Syracuse University (Whitman)
721 University Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244-2450
#74 in Best Online MBA Programs (tie)
Overall Score 78/100
MBA Program Overview
The application deadline for the online MBA programs at Syracuse University (Whitman), a private school, is rolling. Ninety-four percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived. Students should also note that the online MBA programs at Syracuse University (Whitman) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of business school accreditation.
About the Online MBA Degree Program
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Syracuse University's MBA offers students everywhere access to the full-time Whitman MBA program. Whitman’s award-winning faculty teach classes on a live, online platform, and graduates receive the same Whitman degree as on-campus students. The curriculum blends a foundation in core business principles, specialized study in an area of concentration, and hands-on domestic and international residencies. You can take some electives through other Syracuse University schools such as the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. This increased agility in study offers you the unique opportunity to take coursework from other disciplines and build a more diverse network outside of your MBA. Syracuse University also offers the opportunity to earn two master's degrees at Whitman or other Schools at Syracuse University for fewer credits.
Syracuse University's MBA offers students everywhere access to the full-time Whitman MBA program. Whitman’s award-winning faculty teach classes on a live, online platform, and graduates receive the same Whitman degree as on-campus students. The curriculum blends a foundation in core business principles, specialized study in an area of concentration, and hands-on domestic and international residencies. You can take some electives through other Syracuse University schools such as the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. This increased agility in study offers you the unique opportunity to take coursework from other disciplines and build a more diverse network outside of your MBA. Syracuse University also offers the opportunity to earn two master's degrees at Whitman or other Schools at Syracuse University for fewer credits.
2024 MBA Program Quick Stats
- Enrollment
- 627
- Tuition Per Credit
- $1,872
- Application Deadline
- Rolling
Syracuse University (Whitman) Rankings
Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators
See how this program stacks up against 344 others, based on factors used in the U.S. News methodology.
Faculty Credentials and Training rank
258
Faculty Credentials and Training score
75
Services and Technologies rank
264
Services and Technologies score
55
Engagement rank
100
Engagement score
77
Student Excellence rank
143
Student Excellence score
72
Expert Opinion score (out of 5)
3.4
Other rankings at this school: Colleges, Grad Schools, Global
MBA Program Data
Application (Fall 2024)
Application deadline (U.S. residents)
Rolling
Application deadline (international students)
Rolling
Notification of admissions
Data appear as submitted by school
N/A
Same admissions standards are used for all online programs
N/A
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants
Yes
Admits applicants living abroad
Yes
Admissions & Enrollment
Applicants
309
Accepted
265
New entrants
136
Acceptance rate
86%
Average undergraduate GPA
3.1
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA
96%
Average GMAT score
N/A
Entrants providing GMAT scores
N/A
Average GRE score breakdown
N/AStudents with prior work experience
99%
Average months work experience of new entrants
116
Requirements
Application essay required
Yes
Standardized test policy
GMAT and GRE accepted, not required
Letters of recommendation
2
Letters of recommendation from professional contacts
1
Business-related work experience requirement
No
Business-related undergraduate degree requirement
No
Business-related undergraduate course work requirement
No
TOEFL required for international students
Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required
Paper 80, Internet 100
Academic factors
Undergraduate institution
Considered
Class rank
Not Considered
Undergraduate GPA
Very Important
Undergraduate field of study
Considered
Recommendation(s)
Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Non-academic factors
Application essay
Very Important
Interview
Not Considered
Work experience
Very Important
Character/personal qualities
Important
First-generation college student
Not Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
Applicant's interest level
Very Important
Admissions Contacts
Director of admissions
Shannon Nanda
Admissions phone
(315) 443-9214Admissions email
admissions@onlinebusiness.syr.eduProgram website
WebsiteAdmissions website
WebsiteDistinguishing Characteristics
Graduate program(s)
- Syracuse University MBA (Online)
School type
Private
Terms
Quarter
AACSB accredited
Yes
ACBSP accredited
N/A
IACBE accredited
N/A
Program Offerings
Online master's in business degree programs
1
Concentrations with highest demand
- Entrepreneurship
- General Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Concentrations offered
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Course Offerings
34
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.
