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M I D T O W N , N Y C

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2 Y E A R SFull-time

Daytime classes

4 - 6 Y E A R S

Young professionals looking to pivot job functions or careers.

2 - 3 Y E A R SPart-time

Evening classes

5 - 7 Y E A R S

Working professionals looking to gain skills

as they level up in their organization.

Experienced managers seeking the 360° perspective

for senior leadership.

2 2 M O N T H SOne 3-day weekend

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T H R E E D E G R E E S . U N L I M I T E D O P P O R T U N I T Y .

The Gabelli School offers three MBA programs designed

to fit your career goals and unique life circumstances.

See pages 10–21 for full program details.

F U L L - T I M E M B A

P R O F E S S I O N A L M B A

E X E C U T I V E M B A

S T R U C T U R EW O R K

E X P E R I E N C EP R O G R A M F O R

F O R T H OS E L O N G O N E F F O R T A N D S H O R T O N E XC U S E S .

t the Gabelli School of

Business at Fordham

University, we believe

ambition and opportunity

go hand in hand. Which

is why we help students develop the agility,

determination, and strategic thinking sought

after by today’s organizations.

The result? Emergence into the real world with

a grounded sense of self, free of entitlement.

S I X C O R E P I L L A R S S E T U S A P A R T .

1N E W Y O R K C I T Y A D VA N T A G E

Our programs take place right in the

center of global commerce and culture.

You can hustle to class, interview for

a job, and take a victory run in Central

Park—all without leaving Manhattan.

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Here, we provide the personal attention and

one-on-one coaching required to become a

value-driven leader.

P E R S O N A L I Z E DL E A D E R S H I PD E V E L O P M E N T


Through global immersion experiences,

your worldwide business perspective will

grow tremendously, making you a more

well-rounded leader.

5G L O B A L O U T L O O K A N D E X P O S U R E

As New York’s only Jesuit B-school, we

teach with a deep respect for each student’s

development and a keen sense of how

purpose coexists with profit.

6B U S I N E S SW I T H P U R P O S E

2No matter your focus, one thing is true

of all our programs: you'll explore

real-world business challenges taught

by acclaimed faculty who’ve

experienced them firsthand.

R I G O R O U S , I N D U S T R Y - D R I V E N C U R R I C U L U M

3Working closely with your peers means

working alongside future business leaders

in NYC and abroad. In other words, the

connections you make here are sure to

serve you out there.

C O L L A B O R A T I V E , C L O S E - K N I T N E T W O R K

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L I K E M A N Y M B A C A N D I D A T E S , Y O U ’ R E

L I K E L Y J U G G L I N G T H E C O M P E T I N G

D E M A N D S O F W O R K , F A M I L Y , A N D

P E R S O N A L L I F E — A L L O F W H I C H C A N

G R E A T LY I N F L U E N C E T H E T I M E Y O U H A V E

T O E A R N T H E D E G R E E T H A T W I L L F U E L

Y O U R F U T U R E C A R E E R .

But fuel them you must. By any means possible.

T H A T ’ S W H Y W E G I V E Y O U T H E C H O I C E

O F T H R E E U N I Q U E M B A P R O G R A M S

D E S I G N E D A R O U N D Y O U R S P E C I F I C

G O A L S A N D L I F E C I R C U M S T A N C E S .

C H A L L E N G E A C C E P T E D.

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Thanks to our small class size and collaborative approach, you’ll quickly learn from

the experiences of your peers—including Professional MBAs, who can enhance

your perspective by bringing real-world education to every class.

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Our Full-Time MBA program is designed to be transformational—and it’ll feel that

way. A smartly planned core curriculum solidifies a business foundation. Then,

starting second semester, high-level electives begin to develop the specialized

expertise that employers want.


“It’s the community that really sets Gabelli apart. The business school environment is usually known to be very harsh and cutthroat. Here, people have a genuine interest in helping each other. There’s an ‘everybody can and will win’ attitude.”

Brandon AdamsonF U L L - T I M E M B A ' 2 0

“Our class is comprised of students from backgrounds in military, law, wine & spirits, real estate, advertising, and more. Working alongside people with so many different types of past professional experiences has been one of my favorite parts of the program, and something I believe we’ll all hugely benefit from in the future.”

Madeline JordanF U L L - T I M E M B A ' 2 0

F O R T H O S E W H O F I N D E V O L U T I O N I N E V I T A B L E .

M I D T O W N N Y C C A M P U S

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Elective 1

Elective 3

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Enrichment Activities

Enrichment ActivitiesEnrichment Activities

Enrichment Activities

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S P R I N G 1 S P R I N G 2

Ethics Business Tech & Analytics

ManagementGlobal Industry Project

Marketing

Statistics

Economics

Strategy

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Select 2 of 4:

Internship

• Business Law• Operations

• Leadership Communication• Managerial Accounting

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Y O U R L E A D E R S H I P S T Y L E

C A R E E R A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

G L O B A L C O M M U N I T Y P R O J E C T

D A T A A N D A N A L Y T I C S

G A B E L L I L A U N C H

After completing your core courses, you’ll narrow your focus with industry-specific concentration courses and electives that align with your career goals.

