Stillman School of Business
As Northern New Jersey's only school with both business and accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Stillman School’s 40-credit M.B.A. in Accounting program combines a strong core curriculum with electives that let you chart your own path.
Earning an Accounting M.B.A. positions graduates to excel in the accounting field, with the program's AACSB accreditation signaling its status among the best accounting programs. The Accounting MBA program also prepares students for the CPA exam, enhancing their credentials and career prospects.
We welcome both full and part-time students and our small and flexible classes to accommodate your schedule on our main campus in South Orange, NJ, which is only 14 miles away from New York City.
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"Students who succeed here are usually looking for a little bit more. They know when they come to Seton Hall, they're going to learn to be expert accounting professionals."
Admissions Requirements
Admission into the Stillman School of Business is selective. For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The School welcomes applicants from business and non-business undergraduate majors. Although all requests will be considered based on individual merit and each candidate will be evaluated holistically, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is generally required.
Deadlines
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Fall Priority
May 31
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Spring Priority
October 31
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Summer Priority
March 31
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. To be considered for competitive merit scholarships or Graduate Assistantship positions, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline for each semester.
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
With a focus on an ethics-centered education, our M.B.A. starts with a core curriculum that covers accounting, economics, the behavioral and quantitative sciences, and the functional areas of business. The M.B.A. curriculum requires 40 credits of study, which includes core courses (25 credits) and electives (15 credits).
The M.B.A. in Accounting consists of four three-credit courses that provide you with a more in-depth education in this crucial area of business, complementing the breadth of expertise you gain in the M.B.A. core curriculum.
You'll have the opportunity to consult with an actual client in our M.B.A. consulting course.
Expect small class sizes and dynamic discussions with your peers, industry professionals and professors whose expertise spans organizational behavior, corporate social responsibility, labor relations, international business, entrepreneurship, and more.
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US News Best Part-time M.B.A. Ranking
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State-of-the-Art Facilities
"Transforming concepts into practice” is a cornerstone of the program. This means a focus on applied learning by our faculty and in our many Centers.
CIE students and faculty visit Fusion Health.
Gaining real-life experience in the Sports Polling Center.
Partnering with clients in the Market Research Center.
Career Opportunities
Graduating with your M.B.A. from Seton Hall University opens a wide array of opportunities both locally and abroad. With an M.B.A. in Accounting, you can pursue positions in corporate finance or with accounting firms, including the Big Four.
The Accounting M.B.A. is ideal for students who wish to move into corporate accounting and/or finance roles. Corporate financial planning and analysis requires knowledge in accounting functionalities like record keeping, creating and reading financial reports, and an awareness of tax issues. Additionally, the need to handle sensitive information typically keeps accounting roles in-house, ensuring a broad spectrum of job prospects across diverse industries like healthcare, retail and consulting. In essence, the best Accounting MBA programs provide a foundational skill set that can be applied to virtually any industry or role where strategy, leadership, and operational excellence are paramount.
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Corporate Recruiters Surveyed Who Plan to Hire MBA Graduates.
$125k
Estimated Median Starting Salary for MBA Earners in the U.S. (2023)
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pre-qualification course requirements?
To help students update and refresh their basic business skills, students without a business background will be required to complete a sequence of self-paced, prequalification courses that do not bear credit and can be completed quickly online. All pre-qualification courses are offered year round during every semester.
What is the time and frequency of on-campus classes?
Classes are usually offered in the evenings with 6:30 pm start times and typically meet once or twice a week for 2.5-3.5 hours.
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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