Yes
Faculty
Instructional faculty who teach courses accessible online
22 full-time; 15 part-time
91% full-time; 27% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty
6
8 years
Program fully finances faculty training
Yes
Required hours of initial training
5
Formal peer review of instructors
No
Continuing training required
Yes
Faculty gender distribution
Faculty ethnic diversity
17%
Minority Faculty
17%
Minority Faculty
76%
White
8%
Unknown
8%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
3%
Black or African American
3%
Nonresident aliens
Class Size
Average class size
17
Maximum class size
20
Class sizes
2-9 students
2%10-19 students
88.1%20-29 students
6.6%30-39 students
0.4%40-49 students
2%50-99 students
0.8%100+ students
0%Integration With Campus
No
Can earn degree entirely abroad
Yes
Classes include campus-based students
No
Collaboration among online and campus-based students
No face-to-face students
Credits earned online equal earned on campus
Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus
All
Same curricula for online and campus students
Most
Dedicated business school career center
Yes
Access to same career services as on-campus business students
Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations
No
Group projects/simulations
No
Exams
No
Retention
New student retention rate (2021-2022)
New student retention rate (2020-2021)
New student retention rate (2019-2020)
New student retention rate (2018-2019)
Graduation
Total program graduates (2022-2023)
208
Credits needed to graduate
54
2.5 years
2 years
Required time to earn degree
7 years
Three-year graduation rate (2022-2023)
64%
Composition
627
Employed when first enrolling
94%
Minority students
37%
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
177
International students
2%
Average age of new entrants
33 years
Student gender distribution
Diversity
White
59.3%Black or African American
14.7%Hispanic/Latino
11.3%Asian
6.1%Two or more races
4.1%Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2.6%Nonresident aliens
1.6%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.3%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%Usable for classes
Apple
N/A
PC
N/A
Technology
Recommended internet speed
N/A
No
Courses designed by an outside firm
No
Learning management system used
Yes
Delivery modes
Live streaming video
Yes
Live streaming audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Software-based readers
Yes
Application for display on tablet computer
Yes
Description of tablet application
Mobile application allows students to view and engage with interactive course content.
Application for display on smartphone
Yes
Description of application for smartphone
Mobile application allows students to view and engage with interactive course content.
Bulletin boards
Yes
Simulations
Yes
Online labs
Yes
Adaptive learning
No
Learning analytics platform
No
Types of Learning Management Systems Used
Canvas
Yes
Services
Academic advising
Yes
Bookstore
Yes
Career placement assistance
Yes
Financial aid office/services
Yes
Access to live librarian
Yes
Local area network
Yes
Mentoring
Yes
Technical support
Yes
Live tutoring
No
Writing workshops
Yes
Admissions counseling
Yes
Course registration
Yes
Resume help services
Yes
Degree audit
No
Transcript services
No
Support
Same program length of all online programs
N/A
Instructor response expected within (hours)
24
24-7 live tech support
Yes
ADA compliance
Academic units held responsible
Weekly office hours (available remotely)
1
End-of-course evaluations
Always
Course evaluation response rate
71%
Tech support availability
Weekend days (7:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekend nights (6:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekend overnights (10:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.)
Always
Weekdays (7:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.)
Always
Weeknights (6:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekday overnights (10:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.)
Always
Career Center
Dedicated business school career center
Yes
School tracks alumni
Yes
Alumni on which school collected usable information
N/A
Structure
Archived classes
All
Classes can be received live
All
Live online/on-campus classes after 5 p.m.
N/A
Percentage of classes with lectures
All
Student-student engagement
Online chatrooms
Yes
Web conferencing (webinars)
N/A
Zoom or other visual software
Yes
Requirements
New-student orientation
Yes
Review and sign ethics statement
Yes
Number of times a week students must log in to a typical course
1
4
N/A
Courses requiring students to work collaboratively with other students
Majority
Class participation graded
Yes
Assessment
Exams
Yes
Number of settings in which in-person exams are administered
No proctored exams
Anti-plagiarism screening required for essay assignments
Depends
Standardized copyright policy for course materials
Yes
Measures to instill academic integrity
Data appear as submitted by school
Introduction to Academic Integrity Policy by Associate Dean and Academic Integrity Director Links to the Academic Integrity Policy Video Multiple versions of exams Randomization of exam questions via question pools Visually monitored or password protected, time stamped exams Use of Turnitin
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Michele Sipley
Financial aid phone
(315) 443-1513Expenses
Part-time tuition (per credit, in-state)
$1,872
Part-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state)
$1,872
Full-time tuition (per credit, in-state)
$1,872
Full-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state)
$1,872
Total program cost (full-time, in-state)
$101,088
Total program cost (part-time, in-state)
$101,088
Total program cost (full-time, out-of-state)
$101,088
Total program cost (part-time, out-of-state)
$101,088
Veterans pay in-state tuition
N/A
Same tuition for all online programs
N/A
Sponsorships
Employer sponsored new students
58%
Financial Aid Availability
College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants or scholarships) available
No
International students eligible for college-funded aid
No
GI Bill certified
Yes
Entering class that used GI Benefits
N/A
Yellow Ribbon Program member
Yes
Yellow Ribbon Access
All eligible students
Yellow Ribbon Funding
Maximum funding
$92,947
Proportion of 2022-2023 graduates with debt
50%
Careers
Cohort of Part-time Graduates
110
Employed after four months
97
Postgraduate outcomes
Data appear as submitted by school
We offer a variety of services including resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter reviews and executive coaching. 59% of our 2023 graduates increased their salary on average 39%. 27% self-identify as Executive or Senior management.
Employment Status by Professional Function (Part-time, Online)
No data is available for this institution
Base Salary By Professional Function (Part-time, Online)
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