Primary concentrations:• Accounting

• Public Accountancy

• Communications and Media Management

• Finance

• Fintech

• Information Technology

• Management

• Marketing

Make your MBA yours by adding another concentration to your curriculum.

Cross-functional secondary concentrations:• Blockchain

• Corporate Compliance

• Electronic Business

• Entrepreneurship

• Global Sustainability

• Healthcare Management

• International Business

C O N C E N T R A T I O N S A N D S A M P L E C O U R S E S

D A T A M I N I N G F O R B U S I N E S S

If you aren’t yet in command of data visualization, exploration, classification, prediction, clustering, and other topics, you will be at the end of this course.

C R O S S - C U L T U R A L N E G O T I A T I O N A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

Learn key negotiation skills for managers and explore how cultural differences and international settings affect business communication.

R A I S I N G C A P I T A L A N D I N V E S T I N G I N G L O B A L F I N A N C I A L M A R K E T S

Gain expertise on going public and examine the strategies behind corporate restructuring and investing activities.

S T A R T Y O U R J O U R N E Y .

This intensive pre-program launch is your chance to establish

your leadership style, start making connections, and put your

critical thinking to the test—all before the first course begins.

As a second global immersion experience for

Full-Time MBAs, you’ll head to Fordham’s

London campus to tackle real-world conditions

at client organizations. It’s up to you to analyze

business issues and steer the company to success

while proving you’ve got the leadership chops to

make smart decisions in high-stakes situations.

G LO B A L I N D U S T RY P RO J E C T

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Real work-life balance requires real effort. Add into the mix a rigorous,

purpose-driven degree program and the can become a juggling act. Our

Professional MBA allows you to customize your degree, providing the

flexibility to accommodate busy schedules. This program is perfect for those

with five to seven years of work experience who seek a convenient, well-

rounded business education to complement their CVs.

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“Gabelli prepared me for my current career in the most unexpected way. My classes provided me with the tools needed to make decisions in line with my values, and my professors proved that we all have the power to shape our communities through our business decisions.”

Roberto Homar, UBSP R O F E S S I O N A L M B A ' 2 2

“Prior to attending business school, I thought getting an MBA was just focused on strategies to increase profits and revenue. The courses around sustainability challenged me to rethink the role of business and focus more on how organizations can help achieve the common good through professional actions.”

Akshay Patel, Deutsche BankP R O F E S S I O N A L M B A ' 2 0

F O R T H O S E W I T H L I M I T E D T I M E A N D U N L I M I T E D H U S T L E .

P A R T T I M E – 5 2 C R E D I T S | M I D T O W N N Y C C A M P U S

F L E X I B L E T W O - T O T H R E E - Y E A R C O U R S E O F S T U D Y

P R O F E S S I O N A LM B A

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A D V A N C E D E X E C U T I V E S N E E D A D V A N C E D L E A D E R S H I P P R O G R A M S .

As an overlay to your coursework, Gabelli Advance

is designed to fortify your leadership capabilities

through workshops, assessments, and individualized

one-on-one coaching with our executive coaches.

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G L O B A L I M M E R S I O N SP R E P A R E Y O U R O U T - O F - O F F I C E M E S S A G E .

This Gabelli Advance program develops a deeper global business

understanding through an enriching international trip—not to

mention a few select sessions right in NYC.

London, England Dublin, Ireland

Recent destinations:

G A B E L L I A D V A N C E

Krakow, Poland'

Value + Values

O R I E N T A T I O N

1 Required(0 Cr)

F I X E D C O R E

4 Required(12 Cr)

StatisticsEconomicsAccounting

Ethics

E L E C T I V E S

8 Required(24 Cr)

Electives

C A P S T O N E

1 Required(1 Cr)

Capstone

A R E A - G U I D E D F L E X C O R E

5 of 9 Required(15 Cr)

Information TechnologyBusiness Law

MarketingFinance

Management Leadership Communication

Managerial Accounting Operations

Strategy

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P R O F E S S I O N A L M B A

C O N C E N T R A T I O N S

After completing your core courses, you’ll narrow your focus with industry-specific concentration courses and electives that align with your career goals.

Primary concentrations:• Accounting• Public Accountancy• Communications and

Media Management• Finance• Fintech• Information Technology• Management• Marketing

Make your MBA yours by adding another concentration to your curriculum.

Cross-functional secondary concentrations:•Blockchain•Corporate Compliance•Electronic Business•Entrepreneurship•Global Sustainability•Healthcare Management•International Business

The Pre-MBA is an exciting opportunity to begin taking

MBA courses before committing to the Professional MBA

degree. If you have never taken a business course or

have less than four years of work experience, the Pre-

MBA program might be right for you. Pre-MBA courses

can be applied to your degree if you choose to apply and

are accepted to the Professional MBA program. Plus,

successful completion of all courses with a grade of “B” or

higher makes you eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver.

