At Rider, we believe student-teacher relationships are valuable and we show this by utilizing small class sizes. As a result, our classes are typically 12-15 students.
No, although our program offers three concentrations (Business Analytics, Finance, or Global Business), students can elect to not take a concentration. If they do so, the required number of credit hours to complete the program is 36 credit hours.
No, a letter of recommendation is not required to be admitted to our program. Our program requires:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A current resume
Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended
GMAT and GRE waivers available for those with an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited school with an overall GPA of 3.0 or has 5 or more years of professional experience. Waivers are also available for those with a graduate degree from a regionally accredited school or those who have passed a business-related, professional certifying exam, such as the CPA, CFA, CMA, etc. Other academic and professional experience will also be considered for waiver eligibility.
Accounting/business foundation courses may be required prior to the start of online MBA courses for career changers
No, our program welcomes career changers so we do not require relevant work experience. Work experience may be taken into consideration to waive foundation courses and the GMAT/GRE.