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COLLEGES WITH MBA PROGRAMS
RANKED BY ENROLLMENT
INSTITUTION
ISENBERG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AT UMASS
121 Presidents Dr., Amherst, MA 01003
(413) 545-5608
www.umass.edu; www.isenberg.umass.edu/mba
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
1000 State St., Springfield, MA 01109 (413) 205-3700; www.aic.edu
ELMS COLLEGE
291 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013 (413) 265-2572; www.elms.edu/mba
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
253 Alden St., Springfield, MA 01109 (413) 748-3352; www.springfield.edu
ENROLLMENT
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CONTACT
Jenn Meunier
Hannah Hartzsch
Nancy Davis
Mark Suazo
ONLINE CURRICULUM
Full-time on-campus, completely online, or online with an option to take courses in Boston, Shrewsbury, or Springfield
On-campus, blended
Hybrid, blended, online and on campus
Mandatory on-campus
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
2 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119 (413) 782-1231; www.wne.edu
4 BAY PATH UNIVERSITY
588 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, MA 01106 (413) 565-1228; www.baypath.edu
6 MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 375 Church St., North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-5595; www.mcla.edu
academic standards and currently has a 4.0 GPA. Outside of school, she works in a leadership role at Applebee’s. Recently, she has helped increase aware- ness about the war in Ukraine through a fundraising program with money raised sent directly to a school in Ukraine.
Nevaeh Branyon, Grade 8, Marcus M. Kiley Middle School, Springfield: An outstanding student with a GPA over 4.0, Branyon is passionate about financial literacy and entrepreneurship because of the unique and innovative perspectives they provide. She serves as a Student Council liaison and is a member of the Yearbook, Math and Art clubs. In addition to being a student athlete, she participates in the FitZone after- school programs and is a member of Girls on the Run.
Nathaniel Claudio, Grade 12, Business Information Technology Program, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Springfield: Claudio is presi- dent of the National Honor Society and the student representative to the Springfield School Committee. He has been involved with Junior Achievement since his freshman year, participating in the Stock Market Competition, the 100th Anniversary Gala and Parade, the Summer Accelerator and served as a High School Hero, teaching financial literacy to younger students. Outside of school, he is participating in a cooperative learning experience at Freedom Credit Union.
Chase Daigneault, Grade 10, Chicopee High School: Daigneault has participated in school leadership since middle school, where she served and still serves in various class officer positions. Recently, she was voted the class president of the class of 2024. In this role, she plans activities and monitors the social media presence for her class, in addition to organiz-
Janelle Goodnight
Anastasia Spremulli
Nancy Ovitsky
Online with optional on-campus
Online or on-campus
Mandatory on- campus or blended/ hybrid classes
AACSB International-accredited College of Business offers MBA, MS in accounting, MS in organizational leadership, and MS in sport leadership and coaching programs; working professionals can complete a degree fully online with optional in-class sessions offered for most programs; degrees can be earned in as few as 15-18 months studying part-time with accelerated, 11-week terms; MBA offers concentrations in accounting, business law, leadership, and public relations; MSA offers a concentration in forensic accounting and fraud investigation; certificates available in leadership and sport leadership
Designed for working professionals, the Bay Path MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovative Practices prepares students for leadership roles in corporations, nonprofits, small businesses, or their own business; accelerated eight- week format can be taken full-time (two courses at a time) or part-time (one course at a time), and students usually complete the degree in 1-2 years; classes start every February, June, and October
Both 30- and 45-credit options for working adults structured around classroom experience, online instruction, and hands-on field work in small student teams
Rigorous, AACSB-accredited program with a strong emphasis on experiential, collaborative learning; on-campus or online options available; focus areas include business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare administration, marketing, and sports management; other options include MS in accounting, MS in sports management, MBA/MS dual degrees, MS in business & analytics, and M.Fin. in alternative investments
IACBE-accredited business programs; one-year MBA: 12-course, 36-credit, cohort-based, blended-format program meeting two evenings per week on campus; two-year MBA: 36-credit, cohort-based, blended-format program meeting one evening per week on campus; specialized MBA in resort and casino management: 12-course, 36-credit, cohort-based, blended program meeting one evening per week on campus, completed in two years; MS in accounting and taxation: 10-course, 30-credit, individually paced program meeting evenings during the traditional semester, can be completed in as little as one calendar year
IACBE-accredited; courses in six MBA tracks: management, accounting, financial planning, healthcare leadership, healthcare innovation, and lean entrepreneurship; master of science in accounting and financial planning; development beyond the classroom: Pathways to Leadership program; graduate-level certificates in financial planning and advanced accounting available; program has shifted from 11-week to eight-week classes running five semesters per calendar year, shortening time to complete degree
Springfield College MBA program is specifically designed for recent college graduates; this ‘future leaders’ program is tailored to prepare young professionals for business careers; while the 30-credit MBA program has been designed such that students may complete the requirements in one academic year, students may elect to pursue the degree on a part-time basis
ing fundraisers for charity and scheduling volunteer opportunities for the class.
Ella Florence, Grade 11, Chicopee High School: As
a member of the National Honor Society and Class Council, Florence leads many fundraisers, social proj- ects and progressive initiatives. She is vice president of her school’s Best Buddies program, which involves students with autism into school events. Last year, she became a member of the Special Olympics Youth Activation Council and attended the statewide Winter Youth Summit, and she recently attended Capitol Hill Day with a Best Buddies peer. Outside of school, she volunteers at the Springfield Boys & Girls Club Family Center.
Elise Hansel, Grade 10, Business Information Tech- nology Program, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Tech- nical Academy: A longtime participant in Junior Achievement programs, Hansel was a student leader in JA’s internship program with the Springfield Thun- derbirds, where she played a crucial role in the event’s marketing efforts, including designing the event flier, partnering with area schools to coordinate a group, and making cold-calls to area businesses to sell event business packages. Recently, she won first place for her marketing and design skills in a billboard design competition for the Stop the Swerve campaign.
Liberty Basora, Grade 10, Marketing/Retail Program, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy: Known for her outstanding communication skills, fantastic aptitude for working with other students, and innovative mindset, Basora’s most recent proj- ect was bringing to life the dormant social media accounts for the school store: Putnam Vocational Bea- ver Lodge. She analyzed the problems faced by the
Beaver Lodge, then created new content that allowed the site to reflect the Marketing Shop and open up two-way conversations with the store’s growing cus- tomer base.
Adyan Khattak, Grade 12, Chicopee Comprehensive High School: A member of Student Council, Business Club, sports teams, and the DA’s Youth Council Board, Khattak is passionate about creating opportunities for other students to connect with resources that improve and better their lives. As an intern at the Chi- copee Comp College & Career Center, he has applied many creative and innovative approaches to help better answer student queries and needs. In addition to fluency in English, this first -generation American also speaks Urdu and Punjabi and reads Arabic.
Grace Kuhn, Grade 12, Westfield High School: A member of the cross-country team and vice president of the National Honor Society, Kuhn is also a mem- ber of the Best Buddies Club, which works with West Springfield’s preschool program, and the Reshaping Reality Club, which focuses on mental health and body image. She completed and published her first novel, Knox Hollow: Murder on Mayflower, during the pandemic and recently completed her second novel, Dalton Ridge: Homicide on Holiday Hill. She enjoys working closely with children and plans to be a speech pathologist.
Katelynn Mersincavage, Grade 12, Hampden Char- ter School of Science–East: Excelling academically, Mersincavage pushes herself with multiple advanced placement classes and college dual enrollment cours-
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