Online Master of Business Administration admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED for applicants with a 3.3 GPA or 3.0 GPA with 2 years of relevant work experience (as determined by the program director)

Online Master of Science in Business Analytics admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a similar field from an accredited college or university OR relevant work experience in the field OR successful completion two foundation courses in cybersecurity
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling admissions requirements

• A completed application
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
• A Personal Statement/Writing Sample
  • This takes the form of your responses to the questions presented in our MSED Counseling writing sample. (Please complete the linked form and submit to graduate admissions).
• Two Recommendations
  • Who describe suitability for graduate study, your interest in the counseling field, your professional work, etc. Typically, recommendations come from professors, supervisors, professional peers or community leaders. 
• Interview
  • Once your application file is complete (or in some cases nearly complete), the counseling department will schedule you for an interview with a member of the counseling faculty.
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Master of Arts in Digital Journalism – Online Master of Arts in Sports Journalism admissions requirements

• A completed application and résumé
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Undergraduate transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Submission of a writing sample
• NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED

Online Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership admissions requirements

• Hold a bachelor's and master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Graduate transcripts showing completion of a master’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Minimum 5 years’ professional work experience in Education or a related field
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Statement of intent
• Interview may be requested

Online Master of Social Work – Traditional Track admissions requirements

• A completed application and resume
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university within the U.S. or Canada
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Two letters of recommendation
• Application essays
• Transcripts

All online courses are taught through the Moodle Learning Management System. Professors use Moodle to post lecture content, facilitate discussions, share assignments, and more. Courses are designed to be completed 100% online, allowing you to progress through coursework on a flexible schedule.

While most components are asynchronous, many programs also encourage optional live sessions, providing valuable opportunities to connect with faculty and classmates in real time.

Students enrolled in the Cybersecurity, MBA, MSBA, MSW, MA in Digital Journalism, Sports Journalism and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership programs are not required to ever be on campus.

Students enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs participate in virtual workshops as a part of their curriculum. Additionally, the Counseling and MSW programs include internship and practicum requirements with scheduled synchronous group meetings to support hands-on learning.

Please contact us for more information.

Technical Assistance

We know that as an online student you may be working on coursework anyplace. Our 24x7 Help Center is always available to assist you with any technical questions you may have via phone at 888-998-6010 or a help desk ticket.

Online Student Success Coach

Upon enrollment, you are partnered with your very own Student Success Coach who walks alongside you to make sure you have the tools, information and resources you need to succeed.

Library Services

Our team of reference librarians is ready to assist you with all of your reference needs. For more information, visit our library guide for graduate online learners.

Placement Support

Some of our programs require internships and practicums, allowing students to build competencies and confidence as they practice learnings in the real-world. At St. Bonaventure, placement support services are included in the program cost, assisting students in securing sites that meet program requirements.

Payment for Graduate level courses are due before each course begins. Billing will be sent out with a specific due date; however; deferments are permitted for courses starting at a later date. Because of the Federal Guidelines for the Direct Student Loan Program, you may be billed in August or December for the entire fall or spring semester. This is to permit processing and disbursement of loan funds.

Tuition for our programs is competitively priced. Students are encouraged to explore external funding options, such as employer tuition reimbursement or private loans, to help support their education.

To see if you qualify for government aid, you must complete the FAFSA (the same process you may have experienced during undergrad). For SBU to determine your financial need, submit the FAFSA and include St. Bonaventure’s federal code: 00281. Your online Enrollment Advisor will walk you through the process of applying for financial aid.

Similar to our ground programs, we have fall, spring and summer terms, each of which has 2 start dates per term. For more information, click here to view our academic calendars.

St. Bonaventure's Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) assists all students—on campus and online—with the career development process. We're pleased to provide professional development opportunities to enhance your marketability and support your future career success. 

Through the CPRC you can:

• Prepare and practice interviews through Big Interview, a virtual interviewing platform 
• Receive resume and cover letter support with samples that are specific to your degree/field
• Learn how to negotiate your salary, create or improve your LinkedIn profile, or talk about challenging topics in an interview
• Gain unlimited access to Handshake, a premier career management system, which provides access to internship opportunities, job openings, and networking opportunities with alumni
• Schedule an appointment with an SBU career counselor for one-on-one consultation 
   

Yes, the School of Graduate Studies at St. Bonaventure University offers a limited number of assistantship grants for an academic year. Assistantships are available for online graduate programs and can provide a partial waiver of tuition in exchange for a specified amount of work. Graduate assistants are utilized by a variety of university departments for project management, research projects, administrative support and more.

These part-time assistantships provide a tuition scholarship of up to nine credit hours per year (12 continuous months) for students who take a total of eighteen credit hours and work 300 hours per year. The type of work, schedule and other details are specific to the particular assistantship.

If you're interested, you may apply for an assistantship when you submit your application for admission or at any time during your graduate level study.

For more information and to apply, see Graduate Assistantships under Scholarships & Aid at sbu.edu.

Acceptance of transfer credits can vary on a case-by-case basis and by program but not to exceed 6 credits. Master’s-level courses are not permitted in replacing doctoral-level courses. All transfer credits must be approved by the program director. Please speak with an enrollment advisor for more information.