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Fordham University College of Business Administration


Welcome to Fordham University. Comprised of four undergraduate colleges and six professional schools, we are a comprehensive research institution steeped in the Jesuit traditions of rigorous scholarship and personal development and care. The combination of our ten schools and our three campuses (Lincoln Center, Rose Hill, and Westchester) provide unique educational opportunities not matched by other New York institutions.


UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES
College of Business Administration
Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Fordham College at Rose Hill
Fordham College of Liberal Studies

GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Graduate School of Business Administration
Graduate School of Education
School of Law
Graduate School of Religion & Religious Education
Graduate School of Social Service


The mission of the Schools of Business is to develop business professionals who can manage effectively in a range of leadership roles, and who are equipped for continuous growth in the changing global environment. Located in New York City, the commercial capital of the world, Fordham Business Schools are uniquely positioned to offer students the opportunity to participate in both regional and international economies. The reputation of the Schools of Business will continue to be built upon excellence in teaching and scholarship. Our students are enriched by a dedicated faculty and by the larger university community of undergraduate, graduate and professional schools and nourished by its intellectual and Jesuit traditions. Consistent with these traditions, the Schools of Business are committed to serving students in their life-long learning endeavors.

The mission
The mission of the Schools of Business is to develop business professionals who can manage effectively in a range of leadership roles, and who are equipped for continuous growth in the changing global environment. Located in New York City, the commercial capital of the world, Fordham Business Schools are uniquely positioned to offer students the opportunity to participate in both regional and international economies. The reputation of the Schools of Business will continue to be built upon excellence in teaching and scholarship. Our students are enriched by a dedicated faculty and by the larger university community of undergraduate, graduate and professional schools and nourished by its intellectual and Jesuit traditions. Consistent with these traditions, the Schools of Business are committed to serving students in their life-long learning endeavors.
source:Fordham Graduate Business :: Fordham University

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Why Fordham?

Pursuing your MBA at Fordham Graduate School of Business provides access to the heart of New York City, outstanding faculty, connections to business experts, and more. Discover your future at Fordham.

Access to:

* Acclaimed Programs

Rankings Summary

Our efforts to provide a high-quality education have not gone unnoticed. In addition to an extensive alumni network and a growing applicant pool, Fordham Graduate School of Business has developed a strong reputation in the academic and business communities.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Fordham Graduate School of Business’s full-time program in the top 30 nationally and Forbes ranked our part-time program in the top 10 in the United States.

* The Heart of New York
Lincoln Center Advantage
Fordham Graduate School of Business is located in an area of New York City’s Upper West Side known as “Lincoln Center.” Lincoln Center is home to The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and Alice Tully Hall. Fordham Graduate School of Business sits on an eight-acre green campus located just one block from this cultural mecca, putting it upfront and center for the best of urban life.

The Upper West Side is a bustling, safe neighborhood with more than 20 hotels, unlimited restaurant choices, and shopping options such as Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, The Gap, Barnes & Noble, and designer and independent specialty shops.


* International Community

International Degrees & Programs
Fordham Graduate School of Business has connections to international businesses and academic institutions from around the world. Our students have opportunities for equal exchanges of knowledge through dual-degrees, international internships, global business classes, and international trips.

The Fordham international network continues to grow with new degree options and visitor programs being developed every year. Our goal is create a truly global experience for our students.
International MBAs

* Global Professional MBA: an in-depth program that prepares students for international business
* Beijing International MBA (BiMBA): the first foreign MBA degree to be approved by the Chinese Government. Partnership with Peking University in Beijing.
* MBA/MIM: a dual degree with an MBA from Fordham Graduate School of Business and a MIM (Master in International Management) from the American Graduate School of International Management (“Thunderbird”) in Glendale, Arizona

Special Programs

* Gateway Visitor Program: Students from universities such as PUC-Rio in Brazil and Peking University in China come to Fordham to learn about U.S. business and globalization. And Fordham students are given the opportunity to network with these students – creating international contacts without leaving campus!
* International Alliance: Information coming soon!



* Business Connections
Networking
Making connections with business colleagues is essential to career advancement. At Fordham Graduate School of Business, we understand the importance of networking and the necessity of offering networking opportunities as part of the MBA experience.

Fordham Graduate School of Business offers Thursday evening happy hours, alumni leadership programs, and more to give MBA and MS students a chance to meet business professionals working in their chosen fields.

Check out the list of upcoming events to find information about future events.

