Overview
Business
and government demand persons trained in the sophisticated skills
and knowledge necessary for effective decision making in a complex,
interdependent and dynamic global community. To effectively compete
in and prepare students for this environment, the Barney School
of Business articulates the following vision:
- to
be increasingly recognized for the high quality of its programs,
and
- to
distinguish itself from other institutions by the strong relationships
it maintains with business, government, and not-for-profit organizations.
Supporting
this vision, the mission of the Barney School of Business is to
prepare men and women to be leaders and decision makers by
- creating
a student-focused learning environment that emphasizes effective,
high-quality teaching and learning;
- engaging
in a broad range of scholarly activities that enhance and strengthen
our teaching and provide intellectual stimulation to our faculty;
and
- maintaining
strong relationships with regional business, government and
not-for-profit entities that facilitate their interaction with
students and faculty in a wide variety of activities.
The
concepts and skills acquired by Barney students apply to all types
of organizations, including large corporations, family-owned businesses,
and not-for-profit organizations.
Through its professional graduate programs, the Barney School
provides opportunities for current managers and executives, as
well as entry-level employees, to acquire the skills and knowledge
they need to effectively manage, lead and change organizations.
Business courses are taught in an interactive manner with cases
and projects to give students hands-on learning. This teaching
is enhanced through educational partnerships with regional business
and governmental partners. Many of the faculty have business experience
and regularly work with area businesses to solve problems.
Admission
Admission
to the Barney School is competitive and selective. All candidates
must submit:
-
A completed application form (in PDF format)
and fee
- Official
transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and graduate study
- Two
letters of recommendation
- The
results on the Graduate Management
Admissions Test (GMAT) (NOTE: Applicants who hold a master's
degree or higher from an appropriately accredited institution
are exempt from the GMAT test. Applicants with three or more
years of continuous work experience may apply for a waiver from
the GMAT test. Each request for a GMAT waiver is individually
evaluated.)
- Letter
of Intent
- Current
resume
- International
students must also submit TOEFL scores and a Guarantor's Statement
of Financial Support
Applications
should be sent to:
Center
for Graduate and Adult Academic Services
Computer and Administration Center
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Questions
about graduate programs in the Barney School should be directed
to:
Programs
Executive
MBA
Master
of Business Administration
Master
of Science in Accounting and Taxation
Classes
Graduate
classes at the Barney School are limited in size to promote an
active learning process and to encourage interaction with peers
and instructors. Recognizing that a large number of its students
are currently full-time professionals, the School tailors its
schedules to accommodate their needs, offering not only evening
courses but also some weekend programs as well.
Students
About
60 percent of the Barney School's 550 graduate students attend
on a part-time basis. The majority of these are employed on a
full- or part-time basis and attend classes in the evening or
on weekends, bringing to the classroom a rich background on which
they may build. Among their employers are many of the area's largest
banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and manufacturing
concerns. In addition, the School regularly enrolls a significant
number of international students whose background and experiences
contribute to the global perspectives that are developed in the
classroom.
No-Hassle
Services
Textbooks and university fees
are included
in the per course tuition. Textbooks will be distributed on the
first night of class. University IDs, computer/internet accounts,
and parking permits are available in Auerbach Hall during the
first week of classes each semester. Faculty advisors from each
department are on hand each evening during the first week to assist
students.
Facilities
The
Barney School is located in the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Hall. Two
information technology centers are housed within this facility.
The Information Technology Center (ITC)
contains 30 Dell GX260
personal computers with flat screens in room "D" and
15 additional Dell GX260 units
in room "B"
