Michael Lewis, Ph.D.
Director

Welcome to the MBA programs at Assumption University’s Grenon School of Business, and thank you for taking the time to explore our website. You will find several different programs designed to meet your personal and professional goals, as well as to transform you into a leader driven to make a difference.

Our flagship part-time MBA program is geared toward working professionals, while our accelerated full-time MBA programs are meant for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers. We also offer an MBA programs specifically designed for accounting students and accounting professionals seeking their CPA. Our MBA in Healthcare Management will help those aspiring to be leaders in the 21st-century healthcare industry. We are continually innovating to bring you the very best educational programs to meet your goals.

Our programs are values-based with a real-world focus. Our classes are small, allowing you to receive personal attention and develop relationships with both faculty and fellow students. We are ready to do what it takes to make your experience both rewarding and enriching. Like you, we strive to be our very best.

Finally, I am blessed to be working with colleagues that care so much about our students and programs. I look forward to you meeting them, from our graduate admissions team to our student success representative and our incredible faculty. Our faculty not only hold high-level degrees but have industry expertise and real-world experience. You will enjoy being in their classrooms.

I look forward to you becoming part of the Assumption graduate community.

Sabriya Chaudhry

Accelerated MBA in Healthcare Management GR 2022
Director of the WooSox Foundation and People & Culture

I love being able to enhance my business knowledge and apply what I’m learning each day.

I handle the day-to-day operations of the WooSox Foundation. The MBA program is perfect for anyone looking to continue their education. I was nervous about starting a new program; however, the faculty and staff have helped make my transition back to school seamless.

Klotilda Habilaj

Part-time MBA 2017
Supply Chain Senior Manager, Rubius Therapeutics

I came to Assumption College ready to be a manager, and I am walking away ready to be a leader.

In the process of earning my MBA, I learned about my ability to drive a vision, understand when there are fundamental gaps in an organization, and develop unique and creative solutions to close those gaps. As a result, I have become a better and well-rounded Project Manager.

Marco Raposo

Part-time MBA 2017
Attorney, Seabra, Cunha, Marta and Associates, Portugal

It was not fortune that brought me to Assumption but the belief that it was the best place for me.

I was not mistaken as it has provided me - and keeps on doing so - with the tools to become and remain successful. Assumption is gifted an incredible body of people that made me feel welcome from day one. This was one of the most enriching and exciting experiences of my life

Jack Verducci

Part-time MBA GR 2021
Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Worcester Red Sox

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen.

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen without having to put my career on hold. I would urge any business professional looking to earn their master’s degree to consider Assumption’s program offerings.

Shining Their Light

Sabriya Chaudhry

Accelerated MBA in Healthcare Management GR 2022
Director of the WooSox Foundation and People & Culture

I love being able to enhance my business knowledge and apply what I’m learning each day.

I handle the day-to-day operations of the WooSox Foundation. The MBA program is perfect for anyone looking to continue their education. I was nervous about starting a new program; however, the faculty and staff have helped make my transition back to school seamless.

Klotilda Habilaj

Part-time MBA 2017
Supply Chain Senior Manager, Rubius Therapeutics

I came to Assumption College ready to be a manager, and I am walking away ready to be a leader.

In the process of earning my MBA, I learned about my ability to drive a vision, understand when there are fundamental gaps in an organization, and develop unique and creative solutions to close those gaps. As a result, I have become a better and well-rounded Project Manager.

Marco Raposo

Part-time MBA 2017
Attorney, Seabra, Cunha, Marta and Associates, Portugal

It was not fortune that brought me to Assumption but the belief that it was the best place for me.

I was not mistaken as it has provided me - and keeps on doing so - with the tools to become and remain successful. Assumption is gifted an incredible body of people that made me feel welcome from day one. This was one of the most enriching and exciting experiences of my life

Jack Verducci

Part-time MBA GR 2021
Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Worcester Red Sox

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen.

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen without having to put my career on hold. I would urge any business professional looking to earn their master’s degree to consider Assumption’s program offerings.

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Program Overview
Assumption University offers a part-time MBA program designed for working professionals. In addition, we offer a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) in Business. Graduates of our programs are qualified to advance and succeed as leaders in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors of society.

The Pillars of the Assumption MBA Experience

Preparing well-rounded graduates to become leaders in the private, nonprofit and public sectors.