For more information, contact:

Communications Office
Fordham Graduate School of Business
113 West 60th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6169

* Elite Faculty
Faculty Profiles
The Graduate School of Business faculty is a diverse mix of experts with extensive professional experience. Their experience is enhanced by years of industry know-how that is kept current through research.

Our professors pride themselves on being approachable and interacting with students, both inside and out of the classroom. And many are available to the media for expert opinions, interviews, and comments.

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Admissions Application Instructions

The MBA Admissions Process can appear to be complex and intimidating. GMAT preparation, lining up references, obtaining undergraduate transcripts, developing and writing dynamic essays: the application process can be overwhelming. At Office of Admissions, we do everything we can to help alleviate the anxiety one may experience as a result of this process. Fordham Admissions Representatives are available year-round to answer any admissions, financial aid or program-related question you may have. We are committed to making the admissions process as efficient and transparent as possible.

Each academic program has its own requirements:

* MBA & Special MBA Programs
* Executive MBA Program
* MS Programs
* Pre-MBA Program
* Post-Graduate Certificate Programs
* Visiting Student Information
* International Students Information

For answers to your questions about any of our degree granting programs and application procedures please contact:

Admissions Office
TEL: 212-636-6200 / 800-225-4422
E-MAIL:

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MBA & Special MBA Programs Application


Application requirements listed below relate to the following MBA programs:

* Traditional MBA
* Deming Scholars MBA
* Global Professional MBA
* JD/MBA
* MBA/MIM (“Thunderbird”)
* MBA in Professional Accounting
* MBA in Taxation and Accounting (MTA)

Application Requirements

* Application – Online
* All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts
* Official GMAT score
* Two Letters of Recommendation
* Personal Statement
* Professional Resume
* TOEFL (If English is not your first language and you attended an undergraduate program where English was not the language in which course work was taught, you are required to submit an official TOEFL score.)
* Interviews
* $130 application fee

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit transcripts for all course work that counted towards undergraduate- and graduate-level degrees. The transcripts must be forwarded to the Fordham Graduate School of Business Admissions Office in their official and original format with either the signature or seal of the university’s registrar across the seal of the envelope. Any transcripts not received in this format will be considered void. Applicants submitting transcripts that are in a foreign language must have the transcripts translated into English by an official translating service (i.e. World Education Services). Both the original and translated versions must be submitted in their official formats. While transcripts from Continuing Education Programs are not required, applicants may submit such transcripts as supplemental information.

Transcript Request Form (.pdf)


GMAT

All applicants are required to submit an official GMAT score. The GRE and other graduate-level aptitude tests are not considered substitutes for the GMAT. If an applicant has not indicated as a university to which Pearson-Vue should send their official results, then it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Pearson-Vue to do so. For further information regarding Pearson-Vue and the GMAT, please refer to www.gmat.com.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation are used to provide an insight to the applicant’s managerial ability and motivation. Therefore, the Admissions Committee requires that applicants procure recommendations from individuals who can best attest to these attributes. Current supervisors, managers, clients and co-workers often prove to be the best source. However, the Admissions Committee understands that informing these individuals of future plans can be impossible for a variety of reasons. In such cases, letters from previous employers will be accepted. Applicants may also submit a supplemental recommendation if they wish to provide an academic or personal reference.

Letters of Recommendation Form (.pdf)

Personal Statement

Personal Statements are an opportunity for applicants to express themselves in areas that may not have been reflected in other portions of the application. The topics outlined in the application are purposely vague to allow for such expression. The Admissions Committee asks that applicants limit their statements to the word counts of 500 to 750 words ascribed to each question.


Professional Resume

Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include contact information (name, address, phone, fax, email), educational background, work experience, and skills.

TOEFL

If English is not an applicant’s first language and he or she did not attend an English-speaking undergraduate university, then the TOEFL is required (contact them at http://www.gmat.com). requires a minimum score of 600 on the paper version, 250 on the computer version, and 100 on the Internet-based version. If the applicant does not achieve this minimum score the admissions committee may ask an applicant to take the English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency exam. Depending upon the results of this exam, the applicant may be required to take coursework in Fordham University’s Institute of American Language and Culture prior to starting his or her MBA program.


Interviews

Interviews are not a required component of the application. Applicants may, however, request an interview. An interview will not be granted until the individual’s application has been deemed complete. As interview availability is limited, it is requested that an applicant submit his or her application at least 30 days before the application deadline to ensure an interview. The Admissions Committee may also request an applicant to come in for an interview. In this case the interview is a required component of the application process. An application will not be reviewed until the interview is completed. The Admissions Office will schedule a time that is most convenient for the applicant.

