SBU Online Program Details

SBU Online Program Details

SBU Online Admissions Requirements

Below are basic requirements for every program offered at SBU Online:

  • A completed application and résumé
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Read further for degree-specific requirements


Online MBA Program Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for the online MBA program, applicants must have:

  • A completed application and résumé
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • No GMAT/GRE 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 Masters in Cybersecurity Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for the online Masters in Cybersecurity program, applicants must have:

  • A résumé
  • A completed application
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • A baccalaureate degree in computer science or cybersecurity from an accredited college or university OR a baccalaureate degree in a similar or relevant field (may require a foundational course)
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • No GRE/GMAT required


Online Strategic Leadership Program Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for the online Masters in Strategic Leadership program, applicants must have:

  • A completed application
  • A short essay stating your goals for engaging in such a learning experience
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A current résumé that shows at least three years of working experience


Online Integrated Marketing Communications Program Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for the online Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications program, applicants must have:

  • A completed application
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • An essay describing what attracted you to the Integrated Marketing Communications field and why you want to pursue a degree at St. Bonaventure University (500-750 words)
  • NO GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM


Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for the online Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, applicants must have:

  • 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. We provide the School of Graduate Studies Recommendation Form for your convenience; it is not required that your endorsers use this form.
  • 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 FOR THIS PROGRAM


Online School Counseling Program Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for the online Masters in School Counseling program, applicants must have:

  • 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. We provide the School of Graduate Studies Recommendation Form for your convenience; it is not required that your endorsers use this form.
  • 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 FOR THIS PROGRAM


SBU Online Cost of Attendance

Below is information regarding cost per credit hour, total credit hour requirements and annual tuition for each program offered on SBU Online. Information regarding Financial Aid can be found here.


Online MBA Program Cost of Attendance

Cost Per Credit Hour: $755
Total Credits to Completion: 42 for non-business majors/As low as 30 for business majors
Total Cost of Attendance: $31,710 for non-business majors/As low as $22,650 for business majors


Online Cybersecurity Program Cost of Attendance

Cost Per Credit Hour: $755
Total Credits to Completion: 30 for those with a bachelor’s in cybersecurity or computer science/33 for those coming from similar or relevant bachelor’s programs
Total Cost of Attendance: $22,650 for those with a bachelor’s in cybersecurity or computer science /$24,915 for those coming from similar or relevant bachelor’s programs


Online Strategic Leadership Program Cost of Attendance

Cost Per Credit Hour: $755
Total Credits to Completion: 33
Total Cost of Attendance: $24,915


Online Integrated Marketing Communications Program Cost of Attendance

Cost Per Credit Hour: $755
Total Credits to Completion: 33
Total Cost of Attendance: $24,915


Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Cost of Attendance

Cost Per Credit Hour: $755
Total Credits to Completion: 60
Total Cost of Attendance: $45,300


Online School Counseling Program Cost of Attendance

Cost Per Credit Hour: $755
Total Credits to Completion: 60
Total Cost of Attendance: $45,300
It's exciting to see the new Sports Journalism master's program being offered at SBU. It’s a rapidly changing business, but with the advancements in technology and evolution of digital media, there are more job opportunities than ever. Some of the nation’s best sports journalists have come through the Jandoli School, so I am proud to see SBU’s commitment to advancing its learning opportunities.

Rayna Banks
Senior Managing Producer
ESPN