As the pandemic caused significant declines among different industries, graduate school admissions progressively increased, particularly for business graduate degrees. With such a trend, top-ranked Shorelight universities have opened new opportunities for students with their world-class graduate business programs.
Adelphi University, American University, University of Dayton, University of Massachusetts, Boston, and University of the Pacific are among the Shorelight universities that opened their graduate school for business opportunities for aspirants.
Key Takeaways:
- Shorelight universities open new graduate business program opportunities for students.
- There’s a 23 percent increase in graduate business program applications last year.
- Adelphi University, American University, University of Dayton, University of Massachusetts, Boston, and University of the Pacific offer graduate business programs.
With an increase of 23 percent in applications from the previous year, many applicants have ventured into setting themselves up for success through these graduate business programs, looking forward to landing in advanced career trajectories and better job opportunities at top companies and global industry leaders.
Adelphi University
Ranked among the top 100 best-value schools in the U.S. News & World Report 2021, Adelphi University offers unique specializations with its graduate business programs: Global Master’s in Business Administration and Master’s in Supply Chain Management (STEM-Designated).
With an opportunity to study in the Manhattan campus, Adelphi’s Global MBA Program highlights problem solving in international business by tackling relevant concepts and issues in accounting, global management, finance, marketing, and global economics.
Meanwhile, the other program gears up students with skills in international logistical operations, global sourcing, product innovation, risk analysis, logistics optimization, and pricing strategies.
Adelphi’s graduate business programs secure good career trajectories for students, such as global supply chain managers, global management consultants, international sales managers, international trade policy advisors, etc.
American University
Seventy-sixth among the top 100 U.S. universities, American University’s Kogod School of Business is opening diverse graduate business programs for interested students. Among its offerings are Master’s in Accounting (MSA), Master’s in Finance (MSF), Master’s in Real Estate (MSRE), and Master’s in Taxation (MST).
Since the university is located in Washington, the capital of the United States and a hub for business and innovation, students will be exposed to various internship and business opportunities with Apple, AT&T, BMW, CNN, Google, and more.
Moreover, American University takes pride in its 90 percent .job placement among their master’s degree graduates, and some part of the figure has engaged in continuing education.
American University graduate business degree holders can explore specializations in the future, such as auditors, certified public accountants, forensic accountants, financial analysts, judicial clerks, etc
University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is ranked 45th among the best value schools in the country in the U.S. News & World Report 2021, and offers business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Undergraduate degree business holders can immediately start pursuing graduate school since Dayton’s MBA program is structured. Students who want to pursue the program without a business-related undergraduate degree have the option of registering for a program-recommended prerequisite course. This will help speed up the enrollment process in the graduate degree program.
In this MBA program, students will be exposed to one of the three concentrations: finance, cybersecurity, or marketing. They will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in business system analysis and design, business intelligence, and project management.
Upon completion of the Dayton program, various careers await, such as business consultants, business development managers, financial managers, management analysts, operation managers, etc.
University of Massachusetts, Boston
The University of Massachusetts, Boston is located in a spot where students can have easier access to top U.S. companies such as American Tower, Biogen, Boston Scientific, General Electric, Staples, and more.
UMass Boston allows students to specialize in more than one field or create interdisciplinary studies based on their personal career goals.
Graduates of UMass Boston have found careers in accounting, business analytics, digital marketing, finance, information systems, international management, marketing, leadership, and organizational change. Nonprofit management guarantees students can land secure jobs.
UMass Boston’s College of Management offers a Master’s in Business Analytics (MSBA) highlighting modern analytical techniques, methods, and applications, and providing two specializations where students can choose from: big data analytics and supply chain analytics.
In addition to the MBA and MSBA programs, UMass Boston also offers Master’s in Accounting (MS), Master’s in Finance (MS, STEM approved), Master’s in Business Analytics (MS, STEM approved), and Master’s in Information Technology (MS, STEM approved).
University of the Pacific
The University of the Pacific’s Eberhardt School of Business also offers opportunities for students to pursue accelerated business graduate degrees: Master of Accounting (MACC), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA, STEM-designated), and Master of Science in Finance (MSF).
With a graduate degree in these programs, students can secure a job opportunity as a tax accountant, accounting manager, data analyst, finance manager, financial advisor, statistician, stockbroker, or market research analyst.
Because the university has several campuses in California, students are closer to opportunities at innovative Silicon Valley companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Netflix, and more.
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