Management (M.B.A.)

Top-Ranked Online M.B.A. Program

Utica’s online M.B.A. program was ranked a Best Online M.B.A.¹ program by Fortune.com in 2022, as well as a Top 50 New York M.B.A. program² for 2023 by University HQ. Metrics used to select schools include the quality of their program, and other factors like acceptance rate, cost per credit, retention rate, and alumni success.

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ACBSP-Accredited M.B.A.

Our online Management (M.B.A.) degree gives you practical skills through hands-on application. Build this program around your schedule, goals, and life by learning 100 percent online or in a blended format through recorded lectures and in-person or live virtual classrooms. This flexibility gives you the opportunity to get immediate instructor feedback in live sessions, 24/7 access to material through online content, and the ability to learn when and where it’s convenient for you.

The two-year, 30-credit online Management (M.B.A.) degree has ACBSP accreditation (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs). Recognition from this leading accreditation association affirms you’ll receive a high-quality education from Utica University.

Curriculum: From Core Skills to Your Career

Your online Management (M.B.A.) degree curriculum begins with business foundation courses designed for intense focus and application concerning fundamental business skills, including financial fluency, data-driven decision-making, the principles of leadership, and more. Next, you’ll take four electives in your chosen specialization, tailored to your career goals and the needs of the market, followed by a three-credit capstone in which you’ll complete your program by working with a real-world company of your choice and prepare for real-world success.

Curriculum Details

Specialize Your Degree

Choose a career-focused Management (M.B.A.) specialization, or build your own General specialization, to set yourself apart from the competition and serve an organization’s business needs.

Business Analytics

Specialize your M.B.A. with a focus on business analytics. Use theoretical models in the collection, design, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and in the real-world process of creating and implementing solutions based on that data.

Entrepreneurship

Specialize your M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship. This customized program is ideal for strategic early-career or mid-career professionals who are motivated to bring a communication, information, or media business idea to fruition.

Finance/Accounting

Specialize your M.B.A. and explore economic forces, how they relate to profitability and growth, and gain an introduction to managerial accounting and contemporary issues in cost management.

Health Care Management

Specialize your M.B.A. in Health Care Management and graduate ready for the challenges of patient-centered care, plus gain a thorough understanding of the complex ethical and legal issues involved from an organizational level.

General Track

Build your own specialization with the M.B.A.: General Track and explore your professional interests through a selection of elective courses.

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Join the Next Generation of Business Leaders

Utica University’s ACBSP-accredited Management (M.B.A.) degree is designed to meet the needs of the modern business world and provide you with the skills organizations seek in their leaders. Through just two years of part-time study, you’ll gain the real-world, application-based knowledge that today’s market demands.

Our online Management (M.B.A.) has a variety of specializations so you can tailor your learning to your career goals and enter the marketplace with both business fundamentals and specific knowledge. Plus, we’ve designed this 100 percent online Management (M.B.A.) degree to be as flexible as possible. You’ll fit your studies around your current career and life with ease.

You’ll graduate with a deep understanding of business and the confidence to meet leadership and management challenges head-on. Prepare for positions like Chief Financial Officer ($185K average base salary³), Senior Financial Analyst ($86K average base salary⁴), and Director of Operations ($91K average base salary⁵).

Key Skills Employers Need

The ability to demonstrate a strategic-level understanding of the key functions of business: accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing, operations, and statistics.
Knowledge of how to perform problem analysis, both individually and as part of teams and groups, decision-making and their impact on present results and future results, using vehicles such as problem and case analysis, integrated modules, and live consulting opportunities.
Awareness and understanding of globalization and its impacts on people, businesses, and the economy.
A personal framework for considering and addressing values issues and application of values to business professions through case analysis and in classroom interaction.

