Master of Business Administration in Finance

Application Deadline

July 30, 2025

Program Description

The St. Peter’s University Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a unique and rigorous graduate program designed to transform you into a consummate professional and leader in your field. Through this 36-credit master’s degree, you will develop a deep and broad understanding of all facets of the business world, as well as practical experience through internships and projects. Business fundamentals, including finances, investment, market analysis, management, human resources, marketing, cost-accounting and more are covered, preparing you to lead and succeed in a wide variety of businesses and corporations.

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FAQ

What is a Master of Business Administration?

The St. Peter’s University Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a unique and rigorous graduate program designed to transform you into a consummate professional and leader in your field. Through this 36-credit master’s degree, you will develop a deep and broad understanding of all facets of the business world, as well as practical experience through internships and projects. Business fundamentals, including finances, investment, market analysis, management, human resources, marketing, cost-accounting and more are covered, preparing you to lead and succeed in a wide variety of businesses and corporations.

Is this a general MBA or do you offer a specialization?

Containing a broad array of upper-level management courses, this program also focuses heavily on finance-related aspects of business and management. To gain a fuller appreciation of this, please see the list of courses below.

Which college have you partnered with to offer this degree?

We are proud to have partnered with the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at St. Peter’s University, a highly ranked university featuring an outstanding School of Business under the leadership of Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D. Founded in 1872, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 2,600 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. US News and World Report ranked St. Peter’s among the Top 100 “Best Regional Universities in the North,” and Money Magazine ranked St. Peter’s and the “Most Transformative School” in the state of New Jersey.

What can an MBA do for you?

An MBA can be valuable in two important ways: marketability and skills development.

Marketability: An MBA can enhance your marketability as a professional, increase the quality and quantity of job opportunities, meaningfully increase your compensation, and lead to more rapid job promotions.
Skills Development: An MBA also builds core business skills, essential leadership competencies, as well as a professional network. Special emphasis is placed on developing leadership and management skills.

The expense, time, and effort involved in earning an MBA are particularly useful for a student who plans to work in a business-related field, in management, or as a company founder. Aspiring entrepreneurs will also find the skills very helpful in translating their dreams into reality and avoiding negative market forces.

I understand the above, but practically, what will I gain from the MBA program?

Practically speaking, a typical high school education does not have an emphasis on finance, management, marketing, or human resources. All of these are key to gaining employment in or leading a professionally run business and performing essential functions within a company. Without a deep understanding of finance including cost accounting, managerial accounting, and management economics, your value to any corporate environment is severely limited. Without an understanding of management, human resources and employment law, or marketing, your role as a manager is only partial. Gaining these skills positions you to lead and thrive in the world of business in ways that are typically out of reach, even for those with unique talents. Please see below for a list of job opportunities available to graduates of the MBA program.

What kind of jobs can I apply for using this degree?

The list of jobs that an MBA with a concentration in Finance can apply for is long, but here is a sampling of common positions which are well compensated, often offer room for advancement, and are a great way to work in financial analysis.

Financial Manager – Average salary $125,080
Corporate Controller – Average salary $95,000
Financial Analyst – Average salary $56,866
Accounting Manager – Average salary $102,982
Management Consultant – Average salary $85,874
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Average salary $313,541

The average salaries represented above can vary widely depending upon experience, the field, the scope of responsibilities, and location.

When and where are courses offered?

This program is offered entirely online. There are twelve courses in the program. Each semester, students take three courses: two live-online, and one asynchronous. The live-online courses meet on weeknights during the evening hours.

How long will it take to earn the degree?

This degree can be completed in just four semesters (16 months).

What are the admission requirements?

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education (e.g. yeshiva, college) with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Which prerequisites do I need to join?

There are no prerequisite courses necessary for the MBA program. Students with undergraduate degrees in business, accounting, or psychology will find that this upper-level coursework complements and broadens their undergraduate studies.

