, including supply chain management, business analytics, and marketing. Nine of the twelve classes required for graduation are in core subjects, the remaining three being in a chosen concentration.

Applications for admission require a letter of intent, a resume, and a GMAT score. GMAT waivers will be considered for students with substantive work experience and GPAs of at least 3.0.