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Seton Hall University

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Seton Hall University
Seton Hall U. (Stillman)
 400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ, 07079
United States
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Demographic Information

Number of full-time MBA students (2011): 

17

Number of part-time MBA students (2011): 

150

Total duration of full-time MBA program: 

15 months

MBA faculty (Fall 2010): 

85

Females as percent of student body: 

45%
Who Are the Students? See what percentage of the 2010-2011 graduating class came to this MBA program from the private sector, the non-profit sector and government jobs
 
Private Sector (95%)
 
Non-profit (3%)
 
Government (2%)


Description of MBA Program: 

Corporate Social Responsibility is considered "essential knowledge" in the MBA program. As such, Corporate Social Responsibility is a core course in the MBA curriculum. A service project of 20 hours minimum is required as a condition of graduation from the Stillman School MBA program. The MBA service project has as its goal encouraging our graduates to engage in life long service, and articulates with Seton Hall University's mission to develop servant leaders in a global society. The Stillman School's MBA program lives by the Principles for Responsible Management Education, and ways in which enterprise can be a driver for social and environmental change are raised in the curriculum.



How does the MBA program 'walk the talk' of social and environmental impact?: 

A service project of 20 hours minimum is required as a condition of graduation from the Stillman School MBA program. The MBA service project has as its goal encouraging our graduates to engage in life long service, and articulates with Seton Hall University's mission to develop servant leaders in a global society.

 

Seton Hall University has undertaken greening initiatives on campus, particularly oriented toward recycling, and reduction of energy and paper utilization. Seton Hall University has a sustainability committee composed of administrators, staff, and students who meet biweekly to address sustainability policies and programs. The committee has worked to implement new initiatives on campus, such as the fry oil and food waste recycling program and the creation of a sustainability office. The university is committed to sustainability through its strategic plan, drafted in 2009, and regularly purchases Energy Star-qualified and EPEAT-certified products. To decrease energy use, Seton Hall has implemented temperature setbacks and has installed steam trap systems and LED lighting in campus buildings. Seton Hall has installed water-saving measures such as low-flow showerheads and efficient laundry technology in many campus buildings. All new students are introduced to sustainability through residence hall programming. Seton Hall partners with a car-sharing program that is available to both students and staff. The university provides a shuttle service to off-campus destinations, including the train and bus stations and nearby grocery stores. There are four completely electric vehicles in the campus motor fleet.

Academic Department

Course Name: Accounting and Legal Considerations
Instructor: Reed Easton, Ph.D., Jack Shannon, J.D.

To help graduate students learn how financial/managerial accounting meets the business needs of society by developing and communicating information that is useful for decision making. This course uses case studies and addresses how to understand and use financial statements, financial analysis and ratios, cost of capital calculations and step by step explains how to value a business for non-financial professionals. It addresses under legal considerations "off-balance sheet" financing techniques designed to keep liabilities from appearing on the balance sheet and the CPA’s legal liability. The course includes an overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and corporate governance. It gauges financial performance by analyzing key profit check points on the P&L and differentiates between the income-, asset- and market-based approach to business valuation. The special valuation issues relating to closely held businesses that are LLCs and partnerships are reviewed.

Course Name: Analytical Methods-Information Systems
Instructor: Sheldon Epstein, Ph.D.

To discuss and illustrate in an integrated manner the role of analytical reasoning in the design and control of operations. Emphasis is placed both on the categorization and formulation of commonly encountered problems, as well as on methodology for solving and evaluating alternative solutions. Students will be expected to demonstrate their mastery of the course material by working in groups on "real-life" case studies for which they will submit written reports. Projects will involve quantitative, computer, and research skills. Readings will be assigned from leading national and international journals and newspapers. The Stillman School has listed specific learning goals for students participating in the MBA program. This course addresses the following goals in the manner described:

(1) Manage Strategically by Using Statistical and Quantitative models in business to better compete by making informed decisions. Real-life problems demonstrating these concepts will discussed in class.

(2) Production & Distribution Systems by Transportation Problem, Linear Programming.

(3) Manage Ethically & With Social Responsibility by Review of the “Black Swan” and the recent financial meltdown.

