Today more than ever the business world is in need of ethical leaders who are able to adapt to and succeed in a global environment. At the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, we echo this need in our Jesuit mission and vision of educating women and men for others.
A broad perspective on society and the proper role of business, based on an appropriate set of ethical values, are emphasized. In consultation with faculty, students follow an approved curriculum that reflects the depth and breadth of modern business practices. We invite you to learn more about our nationally ranked graduate degree programs, specialized certificate programs, and accelerated BS to MS degree programs.
Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business offers seven graduate degree programs. Each program offers instruction from experienced faculty who will help you achieve your career endeavors by providing a better understanding of the larger ethical, practical, and global contexts of the workplace.
Fairfield University's Master of Science in Accounting has designated tracks in assurance, tax and accounting information systems.
Fairfield’s STEM Designated Master of Science in Marketing Analytics and Strategy (MAS) program is designed to develop data-driven professionals who can use sophisticated methods to analyze consumer preferences and behavior.
Fairfield’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program is designed for busy professionals who want to propel their organizations forward through sound strategic decisions based on a keen understanding of data and statistical methods.
This program is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program.
Fairfield University's Master of Science in Finance provides unique opportunities for individuals who want to further their careers in the areas of investments, corporate finance, and banking.
This program is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program.
Fairfield’s Master of Business Administration prepares students with the diverse skills required for business leadership. A generalist degree, the MBA program provides a broad foundation of knowledge, with the opportunity to specialize in a functional area of business.
Fairfield’ Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed for non-business majors and provides recent college graduates with fundamental business knowledge and focused career development.
Fairfield’s dual Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration degree program prepares nurses with the knowledge and experience required for executive leadership positions in healthcare organizations. This dual degree provides students with the ability to earn two master’s degrees at once, giving them the ability to compete for the growing employment demand in the healthcare field.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
These programs are for working professionals or lifelong learners who have earned a bachelor's degree but need to enhance a resume, improve skills, prepare for a job change, or just want to continue to learn in a field they did not major in at college.
This program is designed for adults looking to:
Dates
The program, which begins each year on or about June 1st, is designed to be completed in one year. Classes are scheduled at night, but certificate students may enroll in daytime classes on a space-available basis. Course offerings vary each semester - check the course schedule for exact dates.
Cost
For the latest Part Time Tuition rates please visit the Bursar page.
Certificate Prerequisites
Before starting the Certificate Program, prospective students must have already fulfilled the degree and course requirements listed below.
Degree Requirements: BA or BS degree from a regionally accredited college
| AC 11 | Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| AC 12 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
Note: The required pre-requisite courses above may be taken at Fairfield University or transferred from another approved college or university.
| AC 203 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| AC 204 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| AC 310 | Advanced Accounting |
| AC 320 | Cost Management |
| AC 330 | Auditing |
| AC 343 | Federal Income Taxation I |
Students may not count certificate courses towards any Bachelor's degree major or minor requirements. All courses are offered for credit unless otherwise specified. Students must obtain at least a 2.5 GPA in the six required certificate courses listed above.
Note: All six of the above courses (18 credits) must be completed at Fairfield University.
The Fairfield University Marketing Certificate provides managers and other professionals requisite marketing knowledge to make informed decisions about the current marketplace and its competitive environment. The cluster of courses comprising the certificate program covers topics on consumer/business buyer behavior, marketing management, and business applications from a marketing perspective. Due to the broad, diverse nature of consumer (and business) markets, coupled with the myriad of competitive offerings found in most industries, the courses in the Marketing Certificate Program emphasize the importance of firms collecting and utilizing market research data in order to make customer-driven strategic decisions.
This program is designed for professionals:
Dates
Course offerings vary each semester - check the course schedule for exact dates.
Cost
For the latest Part Time Tuition rates please visit the Bursar page.
Certificate Prerequisites
Students enrolling in Fairfield's certificate programs must have completed a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college and fulfill all prerequisites stated in the program description. Students may not count certificate courses towards any Bachelor's degree major or minor requirements.
Degree Requirements: BA or BS degree from a regionally accredited college
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| MK 101 | Principles of Marketing (prerequisite for all other marketing courses) | 3 |
| MK 212 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MK 311 | Marketing Research* | 3 |
| MK elective course** | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
*A statistics course is required prior to enrolling in MK 311. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered, but this must be determined by an Assistant Dean, in consultation with the Chair of the Marketing Department.
**A marketing course of the individual's choice ideally based on his/her professional background and/or personal interest.Please note: Certain marketing courses offered during the fall and spring semesters meet at 5 p.m. Please check current course schedules for exact times.
The MBA Prep Certificate is designed for students who:
Dates
Course offerings vary each semester - check the course schedule for exact dates.
Cost
For the latest Part Time Tuition rates please visit the Bursar page.
Certificate Prerequisites
Prospective students must have already completed a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college AND complete all prerequisites stated in the program description. Students may not count certificate courses towards any Bachelor's degree major or minor requirements. All courses are offered for credit unless otherwise specified.
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| EC 11 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 12 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MA 17 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MA 19 | Introduction to Calculus | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
It is recommended that all students who complete this certificate for an MBA should also complete a GMAT prep course prior to taking GMATs.
Graduate Business Certificates
Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business offers certificate programs to advance your career. Whether you're a working professional or part-time student, we offer specialized programs to enhance your resume, teach you news skills, further your competency in a specific field or prepare you for a change in your career.
