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


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  • Associate professor of marketing Billur Akdeniz studies marketing strategy and analytics
    Q&A with MBA Faculty Director Billur Akdeniz Talay 
    Billur Akdeniz Talay, associate professor of marketing and faculty director of strategy for the MBA program at the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, teaches MBA students who take courses online and at the Durham, New Hampshire campus.
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    Melanie Payeur '07, '15G credits UNH with giving her a foundation of knowledge from to build and grow her operations career
    UNH alum Melanie Payeur ‘07, ‘15G combined her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with an MBA to elevate her career as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager at Lindt & Sprugli. 
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  • Part-Time MBA Student Ian Wilson
    Ian Wilson '20G says his MBA is teaching him to make data-driven decisions to drive growth and change
    When Ian Wilson ‘20G decided to apply to MBA programs, he carefully weighed his options before pursuing a part-time MBA at the University of New Hampshire’s Manchester campus.
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  • online-mba-student-jesse-mcgowen
    Jesse McGowan '18G says an MBA complements his engineering degree, helping him embrace complexity
    Jesse McGowan '18G earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering at UNH in 2002. He chose Paul College's online MBA program because it allowed him to continue working and, at the same time, learn the business skills needed to better manage his staff and his organization. It far exceeded his expectations.
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  • Part-Time MBA alum Bianca Nicolosi
    Bianca Nicolosi '18G gained the knowledge and skills needed to advance her career
    It was the perfect fit for a busy professional looking to gain a deeper understanding of the skills necessary to grow her career, and the specialization in information systems and business analytics gave her a competitive edge.
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Curriculum & Requirements

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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. 

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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