Master of Science Programs

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The Frank G. Zarb School of Business offers programs leading to the Master of Science with majors in the following areas:

Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Finance
Human Resources Management
Marketing
Marketing Research
Taxation

Objectives of the Master of Science Programs

Provide qualified students who already hold baccalaureate degrees with a professional perspective and an opportunity to gain expertise in a specific field of business. These programs are targeted at those who seek to develop expanded bases of knowledge in a particular area of business, as well as those who may seek career change from one business discipline to another.
Serve individuals with a strong commitment to managerial careers in business, government or the not-forprofit sector who exhibit the potential for leadership in the global business community.
Offer M.S. degrees in several functional areas of business.

Admission Criteria

Applicants for admission to the M.S. Programs (majoring in either Accounting or Taxation) must hold a baccalaureate degree in accounting or the equivalent from an accredited institution. Applicants for admission to the M.S. Programs in Computer Information Systems, Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Marketing Research must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. NOTE: Previous course work is evaluated by the Graduate Programs Office of the Zarb School of Business upon a student’s admission. Students who have not taken the necessary prerequisite courses will be required to do so.

Applicants for admission are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), which is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Applicants are encouraged to take the GMAT well in advance of applying to a graduate program. To schedule an appointment to take the GMAT, applicants may call 1- 800-462-8669 or visit the GMAC Web site at www.mba.com.

Applicants for the M.S. in Taxation Program may substitute the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) if they are currently enrolled in the Hofstra Law School or have graduated from an ABA accredited law school.

All applications for admission are considered on the basis of their own merits, with weight given to the strength of a student’s previous academic performance, scores obtained on the GMAT, professional experiences indicating increasing levels of responsibility, and any other pertinent information which the candidate for admission may provide to the Committee on Admissions.

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 30 to 33

Thirty to thirty-three (30-33) semester hours of graduate course work are required for the M.S. degree.

NOTE: These requirements are not inclusive of course prerequisites. Please see actual course descriptions in this Graduate Studies Bulletin for prerequisites.

Residency Workshops

These workshops cover the fundamentals of computer applications, information resources, and calculus with business applications respectively. Full-time students must complete them during the first month of the semester in which they begin an M.S. Program. Part-time students must complete them within their first semester. Documentation of completion must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office in order for students to register for the subsequent semester.

(NOTE: The Computer Applications and the Business Mathematics workshops may be satisfied through previous undergraduate or graduate course work. Students will receive with their letter of admission information about which residency requirements, if any, have been met through prior course work.)

Computer Applications (No credit)

This computer workshop provides students with baseline competencies in word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and e-mail usage, and other software applications. Students in this workshop, depending upon level of preparation, are also exposed to presentation software (PowerPoint and Freelance), and are offered the opportunity to learn how to organize their own home pages. Attendance is required at one 2-hour session. Open only to matriculated Zarb School of Business graduate students.

Information Resources (No Credit)

The library/information resources workshop ensures that all graduate students establish in their first semester the ability to fully utilize the extensive information, data, and other resources available through the University’s Axinn Library. Since the library’s resources and services are constantly expanding, the Information Resources workshop is continually updated to reflect the most contemporary and efficient utilization of these resources to enable students to solve business problems and to perform sophisticated business research. This workshop offers extensive coverage of the library’s Lexicat system, access services, reference services, media services, curriculum materials center, government documents, and other resources. Attendance is required at one 6-hour session.

Business Mathematics (No Credit)

This workshop focuses on a basic overview of calculus required for a better understanding of certain aspects of the business curriculum. Topics covered include functions, analytic geometry of the plane, differentiation, and integration as applied to business decision making. This workshop requires attendance at six 2-hour sessions. Entering graduate students may be waived from the workshop upon demonstration that they have previously completed a calculus course with a grade of B or better at an accredited college or university. Open only to matriculated Zarb School of Business graduate students. (Students enrolled in the M.S. programs in Accounting or Taxation are not required to take the Business Mathematics workshop.)

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