$500 Priority Submission Scholarship
New students who submit their completed application by Monday, December 23, 2024, will receive a $500 scholarship toward their first course starting in January 2025 (Spring 1). Apply now.
Business Degrees & Certificates
Business Programs
Master’s Degrees
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Leadership
- Master of Science in Management
Graduate Certificates
Related Programs in the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Advanced Business Degrees & Graduate Certificates
Merrimack College offers 100 percent online or hybrid, industry-aligned degrees designed to fit your schedule and help you stand out from your peers. Created in collaboration with industry leaders, our programs incorporate a combination of business, analytical and strategic management skills and include nearly a dozen concentrations to help you tailor your degree to your career goals.
Tuition for most of our programs is under $23K, and financial aid is available, which means the average cost of a Merrimack degree is comparable to or less than many public universities. No prerequisite coursework or GRE/GMAT scores are required for admission, and most of our programs can be completed in under 16 months part time. As a Merrimack student, you will acquire skills that go beyond today’s job requirements and future-proof your career.
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College
Merrimack College’s Girard School of Business wants to help you shape your future for success. Learn to think critically, communicate effectively and excel in the ever-changing business landscape with the support of highly experienced faculty. Dedicated to “doing business right,” our school is rooted in the highest standards of teaching and research — with a unique approach to business education that includes a strong foundation in the liberal arts and Augustinian values.
Student Support Resources
Students in the Girard School of Business benefit from a dedicated success team. Support includes:
- 1:1 advising and mentoring from faculty and program staff
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and Handshake
- Professional development workshops
- Math, writing and accessibility services through the Academic Success Center
- Career services support through the O’Brien Center for Career Development
Connect With Our Enrollment Team
Are you wondering which business program is right for you? Our enrollment advisors are experts who can help you select the course of study that’s the best match for your professional goals. Connect with them today, and prepare to take the next step in your professional journey.
Merrimack College
Accolades and Accreditation
At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and spiritually — so that you may graduate as a confident, well-prepared citizen of the world.
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)
- Most Innovative Schools (No. 14)
- Regional Universities North (No. 33)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (No. 31)
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No. 86)
(at schools where doctorate not offered) - Best Colleges for Veterans (No. 14)
- Best Value Schools (No. 47)
NECHE-Accredited
- Merrimack College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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