The Master of Business Administration, MBA, at Stockton University helps students build the business, management, finance, marketing and leadership skills needed to move forward in their careers. Designed for working professionals, recent graduates and career changers, the program connects practical business knowledge with strong communication and decision-making skills.
Students complete a 36-credit MBA with core courses and electives that support career-focused study in areas such as Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Financial Forensic Investigations, Hospitality and Tourism, and Global Business Sustainability. Courses are offered online and at Stockton’s Atlantic City campus, with evening classes that typically meet once a week.
MBA Program Handbook
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What can you do with an MBA from Stockton University?
An MBA from Stockton University can help students prepare for professional roles in management, finance, marketing, accounting, analytics and organizational leadership. Students strengthen business strategy, critical thinking, written communication and oral presentation skills that apply across companies, nonprofits, public agencies and entrepreneurial settings.
Is Stockton’s MBA designed for working professionals?
Yes. Stockton’s MBA is designed with working professionals in mind. Classes typically meet once a week in the evening, and live courses may be supplemented with online options for added flexibility. This format can support students balancing graduate business courses with work, family and other commitments.
What business skills will I study in the MBA program?
MBA students study core business areas such as management, accounting, marketing, finance, operations, analytics and business decision-making. The program also emphasizes communication, problem-solving and awareness of the political, social, economic and global environments that affect organizations.
Can I choose a concentration in Stockton’s MBA program?
Yes. MBA students may choose electives that support focused study in concentrations such as Financial Forensic Investigations, Business Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Studies, Finance, and Global Business Sustainability. These areas allow students to build deeper business knowledge connected to specific career interests.
Why earn your MBA at Stockton University?
Stockton’s MBA combines a flexible graduate business program with the advantages of Stockton’s Atlantic City campus and online course options. Students benefit from small evening classes, career-focused coursework and access to a coastal campus located near major business, tourism, hospitality and regional industry opportunities.
Direct Entry / Dual Degree Option
Direct Entry
Within two years of their undergraduate graduation, graduates of any undergraduate program in the Stockton University School of Business may obtain Direct Entry into the MBA program provided they meet all of the MBA foundation and prerequisite requirements through their undergraduate coursework and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
The prerequisite courses are: Financial Accounting; Macroeconomics or Microeconomics; Statistics; Operations Management; and Introduction to Management.
To be considered for direct entry, applicants can select this option at beginning of the online application. The admissions criteria will be simplified for this population: letters of recommendation and the $50 application fee are waived and Stockton transcripts will be uploaded by Graduate staff.
Dual Degree
The Accelerated Dual Degree Program will prepare students for professional careers
in business. One of the principal goals of the programs is to help students develop
critical thinking skills and to provide them with an expanded awareness of the complex
political, social, and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals
must function.
The Curriculum
Accelerated Dual-Degree Program offers students...
- The opportunity to complete both their undergraduate and MBA degrees in about 5 years.
- The program is geared towards academically motivated Stockton Business and Hospitality majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Heavy precepting will be the key to success in this program. Students must be deliberate about what courses can help them meet their goals.
- The opportunity to start taking MBA classes in the senior year.
The program of study for the accelerated Dual-Degree Program will include:
- 17 Undergraduate Business Courses
- 8 General Studies Courses
- 4 At-Some Distance Courses
- 12 Graduate Courses
Fast Facts
- Degree Offered: BA and MBA or HTMS and MBA or BS and MBA
- Program Length: In about 5 years
- Financial Assistance: Graduate Assistantships and scholarships are available
For more information on the Accelerated Dual Degree Program, please contact the Accelerated Dual Degree Coordinator, Dr. Muntakim Choudhury at Muntakim.Choudhury@stockton.edu.
Program Faculty Chair
Dr. Keith William Diener, Esq.
Admissions Criteria
Application Deadline
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Consideration Date, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible.
Priority Consideration Dates:
Summer: March 15
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Prerequisite Requirements
- Successful completion of prerequisite courses.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
To be considered for admission to the MBA program, applicants must submit the following by the deadline:
- Click here to start your application.
- If you are a recent Stockton graduate, check to see if you qualify for the Direct Entry Option.
- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
- Graduate application essay
- Three current letters of recommendation sent electronically via the online application. Personal recommendations are not accepted.
- Testing requirement (waived for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). School code: 2889. GMAT waivers may be granted upon request. Review the GMAT Waiver Guidelines found under question #7 in the FAQ tab.
- Graduate Entrance Exam (GRE). School code 2889
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent directly
to the Office of Graduate Admissions electronically, by mail, or in-person. The Office
of Graduate Admissions will retrieve Stockton transcripts on your behalf.
By mail:
Office of Graduate Admissions, N-Wing 007a
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Electronically:
gradschool@stockton.edu -
To review international applicant deadlines and admission criteria, please click here.
Accreditation
Stockton University’s School of Business has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction achieved by less than five percent of business programs worldwide.
This recognition reflects rigorous academics, dedicated faculty, and a commitment to preparing ethical and innovative leaders. As part of the world’s largest business education alliance, Stockton students gain credibility, community, and career‑ready preparation that helps them stand out in a competitive global market.
Career Information
This data reflects a range of experience levels and individual skills, which can significantly impact salary and responsibilities. It's not specific to entry-level positions.
Apply today. If you have further questions you can Request More Information, call Graduate and Continuing Studies at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.
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