Course Name: Business Policy
Instructor: Jason Yin, Ph.D., A.D. Amar, Ph.D.

This course is the capstone for the MBA program for Stillman School of Business of Seton Hall University. It is designed for students (1) to learn the concepts and skills of strategic management for corporate long-range planning and management, and (2) to integrate the knowledge learned from functional courses in the MBA program through analysis of a series of real world cases. It is conceived with the following three objectives in view.

First, the course provides opportunities for students to thoroughly understand the role of chief executive managers for a business corporation. The issues discussed in this course, the role you are going to perform in analyzing a company, are from the perspective of a CEO at the corporate level, in contrast to the perspective of a manager at the functional level. The participants whose major experience has been in one of the functional areas of management will have opportunities to relate their experience to the contents of other functional areas, and to develop multi-functional integrative perspectives as a general manager.

Second, the course provides an opportunity for participants to learn the concepts, tools, and techniques for strategy formulation and implementation. Strategy formulation involves identification of external opportunities and internal strengths, making strategic choices, and allocation of resources. Implementation involves the development of action plans, policies and coordinating activities that would integrate the firm's resources toward its mission and strategic objectives. This course gives sufficient emphasis on development of global strategy to compete in an industry in the global economy.

Finally, the participants will be required to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for identifying business issues and making decisions for organizations in the rapidly changing domestic and global environment. MBA candidates are also expected to master skills of Emotional Intelligence to take responsibilities and perform all managerial duties in the business simulation.

Course Name: Corporate Social Responsibility
Instructor: Paula Becker Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., Jack Shannon, J.D., Henry Amoroso, J.D.

The objective of Corporate Social Responsibility is to provoke corporate social responsibility seminar participants to think critically about ethical behavior in business. The relationship of business enterprise to its stakeholders is examined and questions about socially responsible and ethical conduct of the enterprise in relation to those stakeholders are raised, in the context of some of the most problematic issues facing managers today. The ethical implications of each topic are explicitly discussed. Ways in which businesses can be proactive in managing sustainability issues and the role of private enterprise in creating wealth and raising the global standard of living are discussed.

Course Name: Financial and Economic Analysis
Instructor: Yeomin Yoon, Ph.D.

To lead graduate students in learning how financial management meets the business needs of society by developing and communicating information that is useful for decision making. This course uses case studies and addresses how to understand and use financial statements, financial analysis and ratios, cost of capital calculations and step by step explains how to value a business for non-financial professionals. It addresses under legal considerations "off-balance sheet" financing techniques designed to keep liabilities from appearing on the balance sheet and the CPA’s legal liability. The course includes an overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and corporate governance. It gauges financial performance by analyzing key profit check points on the P&L and differentiates between the income-, asset- and market-based approach to business valuation. The special valuation issues relating to closely held businesses that are LLCs and partnerships are reviewed.

Course Name: Gender and Diversity Issues
Instructor: Paula Alexander Becker, Ph.D., J.D.

The course objective is to explore how contemporary attitudes toward diversity, i.e., gender, race, ethnicity and other characteristics, influence work and business. The demographic composition of the workforce has changed dramatically and within American organizations employees interact often with people of dissimilar backgrounds. Diversity based on gender, race, ethnicity and national origin, as well as differences based on religion and sexual orientation are examined. Federal and state law prohibits discrimination based on these characteristics of individuals; the requirements of Title VII and the NJLAD are addressed. We examine the social-economic-legal-political context of diversity, behaviors and perceptions associated with diversity, as well as personal and management strategies for addressing diversity.

Course Name: International Perspectives
Instructor: Richard J. Hunter, J.D.

This course is designed to introduce the graduate student of business to the world of international business, international trade, foreign direct investment, international law and organizations, and political economy. It approaches these subjects from the viewpoint of a generalist, offering information and insights from the broad perspectives of business, economics, finance, political and economic geography, risk management, marketing, ethics, and international law. It is expected that as an introduction to these fields, students will gain a core understanding of the concepts, ideas, and vocabulary of international business that might spur them on to seek a more in-depth treatment through specialized courses in the MBA graduate curriculum or through a concentration in International Business in the graduate program.