Application Fee

If an applicant applies online, then he or she may pay with a credit card. Otherwise, payment must be made by check or money order payable to Fordham University. The $65 application fee is nonrefundable. Fee waivers are not provided.

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Executive MBA Program

Application requirements listed below relate only to the AEMBA program, a unique opportunity for senior-level executives to earn a MBA degree while keeping their full-time jobs.
Application Requirements

* Application (.pdf)
* All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts
* Official GMAT score
* Two Letters of Recommendation
* Personal Statement
* Professional Resume
* TOEFL (If English is not your first language and you attended an undergraduate program where English was not the language in which course work was taught, you are required to submit an official TOEFL score.)
* Interviews
* $100 application fee

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit transcripts for all course work that counted towards undergraduate- and graduate-level degrees. The transcripts must be forwarded to the Fordham Graduate School of Business Admissions Office in their official and original format with either the signature or seal of the university’s registrar across the seal of the envelope. Any transcripts not received in this format will be considered void. Applicants submitting transcripts that are in a foreign language must have the transcripts translated into English by an official translating service (i.e. World Education Services). Both the original and translated versions must be submitted in their official formats. While transcripts from Continuing Education Programs are not required, applicants may submit such transcripts as supplemental information.

Transcript Request Form (.pdf)


GMAT

All applicants are required to submit an official GMAT score. The GRE and other graduate-level aptitude tests are not considered substitutes for the GMAT. If an applicant has not indicated as a university to which Pearson-Vue should send their official results, then it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Pearson-Vue to do so. For further information regarding Pearson-Vue and the GMAT, please refer to www.gmat.com.


Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation are used to provide an insight to the applicant’s managerial ability and motivation. Therefore, the Admissions Committee requires that applicants procure the recommendations from individuals who can best attest to these attributes. Current supervisors, managers, clients and co-workers often prove to be the best source. However, the Admissions Committee understands that informing these individuals of future plans can be impossible for a variety of reasons. In such cases, letters from previous employers will be accepted. Applicants may also submit a supplemental recommendation if they wish to provide an academic or personal reference.

Letters of Recommendation Form (.pdf)


Personal Statement

Personal Statements are an opportunity for applicants to express themselves in areas that may not have been reflected in other portions of the application. The topic outlined in the application is purposely vague to allow for such expression. The Admissions Committee asks that applicants limit their statement to 500 to 750 words.


Professional Resume

Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include contact information (name, address, phone, fax, email), educational background, work experience, and skills.

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TOEFL

If English is not an applicant’s first language and he or she did not attend an English-speaking undergraduate university, then the TOEFL is required (contact them at TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language). requires a minimum score of 600 on the paper version, 250 on the computer version, and 100 on the Internet-based version. If the applicant does not achieve this minimum score the admissions committee may ask an applicant to take the English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency exam. Depending upon the results of this exam, the applicant may be required to take coursework in Fordham University’s Institute of American Language and Culture prior to starting his or her MBA or MS program.


Interviews

Interviews are not a required component of the application. Applicants may, however, request an interview. An interview will not be granted until the individual’s application has been deemed complete. As interview availability is limited, it is requested that an applicant submit his or her application at least 30 days before the application deadline to ensure an interview. The Admissions Committee may also request an applicant to come in for an interview. In this case the interview is a required component of the application process. An application will not be reviewed until the interview is completed. The Admissions Office will schedule a time that is most convenient for the applicant.


Application Fee

Application fee payment must be made by check or money order payable to Fordham University. The $100 application fee is nonrefundable. Fee waivers are not provided.
For more information, contact:

Admissions Office
Fordham Graduate School of Business
33 West 60th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6200
Email:

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MS Programs

Application requirements listed below relate to the following MS programs:

* MS in Information Systems
* MS in Media Management
* MS in Taxation
* MS in Quantitative Finance

Application Requirements

* Application – Online
* All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts
* Official GMAT/GRE score
* Two Letters of Recommendation
* Personal Statement
* Professional Resume
* TOEFL (If English is not your first language and you attended an undergraduate program where English was not the language in which course work was taught, you are required to submit an official TOEFL score.)
* Interviews
* $130 application fee

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit transcripts for all course work that counted towards undergraduate- and graduate-level degrees. The transcripts must be forwarded to the Fordham Graduate School of Business Admissions Office in their official and original format with either the signature or seal of the university’s registrar across the seal of the envelope. Any transcripts not received in this format will be considered void. Applicants submitting transcripts that are in a foreign language must have the transcripts translated into English by an official translating service (i.e. World Education Services). Both the original and translated versions must be submitted in their official formats. While transcripts from Continuing Education Programs are not required, applicants may submit such transcripts as supplemental information.