What makes the Sara Schenirer/St. Peter’s MBA program unique?

Designed with the specific needs of the frum community in mind, the MBA program was created to train aspiring managers and business leaders in the high-level aspects of corporate management that are essential to succeed in the world of business. Our instructors are industry veterans and understand the on-ground realities of the business and corporate world and how to leverage it to your advantage.

Additionally, all courses are offered online in a convenient format and at convenient times, so you maintain regular employment while completing your degree.

Our course schedule is tailored around the Jewish calendar and ensures that classes and coursework are suspended before and during all Yomim Tovim.

How much does the degree cost?

Tuition is $694 per credit. The total cost for the entire 12-course master’s degree is only $24,984.

Is financial aid available?

At the graduate level, financial aid is available in the form of loans that can cover the full cost of the degree. Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year through the federal unsubsidized direct loan program. After the origination fee, the remaining balance due can be paid by semester or on a monthly payment plan. St. Peter’s University offers payment-plan options as well.

How can I apply for aid?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at this link. St. Peter’s FAFSA school code is 002638. Students should write “Title IV Code 002638 Saint Peter’s University, 2641 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ” in the appropriate section of the FAFSA. Be sure to complete the correct year’s application.

St. Peter’s University offers payment-plan options as well.

Additionally, there are a number of scholarships open to Jewish graduate students for which we encourage you to apply:

Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund – The Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.
Rose Biller Scholarship Fund – The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund – The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

To get more information on these scholarships, please reach out to each organization directly. Please check scholarship websites for availability and deadlines. Scholarships are not available every semester.

Will the environment and education be suitable for a Ben Torah?

St. Peter’s University prides itself on offering superior education along with outstanding student support in a culturally sensitive environment. They are very understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of the students recruited by Sara Schenirer and have worked diligently to accommodate our requests to ensure an environment suitable for a ben Torah.

What makes Sara Schenirer different?

For anyone raised in the frum community, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We pride ourselves on our high-quality educational partners who offer an accredited degree, uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty at affordable prices. We complement that by providing exceptional warmth and support to every single student at Sara Schenirer, and we work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student to ensure their success and timely graduation. Most of all, we operate under guidelines set for us by prominent rabbonim with whom we regularly consult to ensure conformance with Torah standards.

What do I need to apply?

To request an application, please submit this form.

When completing the application, you will also be requested to supply:

Undergraduate Transcript(s)
Resume
Personal Statement
Personal Photograph
Letter of Recommendation
Non-refundable Application Fee

Even if you do not have these available at the time of application, we recommend submitting your application immediately and the required documentation as they become available.

Once your application is submitted with all the required documents, an interview will be scheduled to continue the admissions process.

What if I still have more questions?

If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call our office 718-633-8557 ext. 40 or email [email protected], and as always, we will be happy to assist you further.

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Course Listing

Semester 1

Corporate Finance
Managerial Accounting
Management and Human Behavior

Semester 2

Business Analytics
Human Resources
Personal Branding

Semester 3

Data Law, Ethics, and Privacy
International Finance
Investment Analysis

Semester 4

Corporate Strategy
Financial Statement Analysis
Management Economics

Degree facts

Admissions

Degree facts

Admissions

Tuition & Financial Aid

The cost for this degree is approximately $24,984 (at $694 per credit).

At the graduate level, financial aid is available in the form of loans that can cover the full cost of the degree.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at this link. St. Peter’s FAFSA school code is 002638. Students should write “Title IV Code 002638 Saint Peter’s University, 2641 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ” in the appropriate section of the FAFSA. Be sure to complete the correct year’s application.

St. Peter’s University offers payment-plan options as well.

Additionally, there are a number of scholarships open to Jewish graduate students for which we encourage you to apply:

Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund – The Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.
Rose Biller Scholarship Fund – The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund – The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

To get more information on these scholarships, please reach out to each organization directly. Please check scholarship websites for availability and deadlines. Scholarships are not available every semester.