P R E - M B A C O U R S E S :

Accounting | Economics | Ethics | Statistics

P R E - M B A P R O G R A M

Please note: the Pre-MBA program is only open to students that plan to pursue our Professional (Part-time) MBA. Applicants applying to the Pre-MBA program must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.



Great leaders know that there's always more to learn. That's why we've

crafted a 22-month accelerated program for professionals who've worked

for at least eight years and still strive to up their game.

As a seasoned executive, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your vigorous

work ethic toward meaningful work, taking classes that emphasize the

importance of social responsibility in modern business management.

F O R T H O S E W H O R E A C H N E W H E I G H T SA N D K E E P R E A C H I N G .

M I D T O W N N Y C C A M P U S | W E S T C H E S T E R C A M P U S

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Experience-based team projects that hone in on your

leadership capabilities serve as the cornerstone of

this rigorous program, culminating in a global

business opportunity that can take you across the

world. While still in New York, you'll progress

through each course as a group—meeting for one

three-day weekend each month.

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“The entire MBA journey was much more than I had everhoped for. I learned about my management style and preferences while receiving valuable feedback on my presentation and communication skills. Aside from learning new business acumen, I learned so much about myself through frequent interactions with my extraordinary cohort. They became my backbone and my second family.”

Silvia Khurrum, Con EdisonE X E C U T I V E M B A ' 1 9

“I really appreciated the vast professional backgrounds that the Gabelli faculty have outside of academics. Most—if not all— of our professors have decades of experience in business and can tie what we learn in class to how it applies in the real world.”

Christopher Day, AECOM TishmanE X E C U T I V E M B A ' 2 0

I N T E R N A T I O N A L C A P S T O N EA S A N E X E C U T I V E M B A S T U D E N T , Y O U ’ L L W R I T E Y O U R O W N T I C K E T A B R O A D — L I T E R A L L Y .

This program concludes with an international

capstone trip as the culmination of an in-depth,

consulting-style business project. You and your

fellow students will collaborate on your country

of focus, along with the particular business

problem you're attempting to solve.

C L I E N T : R I O C O N V E N T I O N A N D V I S I T O R S B U R E A U

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil C L I E N T : Y A M A H A C O R P O R A T I O N

Tokyo, JapanC L I E N T : B M W F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S

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Business Policy

U.S. and International Business

Law Financial Accounting/Financial Statement Analysis

Financial EnvironmentGlobal Economics

Information SystemsManagerial Accounting

Managing theTransnational Firm

Marketing and StrategySystems Operations

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Contemporary Ethical Issues in Business

Global FinanceInternational

Communication Negotiations

International Trade and Development

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M A N A G E M E N T C O N C E N T R A T I O N

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Managing Innovation and ChangePersonal Leadership Development

Transnational ApplicationCapstone Research

Management Elective IManagement Elective II

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M A R K E T I N G M A N A G E M E N T & S T R A T E G YLearn the fundamental concepts and processes essential for marketing goods and services in today's competitive environment.

T R A N S N A T I O N A L M A N A G E M E N T & S Y S T E M S O P E R A T I O N SGain the strategic planning and design techniques required to optimize an operating system's quality and productivity.

M A N A G I N G I N N O VAT I O N & C H A N G ELearn the challenges, techniques, and burdens associated with major organizational change.

P E R S O N A L L E A D E R S H I P D E V E L O P M E N T Explore emotional intelligence and leadership with an emphasis on self-awareness and self-management.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A D E & D E V E L O P M E N T Familiarize yourself with the theories and practices of world trade before learning the economic processes of developing countries.

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Y O U R H A R D W O R K . O U R N E T W O R K .

We live by a simple philosophy: the work you do out there

depends on the work you do in here. Which is why we’re lean

on entitlement and heavy on hard work. This mentality, and the

tireless career advisors who preach it, produce graduates whom

employers line up to hire.

Our Career Development Center offers impactful, end-to-end

services that range from workshops and personal coaching

to corporate information sessions and site visits. The goal? To

help you translate your Fordham academic experiences into

meaningful professional ones.


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H O M E O F T H E E T H I C A L W O R K E T H I C .

We cultivate business leaders who have a desire to influence organizational culture

for the betterment of humanity. Since the launch of our first business master’s degree

programs in 1969, we have remained committed to teaching leadership with purpose.

By conducting business that generates profit while benefiting other people, students

emerge from our programs understanding exactly how to go above and beyond to advance

their own careers, their industry of choice, and society as a whole.

Our new 130,000-square-foot building at the Lincoln Center campus marks a new chapter in student life and education at Fordham. A first for the Gabelli School in Manhattan, this state-of-the-art building includes high-tech,

flexibly-designed classrooms, study rooms, conference rooms, an ultramodern trading floor with Bloomberg terminals, a three-story library, and dedicated space for design thinking and social innovation.

M I D T O W N N Y C C A M P U S


Fordham University

GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

45 COLUMBUS AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NY 10023

Need help or have questions about admission?

CONTACT US AT

[email protected]

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