2. Why the King Graduate School is Unique
King Graduate School programs are designed to train individuals to
become leaders equipped to face unique challenges.
To accomplish this, the King curriculum features project-based and
community-centered learning and research that is immediately
applicable in a wide range of workplaces and community settings.
While we emphasize an urban context, our graduates are valuable in
any setting that requires management and leadership skills to
tackle problems, find solutions, and discover new opportunities for growth
and change.
At the King Graduate School you will advance your career and
make a positive impact on your workplace and community.
“The King Graduate School prepares
you to become a leader, face
challenges and apply solutions.”
3. What King Graduate School offers:
4 A common core curriculum—provides you with a solid
academic foundation.
4 A choice of contemporary concentrations—to customize
your experience and pursue your passion.
4 A caring faculty of knowledgeable professors and
practitioners who are with you every step of the way.
4 Unmatched academic, career and personal support services
— for life.
MISSION: The King Graduate School prepares students to understand
the unique challenges of urban communities around the globe and
to have a positive impact on them through a focused curriculum and
applied research.
King Master’s Degree Programs
The King Graduate school offers four Master’s degree programs:
1. Master of Business Administration
2. Master of Science in Criminal Justice
3. Master of Science in Executive Leadership
in Hospitality Management
4. Master of Public Health
KING GRADUATE SCHOOL VALUES
• A commitment to teaching and learning in the areas of business,
entrepreneurship, criminal and social justice, public health and safety
• An integration of local, national and international perspectives
• A practical, research-based approach to improving communities
4. New York City is our Backyard
With a curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning,
New York City is the ultimate training ground for our graduate
students. New York City is home to over 8 million people, the largest
city in the United States. An economic powerhouse with thriving
finance, hospitality, healthcare, media and technology industries,
New York provides many internship opportunities for our graduate
students. Plus, it contains an incredibly diverse population and an
excellent laboratory for the new ideas that our students wish to test.
On-Campus, Online, or Both
Our graduate programs take into account today’s busy schedules.
The vast majority of our graduate students are already working.
Therefore, we offer students a wide range of formats and
schedules to allow them to earn an advanced degree. Flexible
classes allow students to attend after work or on Saturdays.
Students can study fully online, while still reserving the option to
take some classes in person. It’s a unique blended benefit that
delivers the best of both worlds.
5. Master of Business Administration
For any Business that Suits You
Today’s business entrepreneurs are scientists, computer
programmers, chefs—you name it. Furthermore, you’re just as
likely to find them on Main Street as you will on Wall Street. That
is why the King MBA is as customizable as your business. The
core curriculum teaches all the fundamentals. Students can then
add concentrations in some of today’s hottest fields including
healthcare, finance and information technology. People have
noticed. In a short time, we’ve grown into one of the top 15
largest MBA programs in the metropolitan area, according to
Crain’s New York Business. Please, give us a call and share your
business passions. We’d like to help you make them a reality.
M.S. in Criminal Justice Su
Revitalizing Urban Communities,
Holding Them Together
The M.S. in Criminal Justice prepares professionals for the
challenges of the 21st century. Whether you aspire to join a
leadership role in law enforcement, child advocacy or substance
abuse prevention, you’ll be helping communities build a safety
net that is essential to their foundation. Our innovative curriculum
will deepen your understanding of the changing national and
international environment while allowing you to focus on specific
areas of interest such as urban crime policy, community development
or human services. Whatever your choice, you’ll gain the
specialized knowledge needed to genuinely make a difference in
people’s lives.
student’s Corner
“I wanted to participate in a program that included
complex and critical analysis of organizations
utilizing business management principles.”
student’s Corner
“The M.S. in Criminal Justice program at Monroe
allowed me to tailor my curriculum to my interests.
The focus on research and urban development has
increased my passion and knowledge for human
services. I think that when I graduate I’ll be well
prepared with novel solutions to tackle the long
standing issues that urban communities around
the world face every day.”
M.B.A. Concentrations:
4 Marketing
4 Health Care
4 Entrepreneurship
4 Community Development
4 Finance
4 Information Technology
M.S. in Criminal Justice Concentrations:
4 Urban Crime Policy
4 Community Development
4 Human Services
6. student’s corner
“The MPH provides me with an
understanding of global health
issues on a local community level.”
Master of Public Health
Place Yourself at the Vanguard of
Urban and Global Health Issues
The Master of Public Health program is designed for students
who are interested in pursuing a career in public health and for
those who want to enhance their careers. The program offers two
concentrations: Community Health, and Health Administration
and Leadership. These concentrations are driven by a curriculum
that provides extensive knowledge and skills needed to conduct
the essential public health services. The first semesters involve
traditional public health coursework, while the last semesters are
devoted to a practice-based internship, and a thesis paper based
on an outcome-oriented project. The MPH program prepares
students to pursue careers in government agencies, academia,
health care institutions, public health interest groups, and non-profit
organizations upon graduation.
M.P.H. Concentrations:
4 Health Administration and Leadership
4 Community Health
M.S. in Executive Leadership in
Hospitality Management
Rise to Your Highest Potential
The M.S. in Executive Leadership in Hospitality Management
program prepares students for leadership positions in a variety
of industry sectors as well as entrepreneurial endeavors. These
areas include senior management of hotels and resorts, convention
services, strategic development for tourism boards, international
tourism development, real estate development projects, business
ownership and academia. Travel and hospitality have become
prominent national industries across the globe, requiring an
increasing number of professionals at all skill levels. As hospitality
expands, professionals holding graduate-level degrees will be
required to fill the needs of the bourgeoning industry.
student’s corner
“My career in Hotel and Hospitality management will
expand with the practical knowledge I gain from
high level industry professionals in my courses.”
7. InternationalDiversity
InternationalDiversity
Anna-Kaye
Jamaica
Apeksha
India
Bokyung
South Korea
Andre
Spain
There’s something about New York that inspires.
The city has so much energy and students possess
strong determination and big dreams. At Monroe,
over 175 international students arrive each year
with one common goal – success.
Since 1933, Monroe has been more than just a home away from home for students
from nearly every continent in the world; it has been an extended family. Today, that
family includes scholars from Spain, India, Pakistan, Nepal, China, Japan, South Korea,
the Caribbean and more. Add to this impressive mix a varied student body from the
United States and you have a college as rich and textured in its diversity as it is in its
educational curriculum. Join us!
8. When changing other people’s lives is as
important as changing your own life…
Applying to King
Admission to the King Graduate School is
competitive. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s
degree or its international equivalent from an
accredited undergraduate school and should
have a demonstrated record of academic
success. Depending on the program of interest,
students may need to take foundational
workshops simultaneously with their Master’s
course work.
1. Complete and submit your application online.
2. Submit your credentials including:
4 All undergraduate transcripts
4 Two letters of professional recommendation
4 Current resume
4 An essay of 500 words describing your goals for the future
3. Pay your $50 Application fee.
4. Once your admissions package is complete, an interview is
required between every prospective student and the Admissions
Dean of the graduate school. International and Online Students
may conduct their interview over the telephone or via Skype. The
admissions interview covers the following areas:
4 A discussion of your educational goals, career goals and
outside interests
4 An overview of the graduate program and course requirements
4 An introduction to the financial aid process and the affordability
of Monroe
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