Master of Business Administration
- Fairfield, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Advanced management and business leadership roles
- Promotions and career change within business
Curriculum
- Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
- 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
- In seven-week sessions.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (about 120 credits)
- Admitted applicants typically hold at least a 3.0 GPA on the US 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- One-page essay
- One recommendation
- English score or waiver
- Passport page. GRE/GMAT not required. A course-by-course credential report is required for the MPH and MS Exercise and Sport Science. F-1 students cannot enrol in online programmes.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge 180
- Oxford Test of English 135
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal statement
- References and program-specific supporting documents when required.
How to apply
- Check the entry-term windows: Spring Jul 5-Oct 15
- Late Spring Oct 20-Dec 22
- Fall Jan 3-Jun 15 (official website 2. Apply with the Online Graduate Application (75 USD fee). Upload transcripts
- English score or waiver
- Resume
- One-page essay
- One recommendation
- Passport page. Pay the enrolment deposit by the term date (Nov 15
- Feb 15
- Jul 15). After admission
- Send a bank letter covering one year of costs to receive the I-20 for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,935 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Fairfield, Connecticut) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Jack Welch College of Business & Technology |
| Department | Department of Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 39 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
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September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,935 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,098 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge 180, Oxford Test of English 135, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

