MBA

Master of Business Administration

Format & Location

Online, Hybrid

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Start Dates

Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Spring Priority: December 1 | Summer Priority: April 1 | Fall Priority: August 1

Completion

12-24 Months

Schedule

Full-Time MBA or Part-Time MBA

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Become a versatile business leader with a customizable MBA from the top-25-ranked Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University, available 100% online or in a hybrid format and an astounding 99% employment rate post graduation.

By the Numbers

#56

Part-Time MBA Program
– U.S. News and World Report

#23

Best Online Master of Business Administration Programs in the U.S.

#2

Best Part-Time MBA Program in CT
– U.S. News and World Report

What You'll Learn and Do

Customize your program. Explore concentration options to tailor your journey.

Build your curriculum based on where you have been in your undergraduate education or career, and tailor your program to where you are going. The Fairfield Dolan MBA offers impressive concentration option like: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Accounting (available to hybrid students), Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing – allowing experienced professionals like you to customize your program and broaden your strategic perspective across business functions and the business world. 

Tap into world-class faculty.

Learn from award-winning faculty, Fulbright specialists, and pioneering researchers with real-world expertise. At Fairfield Dolan, experienced faculty bring both academic and industry expertise to the classroom-teaching the fundamentals, ethics, and evolving trends in business on both a local and global scale. You’ll work closely with respected faculty and receive hands-on leadership coaching that prepares you for real-world success after graduation. With their guidance, you’ll explore topics and concentrations that build the expertise and professionalism you’ll bring to your career.

Achieve strong career outcomes.

Fairfield Dolan MBA graduates experience an astounding 99% job placement rate, with graduates going on to work for organizations such as Synchrony, IBM, Ipsos, Citi, Northwest Mutual, Medtronic, and more. Learn more about what to expect from an MBA program today. The Dolan Career Development Center offers valuable resources to help guide your professional journey, such as leadership coaching. Additionally, the Career Center helps guide students through LinkedIn, Handshake, professional networking, and more.

Experience ongoing support - now and in the future.

Fairfield Dolan is committed to developing ethical leaders and well-rounded individuals. Through the Dean's Executive Forum Series, featuring prominent speakers, and a strong alumni network, support extends beyond the classroom. Additionally, The Dolan Career Development Center offers valuable resources to help guide your professional journey. Fairfield Dolan offers advising services as well as over 100 events each semester open to graduate students looking to deepen their knowledge of hot-topics such as AI, cryptocurrency, brand-marketing and more.

Personalize Your MBA Program

As part of the flexible MBA program, students can customize their degree by choosing to pursue a concentration in artificial intelligence, accounting, analytics, cybersecurity, economics, finance, management, or marketing. The specialized coursework offered within these concentrations equips Fairfield Dolan graduates with the skills needed to meet evolving market demands and to excel wherever their careers may lead.

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Course Requirements

Contact Us

Leanne De Los Santos
ldelossantos@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4000, ext. 3219

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AACSB Accredited

Dolan School of Business has proven to be among the top 5% in business education anywhere in the world.

The Dolan Difference

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From MBA to Management at M&T Bank - Julia Simics, MBA '25

Julia Simics MBA'25 shares how Fairfield Dolan’s resources, mentorship, and real-world preparation helped launch her career at M&T Bank. Hear how the Dolan School of business set her up for success in the competitive world of banking.

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Build a Powerful Network

At the heart of the Fairfield Dolan MBA are unparalleled networking opportunities with individuals from industry-leading companies. Our alumni network is highly engaged, actively participating in Dolan events and unique experiences, such as the Silicon Valley Immersion Trip.

With a strong focus on career growth, our MBA program keeps you in the loop into job and internship opportunities, ensuring you stay connected and well prepared for your next move as a professional.

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Available to Students in Shanghai, China, and the Middle East

The Fairfield Dolan MBA is offered in Shanghai, China, and the Middle East, blending core management skills with a focus on business analytics, big data, and technology’s impact on leadership.

Learn from Industry Experts 

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Fairfield Dolan boasts experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a local and global scale.

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Professional-In-Residence Program

The Dolan School of Business Professional-in-Residence (PIR) program invites highly accomplished leaders from the public, private, or nonprofit sectors to enhance our academic environment by sharing their professional expertise. Our professionals in residence volunteer their time to interact with the University and business community, offering valuable insights and guidance. They participate in various activities, such as coaching and mentoring students.

Mousumi Bose-Godbole
Associate Professor, Marketing
Michael McDonald
Associate Professor, Finance
Jie Tao
Associate Professor, Analytics | Director, Artificial Intelligence & Technology Institute

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Science degree in business administration.

Career Outlook

Graduates of our MBA program often work in leadership roles across diverse industries, including finance, consulting, technology, and marketing.

Job Opportunities

Recent Employers

  • Allegion US
  • American Kennel Club
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Barnum Financial Group
  • BIC
  • BOX
  • Credit Agricole
  • Deloitte
  • Diageo
  • Ebbo
  • Encina Private Credit
  • EY

Additional Career Paths

Recent Employers

  • Gartner
  • Hunt Scanlon Ventures
  • iCapital
  • Inland Fuel
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kids in Crisis
  • Magnifi
  • Mavis Tire
  • Medstar Consulting Corp
  • Mizzi Cosmetics
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Newell Brands

The access to industry leaders in a small classroom environment gave incredible insights into what challenges these executives face, and also how to become one myself."

– Christopher Mandly '24

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