Fordham University Gabelli School of Business MBA Programs: A Comprehensive Overview
Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business offers a diverse range of MBA programs designed to cater to various career stages and aspirations. Whether you're a recent graduate, an experienced professional seeking advancement, or an aspiring C-suite executive, Gabelli's MBA programs aim to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. From incorporating new technologies and driving innovation to teaching sustainable best practices and embodying responsible business leadership, the Gabelli School is transforming the way we do business.
Full-Time MBA Program
The Full-Time MBA is the Gabelli School of Business’ flagship two-year program in management and leadership. Selectively enrolling approximately 60 students per year, the Full-Time M.B.A. program is taught by academic experts who maintain strong ties to industry and continually adapt the M.B.A. curriculum. This program is designed to over-prepare students for the challenges of the business world.
Program Highlights
- STEM Designation: The Gabelli School of Business is proud to offer a STEM-designated full-time M.B.A. program. The interdisciplinary nature of the Gabelli School’s M.B.A. helps students develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and math, which are expected to grow over the next ten years due to continued growth in the digital economy.
- Curriculum: From the Gabelli Launch orientation program that serves as the start of the program, to virtual or in-person applied learning projects abroad or domestic that develop students' management and consulting skills. Academic coursework requires an international trip.
- Rankings: U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Gabelli School of Business Full-Time M.B.A. program #16 nationwide in finance, #12 in international business, #14 in marketing, and #19 in accounting (all 2023). Forbes ranked the program #58 worldwide (2019), and the Financial Times ranked the Full-time M.B.A.
- Career Development: Securing the job you want after graduation is paramount, especially for students who commit to a full-time business program. The Career Development Center (CDC) provides end-to-end career services with the goal of helping you translate your academic experience into meaningful, productive academic-year internships and post-graduation jobs. The Gabelli School of Business provides additional layers of career coaching and job-search support built around key milestones that are specific to the Full-Time MBA to help prepare students for their next big move. Every student is assigned a career advisor who will guide them through the CDC’s six-step Job Search Model which is designed to take students from crafting a resume to closing on the job of their dreams.
Cost
The total program (in-state) cost is $124,500, which is also the total program (out-of-state) cost.
Student Body
The full-time degree-seeking students make up 43% of the student population.
Concentrations
The primary concentrations include:
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- Accounting Concentration
- Accounting Technology Analytics Concentration
- Communication and Media Management Concentration
- FinTech Concentration
- Finance Concentration
- Information Systems Concentration
- Management Concentration
- Marketing Concentration
- Public Accountancy Concentration
With the exception of Public Accountancy and FinTech, all primary concentrations can also be pursued as secondary concentrations.
The secondary concentrations include:
- Artificial Intelligence Secondary Concentration
- Blockchain Secondary Concentration
- Compliance and Risk Management Secondary Concentration
- ESG Finance Secondary Concentration
- Electronic Business Secondary Concentration
- Entrepreneurship Secondary Concentration
- Global Sustainability Secondary Concentration
- Healthcare Management Secondary Concentration
- International Business Secondary Concentration
One-on-one meetings with graduate academic advisers will be indispensable as you make decisions about whether to pursue a concentration or secondary concentration, and if so, which. Our advisers offer special expertise in navigating requirements and ensuring that your academic program matches your post-M.B.A. plans. The deadline for full-time M.B.A. students to determine your selected concentrations and notify your academic adviser of your selections is the end of the add/drop period for the fall semester of your second year of the full-time M.B.A. program.
Professional (Part-Time) MBA Program
The Gabelli School of Business 45-credit Professional (Part time) M.B.A. program offers a wealth of advantages for those who seek to enhance their knowledge and advance or change their career, but who need to do it on their own terms. Taught by world-renowned faculty, the Professional M.B.A. can be completed in as little as 21-24 months through evening and weekend classes at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus and through online courses.
Program Highlights
- Flexibility: The PMBA program is thoughtfully designed with working professionals in mind, incorporating flexible program structures, course scheduling, and supportive activities that accommodate their busy lives.
- Location: Study in NYC, the business capital of the world, at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Manhattan campus.
