Fordham University is a private university in New York City, United States of America. The Right Rev. John Hughes founded St. John's College on Old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County, in 1841.

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Fordham University is a private university in New York City, United States of America. The Right
Rev. John Hughes founded St. John's College on Old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham,
then part of Westchester County, in 1841. Fordham gets its name from the Anglo-Saxon terms
"ford" and "ham," which imply "a wading spot or ford by a settlement." Robert Watts gave the
location the name Rose Hill in 1787. Bishop Hughes recruited five French Jesuits from St. Mary's
College in Kentucky and other communities in 1846. This was the year the New York State
Legislature granted the College a charter, and the Society of Jesus took over the governance of
the College. The institution's name was changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham
University has three locations in and around the city of New York.
Fordham University enrolls about 8,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students on three
campuses in New York State: Rose Hill in the Bronx, Lincoln Center in Manhattan, and
Westchester in West Harrison. In addition to the United States, the university has programs in the

2. People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom. Fordham University offers bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral degrees.
Fordham University's four undergraduate colleges and six graduate schools include the Fordham
Graduate School of Social Service and the Fordham School of Law. In addition, in collaboration
with Case Western Reserve University and Columbia University, the university provides five-year
dual-degree BA/BS engineering programs and a BFA degree program in dance in partnership
with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The university was founded on the same grounds
as Fordham Preparatory School, a four-year, all-male college preparatory school. "Fordham Prep"
moved to its own premises adjoining the Rose Hill campus's northwest corner after legally
Admissions:
Fordham University admissions can be
challenging. All qualifying men and women
with a bachelor's degree from an authorized
undergraduate institution can apply. Applicants
can apply for access to the fall, spring, or
summer trimesters. The admissions committee
considers a student's academic ability as
evidenced by undergraduate transcripts and
GMAT scores (in the 540-670 range), personal
statements that detail goals and
accomplishments, and letters of
recommendation and work experience that
demonstrate managerial abilities and
motivation.
No prior business coursework is required of
applicants. However, professional work
experience, while not required, enhances a
candidate's candidacy. On average, accepted
applicants have three to eight years of
professional job experience. Fordham accepts
600 on the paper version, 250 on the computer
version, and 100 on the internet-based version
of the TOEFL. The Educational Testing Service

3. will send the score immediately to the Fordham
Summer and fall applications are reviewed in January, while spring applications are reviewed in
August. Foreign students may be required to take a language exam at the university to evaluate
whether English as second language classes should be included in their necessary curriculum.
Academics:
The Graduate School of Business offers
programs of study leading to an MBA. These
programs include accounting, finance,
communication and media management,
information and communication systems,
management systems, and marketing. In
addition, international MBA, Law and Business
Administration, MS in Media Management, MS
in Taxation, and other programs are available.
Certificate programs in Commercial Banking,
General Finance, Taxation, International
Business, Quality, and Systems Design, and
other topics are also available to Masters
Graduates who want to continue their studies.
Tuition and Fees:
The charges for the academic year 2002-
2003 were
Application - $65
Tuition per credit - $699
University General - $65
Waiver Examination - $100
Replacement of picture ID card - $25
Maintenance of Matriculation - $40
Graduate Business Orientation - $25

4. Technology Access - $50
Transcript per copy - $5
Microcomputer Proficiency Workshop - $265
Finance Charge on overdue Balance - 1.5% per
month
These are subject to change without notice
depending on the economic conditions.
Financial Aid and
Scholarships:
Financial aid is available to students enrolled
in degree programs for six or more credits. In
addition, graduate assistantships and/or loans
may be provided to full-time students. Part-
time students have a range of loan options to
select from. Graduate Assistantships are
available to full-time students enrolled in 12 or
more credits.
Accommodation:
University has studio and one-bedroom
apartments for graduate students on New York
City's Upper East Side. They are within walking
distance of public transportation, grocery
stores, and restaurants.
Facilities at the
University:
The Quinn Library has an extensive collection
of electronic and microfilm reference materials,
books, and critical journals. An online catalog

5. provides access to the complete collection. In
addition, the staff assists students with their
research. The Microcomputer Center acts as the
principal computing center and provides
students with a wide range of hardware and
software. Counseling and psychological
services aim to help students grow. In addition,
students can use the GBA Technology Center
as a technical resource.
Conclusion:
At Fordham University, students and faculty work together to pursue an education built on a
tradition of academic success. The highly qualified team comprises resident directors, resident
assistants, and central office personnel. These individuals are willing to collaborate with students
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