Master of Business Administration
Application Requirements
- Application Form [pdf] or Online Application
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (if applicable)
- Two Letters of Recommendation [pdf] Note: You can now submit recommendation letters online. Please refer to the Online Application for instructions.
- Current résumé and personal goals statement
- The GMAT is required unless the you have:
- A management or business degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 - OR -
- An advanced degree
- Official TOEFL scores are required if your native language is not English
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To request a meeting to discuss the MBA program with an Admissions Counselor, call (585) 385-8161 or email grad@sjfc.edu.
The Bittner School of Business offers a number of customized options a student may select from leading to an MBA degree. The MBA program is designed for students who wish to complete their degree in between one to six years.
Program Highlights
There are many reasons that make Fisher the special place to pursue your MBA:
- Flexibility
Fisher offers you the opportunity to complete your MBA in one year or up to six years. We offer the flexibility to customize your MBA program to leverage your available learning time. - Concentrations
The Bittner School lets you select an area of concentration within your MBA. We currently offer concentrations in:- Accounting
- General Management
- Global Context
- Health Services Management
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Accelerated Time to Degree
Individuals with substantial undergraduate preparation in business may be able to reduce the number of Foundation Courses taken in the MBA program. If you are a current undergraduate Business Major, you may qualify for a fifth year program (also called a 4+1) which allows the completion of your MBA within a year of your undergraduate degree.
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Program Structure
The structure of the MBA program is as follows:
» Foundation Courses (18 credit hours)
- Applicants with business degrees who have taken courses that cover these subject areas may be able to gain exemption(s) up to 18 credit hours, based on their ability to meet certain criteria. Exemptions must be applied for prior to the start of the program.
» Core courses (18 credit hours)
» Concentration courses (12 credit hours)
- Accounting
- General Management
- Health Services Management
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Global Context
Application Questions
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (585) 385-8161 or grad@sjfc.edu.