► 92% OF GLOBAL COMPANIES
Looking for M.B.A. graduates in 2022; 95% of staffing firms plan to hire M.B.A. grads in the near future⁶

► $115,000 STARTING SALARY
$115,000 median starting salary for new M.B.A. hires in 2022⁶

► $10,500 MEDIAN BONUS
Median bonus for newly hired M.B.A. graduates in the U.S. is $10,500⁶

► EARN 22-40% MORE
Post-M.B.A. graduates earn 22-40% more than bachelor's degree candidates⁶

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Examples of Career Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer

$185,192/year

As your company’s chief financial officer, you’d be the senior executive responsible for managing every aspect of its financial actions. That includes financial planning, tracking cash flow, analyzing your company’s strengths and weaknesses, and proposing correctives. You’d also manage the accounting and finance divisions and ensure financial reports are correct and on time.^3,7

Marketing Director

$161,978/year

As a marketing director, you would lead the strategizing and implementing of your company’s (or your client’s) marketing campaigns. You’d ensure your team’s projects are not only profitable, but on schedule. You could either work in-house, or for a marketing agency with many clients. You would be responsible for understanding where your client or company fits in the marketplace and how you can stay competitive.^8,9

Additional roles for M.B.A. earners:

Senior Financial Analyst ($86,968/year)¹⁰
Senior Accountant ($81,262/year)¹¹
Director of Operations ($91,667/year)¹²

Sources:

1. Fortune (n.d.). Best Online MBA Programs in 2022-23. Retrieved on April 11, 2023, from https://fortune.com/education/business/mba/rankings/best-online-mba-programs.
2. University HQ (n.d). Best New York MBA Schools and Programs. Retrieved on April 11, 2023, from https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/new-york/online-mba-degrees/.
3. Glassdoor (2023 April). How much does a Chief Financial Officer make? Retrieved on April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/chief-financial-officer-salary-SRCH_KO0,23.htm.
4. Glassdoor(2023 April). How much does a Senior Financial Analyst make? Retrieved on April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/senior-financial-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,24.htm.
5. Glassdoor (2023 April). How much does a Director of Operations make?. Retrieved on April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/director-of-operations-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm.
6. Corporate Recruiters Survey Report 2022 (Rep.). (2022, June). Retrieved April 13, 2022, from Graduate Management Admission Council website: https://www.gmac.com/market-intelligence-and-research/research-library/employment-outlook/2022-corporate-recruiters-survey-summary-report
7. Grant, M. (Updated August 22, 2021). What Is a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? Role & Responsibilities, from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cfo.asp
8. Glassdoor (2023 April). How much does a Marketing Director make? Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/marketing-director-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm
9. What Does A Marketing Director Do? (2017, April 26). Retrieved December 3, 2018, from https://www.careerigniter.com/questions/what-does-a-marketing-director-do/
10. Glassdoor (2023 April) How much does a Senior Financial Analyst make?. Retrieved on April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/senior-financial-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,24.htm
11. Glassdoor (2023 April) How much does a Senior Accountant make?. Retrieved on April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/senior-accountant-salary-SRCH_KO0,17.htm
12. Glassdoor (2023 April) How much does a Director of Operations make?. Retrieved on April 13, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/director-of-operations-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm

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Specializations

Stand Out From Other Management (M.B.A.) Grads

By choosing one of our career-focused M.B.A. specializations, you’ll set yourself apart from the competition and enter a career serving an organization’s business needs.

Business Analytics Specialization

ACBSP Accredited
Hands-On Experience With Data Analytics
Industry-Experienced Faculty

Put the Power of Data at Your Fingertips

Utica University’s online Management (M.B.A.) degree with the Business Analytics specialization allows you to expand your knowledge in business while also learning techniques and software that help data scientists interpret and apply research findings to solve real-world business problems.

From smartphones and emails to loyalty cards and social networking, the amount of data we generate in the U.S. increases year after year. The Business Analytics specialization helps you sift through that data to find insights as an analytics professional. The curriculum focuses on two aspects of the data science field: the use of theoretical models to collect, design, and analyze data and the process of creating and implementing data solutions.

Learn to think with data and apply what you learn to projects you lead within your organization by understanding the power of data and the limits of data analysis.

