Plan Ahead: Graduate Opportunities in Business |
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Dear Students,
We recognize that you have some important decisions to make in the coming months about your future. Though things feel uncertain now, when you're ready, the School of Business will be here to support you as you begin to plan your next steps. Regardless of where you are in your academic journey, graduate school is an option for you.
This week, we've curated a selection of resources that will help you learn how to research graduate programs and consider whether a graduate program in business is good fit for your goals.
Some highlights include opportunities to:
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Explore MSA, MS BAPM, part-time MBA, and MS FRM program enrollment for graduating seniors
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Hear from current Master of Science in Business Analytics and Program Management students on how the program has prepared them to work remotely with great success
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Learn about the NEW option for graduating senior business students to apply to the part-time MBA program at UConn
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Hear from current Master of Science in Financial Risk Management students about their experiences
In the UConn School of Business, we know our students are resilient, capable, and forward-thinking. But—you don’t have to consider your options on your own. We hear you, and we're ready to help.
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Check out the conversations below with former or current graduate students to hear how they made their decisions and get some advice about what to research to figure out if a program is a good fit for you.
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The LAUNCH Podcast:
"Data is the New Oil - How MS BAPM Prepared Me to Work Remotely With Confidence"
with current MS BAPM students Haley Reierson and Givoanna Nogueira Sa
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The LAUNCH Podcast:
"Fast-Track Your Finance Career - Why Choose UConn MS FRM?"
with Academic Advisor Jose Aponte and current MS FRM student Spencer Senior
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Explore Graduate Business Programs at UConn |
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Where Should I Start?
First, ask yourself what you are hoping to gain from a graduate program. Do you want to take a deeper dive into a specific subject, such as finance, accounting, or analytics? If so, a specialty master's program (MS) can help you polish those skills until you are a subject matter expert companies need. Do you feel like you need a broader understanding of multiple areas of business? If so, an MBA might be the right fit.
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Master of Science in Accounting - Online! |
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The MSA was established to provide students with an advanced level of accounting knowledge relevant to today’s accounting professionals. Why Accounting? As the "language of business" there are accounting positions within organizations in virtually all industries.
UConn's Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is an excellent complement to any major. With only 10 courses (30 credits) to complete the MSA, students majoring or minoring in accounting may complete the program in as few as two semesters. Although, with three trimesters (summer, fall, and spring) and 18 course offerings, many students choose to complete the program in a year.
Not an undergraduate accounting major or minor? That's ok! We offer the Accounting Fundamentals Certificate that paves the way to MSA for non-accounting undergraduates. Applications to the MSA program are accepted for fall, spring & summer.
Applications for Summer 2021 are being accepted now. Apply today!
Click the “Schedule a Meeting” box below to select a phone, Zoom, or MS Teams meeting to learn more. Or, join us at one of our monthly virtual information sessions.
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Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management (MS BAPM) |
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UConn's Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who can harness advanced business analytics and project management skills.
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MS-BAPM trains students with foundational knowledge in a variety of programs, including Tableau, Python, JMP, SAS, SQL, R Studio, Hadoop, and more. No prior experience required!
Time to complete the program: 18 months.
Students not graduating can still apply to the 4+1 Analytics Track for Fall 2021.
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MS-BAPM is structured as an integrated curriculum of both analytics and project management skills, so businesses hiring its graduates gain talented and energized professionals who can create immediate value for their organization and the communities they serve.
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Virtual Interview:
"How MS BAPM Elevates Your Undergraduate Degree"
with Kelly Kennedy and Meghan Hanrahan
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Virtual Interview:
"MS BAPM Alumni Conversation - Where Are You Now?"
with Ana Clara Blesso and alumni Eric McKean
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Part-Time MBA:
Open to Class of 2021 Graduating Seniors!
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In an effort to support our Class of 2021 School of Business graduating class, UCONN’s Part-time MBA program has reserved a limited number of Fall 2021 seats for high-achieving UCONN School of Business graduates who do not meet the standard minimum requirement of two years of work experience that would typically be required for admission to the Part-time MBA.
The acceptance of applicants who have less than 2 years of work experience will not be a permanent policy, but given current disruptions in the job market, the PMBA program is committed to helping all School of Business Huskies reach their highest potential.
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity please email Jamie Kirschner at PMBA@uconn.edu and our admissions counselors will be happy to discuss this option with you.
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PMBA Alumni Perspective
"Why Get an MBA?"
with alumni Junau Boucard
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PMBA Alumni Perspective
"How I Chose the Part-Time MBA Program..."
with alumni Andriana Stefak
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Master of Science in Financial Risk Management |
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The Master of Science in Financial Risk Management (MS FRM) is designed for business professionals who want to enhance their careers by fully understanding how to identify and manage various types of financial risk. This 33 (or 36)-credit program is offered full-time or part-time at our Hartford and Stamford campus locations.
This is a highly quantitative program recommended for students majoring in finance, financial management, actuarial sciences, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, or other business and STEM majors.
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Benefits of MS FRM include:
- Master’s degree from a Research 1, AACSB-accredited School of Business
- Life-Transformative Education
- Program language learning workshops
- Scholarships available
- Program-specific career services & corporate outreach specialists
- Alumni networking opportunities
- $94K average starting salary
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December 2020 and May 2020 grads can still apply to the 30-Credit Fast Track Master, saving $9,000
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Students not graduating can still apply to the 4+1 Fast Track for Fall 2021
If you’re interested in scheduling a one-on-one appointment with our Admissions Coordinator, email Cheryl.Dondero@uconn.edu.
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Video:
"Overview of the MS FRM Program"
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Not Graduating Yet? Consider 4+1! |
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The UConn School of Business offers a variety of graduate-level opportunities designed to equip you with the skills and experiences to be more competitive, innovative, and successful in today’s global economy.
Programs available for students to earn both their Bachelor's and Master's degrees in five years exist in the areas of:
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Questions? Do you have a suggestion for a LAUNCH spotlight that will help students strategically engage?
Email ruth.morris@uconn.edu.
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