Business Administration (4+1 Bachelor’s/MBA)

The “4 + 1” Bachelor’s/MBA is a five year program, during which students will spend three years taking courses required for their chosen bachelor’s degree program and in their fourth year, they will complete (along with required undergraduate program courses) 6 credits worth of graduate business (MBA) coursework. This will satisfy both undergraduate degree requirements and count toward achievement of the MBA degree. In the fifth year, students will take graduate courses required for a General MBA, in a full-time format.

Students must notify the MBA Office regarding their interest in the program and complete a form of intent to designate intent to participate in the 4 + 1 program. Upon approval, students can enroll in the MBA swing courses during the spring semester of their senior year.  Students will then apply to Graduate Admissions as a last term senior to be officially accepted as a graduate student.  Those who do not meet 4 + 1 program requirements or who choose not to pursue the MBA by completing the remaining courses in year five will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. Students who complete the 5-year program will possess both a Bachelor’s degree in their undergraduate discipline and an MBA degree.

Program Benefits:

• High-achieving Montclair State undergraduates are able to complete a Bachelor’s and MBA degree in five years
• Students from a variety of undergraduate disciplines gain valuable business and professional knowledge, skills and experiences that enhance their employability and career options post graduation
• Students can take advantage of a more cost-effective option for getting an MBA degree by taking some “swing” graduate courses that satisfy both their undergraduate and graduate degrees at the undergraduate tuition rate

Approved Major List:

The following undergraduate programs are approved for participation in the 4 +1 program.

NOTE: the combined BA/MBA program option is not applicable to the BA in Language Business and Culture with a concentration in Spanish.

As enrollees in a 5 year Bachelor’s/MBA program, students will complete 120 credits of undergraduate courses including 6 credits of MBA core courses (“swing” courses), 24 credits of remaining MBA core coursework and 6 credits of MBA elective courses, for a total of 150 credits.

Application Requirements

Prospective Freshman or Transfer students, follow the Undergraduate application process.

Current Students:

1. Schedule an appointment with an MBA Advisor by contacting the MBA Office at 973-655-4306 or gradbusiness@montclair.edu.
2. Complete a change of major to designate intent to participate in the 4 + 1 Bachelor’s / MBA program. Note: You can complete a change of major form after meeting with an MBA Advisor regarding the 4+1 Bachelor’s / MBA program.
3. Register for 6 credits of MBA Swing Courses (four 1.5 credit classes) in the Spring semester of your senior year.