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It's simple enough: The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a great university. It’s a rank topping global research institution, with modern campuses scattered across the state to support the energetic, global academic community of UConn Nation. Its talented students exceed expectations. The university’s experienced researchers, passionate faculty, and talented alumni work together with innovation and creativity for a better tomorrow. The university fuels the state's economy and is committed to inclusion and benefiting the greater good. This is UConn. Students first, UConn always. Huskies forever.
Established in 1941, the UConn School of Business has grown to become one of the most comprehensive business schools in the country. It provides access to a range of exciting academic programs at the bachelors, masters, doctorate and advanced certificate levels. Students can study these across four Connecticut locations – Storrs, Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury. The School of Business has established a strong reputation for high quality research, teaching, collaboration and outreach, spanning a wide array of functional disciplines including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations and information management.
The UConn School of Business provides world-class research and life-transformative education to inspire next-generation innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and business talent to propel its graduates’ influence in the world of business. Globally oriented, environmentally responsible, and community-minded, the school’s students and alumni are driven to create what is next in the world, to be innovative agents of change in business and society. A committed ecosystem of faculty, researchers, staff, donors, and alumni support and contribute to a world-class educational experience for UConn students that prepares them for life’s challenges and opportunities.
The UConn School of Business maintains a constant accreditation from AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – recognizing its global quality since 1958. Showing that it exceeds established standards for business schools internationally, AACSB International accreditation demonstrates the pinnacle of achievement for the UConn School of Business among its peers worldwide. The school ranks in the top 5 percent of business schools I the US and is widely considered one of the best in the Northeast, as evidenced in frequent rankings by Bloomberg, Businessweek, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, among others, including:
US$17,930 To live on campus
UConn offers courses at several levels of study, including bachelors, masters, doctorate and advanced certificate level, and many carry accreditation from leading professional bodies. Costs vary between courses, but students can typically expect the following tuition fees for the 2023-24 academic year.
In-State: USD 16,900
Out-of-State: USD 39,000
New England Regional: USD 25,350
In-State: USD 18,834
Out-of-State: USD 40,746
New England Regional: USD 29,730
In addition to tuition fees, students on most programs will need to consider expenses such as university and student fees, housing costs and meal plan fees.
International students enrolled on MBA, MS, or Graduate Certificate programs pay a variable fee rate, based on their number of credits and cost per credit.
For example, the MSFRM program covers fall, spring, and summer semesters, while the MSBAPM and MS Fintech courses include optional summer terms, leading to different overall costs. International students should note that, in order to secure the I-20 proof of study enrollment certificate, proof of adequate funding must be provided. Students must have enough funds to cover the first year of study and submit a financial declaration form. Students should note that bringing dependents will result in higher attendance cost estimations.
All PhD in Business students at UConn receive full tuition coverage, and students receiving financial aid can generally expect up to 5 years of support. Doctoral students receive a Graduate Assistantship (GA) package which includes: a tuition waiver, subsidized health insurance, and a generous 9-month GA stipend which covers fall and spring semesters. Additional financial support options for the summer semester can be secured though the PhD Program Office, as well as travel or research funding.
All University of Connecticut graduate programs, including those at School of Business, are admitted via “The Graduate School” at UConn. As a result, entry is subject to graduate admissions requirements.
Students can find course specific admissions information and eligibility criteria on the individual graduate program pages on the university’s website.
For students with a three-year bachelor’s degree from countries such as Canada, Australia, India, Sri Lanka or certain others, their qualification will not be regarded as equivalent to a four-year US bachelor’s degree. This is the case even when the qualification has been externally accredited as a four-year degree.
Students who do not speak English as their primary, native language will need to provide evidence of a minimum proficiency level in English language. This can be achieved through submission of one of the following:
Overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the listening, reading, and writing sections (“New” Paper-based test- PBT), or higher.
A minimum overall score on the IELTS Academic test of 6.5 or above. Other IELTS test types are not valid.
A PTE test score of 53 or above, overall.
A Duolingo test score of 100 or above, overall.
It is possible to quality for a score waiver through the submission of sufficient evidence to justify the waiving of normal test requirements.
Students can work towards a UCAELI (University of Connecticut American English Language Institute) Proficiency Certificate which will function as evidence of their meeting academic proficiency in English.
Students should note that scores from Duolingo, IELTS, PTE and TOEFL are valid for two years from the date of the test
Faculty members at the school have a deep passion for their academic areas, bringing their expertise to bear across the teaching and training that they offer. Many of the staff are leading experts in their fields, with regular publications and advisory roles supporting their ongoing relevance to global discourse.
Research is just as important to the success of UConn’s business school as teaching—students are able to develop incisive research tools and get access to the latest and most exciting knowledge in their field. As they develop, opportunities to collaborate with established academics and publish their own research allow them to truly stand out in their field.
UConn offers top-ranked master’s and doctorate degree programs, providing a world-class educational experience and career opportunities for international students in the following business programs:
MS in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBPAM)
MS in Financial Risk Management (MSFRM)
MS in Financial Technology (MS FinTech)
MS in Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
Online MBA – Master’s in Business Administration (OMBA)
PhD in Business – doctorate areas of study in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations and information management.
Graduate Business Certificates – International students can be dual enrolled in MS and Certificate programs or enrolled in some Certificates as standalone programs.
Since its founding in 1941, the UConn School of Business has remained committed to cultivating an excellent reputation. Our faculty is world-renowned for prolific, leading-edge, globally relevant research, as well as for quality teaching and student services.
The UConn School of Business is comprised of five academic departments, offering expertise across a wide range of business sectors. They include:
Across these five academic departments, students can get personalized support and focused academic offerings.
There are also several interdisciplinary research centres with focus areas such as international business, real estate, entrepreneurship and innovation, economics, healthcare management and more, which provide further opportunity to develop industry-relevant knowledge and powerful professional skills.
The University of Connecticut School of Business has a presence across UConn’s four campuses, each offering a unique range of facilities, programs and services to help students achieve their potential.
At the Storrs Campus, students will be able to study graduate programs including the MS in Accounting and the PhD in Business. The campus is home to a USD 27 million research and learning facility along with a vibrant students’ union, bookstore and the Homer Babbidge Library.
At the Hartford Campus, students can study a range of courses including MBAs and MS degrees in areas like financial risk management or human resources management, as well as various graduate certificates. This state-of-the-art learning facility is located in downtown Hartford, offering a modern study location in a vibrant city community.
Students at the Waterbury Campus can study a part-time MBA or BS degrees in business administration or business data analytics in a smaller, more intimate academic environment of just 1,000 students.
The Stamford Campus is centrally located in the heart of an active business community, providing wider opportunities for students both inside and outside of their classes. Graduate programmes including the MS in Business Analytics and Project Management, MS in Financial Risk Management, and FLEX MBA.
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