Transcript Request Form (.pdf)

GMAT/GRE

All applicants are required to submit an official GMAT or GRE score for the MS in Media Management and MS in Information Systems. The GRE and other graduate-level aptitude tests are not considered substitutes for the GMAT for the MS in Taxation. If an applicant has not indicated as a university to which Pearson-Vue (GMAT) or ETS (GRE) should send their official results, then it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Pearson-Vue or ETS to do so. For further information regarding Pearson-Vue and the GMAT, please refer to www.gmat.com.


Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation are used to provide an insight to the applicant’s managerial ability and motivation. Therefore, the Admissions Committee requires that applicants procure recommendations from individuals who can best attest to these attributes. Current supervisors, managers, clients and co-workers often prove to be the best source. However, the Admissions Committee understands that informing these individuals of future plans can be impossible for a variety of reasons. In such cases, letters from previous employers will be accepted. Applicants may also submit a supplemental recommendation if they wish to provide an academic or personal reference.

Letters of Recommendation Form (.pdf)


Personal Statements

Personal Statements are an opportunity for applicants to express themselves in areas that may not have been reflected in other portions of the application. The topics outlined in the application are purposely vague to allow for such expression. The Admissions Committee asks that applicants limit their statements to the word counts of 500 to 750 words ascribed to each question.


Professional Resume

Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include contact information (name, address, phone, fax, email), educational background, work experience, and skills.


TOEFL

If English is not an applicant’s first language and he or she did not attend an English-speaking undergraduate university, then the TOEFL is required (contact them at TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language). requires a minimum score of 600 on the paper version, 250 on the computer version, and 100 on the Internet-based version. If the applicant does not achieve this minimum score the admissions committee may ask an applicant to take the English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency exam. Depending upon the results of this exam, the applicant may be required to take coursework in Fordham University’s Institute of American Language and Culture prior to starting his or her MS program.


Interviews

Interviews are not a required component of the application. Applicants may, however, request an interview. An interview will not be granted until the individual’s application has been deemed complete. As interview availability is limited, it is requested that an applicant submit his or her application at least 30 days before the application deadline to ensure an interview. The Admissions Committee may also request an applicant to come in for an interview. In this case the interview is a required component of the application process. An application will not be reviewed until the interview is completed. The Admissions Office will schedule a time that is most convenient for the applicant.

Application Fee

If an applicant applies online, then he or she may make payment by a credit card. Otherwise, payment must be made by check or money order payable to Fordham University. The $65 application fee is nonrefundable. Fee waivers are not provided.


For more information, contact:

Admissions Office
Fordham Graduate School of Business
33 West 60th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6200
Email:

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Pre-MBA Programs


The Pre-MBA program consists of three prerequisite courses, Mathematical Methods for Business, Statistics and Managerial Economics, which count as part of the Fordham MBA requirements when you enroll in our program. Students are not required to take all three courses prior to application and enrollment in the MBA program. Any course work not taken will roll over into the student’s MBA program of study if admitted to the program. Although admission to the Pre-MBA program does not guarantee admission to the MBA program, the Admissions Committee will review the applicant’s performance in the Pre-MBA coursework completed in reviewing the MBA application.

Application requirements listed below relate only to the Pre-MBA program, a unique opportunity for prospective candidates to preview their MBA degree.

Participation in the Pre-MBA does not guarantee admission to the Business School. Therefore, students are required to submit a full MBA application in order to be considered for admission.
Application Requirements

* Application (.pdf)
* All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts
* Professional Resume
* $130 application fee

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit transcripts for all course work that counted towards undergraduate- and graduate-level degrees. The transcripts must be forwarded to the Fordham Graduate School of Business Admissions Office in their official and original format with either the signature or seal of the university’s registrar across the seal of the envelope. Any transcripts not received in this format will be considered void. Applicants submitting transcripts that are in a foreign language must have the transcripts translated into English by an official translating service (i.e. World Education Services). Both the original and translated versions must be submitted in their official formats. While transcripts from Continuing Education Programs are not required, applicants may submit such transcripts as supplemental information.

Transcript Request Form (.pdf)
Professional Resume

Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include contact information (name, address, phone, fax, email), educational background, work experience, and skills.
Application Fee

Application fee payment must be made by check or money order payable to Fordham University. The $65 application fee is nonrefundable. Fee waivers are not provided. Please note that if you apply and are admitted to the Pre-MBA Program, then your application fee to one of our degree-granting programs (MBA or MS) is waived.