Real World Focus:
- Faculty hold high-level degrees, possess real-world experience and offer diverse perspectives
- Fellow students build professional networks and learn from each other
- Critical thinking and communication skills are emphasized
- Students apply new skills and knowledge immediately at work
Personalization:
- Small class sizes provide opportunity for valuable relationships with professors and fellow students
- Faculty mentors and academic advisors provide personal attention to students’ course selections, coursework, and career planning
- Students customize their MBA experience by selecting one of seven concentrations, working with the Program Director to design a personalized set of elective courses, or by enrolling in the specialized Healthcare MBA program
Value-Based:
- Principled leadership is the key animating idea of the program
- Curriculum emphasizes ethics and values in business, including required business ethics class
- Graduates are prepared to not only achieve their immediate career goals, but also to confidently and ethically navigate any future career path
Flexibility:
- Courses available on campus, online, and blended formats
- Evening classes accommodates students’ outside work and/or family schedules
- Schedule can be tailored to a student’s particular needs

Program Contact

Susan M. Cahill

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Schedule a Conversation

508-767-7365 sm.cahill@assumption.edu Admissions House - Room 205

Michael Lewis, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Management, Marketing and Organizational Communication, Department Chair, Accounting, MBA Director, Assistant Professor of Management

508-767-7372 milewis@assumption.edu Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 346

Shelley Walsh

Student Service Representative

508-767-7426 shwalsh@assumption.edu Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 338

An Ideal Place to Learn

Real-world Focus

Online

Small class sizes

Program Curriculum

- Ethical leadership skills that enable graduates to develop principled approaches to inspiring, influencing, and guiding others;
- An in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories, as well as technical and professional skills in the “core” areas of business;
- Critical thinking and communication skills that enable graduates to develop and articulate logical, coherent, and persuasive arguments; marshal supportive evidence; and distinguish fact from opinion;
- Integration skills that enable graduates to make decisions based on multiple, often conflicting, perspectives; and
- A global perspective that enables graduates to identify, analyze and practice how best to manage when faced with difference.
The part-time evening MBA consists of 48 credits (16 courses). It is open to students from any field of academic study. If you have a bachelor's degree in business, your MBA program will be 36 credit (12 courses) and you will be waived from taking the four foundation courses.

MBA Foundation Courses (3 credits each) - waived if you have a bachelor's degree in business

MBA 562 Foundations of Marketing

MBA 563 Finance for Managers

MBA 564 Decision Analytics

MBA 565 Foundations of Accounting

MBA Functional Courses

Faculty

Michael Lewis, Ph.D. Program Director Department Chair, Management, Marketing and Organizational Communication Department Chair, Accounting MBA Director Assistant Professor of Management

Philip Benvenuti, CIA, CFE Lecturer, MBA and Undergraduate Business Programs

Paul Chase

Lecturer, MBA and Undergraduate Business Programs

Zachary Jeremy Daniels, MBA

Associate Professor of Practice, Mgmt, Mktg, Org Comm

Ledia Dilo

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Egidio Diodati, MBA Associate Professor of Management

Eric Drouart, MSBA Professor of Practice in Management

Susan Eramo

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Otto Kunz

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Joseph Meichelbeck

Lecturer, MBA Programs

James Monette

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Bart Morrison, M.Ed., DBA Associate Professor of Management

Brett Murphy Hunt

Lecturer, MBA Program

Jennifer Niece, CPA, MBA

Lecturer, MBA and Undergraduate Business Programs

Elizabeth O'Hara, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, Sport Management Minor

Kristen P. Quinn

Associate Professor of Practice, Accounting

Carol Richmond

Lecturer, MBA Programs

John A. Szivos

Visiting Assistant Professor of Management

Christopher Webber

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Stephen Willand

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Jessica Zinger

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Graduate Admission Events and Ways to Connect With Us

We invite you to learn more about our graduate programs - either through a visit to campus, attending an information session or by scheduling a phone or virtual conversation with an admissions team member or one of our program directors.

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Admissions Requirements

Part-Time MBA Specific Requirements

TOEFL Scores: The minimum accepted score for TOEFL is 540 paper, 200 computer and 79-80 internet and for IELTS is 6.0.

GMAT Scores: The GMAT is not required.

Personal Statement

The Admissions Committee will consider the match between your professional interests and Assumption’s program offerings. We recommend that you give considerable thought to the content of your essay as it is an important part of the evaluation process. Success in the MBA program and in the field requires high levels of responsibility, integrity, and interpersonal skill, as well as mastery of theory and research methodology. We are seeking candidates who have thought deeply about their reasons to pursue an advanced degree in business. We encourage you to reflect this thought and to describe your preparation thoroughly in the essay you submit. Your personal statement should answer each of the following questions:

Describe the academic preparation and skills that you have that you believe qualify you for the rigorous training involved in our master's program in Business.
Describe what you hope to accomplish academically during your graduate program and the career goals you have for yourself. Focusing on the actual job you would like to have five years after completing your graduate study will bring specificity to your essay.
Describe your strengths and other qualities that you see as essential to be successful in business.