Career Outlook

Forbes reports that by 2025 the global datasphere will comprise 175 zettabytes of data and that 80% of the total will be unstructured data.¹ What's more, the global market for big data analytics is predicted to grow to more than $655 billion by 2029.² And with the further development of artificial intelligence, multi-cloud strategies, natural-language processing, and data quality management, we can expect career opportunities to grow for analytics professionals.³

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS ANALYST

As a business analyst, you could be responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business. You’ll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations to improve systems, products, services, and software for the organization. In 2018, business analysts earned an average annual salary of $81,703⁴

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: DATA ANALYTICS MANAGER

As a data analytics manager, you might develop and implement comprehensive tools and strategies that interpret raw data into business insights. You could lead cross-functional projects and help maintain the data models, reporting systems and dashboards of an organization. In 2018, data analytics managers earned an average annual salary of $185,889.⁵

Other titles you may qualify for:

Management Consultant
Operations Research Analyst
Management Analyst

Curriculum: Delve Into Data Analysis Process

The Business Analytics specialization curriculum features hands-on projects that encompass the whole data analysis process—from data acquisition and wrangling to analysis and communication of conclusions and solutions. You’ll understand data in a way that tells a story to make necessary business decisions that can significantly impact your organization.

Course Spotlight: DSC 607 – Data Mining

Gain an overview of statistical modeling that involves multivariate analysis. You’ll examine approaches that aim to explain both continuous and discrete outcome variables through ordinarily least squares regression and logistic regression. You’ll also learn dimensional analysis techniques such as exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.

Course Spotlight: DSC 611 – Data Visualization

Learn to design, administer, and analyze results from survey research. You’ll examine common problems in survey research, knowledge of alternative modes of administration, pre-testing methods, sampling techniques, and questionnaire construction.

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Sources:

1. Forbes (2022). The Unseen Data Conundrum, by Michael O'Reilly. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/02/03/the-unseen-data-conundrum/?sh=4356a5617fcc.
2. Fortune Business Insights (2023). Big Data Analytics Market. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/big-data-analytics-market-106179
3. Datapine (2018). Top 10 Analytics and Busines Intelligence Trends for 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018, from http://www.datapine.com/blog/business-intelligence-trends/.
4. ZipRecruiter (2018). Business Analysts Salary. Retrieved November 30, 2018, from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Business-Analyst-Salary.
5. Glassdoor (2018). Analytics Manager Job Description. Retrieved November 20, 2018, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Job-Descriptions/Analytics-Manager.htm.

Entrepreneurship Specialization

Direct Your Own Future as an Entrepreneur

Skills to Launch and Grow Your Business
Build Cutting-Edge Business Knowledge
Curriculum Focused on Small Business Success

Gain a Foundation for Building Businesses

Learn what it takes to launch a product or business with Utica University’s online Management (M.B.A.) degree with the Entrepreneurship specialization. This program is perfect for early- or mid-career professionals who are motivated to bring a business idea to fruition.

You’ll be introduced to the fundamental concepts supporting contemporary business models. You’ll also examine the critical components necessary for launching and growing a new business such as audience and market analysis, diverse revenue streams, user engagement and experience, and prototype development.

Career Outlook

Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the growth of the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, small businesses make up 99.9 percent of the U.S. economy, employing more than 46% of workers in the United States.¹

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: CEO
$179,520/year

Provide overall direction for a large company or a small business. Manage operations through the facilitation of efficient and effective policies and procedures, and—through working with other executive-level colleagues—ensure that overall organizational goals are met in a timely manner.²

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: INNOVATION CONSULTANT
$113,910/year

Help teach and support an organization to organically bring innovation into their culture. Work with leaders to understand hiring practices, innovation goals, and ideation strategies. Help identify new markets to keep an organization competitive with out-of-the-box thinking.³

Other titles you may qualify for:

Venture Capitalist
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Innovation Officer

Curriculum: Harness the Skills Needed for Today’s Entrepreneur

Utica University’s Entrepreneurship specialization Management (M.B.A.) degree program is built on a foundation of cutting-edge business knowledge and designed to give you the skills to excel in the world of small business. Through 10 business foundation courses and 12 credits of graduate-level electives in entrepreneurship, you’ll graduate ready to start your own venture or help other organizations succeed.

Course Spotlight: BUS 517 — Fundamental Models and Concepts

Explore domestic and global business models that have evolved over the last 30 years. You’ll examine one of the most disruptive periods in modern business history and connect the thinking to current and not-yet-established media models.

