Sacred Heart University - John F. Welch College of Business

The John F. Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University prepares students to assume increasingly responsible positions and leadership roles in today's complex and diverse business environment. Our students are ready to meet future business challenges with the innovation and global focus representative of legendary GE Chief, Jack Welch. An emphasis is stressed on theoretical knowledge reinforced with practical application in four areas: international business, technological innovations, communication skills and ethical decision making. The College fosters active learning by its students both during their formal course of studies and throughout their lives.

An AACSB-accredited institution, the Welch College of Business has an innovative faculty that excels in teaching and engages in intellectual contribution, emphasizing pedagogical development and applied research. In addition, the faculty contributed to the Catholic intellectual tradition of the University as it pertains to the preparation of leaders and manages in business. The College is dedicated to nourishing a culture and a learning environment that strives for continuous improvement.

Master of Business Administration

The University's Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare individuals for successful careers in the ever-changing and complex world of business- one that is increasingly global and in need of socially responsible and ethical decision-makers and leaders.

The MBA program, through its curriculum and teaching, places strong emphasis on the application of business theory to contemporary issues faced by both private and public sector organizations. A main focus of the program is to understand how business enterprises can remain relevant and competitive in an increasingly global economy, characterized by rapid technological change and increasing demands from consumers for value and superior quality and services.

All graduate courses in the John F. Welch College of Business are conducted on a trimester schedule, with the main terms being Fall, Spring and Late Spring. This calendar enables students to complete their degrees faster than in a traditional semester schedule.

Goals and Objectives

The MBA program's objectives are to develop:

• Management decision-making skills for business, government, health care and nonprofit organizations;
• Ethical standards to provide a framework for responsible decision-making;
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills in order to respond quickly and creatively to today's business problems;
• Effective communication and team-building skills in order to bolster organizational effectiveness;
• Global awareness as more businesses compete in a world marketplace and the workplace itself becomes more diverse and multicultural.

To help students achieve these objectives, the university relies on faculty members who are dedicated to teaching. The faculty combines broad business experience and academic training that help to make the learning experience at Sacred Heart University unique.

Concentrations

The MBA program consists of a prescribed pattern of graduate courses. The entire program is based on a common core of courses that examines all the functions within a business enterprise and the external environment within which it operates. Beyond this core, the student may choose to study in-depth in one of three academic concentrations.

Students may specify five of their electives in a business discipline to earn a concentration from the following categories. Students who are interested in taking an assortment of electives will receive a management concentration.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management

MBA for Liberal Arts Students

This full-time program is designed for the non-business major who decides that an MBA degree would benefit their career path. The program incorporates domestic and international internship opportunities that provide students with valuable exposure to the world of business and within their specific field of interest. Our full-time MBA enhances students' career options by providing a broad base in accounting, finance and management, real-world experience, a focus on the globalization of business, while building on the Liberal Arts students' foundation in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Other features include an orientation week, laptop program and wi-fi access across campus, free fitness membership, and career counseling.

Graduate Professional Certificates

Students who would like to specialize in one of the areas below without pursuing a full MBA degree, or those who already have a master's degree and would like to upgrade their skills may want to consider a four-course Graduate Professional Certificate. Students who have successfully completed a certificate and wish to apply to the master's program may use their previously earned credits toward obtaining the master's degree (if accepted).

• Accounting
• Financial Management
• International Business
• Leadership
• Marketing

MBA Program in Luxembourg

Sacred Heart University also offers an opportunity to learn about diverse cultures and backgrounds first-hand by working closely with other students outside the US by studying at our Luxembourg campus. Students have the option of enrolling in a two week course, a six week session, a trimester or completion of your MBA abroad. Additional exposure to the international community will come from video conferenced courses and seminars attended by your Luxembourg colleagues.

Sacred Heart University has been in Luxembourg for over a decade with the only US accredited MBA program in the country. In that time, we have educated many native Europeans as well as many non-Europeans. We have had students from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, United Kingdom, United States and many more exciting places. In addition to our well-qualified faculty, these students from every corner of the world give our program a truly international flavor that so many other business schools cannot offer. Our facilities are dynamic and offer digital research tools and electronic libraries for your learning.

The European campus of Sacred Heart University is located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, perhaps the most economically vibrant and culturally diverse country in Western Europe. This central location is close to Paris, Frankfurt and Brussels and offers a unique, international setting for an MBA program. Luxembourg itself is an international city with industries such as banking & finance, manufacturing and insurance. The MBA student in Luxembourg gains experience from many other international students and also has the opportunity to work abroad in an international setting.

Information

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