What is the best way for me to learn about the Suffolk Global MBA program?
Browse our web site. If you’re in the Boston area, you may want to attend a graduate information session, led by admissions representatives and offered monthly.  Our admissions representatives are also available at off-campus MBA forums in locations throughout the world.  For information about on-campus informational interviews or classroom visits, please contact the MBA Programs office at globalmba@suffolk.edu.

What is the structure of the Full-Time Global MBA program? How long does it take to complete?
The full-time Global MBA is a 33 to 57 credit program  that can be completed in 10 to 15 months, depending on your educational background. Core courses may be waived with appropriate undergraduate or graduate course work taken in the five years prior to entering the program. Students select either an international finance or international marketing concentration.

Full-time students with no core course waivers do course work in the Fall and Spring semester; complete a 3 month summer professional internship outside their home country; and complete their course work in the following Fall semester, graduating in December. Alternatively, full-time students with maximum waivers may graduate in August, at the completion of the summer internship.

Applications for the full-time Global MBA are accepted for Fall and Spring semester.

Fall begins in early September; Spring in early January

What is the structure of the Part-Time Global MBA program? How long does it take to complete?
The part-time Global MBA is a 33 to 57 credit program that can be completed in 16 to 28 months, depending on your educational background. Alternatively, you have up to five years to complete the degree. Core courses may be waived with appropriate undergraduate or graduate course work taken in the five years prior to entering the program. Students select either an international finance or international marketing concentration.

Classes meet one time per week and are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Many part-time students take two courses in one evening: one from 4:30 to 7:10 pm and one from 7:15 to 9:55 pm. Part-time students have the option of taking five of their courses online. Part-time students may either complete a global research project within their company or a Suffolk corporate affiliate; or they may complete a three month summer internship outside of their home country.

Does the Global MBA program offer online courses?
All of the core courses  MBA 610 Organizational Behavior through MBA 680 Managing in the Ethical & Legal Environment are offered online. Several Global MBAare also offered online. Part-time Global MBAs have the option of taking a maximum of four courses online. Full-time Global MBAs have the option of taking a maximum of two courses online. Some restrictions regarding online courses apply to international students on F-1 visas.

What teaching methods are used in the Global MBA program?
Depending on the nature of the course, faculty use any combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, computer simulations, group projects, and presentations by business leaders to best accomplish their educational objectives.
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What is the cost of the Global MBA program? Is financial aid available?  
Global MBA tuition and fees  cost per credit is identical to the MBA. In addition, Global MBAs must pay for the cost of the 1-week Global Seminar trip: standard 3-credit tuition + additional fee to cover accommodations, meals, ground transportation within the country, corporate and cultural visits + in most cases, students must pay airfare – usually negotiated at a lower price by Suffolk’s global programs. Costs vary per destination.

Various forms of financial aid are available including merit scholarships, fellowships and grants; and need-based financial aid. For additional information email finaid@suffolk.edu

Are scholarships available for the Global MBA program?
There are several scholarship and grant opportunities available for qualifying full-time and part-time graduate students at the Sawyer Business School. Student employment and fellowships are also available to qualifying students. For additional award information, please contact the Suffolk Financial Aid Office at finaid@suffolk.edu.

What can I expect from Suffolk Career Services?
Resources in the Suffolk Career Services Office include on-campus and off-campus recruiting, job fairs, detailed job listings, a comprehensive Career Library, career and job fairs, and job search workshops (e.g., effective résumé writing, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies).
Global MBA students work closely with faculty and career professionals to map out customized educational and professional objectives and action plans.

What if I find that the Global MBA’s intense focus on international business is not compatible with my academic and professional goals? Does Suffolk offer other MBA options?
Suffolk’s business school offers several MBA options: Global MBA (full-time and part-time), traditional MBA (full-time and part-time), Executive MBA, and Online MBA.  Each Suffolk MBA option is unique -- either in curriculum focus or program structure; however, they all provide the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s global economy.

Admissions

What are the admission criteria for the Global MBA?
The Global MBA admissions committee specifically looks for applicants with talents that will add value to the classroom, and experiences, achievements and or career goals that exhibit a distinct international management orientation and high potential for global leadership.

To qualify for admission, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution (or international equivalent), a minimum of 3 years work experience, and strong standardized test scores.

For additional admissions information, please see Admissions

When are final decisions made?
Every effort is made to mail your admission decision no later than one month after we receive your completed application (including the required interview, which is by invitation only).

What are application deadlines?
We recommended you apply as early as possible if a) you wish to be considered for merit awards, or b) you are an international student requiring an I-20 form. 

Preferred deadlines:

Fall Semester- June 15 (or March 15 for those interested in merit-based financial aid)

Spring Semester- November 1

Summer Semester (part-time only)- April 1 

How are admission decisions communicated to applicants?
All Global MBA admission decisions are announced by Dean Hallberg at the conclusion of the interview.

What is your policy on deferred admission?
Admission may be deferred for one year.

Can I speak to an admissions representative? How do I find out if I am qualified?
We cannot evaluate your qualifications before you apply. The evaluation process looks at an individual candidate’s entire application -- application questions, essays, recommendations, transcripts, résumé, and test scores -- before it can be determined whether a candidate is qualified. To speak with an admissions representative, you may wish to attend a graduate information session, offered monthly.  Our admissions representatives are also available at off-campus MBA forums in locations throughout the world. For additional information about MBA forums, please contact the Suffolk Graduate Admissions office. It is possible to schedule an informational interview to learn more about the program.  For information about on-campus informational interviews, please contact the MBA Program office at globalmba@suffolk.edu.

How does the interview process work?
Interviews are offered by invitation only.  They are designed to provide our admissions committee more information about a candidate than can be captured on paper.  Interviews are also an excellent opportunity for the candidate to learn more about the program.
If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be contacted directly to set up a mutually-convenient date and time. Special arrangements will be made to accommodate applicants located outside the Boston area or outside the U.S. Applicants should set aside one hour for the interview. Admission decisions are announced at the conclusion of the interview. For more information, please contact the MBA Programs office at globalmba@suffolk.edu.

How many years of full-time work experience do I need to be considered for admission? Does graduate school count?
Three years of professional work experience is preferred for admission to the Suffolk Global MBA program.  Academic coursework taken in graduate school is considered as part of your educational experience, not work experience. Internship experience is also considered.

International Students

What are the educational requirements for admission for students educated outside of the United States?

To qualify for admission to the Global MBA program, you must hold the international equivalent of a 4-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution. See Suffolk’s Office of Graduate Admissions for specific information for international students.

Is financial aid available to non-United States citizens?

At the time of admission, international students are automatically considered for numerous institutionally funded merit-based grant, felowships, scholarships and employment programs. International students are not eligible for federal aid from the U.S. government.

How do I receive a visa?

Accepted and enrolling international Global MBA students are issued an I-20 through Suffolk University upon receipt of proof of sufficient funds to meet the total cost of the Global MBA program.  The professionals in Suffolk’s Center for International Education are dedicated to assisting international students with all immigration issues.

Is the TOEFL required? Can I waive the TOEFL?

Proficiency in English is required of all international applicants. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Requests to waive the TOEFL are considered on an individual basis. Suffolk University also accepts the English for International Opportunity (IELTS) test.

Are support services available for international students at Suffolk University?

Suffolk University’s Center for International Education serves as a resource hub for international students. The center is specifically designed to coordinate and facilitate a wide range of activities and services to support Suffolk’s international community, including assistance with immigration issues, cross-cultural concerns, social activities and any other aspect of adjusting to life in the United States.