Course Spotlight: CYB 610 – Cyber Intelligence

Gain an introduction to data-driven methods to recognize changes in the business climate and examine the rise of niche products and services. This course provides a multi-tier approach to audience/market analysis, including real-time shifts, used to evaluate and capitalize upon changes to establish success.

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Sources:

1. Small Business Association, Office of Advocacy, Small Business Profile. (2022). Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://advocacy.sba.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Small-Business-Economic-Profile-US.pdf.
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 2023). “Top Executives.” Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm.
3. Glassdoor (2023). How much does an Innovation Consultant make? Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/innovation-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,21.htm

Finance and Accounting Specialization

Help Businesses Protect Their Financial Future

Managerial Accounting-Focused Curriculum
Hands-On Application of Financial Tools
Industry-Experienced Faculty

Opportunities Across Industries

Explore economic forces and learn how they relate to an organization’s profitability and growth with Utica University’s Management (M.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Finance/Accounting. Through this program, you’ll be introduced to managerial accounting and examine the factors influencing contemporary issues in cost management.

Graduate with real-world experience using the latest financial models and tools to accelerate your career, no matter your industry.

Career Outlook

Accounting and finance professionals are in high demand with employment opportunities expected to grow by as much as 17 percent by 2031.^1,2 Leverage your newly honed expertise to help businesses remain profitable and make strategic decisions that protect their financial future.

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: PORTFOLIO MANAGER
$161,636/year

As a portfolio manager, you would manage investments for individuals, groups, or businesses. You would be responsible for analyzing research that evaluates an investment’s potential risk and growth, and for making recommendations that help their clients reach long-term financial goals.³

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: INVESTMENT ANALYST
$100,161/year

As an investment analyst, you would be responsible for conducting investment research and ultimately approving investment products. You would also provide support for other financial advisors, creating reports and presentations that help guide your counterparts toward the best investment decisions.⁴

Other titles you may qualify for:

Financial Research Analyst
Personal Financial Advisor

Curriculum: Business Skill Meets Financial Expertise

Through 18 foundational credits and 12 specialization credits, you’ll graduate ready to expertly analyze and interpret the information in financial statements, conduct corporate financial analysis, and have experience using real-world financial models and tools. Some of the courses you’ll take include:

Course Spotlight: ACC 605 – Financial Reporting and Analysis

Analyze and interpret the information in financial statements. You’ll evaluate a firm’s financial performance and accounting methods, forecast a firm’s future pro forma financial statements, and estimate the intrinsic value of a firm.

Course Spotlight: ECN 610 – Managerial Economics

Explore economic forces and how they relate to a firm’s profitability and growth, as well as the theory behind economic thinking. You’ll take a close look at principles of microeconomics and how they apply to managerial decision-making.

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Sources:

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm.
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm.
3. Glassdoor (2023). How much does a Porfolio Manager make? Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/portfolio-manager-salary-SRCH_KO0,17.htm.
4. Glassdoor (2023). How much does an Investment Analyst make? Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/investment-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm.

Health Care Management

Lead an Organization to Better Patient Care

Improve the Function of Your Organization
Health Care Leadership-Focused Curriculum
Skills for Successful Health-Service Delivery

Grow in Patient Care and Your Career

Take advantage of the increasing demand for health care management professionals who understand the complex ethical and legal challenges that come with providing patient-centered care. With Utica University’s online Management (M.B.A.) degree specialization in Health Care Management, you’ll learn how to assess, plan, and implement projects within an organization that can improve your patients’ health and your facility’s bottom line.

This online Health Care Management specialization helps you gain a deeper understanding of global health policies and services, health care laws and regulations, as well as upcoming technology, to better serve companies and agencies within the health sector.

You’ll learn broad aspects of service-sector management and strategic planning when it comes to successful health-service delivery. Graduate ready to apply tools and methods of health informatics and behavioral sciences that improve overall organizational performance.

Career Outlook

As the vast baby-boomer population ages and people remain active later in life, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is expecting employment of health services managers to grow 28 percent by 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.¹ Leaders in health care have a few different avenues to take when it comes to managing people. They might manage an entire facility, a specific department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians.

