MBA/MSBA Dual Degree Program

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Earn Two Degrees At One Time

More and more, successful business leaders require both broad strategic perspectives and the analytical capacity to make decisions based on data. Fairfield Dolan’s dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program combines foundational business skills with specialized knowledge for data management and analytics.

The MBA/MSBA dual degree prepares professionals with data analytics and strategic management skills so graduates stand out in today’s highly demanding and competitive job market. The dual degree program is designed to help prepare students with both technology-driven skills and broad, strategic perspectives.

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Fairfield Dolan | Master of Business Administration

Fairfield Dolan | MSBA

Dolan Rankings

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#16
Accounting
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#17
Marketing
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#25
Finance
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#25
Business Analytics
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Requirements & Curriculum

Required Courses

Select at least three (3) MBA pre-requisite courses (below)
Introduction to Accounting
Principles of Finance
Fundamentals of Analytics
Organizational Behavior
Marketing Management
Introduction to Economics
Two (2) MSBA pre-requisites courses (below)
Applied Business Statistics
Python Fundamentals
Select any* one (1) course from each subject area (below)
Legal and Ethical Environmental Business
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Economics
Data
(*Provided all pre-requisites are covered.)
Seven (7) MSBA courses (below)
Three (3) MSBA Foundations Courses (below)
Leading with Analytics
Data Munging in Python
Data Warehousing and Visualization
Select three (3) MSBA Professions Courses (below)
Analytics Consulting and Strategy
Statistic and Forecasting
Business Intelligence and Data Storytelling
Data Science and MLOps
Big Data Management and DataOps
MSBA Capstone: Business Analytics Applications
Four (4) MBA concentration courses, fulfilling three (3) MSBA electives
Accounting (Optional specialization: Taxation)
Finance
Management (Optional specializations: Strategic Human Resources or Global Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship)
Marketing (Optional specialization: Marketing Analytics)

Note that Business Analytics is not allowed as a concentration within this dual degree.

*Depending on prior background and knowledge, students can complete the dual degree program with as few as 48 credits up to a maximum of 60 credits.

A detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more can be viewed in the University’s course catalog.

Dolan Admission

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) or have completed the equivalent coursework prior to beginning the program.

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Fairfield Dolan offers a number of programs with a strong focus on analytics. We invite you to compare our programs to determine what is best for you.

Co-Op Programs

Synchrony Co-Op Program-for MSBA candidates interested in an immersive internship and capstone research potential with Synchrony Financial.

The Hartford Co-Op Program-for MSBA candidates interested in an immersive full-time internship and capstone research potential with The Hartford.

Please contact Leanne De Los Santos, assistant dean of graduate programs at ldelossantos@fairfield.edu for additional information.

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The Fairfield Dolan Experience

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The Fairfield Dolan Experience

Career & Professional Development

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Career & Professional Development

Today's graduate student must be prepared with skills to last a lifetime of job searches and career shifts. Dolan’s close partnerships with nationally recognized companies and successful alumni will open the door to top notch learning opportunities and lifelong connections. Whether students are looking to start their career, advance their career within their current organization, or pivot to another career, Dolan will provide graduate business analytics students with the necessary skills and resources needed to succeed.

Professional Co-Op Programs with The Hartford and Synchrony

Fairfield Dolan has partnered with both The Hartford and Synchrony, two Fortune 500 companies, for Co-Op programs for graduate students, particularly those interested in business analytics fields. These opportunities immerse Fairfield graduate students in a real-life work environment, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the employees of the companies on projects. The Programs offer flexible in-person and/or remote positions ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, 3 to 6 month engagements.

Benefits of these paid Co-Operative Opportunities

  • Gain practical work experience in areas that complement student strengths, interests and coursework
  • Actively learn and thrive as a responsible team member in the “real world”
  • Establish contacts in the workplace for networking and potential employment opportunities
  • Develop the marketable skills necessary for success in the workplace

Engaged Alumni Network

Alumni play a significant role in the mentoring and advocacy of current students by helping our students gain industry or company insight through informational interviews, mentorship, and more.

Executive Series and Leadership Opportunities

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Executive Series and Leadership Opportunities

Complementing Fairfield Dolan’s traditional pedagogical mission is a series of diverse and distinctive events designed to enrich graduate student coursework including the Dolan Lecture, Dean’s Executive Forums, Fairfield StartUp Showcase, and Professional Development Series Events.

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Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

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Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

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As a Jesuit, Catholic university, Fairfield is dedicated to diversity and inclusion; to radical hospitality in service of racial, social, and economic justice.

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Future-Ready Facility

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Future-Ready Facility

Fairfield Dolan’s 80,500 square foot, $40 million facility gives Fairfield business students every advantage they need to make them future ready.

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Dolan Newsletter

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Dolan Newsletter

Learn more about what our faculty and students are doing, as well as stay up-to-date on our rankings and accolades, programs, and more.

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Dolan Report

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Dolan Report

We invite you to view the Dolan Update, a year in review of Charles F. Dolan School of Business News.

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Faculty & Administration

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Faculty & Administration

Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business boasts experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a local and global scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No.

Depending on how many prerequisite courses are required, the dual degree program can be completed as quickly as in two years of full time study, or even sooner if some courses are taken during summer sessions.

All MSBA courses are offered both in-person and online. MBA courses are offered in a hybrid format blending online and in-person learning with some options offered fully online.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

GMAT/GRE waivers are routinely granted for sufficiently strong undergraduate performance, substantial work experience, and other possibilities. Please see the admissions page for more information.

Yes. Please see the admissions page for more information on international applications.

Please contact Leanne De Los Santos, assistant dean of Dolan Graduate Programs, for admissions-related questions. Please contact Mousumi Bose Godbole, MBA program director, or Philip Maymin, MSBA program director, for curriculum or advising questions.

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