Course Name: Organizational and Market Dynamics
Instructor: Paula Alexander Becker, Ph.D., J.D., Hector Lozada, Ph.D., Joan Coll, Ph.D., Stephen Pirog, Ph.D.

This course integrates Management and Organizational Behavior and Marketing. Please note that only one choice for "Discipline" was permitted above.

This course aims to provide students with the skills needed to analyze strategic management and marketing problems, develop appropriate solutions, and implement them.

This course provides:

1. The demonstration of skills development by individual and team competencies in knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Evidence will be in the quality of individual and group presentations and discussion, team effectiveness/goal accomplishment in the experiential exercises and feedback from quizzes/exams/written & oral analysis of cases.

2. An overview of theories of behavioral and social science approaches to more effective management of complex organizations and the translation of these into real, practical, on-the-job performance. Ways in which business enterprise serves as an engine of social and environmental change are discussed.

3. The introduction of information technology to enrich the learning experience.

4. An overview of the marketing management process as a means for better understanding buyers and buying behavior and to more effectively manage the delivery of value to an organization's stakeholders.

Course Name: Seminar in the Management of change
Instructor: Joan Coll, Ph.D.

Organizational Change takes place on many levels and in many areas. Change does not occur spontaneously. Sources of change include: the organization, business and economic conditions, social forces, employee needs and values and technological forces. Change can be pro-active or reactive. At the base of it all rests the people who are involved in the change process - the leaders. This course will focus on change through the development of the students’ awareness of Social Capital. Students will work in dyads and groups.

Type of Offering

Panel

In November 2009, a panel of experts held a discussion abouthe meltdown in the financial markets and institutions that occurred in the fall 2008. This panel was convened by Professor Paula Alexander, and included experts in accounting and finance. The causes of the global financial crisis were considered, as well as next steps to be taken. This is the second of an annual panel to be held about the crisis in the economy.

In November 2010, a panel of experts held a discussion abouthe meltdown in the financial markets and institutions that occurred in the fall 2008. This panel was convened by Professor Paula Alexander, and included experts in accounting and finance. The theme of the symposium was: "What Recovery?" This is the third of an annual panel to be held about the crisis in the economy.

The Symposia on the Global Financial Crisis are sponsored by the Seton Hall chapter of Net Impact.

Integrity and Professionalism Convocation

Two speakers series are offered per academic year on "Integrity and Professionalism, " one in the Fall and a second in the Spring term.

Speaker and Film Series

The Rotaract Club of Seton Hall University, sponsored by the Stillman School, had a week-long event in support of the Rotary Club International's efforts to eradicate polio world-wide. The activities included a fund-raiser, "purple pinkie project," where individuals get their pinky painted purple (or get a purple string to wear), for a donation. There was also a speaker and two films about polio and its eradication, including, The Last Child and a documentary about polio vaccination in Nigeria.

Career Counseling Center

Career development is supported by the Career Counseling Center, which offers personal assessments such as Myers Briggs.

Career Services

Career services hosts job fairs for undergraduate and MBA candidates. MBA candidates have access to internships through the Career Center.

MBA MPA
MBA/ MSIB; MBA/ MS Diplomacy and International Relations
MBA - MS
MBA-JD
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Business School Housing? No
Number of Faculty: 4
Contact Name: Susan Scherreik-Hynes
Contact Email: Scherrsu@shu.edu

Over 50 entrepreneurs visit the South Orange campus each academic year to speak to students and faculty in classrooms and at extracurricular events such as the Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series. Recent speakers include Michael Kempner, founder and CEO of MWW Group, Bob Carr, President and CEO of Heartland Payment Systems and Steve Waldis, President and CEO of Synchronoss Technologies.

Net Impact

NetImpact had a launch event in November 2008, a panel discussion of the global financial crisis. Professor Paula Alexander is the club sponsor and worked in cooperation with the New Jersey Professional Chapter of NetImpact. Spring 2009 activities include convening an MBA book club and group discussion on social impact issues, sponsoring a consulting project for a launch of a micro-lending project with funds donated by The Rotary Club of South Orange, New Jersey, and participating with the New Jersey Professional Chapter of NetImpact.