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR
$82,875/year

Manage the day-to-day operations in hospitals, outpatient clinics, hospices, or drug-abuse treatment centers. In this position, you could set rates, create budgets, evaluate doctors, and help design or change policy and programs. You would also serve as the liaison between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads to help everyone function as efficiently as possible.²

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
$119,707/year

Examine the efficiency, profits, and structure of an organization to offer suggestions for improvement within the organization. As a consultant hired by a health care facility to solve a specific problem, you’d research and examine existing data to develop a report on how to implement changes that can improve the problem.³

Other titles you may qualify for:

Health Information Manager
Medical Practice Manager

Curriculum: Be Patient-Centered and Employee-Efficient

Through 15 credits of foundational coursework, 3 elective credits, and 12 specialization credits, the M.B.A. with a Health Care Management specialization offers not only the broad range of business solutions a typical M.B.A. has to offer but opens the door to becoming an effective and efficient health care leader. Courses you could take include:

Course Spotlight: HCA 614 – Quality Management and Performance: Improvement in Evidence-Based Healthcare

Learn the breadth and depth of performance improvement initiatives that impact all levels of health care including clinical and financial issues.

Course Spotlight: HCA 616 – Organization Development and Change

Apply tools and methods of the behavioral sciences to improve organization performance, including key principles and conduct of internal/external consultants.

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Sources:

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Service Managers. Projected job growth from 2021-2031. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
2. Glassdoor (2023). How much does a Hospital Administrator make? Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/hospital-administrator-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm.
3. Glassdoor (2023). How much does a Healthcare Consultant make? Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/healthcare-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,21.htm.

General - MBA Management

An M.B.A. Designed for Your Success in Diverse, In-Demand Business Opportunities

ACBSP Accredited
Expertise for Modern Businesses
Industry-Experienced Faculty

Preparation for the Business Career You Want

Explore the diverse facets of today’s business world and gain the expertise required for leadership roles with the General track of the Management (M.B.A.) degree program. Whether you’re a business professional seeking advancement opportunities or are striving to enter the field with a competitive set of skills, this program offers a custom learning experience designed to help you achieve your goals.

The General track of the Management (M.B.A.) degree program allows you to build your concentration area and set yourself apart from the competition. Explore your professional interests with a selection of elective courses and gain hands-on experience for your career through a capstone course that involves developing a business project with a real-world company.

Career Outlook

All areas of the business field are growing along with the need for business experts with competitive skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 715,000 new business and finance jobs will be created in the United States by 2031, with about 980,000 openings per year expected resulting from growth and the normal cycle of replacement.¹ With the General specialization of Utica’s online Master of Business Administration, you’ll build the skills it takes to qualify for many of today’s most in-demand business positions.

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: MARKETING MANAGER
$133,380/year

Strategize and execute plans for marketing products and services to consumers. Oversee members of a marketing department to ensure procedures are followed correctly and deadlines are met.²

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
$125,413year

Conduct research on business processes and develop new strategies to reap greater profits and establish a positive public reputation. Work with marketers and management staff to ensure business resources are being used efficiently while also recognizing opportunities for improvement.³

Other titles you may qualify for:

Chief Innovation Officer
Marketing Director
CEO

Curriculum: A Custom Degree to Support Your Career

The General track of Utica University's Management (M.B.A.) degree program is designed to provide you with a well-rounded set of skills that can be immediately applied in the modern business world. Through a combination of core business courses and elective options, you can customize your learning experience to prepare for your business career goals.

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Sources:

1. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Business and Financial Occupations. Retrieved April 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm.
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 2022). Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers. Retrieved May 24, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm#tab-1.
3. Glassdoor (2023). How much does a Business Development Manager make? Retrieved on April 21, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Career/business-development-manager-career_KO0,28.htm.

Faculty: Work With Business World Experts

As an online student in Utica’s M.B.A. program, you’ll work directly with our expert business faculty. All of our instructors have current experience in today’s ever-evolving business world, with expertise ranging from digital marketing and economics to accounting and cybersecurity.

No matter how you choose to communicate — be it online, in-person, through live virtual sessions, or a combination of all three — your professors will pass on their most relevant and practical insights and deep knowledge of the field. They’ll guide you through your online M.B.A. every step of the way, and they’re devoted to your success.

