Business Administration: Part-Time Hybrid (MBA)

Business Administration: Part-Time Hybrid (MBA)
Paul College Part-Time MBA students

Choose to earn your MBA from a part-time hybrid program ranked among the top 10 in New England (U.S. News & World Report). The Paul College of Business and Economics part-time hybrid MBA program is perfect for those who want to take both face-to-face and online classes. Core courses are offered in the evenings one day a week on the Durham campus and elective courses are offered online or in a hybrid format.

  Credit Hours: 48   |     Courses: 16   |     Program Length: 18-42 months


Why get an MBA part time?

An MBA is the best graduate degree to help you develop the highly sought-after skills and knowledge needed to advance in your current organization, to manage and lead, shift career paths, or re-enter the workforce. As a busy working professional, you need flexibility and our Part-Time hybrid MBA is a great fit, allowing you to combine evening face-to-face and online classes. 

Why choose UNH’s part-time MBA program?

Hybrid Program: Take classes face-to-face on UNH's Durham campus and online. Start in the fall or spring and complete your degree in 18 to 42 months. 
Nationally Ranked: Our part-time MBA program is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report and a top-ranked program in northern New England. 
AACSB Accredited: AACSB is the hallmark of excellence in business education, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of the world's business schools. 
Outstanding Faculty: Our faculty stand out as active researchers bringing cutting-edge knowledge and former executives bringing real-world relevance to their teaching. 
Engaged and Experienced Classmates: Your peers, averaging 10 years of professional experience, bring diverse viewpoints, allowing you to gain new perspectives. 
Industry-Driven Curriculum: Six options to choose from including finance, information systems and business analytics, marketing, global business, growth and innovation, or healthcare industry. Or chart your own course by choosing the combination of electives best suited to your interests. 
GMAT Optional: The MBA program is test-optional; however, applicants with strong scores are encouraged to submit as they are used in the selection process for some program scholarships.

Potential careers

  • Account executive
  • Consultant
  • Data analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Healthcare program coordinator
  • Market researcher
  • Product/brand manager
  • Project lead
  • Production planner
  • Retail sales
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Curriculum & Requirements

Part­-Time Hybrid MBA

The Part-Time Hybrid MBA is an excellent choice designed for professionals in the workforce who are seeking to advance their careers. Core classes meet from 5:40 - 9:15 p.m. once a week during each eight-week term. Elective classes meet in hybrid or online formats.

Highlights

  • Paul College is an AACSB-accredited business school, placing our programs among the top 6% of MBA programs worldwide.
  • You take the same courses, taught by the same world-class faculty, and have access to the same resources as Full-Time MBA students.
  • You can begin your program at multiple, designated term starts throughout the calendar year and can earn your MBA in 18-42 months.
  • You will collaborate with working professionals with experience in a globally diverse range of industries.
  • You will have your own personal program advisor and access to career development tools and services.
  • Seven MBA specializations are available, but are not required:
    • Finance
    • Global Business
    • Growth & Innovation
    • Healthcare Industry
    • Hospitality Management
    • Information Systems & Business Analytics
    • Marketing
  • You have the opportunity to participate in an international residency after completing the International Business course.

Part-Time MBA Requirements

  • Credits: Students will complete 16 courses, or 48 credits (9 core, 7 electives).
  • GPA: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at graduation, and earn a B- or better in all classes.
  • Program length: Students can earn their MBA in 18 to 42 months.

Core Courses

ADMN 912Managing Yourself & Leading Others3
ADMN 919Accounting/Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Analysis3
ADMN 926Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage3
ADMN 930Financial Management/Raising and Investing Money3
ADMN 940Managing Operations3
ADMN 950Data Driven Decisions3
ADMN 960Marketing/Building Customer Value3
ADMN 970Economics of Competition3
ADMN 982Creating Winning Strategies3
ADMN 901PAUL Assessment of MBA Core Knowledge0
Additional Coursework:21
Complete a Specialized Degree Option and Four Elective Courses
or
Complete Seven Elective Courses
Total Credits48

Specialized Degree Options

Business Administration: Finance

This option provides students with the tools necessary to make informed financial decisions for themselves and their organizations. Finance students and professionals utilize an exciting mix of quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and creativity. Opportunities exist in a variety of fields, including commercial and investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, risk management, real estate, and private equity.

