Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

Founded in 1937, the Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University is woven into the civic, commercial, and institutional fabric of Boston. Sawyer Business School programs are grounded in highly experiential curricula that put students to work on challenges with real-world enterprises, many of which are steps from our downtown Boston campus. Our graduates thrive and succeed in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and at the dynamic intersections of those domains. This transformational educational experience is grounded in principles of equity, community, and global cultural literacy. Our alumni are creative and passionate leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who practice values-based decision-making to drive their fields forward and improve the world at large.

Suffolk University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and law degree programs with real-world experience at their cores. We offer flexible ways to learn, from part-time and evening schedules to certificates for working professionals and online classes. Our small class sizes allow faculty to know each student's name, recognize their potential, and build meaningful mentoring relationships.

MMOL Overview

Our Master in Management & Organizational Leadership (MMOL) program will teach you how to think like a leader and ground you in organizational behavior, negotiation, interpersonal skills, team-building, conflict resolution, and project and personnel management. It is ideal for graduates of liberal arts and sciences programs seeking management knowledge and skills.

MSA Overview

Our Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program helps you advance your career and become a leader in the accounting field, with elective options as well as concentrations in business intelligence, forensic accounting, corporate accounting and finance, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and taxation. It also sets you up to pass the CPA exam by integrating courses with Becker CPA study software and offering electives pertinent to the exam.

MSBA Overview

In our Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), you’ll master data management and business analytics, as well as communication skills, so you can help executives put data insights to work. Concentrate in accounting analytics, data science, finance analytics, financial technology, healthcare management, marketing analytics, or public and nonprofit management, and graduate prepared for certification in SAS, SAP, and Excel. Our MSBA program is STEM-designated.

MSF Overview

In our Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program, you can concentrate in risk management, investments, financial technology, or corporate finance. The program is recognized by the CFA University Affiliation Program and is a GARP Academic Partner. You’ll graduate prepared to sit for the CFA and FRM professional exams. Our MSF program is STEM-designated.

Fall Semester: July 15 (International Applicants), August 15 (Domestic Applicants), then rolling
Spring Semester: December 1 (International Applicants), January 4 (Domestic Applicants), then rolling. Learn about the advantages of priority applications.

Application materials include:

• Completed application
• $50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus)
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
• Goal statement (essay)
• Letter of recommendation (learn more)
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)

Cost of Graduate Study at Suffolk (2021-2022)

Suffolk University is pleased to offer both merit- and need-based financial aid to graduate students—these awards can be up to $20,000 per academic year. Merit-based aid is awarded based on the applicant's academic credentials presented on the admission application. No separate application is required for merit consideration.

Located in the heart of downtown Boston, the Sawyer Business School is surrounded by Boston's world-class industry clusters in biotech, healthcare, finance, and high tech. The Financial District is a block south of campus; the startup-packed South Boston Innovation District is a few T stops away; and Kendall Square, home to major tech companies, is just across the Charles River. We're also just steps from dozens of historic sites like Faneuil Hall, the Massachusetts State House, and the Old South Meeting House. We have no real boundaries to our campus.