Our certificates are designed to be flexible and we offer a combination of online and in-class coursework, which can be completed as a part-time or full-time student. Our certificate programs are also a great option for professionals who want to pursue a specific field but are not ready to commit to a master’s program.
The Business Analytics Certificate is designed for working professionals who are in need of fundamental knowledge in the area of business analytics, either to better perform in a current position, or to become more marketable for a future role in their career. The certificate program covers fundamentals of business analytics including introduction to business analytics, forecasting and predictive analytics, database systems for business analytics and data mining.
This fall start certificate is a great option for those who are currently unable to commit to the master’s degree in Business Analytics.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a 12-credit programdesigned for the following audiences:
| BA 500 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| QA 500 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics |
| BA 510 | Databases for Business Analytics |
| BA 540 | Business Intelligence |
The four required courses can be completed in one year's time by taking two courses (BA 0500 and QA 0500) in the fall semester, and two courses(BA 0510 and BA 0540) in the spring semester.
| AC 400 | Introduction to Accounting |
| FI 400 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics |
| MG 400 | Organizational Behavior |
| MK 400 | Marketing Management |
These courses are the required foundational courses in the MBA program. Should you decide to continue once completing the certificate you have already completed 12 graduate credits!
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning and Analysis is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
| AC 0500 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making |
| FI 0500 | Shareholder Value |
| FI 0530 | Corporate Finance |
| QA 0500 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics |
Note: FI 0500 is the capstone experience for the certificate. The other three certificate courses should be taken prior to or in tandem with FI 0500.
The Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
| MK 520 | Marketing Research |
| MK 580 | Multivariate Data Analysis for Decision Making |
| MK 585 MK 590 |
Seminar: Contemporary Topics in Marketing OR Experimental Research in Marketing |
| BA 505 OM 400 QA 500 |
Python for Business Analytics OR 400 Business Operations OR Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics |
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources in the Global Environment is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
| MG 505 MG 507 |
Human Resource Strategies: An Analytics Approach OR Negotiations and Dispute Resolution |
| MG 535 MG 540 |
Multivariate Data Analysis for Decision Making OR Cross-Cultural Management |
| MG 507 PY 480 PY 545 |
Negotiations and Dispute Resolution OR Consulting Theory and Practice OR Designing and Developing Training Programs |
| MG 560 | Career Planning and Development |
Those seeking formal admission to a certificate program must complete the following procedures:
Send all admission documents to:
Committee on Graduate Admission
Dolan School of Business
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Questions: 203-254-4000, ext. 3019.
E-mail: GradAdmis@fairfield.edu
Post Graduate Degree Certificates
The 15-credit program is designed to provide a complete integration between the theory and practice of contemporary business. The C.A.S. programs are suitable for working professionals who have already earned a graduate degree, but whose responsibilities are currently or are expected to be in a particular specialty and desire greater depth of academic preparation in that subject area, or for individuals outside of the area who desire to understand multifunctional thinking in order to compete effectively in the marketplace.
The program requires completion of the subject area's required course plus four additional elective courses, for a total of 15 credits in the area of specialization. All programs of study are planned with the help of the director of graduate programs and consider the interests and goals of the participant.
Candidates for the certificate are to complete all requirements within three years of beginning their course work. They are expected to make some annual progress toward the certificate in order to remain in good standing. A candidate who elects to take a leave of absence must notify the dean in writing.
Grades and academic average computation are identical to those of the MBA and M.S. programs. Certificates are awarded to candidates who complete their programs with at least a 3.00 overall grade point average.
| Research on Contemporary Issues in Accounting OR Issues in Regulatory Reporting Environment |
| Accounting Information for Decision-Making |
| International Accounting |
| Accounting for Governments, Hospitals and Universities |
| Accounting Information Systems and Technology |
| Audit Issues in a Global Environment |
| Issues in Accounting Ethics |
| Issues in Internal Audit |
| Financial Statement Analysis |
| Forensic Accounting |
| Independent Study in Accounting |
*Accounting CAS requires undergraduate major, or its equivalent, in Accounting.
| Tax Planning |
| Tax Research |
| Tax Accounting |
| Taxation of Property Transactions |
| Entity Taxation I |
| Advanced Topics in Entity Taxation |
| Estate and Gift Taxation |
| Partnership Taxation |
| State and Local Taxation |
| Tax Practice and Procedure |
| Contemporary Topics on Taxation |
*Tax CAS requires undergraduate major, or its equivalent, in Accounting. In addition, must have completed at least one graduate-level taxation course.
BS to MBA Program
Fairfield Dolan offers a BS to MBA program that allows students to obtain both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in just five years, rather than the six or more years normally required. The BS/MBA program is ideal for candidates who wish to complete the MBA early in their business careers.
A minimum of 156 credits is required to receive both degrees. 120 of the 156 credits are completed at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, students earn a minimum of 36 credits.
BS to MS Programs
BS/MS programs allow students to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. Fairfield Dolan master’s degrees include:
A minimum of 156 credits is required to receive both degrees. 120 of the 156 credits are completed at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, students earn a minimum of 36 credits.
For more information please contact Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Leanne De Los Santos.
Fairfield University undergraduate students interested in a BS/MS program should reapply to the graduate program they are interested in during the first semester of their senior year. The following is required: