As we have posted before, the Zarb Online MBA Program is highly ranked by various sources, including 15th by the Princeton Review. For those interested in considering the program, information has been newly updated. Take a look. :-)

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Hofstra Online MBA Program
Overview
Kaushik Sengupta, Ph.D.,
Director, Online MBA program

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Online MBA Program Rankings
• 2015 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
#41 Best Graduate Online MBA Programs
– Increase from #71 to #62
– 195 programs ranked over 1000 Online MBA programs
• 2015 Princeton Review Rankings
#15 Top 25 Online MBA Program
AACSB Accredited Programs only.
37% increase in member school offerings of online MBAs from 68 schools offering
them in 2008 to 93 schools in 2012

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Students’ Comments – Princeton Review Rankings
• 47% of the students identified themselves as "career changers"
• Asked why they chose their specific schools, the answer choices most
selected were: reputation (85%), convenience (77%), field of study (38%)
and price (34%)
• 86% rated the technology platform of their coursework as "excellent" or
"above average"
• 93% reported they were "very" or "extremely" satisfied with their school
choice“
• 44% reported receiving a promotion while earning their online MBA
• 94% believed obtaining the online MBA would have an impact on their
career
• 25% was the average salary increase graduates reported they received
after completing the degree

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Benefits: Zarb’s Graduate Business Programs Most Recent
Rankings
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Rankings, 2014-2015
Part-Time MBA:
2nd Best in New York New Jersey & Connecticut
5th Best in the Northeast
60th Best in the Country
Full-Time MBA: 79th ranking – only NY school apart from NYU, Columbia

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Overview
• 20-month AACSB accredited cohort program
• Small class of 25 students MAX – One Cohort
• Flexibility to opt out of cohort after first semester
• Extension of physical campus based program
• Two concentrations fully online
• Other concentrations available as hybrid options
• Separate admissions process – transfer possible with
conditions
• Same MBA Degree as in on-campus programs

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Program Structure
• Four courses per semester, 7 weeks each, two
courses at a time
• Two mandatory residencies on-campus
– Orientation residency: 3 weekend days in August
– Capstone residency: End of the program
– Additional (optional) one-day on-campus sessions
• Global Practicum
– International Business/Immersion Trip
(10 days in the summer)

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Residencies
• Orientation residency over 3 day weekend in August:
– Get introduced to the Program
– Know the success factors for a rigorous, online program
– Get to know the pedagogical Approach for Rich Online
Courses
– Meet faculty for first four courses
– Get introduced to Career Services
– Participate in Teamwork and Communications workshops
– Interact with industry Executives
– Network with Alums
– Understand Hofstra Systems and Policies

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Completely online courses
– Save on your commuting time
– Taught by full-time faculty members only
– Asynchronous Courses with frequent deadlines
– Same rigor and content as on-campus courses

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Course Components
• Audio and video lectures
• Discussion forums
• Case discussions
• Collaborative sessions
• Wikis and Blogs
• Individual/Group Papers
• Presentations/Group Work
• Tests and Quizzes

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Global Practicum: China 2012
• Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing
• Major companies - Wal-Mart, Morgan Stanley,
Lenovo, IBM Research Center, Schneider Electric
• Highlights
– Meetings with Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific CFO
– ThinkCenter Marketing Manager at Lenovo
– IBM Research Center Head
– World’s Largest Sam’s Club
– Visits to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square,
Forbidden City, Summer Olympics Facilities

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Marketing Faculty Member’s Comments on
Student Interactions and Learning
“the comments made and the questions raised by the
students during the business visits have impressed our
hosts greatly. Such a great learning experience has
undoubtedly broadened everyone’s perspectives and
sharpened their cross-cultural business skills. As a
result of the trip, many feel more prepared in taking on
a possible foreign assignment and meeting the
challenges of today’s global business.”

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Global Practicum: Japan 2013
• Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto and Osaka
• Major companies
– Toshiba, Japan Post, Morgan Stanley, TKS Group (Alum),
Okubo Hospital, Kindai University Hospital, Maruho Pharma
• Cultural immersion trips to:
– Traditional sites in Old Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto

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Global Practicum: South Africa 2014
• Cape Town and Johannesburg
• Business visits
– CEO of Philips Medical Care
– Founder of Waterford Wine Estates
– Senior Executives at Tiger Brands, Yum Brands, Mediclinic South Africa
– University of Johannesburg MBA Students and Faculty
• Cultural Immersions
– Hout Bay; Chapman’s Peak; Cape of Good Hope
– Historic town of Stellenbosch
– Apartheid Museum
– Entabeni Game Reserve

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Global Practicum: China & Korea 2015
• China and South Korea
– Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul
• Planned business visits
– General Motors Shanghai
– Shanghai Pharmaceuticals
– Asan Medical Hospital
– Samsung
– SK Telecom

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Major Concentrations
• Strategic Business Management
– Corporate Financial Policy and Strategic Planning
– Strategic Accounting for Managers
– Management of Innovation, Creativity and Design for
Sustainability
– Information Resources Management
– Strategic Planning in Marketing
• Courses incorporate global, strategic perspective of
businesses

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• Strategic Healthcare Management
– Health Information Systems
– Marketing of Healthcare Services
– Health Services Human Resources
– Health Care Finance
– Health Law and Ethics
• Five concentration courses in multi-functional areas
related to the recent and upcoming developments in the
industry
• Courses lead by leading industry executives at senior
positions
Major Concentrations

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Other Concentrations
• All major concentrations available on
campus
– Switch allowed under permission and
advisement
– Five electives to be taken on campus

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Admissions Requirements
• Online application form
• GMAT or GRE scores
For applicants with professional experience of - normally over five years, the GMAT
requirement for admission to the Online MBA degree program may be waived if the
applicant possesses a graduate degree, or a well-recognized professional certification
(e.g., CPA), or the applicant is employed at a middle-level management or professional
position.
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• All transcripts (Official Transcripts)
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (International Students)
• Phone Conversation with Director

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Costs
• 2015 Admission Cycle cost: $72,800 includes:
– Tuition
– Cost of course materials
– Global Practicum
– Domestic Residencies (except for travel)
• Limited Scholarships Available based on Needs and Merit
• Initial Deposit upon acceptance
– Admission deposit = $500 (2 week time period)
– Reserves a spot on the limited enrollment cap

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The First Four Cohorts
Past
Cohorts
Students Experience
(Years)
Locations
Fall 2011 16 5-25 Tri-state, Bermuda,
Utah, Arkansas
Fall 2012 18 5-30 Tri-state, Virginia,
Kazakhstan, Canada
Fall 2013 20 3-30 Tri-state, Missouri,
Virginia
Fall 2014 23 7-30 Tri-state, Virginia,
South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida

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Additional Information
• Contacts:
Kaushik Sengupta, Ph.D., Director of Online MBA Programs
Kaushik.Sengupta@hofstra.edu , 516-463-7825
• Sample Course Demo
Email with request to: Kaushik.Sengupta@hofstra.edu

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Online MBA Program Website
Hofstra.edu/onlinemba