At Sacred Heart University (SHU), the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology (WCBT) shapes tomorrow's business and technology leaders through academic programs that focus on innovation, creative solutions and real-world research and application. Advance your career as you learn the tools, skills and expertise needed to excel in the rapidly evolving future of work. The WCBT has earned prestigious recognition for its curriculum and programs through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The WCBT is one of only a select group of business schools worldwide to have received AACSB accreditation.
Within the WCBT, the School of Computer Science & Engineering has similarly earned high marks for offering quality programs that prepare graduates for fields such as game development, cybersecurity and database design. The school's many programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which assures that programs meet quality standards and prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.
SHU's West Campus — the former GE global headquarters — is an innovation hub for the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology. Innovate, create and experiment as you develop sophisticated skills in SHU's world-class facilities. These learning environments include the 40-computer AI Lab with advanced processing and dedicated servers; the Finance Lab with 13 Bloomberg terminals and an LCD ticker tape from NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange; and the 11,000-square-foot IDEA Lab with 3-D printers, CNC systems and motion-capturing capabilities.
SHU offers extensive support for students as they complete their coursework and gain real-life experience in their fields. Students learn from expert faculty members who are industry leaders and research professionals. They bring real-world applications to classroom learning. With 95% of the full-time faculty holding doctoral degrees, students benefit from the deep insight and industry knowledge they share in their courses. SHU's Center for Career & Professional Development advises students on career goals through Handshake, a comprehensive online recruiting platform, as well as, networking opportunities, career development and career advisers dedicated to graduate business students.
Program offerings:
Doctor of Business Administration in Finance (DBA): Acquire advanced knowledge in financial theory and practice to become a thought leader in finance and gain success in industry and academia.
Master of Business Administration (MBA): Gain leading-edge business expertise and leadership skills tailored for success across industries. Customize your learning experience by choosing from concentrations such as finance, innovation management and artificial intelligence.
Master of Science in Accounting: Master accounting principles and practices, as well as prepare for the CPA exam.
Master of Science in Digital Marketing: Harness the power of digital media to create impactful marketing strategies.
Master of Science in Finance & Investment Management: Develop expertise in financial analysis and investment strategies.
Master of Science in Business Analytics: Transform data into actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making.
Master of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology: Advance your technical skills and choose a career track that meets your interests including data science, information technology or computer science.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Gain cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge and skills to protect organizations from cyber threats.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Admissions Office Contact
Campus and Location
- Founded in 1963
- Private, four-year
- Catholic liberal arts institution
- Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degree program offered
- Over 9,000 students and nearly 50,000 alumni
- Located in Fairfield, Connecticut along the scenic "Gold Coast.", Fairfield is 60 miles from New York City and 1.5 hours to Boston
- Satellite campuses in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland
Facilities
The Welch College of Business & Technology is located in SHU's West Campus. Facilities include state-of-the-art labs specifically designed to support research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial computation, machine learning, augmented reality/virtual reality and e-game design.
Contact
Keith Hassell
Executive Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
Executive Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
Address
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States
Fairfield, CT 06825
United States
Phone
203-365-7619
Fax
203-365-4732
Email
gradstudies@sacredheart.edu
Save School
Admissions
Admissions
Overview
From The School
- Completed application
- Nonrefundable $75 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
- Written one-page personal statement that describes your interest and qualifications for the program, as well as history of relevant business experience
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Professional resume
- No GMAT/GRE required
Applicants:
Acceptance Rate:
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
-
GPA
-
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
Overall
From the School
Degrees Offered
In addition to Sacred Heart's MBA and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Finance programs, the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology (WCBT) offers several specialized graduate programs:
- MS in Accounting
- MS in Business Analytics
- MS in Computer Science & Information Technology
- MS in Cybersecurity
- MS in Digital Marketing
- MS in Finance & Investment Management
- Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Analytics
- Coding Boot Camp
- Computer Gaming Design & Development
- Core Business Skills
- Corporate Finance
- Cybersecurity
- Database Design
- Digital Marketing
- Financial Analytics
- Human Resource Management
- Intelligent Computing
- Interactive Multimedia
- Leadership
- Marketing Analytics
- Web Development
- .NET Technology
Special Academic Programs
In addition to our MBA, the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology offers several specialized graduate programs:
— MS in Accounting
+ MS in Business Analytics
+ MS in Computer Science & Information Technology
+ MS in Cybersecurity
+ MS in Digital Marketing
+ MS in Finance & Investment Management
— MS in Strategic Human Resource Management
Faculty
95% of our full-time faculty have doctoral degrees
Program Types
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
Yes
Executive
No
Online
No
Faculty Information
Students Say
The imprimatur of Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, impresses many MBAs at Sacred Heart University. “I’m a big fan of Jack Welch,” one current student tells us; “the name Welch being attached to the school will hopefully bring much more recognition,” another adds hopefully. The GE connection isn’t lost on students either; the fact that the program “is held in high regard by GE in Connecticut,” where many of these graduates will eventually seek employment, is a key factor in their decision to pursue the Welch MBA.
