Dual Degree Program: B.S. / M.B.A.*

Program Overview:

The School of Business also offers an accelerated bachelors-master’s degree option in Business Administration. The Dual Degree B.S/M.B.A. option provides students of superior academic ability and maturity the opportunity to accelerate their degree progress. These programs allow students to fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate and master’s degree, which normally require a minimum of 158 credits, in as few as 138 credits.

Students may challenge credits by petitioning the Dean of the School of Business with an approved plan of study. Students typically accelerate their progress by identifying graduate courses that can be used to fulfill both graduate and undergraduate requirements. However, the plan of study, developed with the MBA Program Coordinator, may incorporate independent study, proficiency exams, special seminars, and advanced courses to satisfy the total credits required.

Program Contacts:

To email Department Chair,

Dr. Angela Gordon, Business Administration ; K. Michael Mathews, Business Administration

Program Webpage:

BS/MBA Dual Degree Program

Program Requirements:

Liberal Education and Physical Fitness

49

Undergraduate Business Administration core

45

Undergraduate Business Administration concentration

15

Additional credits**

13

M.B.A. core

27

M.B.A. electives

9

Subtotal

158

Less potential challenge credits

(20)

Total

138

*Once accepted into the dual degree (B.S./M.B.A.) program of study, students do not obtain a degree until all course work is completed for both degrees – at which time students are awarded both the B.S. in Business Administration and the M.B.A.
**Additional credits include any courses offered or accepted by The College of Saint Rose that can be applied toward the 122 credit hour graduation requirement.
Admission Requirements for the BS/MBA Dual Degree Program

Admission Requirements for the B.S. / M.B.A. Dual Degree Program:

Incoming Freshmen:

Average grade of A in high school course work
Minimum SAT score of 1100

Transfer Students and Current College of Saint Rose Students:

May apply after completing 45 credits at Saint Rose or another institution with a minimum GPA of 3.4
Must have completed ACC 121 Principles of Financial Accounting and ACC 122 Principles of Managerial Accounting (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of B in each course.

Internship/Field Experiences/Service:

Required Internship/Field Study

Professional Accreditations:

The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org

The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.acbsp.org/p/st/ld/sid=s1_001

Minor(s):

Complete minors listing

Study Abroad

A study abroad option is available to interested students who want to spend a semester at an approved college or university in another country. The approved courses taken will count toward the Business degree.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.

What Makes an Application Complete

Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
Official High School Transcripts
Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
Essay or Graded Paper
Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.

Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)

Scholarships and Financial Aid

See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.

The Bottom Line

The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.

More about Financial Aid

Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.

The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.