Finance Option Requirements
ADMN 829Corporate Financial Strategy3
ADMN 830Investments3
Select one of the following:3
ADMN 835
Financial Institutions
ADMN 838
Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation
ADMN 846
International Financial Management
ADMN 898
Topics (Applied Financial Modeling and Analytics)
ADMN 898
Topics (Financial Innovation and Derivatives)
ADMN 898
Topics (Financial Technology and Big Data)
Total Credits9

Business Administration: Global Business

This option helps students develop their global awareness, understanding, and competence so to that they can compete and lead effectively in a transnational environment. Job outlook includes graduate careers abroad or in organizations that are engaged in business or initiatives with a global scope.

Global Business Option Requirements
ADMN 840International Business3
Select two of the following:6
ADMN 841
International Management
ADMN 846
International Financial Management
ADMN 860
International Marketing
Total Credits9

Business Administration: Growth and Innovation

This option provides students with knowledge, skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset to apply in smaller, newer firms as well as in larger, established companies in order to drive organizational growth, innovation and change. These can be applied in a range of contexts, including new ventures, corporate entrepreneurship, and social enterprises.

Growth and Innovation Option Requirements
ADMN 882Managing Growth and Innovation3
Select two of the following:6
ADMN 834
Private Equity/Venture Capital
ADMN 841
International Management
ADMN 864
New Product Development
ADMN 898
Topics (Leading Organizational Change)
Total Credits9

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

This option is designed to provide students already in the healthcare field or those interested in entering it with foundational knowledge of the U.S. Healthcare system and health policy, as well as analytic approaches for improving it.

Healthcare Industry Option Requirements
Select one of the following:3
ADMN 801
The U.S. Healthcare System
NURS 901
Health Policy
NURS 969
Health Systems Policy, Economics & Financial Planning
Select two of the following:6
NURS 973
Quality & Safety
NURS 960
Healthcare Finance Management
NURS 963
Biostats and Epidemiology
NURS 933
Applied Analytics for QI in Health Care
NURS 964
Information Systems and Technology Improvement
Total Credits9

Business Administration: Hospitality Management

This option is directed toward working professionals, positioning them for additional career growth and advancement in the industry. For students who wants to take a coherent set of advanced hospitality management courses offered within the general framework of the MBA, these course offerings provide opportunities in a wide variety of areas, including human resources, operations, and asset management and finance.

Hospitality Management Option Requirements
ADMN 847Human Resource Management3
ADMN 827Hospitality Operations & Financial Metrics3
ADMN #828Hospitality Asset and Financial Management3
ADMN 858Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies3
Total Credits12

Business Administration: Information Systems and Business Analytics

This option provides students with knowledge and skills in the areas of business analytics: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. These tangible abilities will enable graduates to bring added value to any organization through data analysis and visualization; predicting/forecasting future probabilities and trends; and helping decision makers evaluate and determine the best ways to achieve business objectives in resource-constrained environments, while also quantifying the risk present in business situations due to uncertainty.

Information Systems and Business Analytics Option Requirements
ADMN 873Data Management and Visualization3
ADMN 872Predictive Analytics3
Select one of the following:3
ADMN 845
Supply Chain Management
ADMN 863
Marketing Analytics
ADMN 875
Prescriptive Analytics
ADMN 898
Topics (Applied Financial Modeling and Analytics)
ADMN 898
Topics (Financial Technology and Big Data)
Total Credits9

Business Administration: Marketing

This option is designed around the three strategic initiatives of the marketing department: Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, and New Product Development. Flexibility within specialization provides tracks for less seasoned students (Marketing Analytics and tools), and for more seasoned students (Product and Service innovation focus). Designed to help students recognize, prioritize, and execute opportunities for growth through new and existing customers.

Marketing Option Requirements9
Minimum of three courses are required to complete the option.
Select two or three courses from the following:
ADMN 852
Marketing Research
ADMN 863
Marketing Analytics
ADMN 864
New Product Development
ADMN 865
Digital Marketing
Select one additional course from the following if needed:
ADMN #888
Strategic Pricing
ADMN 860
International Marketing
ADMN 898
Topics (Consumer Behavior)
Total Credits9

Approved Elective Courses

ADMN 801The U.S. Healthcare System3
ADMN 827Hospitality Operations & Financial Metrics3
ADMN #828Hospitality Asset and Financial Management3
ADMN 829Corporate Financial Strategy3
ADMN 830Investments3
ADMN 834Private Equity/Venture Capital3
ADMN 835Financial Institutions3
ADMN 838Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation3
ADMN 840International Business3
ADMN 841International Management3
ADMN 842Project Management3
ADMN 845Supply Chain Management3
ADMN 846International Financial Management3
ADMN 847Human Resource Management3
ADMN 852Marketing Research3
ADMN 858Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies3
ADMN 860International Marketing3
ADMN 863Marketing Analytics3
ADMN 864New Product Development3
ADMN 865Digital Marketing3
ADMN 872Predictive Analytics3
ADMN 873Data Management and Visualization3
ADMN 875Prescriptive Analytics3
ADMN 882Managing Growth and Innovation3
ADMN 898Topics (Leading Organizational Change)3
ADMN 898Topics (Applied Financial Modeling & Analytics)3
ADMN 898Topics (Financial Technology & Big Data)3
ADMN 898Topics (Financial Innovation and Derivatives)3
ADMN 898Topics (Consumer Behavior)3
ADMN 898Topics (Integrated Marketing Communications)3
ADMN 992Special Projects and Independent Study1-6