For more information, contact:

Admissions Office
Fordham Graduate School of Business
33 West 60th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6200
Email:

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Post-Graduate Certificate Programs

Application requirements listed below relate to the following certificate programs:

* Accounting
* Communications and Media Management
* Finance
* Information and Communications Systems
* Management Systems
* Marketing
* Taxation

Application Requirements

* Application (.pdf)
* All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts
* One Letter of Recommendation
* Professional Resume
* TOEFL (for international students or those for whom English is not first language)
* Application fee

Transcripts


Applicants are required to submit transcripts for all course work that counted towards undergraduate- and graduate-level degrees. The transcripts must be forwarded to the Fordham Graduate School of Business Admissions Office in their official and original format with either the signature or seal of the university’s registrar across the seal of the envelope. Any transcripts not received in this format will be considered void. Applicants submitting transcripts that are in a foreign language must have the transcripts translated into English by an official translating service (i.e. World Education Services). Both the original and translated versions must be submitted in their official formats. While transcripts from Continuing Education Programs are not required, applicants may submit such transcripts as supplemental information.

Transcript Request Form (.pdf)

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Letter of Recommendation

The Letter of Recommendation is used to provide an insight to the applicant’s managerial ability and motivation. Therefore, the Admissions Committee requires that applicants procure recommendations from individuals who can best attest to these attributes. Current supervisors, managers, clients and co-workers often prove to be the best source. However, the Admissions Committee understands that informing these individuals of future plans can be impossible for a variety of reasons. In such cases, letters from previous employers will be accepted. Applicants may also submit a supplemental recommendation if they wish to provide an academic or personal reference.

Letters of Recommendation Form (.pdf)

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Professional Resume

Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include contact information (name, address, phone, fax, email), educational background, work experience, and skills.

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TOEFL

If English is not an applicant’s first language and he or she did not attend an English-speaking undergraduate university, then the TOEFL is required (contact them at TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language). Fordham GBA requires a minimum score of 600 on the paper version, 250 on the computer version, and 100 on the Internet-based version. If the applicant does not achieve this minimum score the admissions committee may ask an applicant to take the English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency exam. Depending upon the results of this exam, the applicant may be required to take coursework in Fordham University’s Institute of American Language and Culture prior to starting his or her MBA program.
Application Fee

Application fee payment must be made by check or money order payable to Fordham University. The $65 application fee is nonrefundable. Fee waivers are not provided.


For more information, contact:

Admissions Office
Fordham Graduate School of Business
33 West 60th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6200
Email:
source:Fordham Graduate Business :: Fordham University

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Beijing International MBA (BiMBA)

The BiMBA program at Fordham Graduate School of Business is the first foreign MBA degree in Beijing to be approved by the Chinese government. Fordham is part of a consortium of Jesuit business schools that provide faculty to teach the program in Beijing.

The goal of the Beijing International MBA is to provide world-class Graduate School of Business education for exceptional students and executives in China as well as for a small group of foreign students. It is possible for students from participating consortium schools like Fordham to attend a semester in Beijing for credit toward their MBA.

For more information about the BiMBA program, please visit Beijing International MBA at Peking University - ??.

For more information:

In Beijing:
John Zhuang Yang, Associate Dean
Fordham Director of the BiMBA program in Beijing
(011-8610) 6275-4802


In New York:
Kristal Gonsalves

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Global Professional MBA (GPMBA)


The Global Professional MBA (GPMBA) is designed for individuals planning careers in international business. This program responds to the growing demand for professionals who understand the mechanics of international business as well as the unwritten rules of cross-cultural communication management.

GPMBA is a dual core program in which students can expand on the regular MBA program. In addition to the traditional prerequisites and core courses, the program offers students a comprehensive international core plus experience bridge courses and a concentration in their chosen functional area.
Program length and course sequence

GPMBA students can choose between an accelerated full-time program and a part-time program. It is suggested that students take GPMBA core subjects in a particular sequence to allow courses to build one upon another. The schedule is flexible enough, however, to allow adjustments as student’s schedules demand.
Program Director
Dawn Lerman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing

Program Study Sheets

Download the GPMBA brochure

For more information about the GPMBA admission requirements, application deadlines, information sessions, tuition, financial aid, etc., contact

Admissions Office
Fordham Graduate School of Business School
33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor
New York NY 10023
Phone: (800) 825-4422
E-mail: