Why study business at Suffolk University?
From STEM-designated programs to career-ready business consulting, you will build a foundation of work experience and strategic expertise in Suffolk University's business and management programs. Our students have worked with prominent companies all over the city, including the Boston Red Sox.
- Business majors at Suffolk can take advantage of Global and Domestic Travel Seminars to prepare you for life after graduation such as writing your résumé or building your professional network. The seminars have been held in countries such as Germany, China, Israel, Brazil, Greece or England.
- Marketing students work directly with companies to help them find solutions to their real-world problems.
- Sawyer Business School offers STEM programs like big data and business analytics, information systems (undergraduate) and business analytics, finance, financial services and banking and marketing.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
- Undergraduate Transfer Program
- Graduate Pathway
- Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
English course
Leads to: University preparation program or degree
Typical entry requirements: High school diploma required
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Prepares your for university study in the US.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.2 out of 4.0
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Begin earning credits toward your degree, even if you don't meet the requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to successfully complete your first semester, year, or two years of your bachelor's program.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.7 out of 4.0
Length of course: 4 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.
Undergraduate Transfer Program
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus minimum 12 college credits, college GPA 2.2 out of 4.0
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Transfer college or university-level credits from previous courses.
- Receive an estimate of transferable credits towards your degree before you start your program.
- Additional academic, language and cultural support to help you adjust to a US environment.
Graduate Pathway
Leads to: Master's degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus undergraduate degree, 2.5 GPA
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Progress to your Master's degree with credits.
- Build the academic foundation and language skills needed for master's-level study, as well as prepare for your GRE/GMAT tests, if required.
- Receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program.
Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus undergraduate degree, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.