*Not all approved electives are offered on a regular basis

MBA graduates will be able to:

  • Synthesize and apply knowledge across business disciplines.
  • Apply analytical tools to solve complex organizational problems.
  • Apply theories and frameworks to effectively lead teams and organizations.
  • Communicate quantitative and qualitative assessments of business information.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities and challenges in the global business environment.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen and extend ethical and sustainable business practices; consider and address the relevant range of stakeholders affected by business decisions.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen and extend diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness in the work environment.

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Deadline

 Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:

  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: December 1st (strongly recommended), December 15th (final deadline for completed application with all required test scores, transcripts and supplemental materials submitted)
  • Summer: May 1st
  • Special: N/A

Application fee: $65

Campus: Durham

New England Regional: No

Accelerated Masters Eligible: No

New Hampshire Residents

Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.

Transcripts

If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC. 

If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.

If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:

  • Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
  • Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.

Letters of Recommendation: 2 Required

Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.

Test Scores: GMAT Optional

GMAT test scores are optional. Applicants may provide their GMAT or GRE scores to supplement their application or to be considered for department scholarships and assistantships. 

Please, request official test scores to be sent directly to the Graduate School by the testing service. Test scores more than five years old will not be accepted. Student copies and photo copies of scores are not considered official.

Personal Statement/Essay Questions

Applicants to the MBA Program must provide answers to these specific questions: 1) What are your short and long term goals? Why is an MBA a critical step toward achieving these goals? Why are you interested in UNH? 2) List 10 facts about yourself that will help your future classmates get to know you. *Optional: Please provide any additional information you believe is important and/or address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your application (e.g. unexplained gaps in employment, choice of recommenders, academic performance, or extenuating personal circumstances).

Statements must be included with your submitted application.

Resume

A current resume is required with your submitted application.

Department Requirements

Two or more years of experience required.

Important Notes

All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.

International Applicants

Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.

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MBA Options

  • An option is not required.
  • Option courses are open to all Paul College MBA students as electives.
  • Some option courses are available only online or in one physical location.
  • Not all options can be completed in one academic year.
  • In order to complete an option, students may need to take courses in Term 5 (Summer).

FINANCE: this option provides students with the tools necessary to make informed financial decisions for themselves and their organizations. Finance students and professionals utilize an exciting mix of quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and creativity. Opportunities exist in a variety of fields, including commercial and investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, risk management, real estate, and private equity. 

 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS & BUSINESS ANALYTICS: this option provides students with knowledge and skills in the areas of business analytics: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. These tangible abilities will enable graduates to bring added value to any organization through data analysis and visualization; predicting/forecasting future probabilities and trends; and helping decision makers evaluate and determine the best ways to achieve business objectives in resource-constrained environments, while also quantifying the risk present in business situations due to uncertainty.  
MARKETING: this option is designed around the three strategic initiatives of the marketing department: Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, and New Product Development. Flexibility within specialization provides tracks for less seasoned students (Marketing Analytics and tools), and for more seasoned students (Product and Service innovation focus). Designed to help students recognize, prioritize, and execute opportunities for growth through new and existing customers.  
GLOBAL BUSINESS: this option helps students develop their global awareness, understanding, and competence so that they can compete and lead effectively in a transnational environment. Job outlook includes graduate careers abroad or in organizations that are engaged in business or initiatives with a global scope.  
GROWTH & INNOVATION: this option provides students with knowledge, skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset to apply in smaller, newer firms as well as in larger, established companies in order to drive organizational growth, innovation and change. These can be applied in a range of contexts, including new ventures, corporate entrepreneurship, and social enterprises.  
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY (available to Part-Time and Online students only): This option is designed to provide students already in the healthcare field or those interested in entering it with foundational knowledge of the U.S. Healthcare system and health policy, as well as analytic approaches for improving it.  

Ted Osgood '19, MBA
Assistant Vice President, CIT Bank

"I was really looking for a program that would push me. It brought me to the next level as a professional."

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