Matthew Marmet, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Director, M.B.A. Programs

Matthew Marmet, M.B.A., Ph.D., was born and raised in the Mohawk Valley. In addition to his position as Director of M.B.A. Programs at Utica, he serves as an Assistant Professor of Management.

Marmet’s work experience includes time spent in Human Resources functions, such as organization and management development, training, and employee onboarding.

In addition to being an avid outdoorsman, he is a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and spends most of his summers on two wheels. He is happily married to his wife, Shawna, and they have two Bichon Frises named Leon and Louie.

Honors and Distinctions

Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut
M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut
M.B.A. from Utica University
B.S. in Psychology from Union College

Richard G. Fenner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Economics

Richard G. Fenner, Ph.D., M.B.A., has been a Utica faculty member since 1989 and is currently Dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies at Utica. In addition, he also serves as the director of Utica’s Mohawk Valley Center for Economic Education.

Fenner’s research interests include the areas of education finance, pedagogy, creating teaching materials, and teaching economics. His most recent work includes a study for the U.S. Department of Education on the impact of state aid on local school districts. He also co-authored a book titled, “Teaching Financial Crises,” and developed curriculum for Aplia.

Honors and Distinctions

Ph.D. in Economics from Syracuse University
M.B.A. from Cornell University

Selected Publications

Evensky, J., Kao, D., Fadele, R., Fenner, R., & Yang, Q. (2006). Addressing prerequisite mathematics needs—a case study in introductory economics, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 28:5, 629-639.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can complete the M.B.A. program in just 2 years. View our curriculum.

The total estimated tuition for the M.B.A. is $21,000. You can review all tuition costs here.

Utica University’s (formerly Utica College) M.B.A. program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

The first step toward applying for the M.B.A. program is to start your application. Then, you should start to gather required application materials such as a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a résumé. Request more information about admission to the M.B.A. here.

You’ll complete 10 courses in the M.B.A. business core, and the remaining number of courses will depend on the specialization you select. You can review courses now.

Yes, you can choose to complete this program 100% online or in a blended format through recorded lectures and in-person or live virtual classrooms. This flexibility gives you the opportunity to get immediate instructor feedback in live sessions, 24/7 access to material through online content, and the ability to learn when and where it’s convenient for you. Start your application today.

Curriculum

30 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

In this 30-credit-hour program, you’ll complete 18 credits of required courses and 9 credits of elective courses to build the fundamental business and specialized skills that meet the needs of today’s companies.

The Management (M.B.A.) curriculum is rounded out by a three-credit-hour capstone project encompassing all of your learning. You’ll work with a real-world company on a business project and lay the groundwork for professional success with your master of business administration. In as few as two years, you’ll possess the skills and expertise to make a difference in organizations in any industry.

The curriculum course abstracts included in the specialization sections are meant to provide a high-level course overview and subject to change based on term, faculty, and/or institutional requirements. View the official course descriptions in the Utica University Graduate Catalog and in adherence to regional compliance.

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Apply: Admission Requirements

Our online M.B.A. degree accepts applications from first-time freshmen, as well as students with some college credit. To apply for the M.B.A. degree online from Utica University, you’ll need the following:

Completed application
2.7 minimum GPA: Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required.
Official transcript: All students seeking enrollment must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Résumé: A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program.
Personal statement: Detail your personal and professional goals and explain how this program will help you bring them to life.
Work experience is recommended but not required.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica University and for which you received a grade of “B” or better. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing degree awarded.

Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit eligibility ahead of time, use TES® (Transfer Evaluation System).

International Students

If English is not your first language, submit your test scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS.

Utica requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based. Utica requires a IELTS score of 6.0.

International students may also provide a Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100.

As part of the admissions process, we require an evaluation of your overseas degree and transcripts to determine their equivalency in the U.S. You may use the following universal organization: https://www.wes.org.

Using a form provided by Utica, you’ll submit a letter of support from your current employer.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

The master's in business management degree online program costs $700 per credit and requires the completion of 30 total credits. Utica University is dedicated to making an advanced education accessible and affordable and offers many avenues for financial aid.

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