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Credits 57
(19 courses, 11 of which are considered core courses)
57
(19 courses, 11 of which are considered core courses)
48
Format Year 1 - Cohort; Year 2 - Flexible Flexible, self-paced Cohort
Start Date Fall only Fall, Spring, Summer Fall only
Time to Complete 22 months Varies - Average 3 years 20 months
Locations Year 1 - Storrs; Year 2 - Hartford, Stamford, or Waterbury Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury Hartford
Class Times Primarily Days Primarily Evenings Primarily Weekends
Course Sequencing Year 1 - Lockstep; Year 2 - Flexible Flexible although core courses should be taken early in the program. Many courses have prerequisites. Lockstep
Program Size 120 1,000+ 60
Concentrations Restricted; Applicable only to those approved within the Full-time MBA program Multiple; A concentration requires two courses in a concentration area beyond the core courses - students can take eight courses beyond the core and therefore could have multiple concentrations although only one appears on the official transcript None; Participants can create a concentration after graduation within the ABC Program at no additional cost (up to four courses)
Cost Tuition and Fees:In-state: $12,866/year; Out-of-state: $30,074/year Course and Security Deposit: $2,040 per course (2010-2011). Plus security deposit. No out-of-state differential. All Inclusive fee - $58,000 - Includes books, laptop, international trip, etc. No out-of-state differential.
Calculus Requirement Students must have taken a 3 credit course in calculus prior to entering the program. Students must have taken a 3 credit course in calculus - students can be admitted prior to meeting this requirement but cannot take certain courses until the requirement is met. None.
Payment Payment is due at the start of the semester. Payment is due at the start of the course and cannot be paid via credit card. The fee is typically due in four installments - see program staff for details.
Financial Aid Available - Some GA-ships available; tuition assistance also available for some out-of-state students. Limited availability Available - Viewed as a full-time program (students registered for 9+ credits each semester).
Transfer Credits/Waivers Up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better). Up to 15 credits (all transfer credits must have a grade of B or better). Not Allowed
Application Materials Application, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, GMAT score, resume, TOEFL score (international applicants) Application, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, GMAT score, resume, TOEFL score (international applicants) Application, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, GMAT score, resume, interview, sponsor agreement
Required Work Experience Minimum 2 years Minimum 2 years Minimum 5 years
Average Work Experience 5 years 8 years 12 years
Average GMAT Score 654 575-600 575-600
Enroll as non-degree Not allowed Yes Not allowed
International Study Requirement Embedded in curriculum Students must take a 3-credit international elective prior to graduation. Embedded in curriculum
Independent Study Courses Available if approved by Director. Students may take up to 9 credits of independent study with permission. Not available.