- Ideal For: Busy working professionals who seek to advance in their career or change careers by earning an M.B.A. that will increase their options, enhance their résumé, and expand their network-all while continuing to work full time. Pursuing a part time M.B.A. remains a highly valuable option for many working professionals. It allows them to maintain their current employment and income while advancing their education. One of the key advantages is the ability to immediately apply newly acquired knowledge and skills to their existing roles, enhancing both learning and job performance. Increasingly, part time M.B.A. students are leveraging their education to earn promotions, transition to new employers, or even pivot to entirely different careers.
- Academic Support: PMBA students have access to comprehensive academic advising and support throughout their program. At the start of their journey, they receive detailed information about academic requirements during orientation. To further assist with planning, webinars are offered before each registration period, providing guidance and updates. Additionally, weekly virtual walk-in hours are available for students who have questions regarding their academic progress or related concerns. Yes, tutoring is available to PMBA students who seek additional support beyond the classroom experience. Students can request tutoring particularly for quantitatively focused courses such as Statistics, Economics, Accounting, and Finance.
- Career Services: PMBA students benefit from a wide range of career services, including access to a dedicated career advisor who provides guidance through multiple stages of career planning and management. This support covers everything from exploring new job opportunities to navigating complete career transitions.
- Reputation: From the perspective of employers and the general public, there is no distinction in respect or reputation between part time and full time M.B.A. programs. Both are held in equally high regard. Furthermore, the diploma awarded to graduates simply states that they have earned an M.B.A.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid: Generous scholarships are available to help make your education more affordable. PMBA students also may be eligible for employer tuition reimbursement, which can offset the cost of the program. This reimbursement typically varies by employer, ranging from a fixed dollar amount to a specific percentage of the total tuition expenses.
- Concentrations: Consult your adviser for your deadline if you are completing the Professional M.B.A. program.
Executive MBA (EMBA) Program
Gabelli School Executive M.B.A. alumni and students are professionals who seek to take their careers to the next level. Enrolling in the Gabelli School of Business Executive MBA (EMBA) program is one of the best personal and professional decisions you can make. It will advance your future career success, your personal well-being, and the well-being of the society in which you will live.
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Program Highlights
- Cohort-Based Learning: The Gabelli School’s EMBA program is an intentional learning community, an educational experience that is cohort-based. From the very outset of your studies, the individuals within your cohort will be an important source of inspiration and support. They will form a network that will endure in the years following your graduation.
- Jesuit Education: No matter what your background or beliefs, the Jesuit education we provide affords special context for discernment.
- Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility: The Gabelli School of Business has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to corporate social responsibility, individual dignity and well-being, and financial success. The EMBA program will immerse you in the vibrant global business community of Fordham’s EMBA alumni. More specifically, the Cohort consists of leaders and managers at all levels in addition to functional specialists (i.e.
- Professional Diversity: The Fordham Gabelli Executive MBA takes pride in the “professional diversity” of each cohort, which consists of learners from multiple industries, functions, and life experiences.
- International Capstone Trip: Each 22-month Executive MBA experience concludes with an international capstone trip, the culmination of an in-depth, consulting-style business project.
- Financial Aid: Many EMBA students receive employer sponsorship for full or partial tuition costs. Additional opportunities for funding your study may include Federal Financial Aid and Private Loans.
Visit Opportunities
Interested in learning about the Gabelli Executive MBA program? We have a number of upcoming ways to connect with us, current students, and get to know more about Gabelli. Join us for an Information Session! Dates will be posted soon. Pop over to our Visit Us page for more information.
Specialty Master's Programs
In addition to its MBA programs, Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business offers a range of specialty master's programs.
Student Body
The specialty master's enrollment includes 424 international students.
Cost
The specialty master's program costs $2,103 per credit (in-state), which is also the cost per credit (out-of-state).
Rankings and Recognition
Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business has received recognition in various rankings:
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- U.S. News & World Report: #58 (Tie) Overall Ranking Full-time M.B.A
- Five Top-20 M.B.A.: #52 Full-time M.B.A.
- Financial Times: #78 Full-time M.B.A. Globally
- M.B.A.: #51 Best M.B.A.
- M.B.A.: #20 Best M.B.A.
- #44 in the Top 100 M.B.A.
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