Recommendation Letters (3): Submit three recommendations from individuals in a position to assess your potential performance in an MBA program. At least one, and preferably more of these references, should be from former professors or other academics. Only letters that are academic or professional in nature will be considered. Recommendations may be submitted using the recommendation form.

References from friends, relatives, or peers/colleagues at work are generally not helpful to the Admissions Committee. Multiple references from the same employer are also discouraged.

If you are relying on work references because of the unavailability of academic references, anyone you ask to complete a reference should focus directly on your ability to meet the demands of a graduate program in business, and not merely report on your employment.

Tuition & Financial Aid

General Graduate Studies Admissions Requirements

Completed Application Dated & Signed
Three Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcript(s)
Personal Statement
Current Resume
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English

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Graduate Research Symposium

Assumption University Graduate School Annual Symposium showcases research, innovative projects, successful case study, and creative work of graduate students and recent alums from every graduate program. We offer all graduate students in every program an opportunity to present their excellent work on diverse topics.

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Veterans at Assumption

Assumption University recognizes that servicemen and women have demonstrated great courage and made tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation and its people. The University has introduced a number of programs and services to assist veterans during the application process and while veterans are attending Assumption. We also have a lounge designated only for our veteran students. Assumption University is committed to maintaining recognition as a Military Friendly institution. We strive to eliminate barriers to success for our Service Members, Veterans, and their qualified dependents.

Welcoming Veterans

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MBA 600	Business Ethics
MBA 601	Human and Organizational Behavior
MBA 602	Marketing Strategy Development
MBA 603	Financial Strategy Development
MBA 604	Operations Strategy Development
MBA 605	Accounting Decisions for Managers

MBA 562	Foundations of Marketing
MBA 563	Finance for Managers
MBA 564	Decision Analytics
MBA 565	Foundations of Accounting

Part-time MBA

Preparing well-rounded graduates to become leaders in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors.

Part-time MBA Program

I love being able to enhance my business knowledge and apply what I’m learning each day.

I handle the day-to-day operations of the WooSox Foundation. The MBA program is perfect for anyone looking to continue their education. I was nervous about starting a new program; however, the faculty and staff have helped make my transition back to school seamless.

I came to Assumption College ready to be a manager, and I am walking away ready to be a leader.

In the process of earning my MBA, I learned about my ability to drive a vision, understand when there are fundamental gaps in an organization, and develop unique and creative solutions to close those gaps. As a result, I have become a better and well-rounded Project Manager.

It was not fortune that brought me to Assumption but the belief that it was the best place for me.

I was not mistaken as it has provided me - and keeps on doing so - with the tools to become and remain successful. Assumption is gifted an incredible body of people that made me feel welcome from day one. This was one of the most enriching and exciting experiences of my life

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen.

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen without having to put my career on hold. I would urge any business professional looking to earn their master’s degree to consider Assumption’s program offerings.

Shining Their Light

I love being able to enhance my business knowledge and apply what I’m learning each day.

I handle the day-to-day operations of the WooSox Foundation. The MBA program is perfect for anyone looking to continue their education. I was nervous about starting a new program; however, the faculty and staff have helped make my transition back to school seamless.

I came to Assumption College ready to be a manager, and I am walking away ready to be a leader.

In the process of earning my MBA, I learned about my ability to drive a vision, understand when there are fundamental gaps in an organization, and develop unique and creative solutions to close those gaps. As a result, I have become a better and well-rounded Project Manager.

It was not fortune that brought me to Assumption but the belief that it was the best place for me.

I was not mistaken as it has provided me - and keeps on doing so - with the tools to become and remain successful. Assumption is gifted an incredible body of people that made me feel welcome from day one. This was one of the most enriching and exciting experiences of my life

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen.

The flexibility of Assumption’s MBA program has allowed me to expand my business acumen without having to put my career on hold. I would urge any business professional looking to earn their master’s degree to consider Assumption’s program offerings.

An Ideal Place to Learn

Real-world Focus

Online

Small class sizes

Program Curriculum

Faculty

Graduate Admission Events and Ways to Connect With Us

Admissions Requirements

Part-Time MBA Specific Requirements

General Graduate Studies Admissions Requirements

Graduate Research Symposium

Veterans at Assumption

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