Sacred Heart is not merely relying on a famous name to attract and satisfy students. In 2009, the school introduced a new curriculum that begins with a fixed integrated core curriculum that “is very applicable to the real world” and culminates in concentration work in accounting, finance, marketing, or management. Students note that “the new Welch MBA format has been a monumental task to get rolling” and commend “the staff and professors [who] go above and beyond to make sure each student is heard and prepared for the tasks at hand.” They call the new curriculum “an interesting and exciting new take on the traditional MBA” with a “dynamic new format [that] is very interesting and keeps us on our toes!” The program “fully embraces the fast-paced changes of the modern world” and “trains students to be more than analytical” in order to produce “effective leaders and decision makers, ready to go.”
Students commend “the breadth and depth of knowledge of the faculty” at Welch, calling their teachers an “outstanding group of professors with diverse backgrounds to teach various aspects of the business world. Their skills and knowledge in their particular subject is outstanding and…[set within] today’s business world.” Because “the school is not too large,” students benefit from “the opportunity to get to know one another” and their teachers in the classroom. Through an international MBA in Luxembourg offering concentrations in finance and general management, Welch students have the opportunity to undertake internships in finance, marketing, international business and information technology in Luxembourg.
Concentrations
Accounting
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Finance
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Finance
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Certificate Programs
Business Foundations
Corporate Finance
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Corporate Finance
Data Analytics
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Leadership/Management
Marketing
Center for Research
Finance
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Center for Nonprofits
New England Journal of Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
No
Sustainability course is
Description
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Description
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
As a graduate student at Sacred Heart University, you have many resources available to you through the Center for Career & Professional Development including:
- Handshake online recruiting platform
- Networking opportunities
- Career development workshops
- Career development advisers dedicated to graduate business students
Students Say
SHU’s Office of Career Development offers a range of services to MBA students. Staff members provide assistance with resume creation and critique; conduct seminars on interview skills; maintain online job postings; and organize on-campus job fairs and interview sessions. The office hired a full-time Assistant Director whose primary focus is on MBA student internships and job placement. During a recent academic school year, 105 employers attended the school’s annual career fair and nineteen employers inter- viewed on campus, including PricewaterhouseCoopers, General Electric, Target, Ernst & Young, Sikorsky, KPMG, and Legg Mason.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
MBA is $985 per credit+ $215 in fees each trimester
Learn more by visiting the Graduate Tuition and Fees page.
Sacred Heart University recognizes that the cost of graduate school is a significant investment. Sacred Heart's Office of Student Financial Assistance will work with you to explore your options and maximize all financial aid opportunities.
Dates
Financial Aid Statistics
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Demographics
Campus Life
From The School
Sacred Heart University attracts students from around the world, resulting in a diverse student body. Graduate and undergraduate students work with peers who bring a broad range of experiences, knowledge and real-world skills to the classroom, labs and real-life ventures and projects. Graduate students who are working professionals further their career goals by working with knowledgeable and engaged professors who bring relevant industry experience to the academic environment. In this warm and supportive space, graduate students work in collaboration with their peers to achieve success in their chosen studies and professions. As they work toward a common goal, they are given new tools, gain new skills and enhance the industry experience they already have.
For many graduate students, this collaborative approach fosters friendships, as well as strong professional networks that last well beyond graduation.
SHU's graduate business students, as well as the University's undergraduates, enjoy using the world-class facilities at West Campus, the former GE global headquarters. SHU's commitment to innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces. Students face real-world challenges, such as cyber threats, with hands-on learning in SHU's Cybersecurity Lab. They track financial markets in real time in the Finance Lab. And they study and use ever-evolving artificial intelligence tools in the AI Lab.
Students Say
“Most students are commuters who hold jobs during the day” at Welch, although “the students who come directly from undergraduate work appear to do a lot together.” MBAs agree that in its current manifestation, the school’s extracurricular life “is mainly geared towards the full-time undergraduates (concerts, clubs, student activities, sports). The graduate schools tend to just focus on classes and not student life.” However, they also note that “the business school is just starting to survey its students about how we want help: network with alumni and other community leaders [versus] speakers, etc.” That bodes well for the future. For now, though, “if you are not already a part of the university via undergrad work or currently working at the school, there is a major gap between the university and its graduate students.”
The student body is a mix of seasoned professionals and freshly minted BAs. The older students “are personable and knowledgeable without being ‘know-it-alls.’” All students in the program enjoy a “strong sense of collegiality and collaboration.”
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
