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A maximum of two courses taken at other institutions or as part of a department-approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country may apply toward the minor.

The number of free electives a learner can take varies by major, number of transfer credits, and other factors. Many transfer learners bring in credits that are applied as free electives when there is no program equivalent. Residency Requirement: In the Sawyer Business School, a maximum of two equivalent courses may be transferred from an outside institution and applied towards an SBS major and a maximum of one equivalent course may be transferred from an outside institution and applied towards a minor.

“T” (Transfer): Awarded in transfer credit courses successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better at an outside institution prior to matriculation at Suffolk University. “IPT”: Awarded in transfer credit courses still in progress at an outside institution.

“T” (Transfer): Awarded in transfer credit courses successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better at an outside institution prior to matriculation at Suffolk University.

Courses taken at other institutions while a student is on a leave of absence may not be transferred back to Suffolk University for credit.

include course work from other institutions whose credits are awarded at the time of entrance or approved transfer credit after the student enrolls at the University.

Transfer Credit Transfer applicants are considered for admission based on work completed at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or at international institutions approved by the Ministry of Education in the country where the institution resides. In some cases, transfer applicants with less than one year of college completion are also considered based on the results of the high school transcript and test scores. Credit is generally transferable provided that such coursework is successfully completed and equivalent to that offered at Suffolk University. In the Sawyer Business School, transfer credit is awarded only for courses equivalent to freshman/sophomore years. Courses not required at Suffolk University until the junior/senior years may qualify for validation credit. Students admitted to the Sawyer Business School are required to complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours at Suffolk University. A minimum of 45 hours in any bachelor degree program must be earned at Suffolk University, including all major and general education requirements. Requirements for specific degrees are listed by major in the undergraduate degree section. In all cases, students must complete all major and University requirements to qualify for a bachelor degree. This may necessitate completing more than the required hours for graduation. In addition, the final 30 credits of any degree must be completed at Suffolk University. Part-time degree applicants are expected to meet the same requirements as full-time degree students. In the College of Arts & Sciences, a two-course residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major. In the Sawyer Business School not more than two courses may be transferred in toward any major and no more than one course may be transferred in toward any minor. Capstone requirements may never be transferred into the Business School. All upper level business courses being considered for transfer must be approved by the Sawyer Business School Dean's Office. About Academics Admission Student Life Alumni

Transfer Credit Policy Any candidate seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an accredited graduate program, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have earned a grade of “B” or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MPA program. However, at the discretion of the MPA program director, MPA courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of twelve (12) credits may be considered for transfer. Transfer Credits from the Moakley Center for Public Management's Certificate Program Students who have completed a certificate program through the Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Management may have an opportunity to reduce course requirements to an SBS graduate degree program (MPA, MBA, MHA, MSBA, or MSM). All course waivers and/or transfers varies by program and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the respective SBS Graduate Programs Office. In order for a course to be considered, the following criteria must be met: must have an SBS graduate program course equivalent; received a grade of "B" or better; and successfully completed the certificate prior to enrolling in the SBS graduate degree program. Applicants must also meet the admission standards for the SBS graduate degree program to which they are applying.

Transfer Credit Policy For any candidate seeking transfer credits, courses taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. MSA specific transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within five (5) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSA/MSF program. MSF specific transfer credits must have earned a grade of “B” or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSA/MSF program. However, at the discretion of the program director, MSA Core Courses or MSF Core Courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of six (6) credits of Elective, MSA Core, or MSF Core Courses may be considered for transfer. Students Who Leave Boston Before Their Degree is Complete Occasionally, Suffolk MSA/MSF students must leave the Boston area having not yet completed their degree. You may be able to transfer in six (6) credits of elective courses from an AACSB-accredited MSA/MSF Program close to your new place of residence. Courses must be pre-approved by Suffolk's Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and have a grade of "B" or better. Students who leave the area may also be able to complete a portion of their Suffolk MSA/MSF on a part time basis online. About Academics Admission Student Life Alumni

Transfer learners with fewer than 45 transfer credits, who are invited to participate in the Honors Program, must satisfy the academic requirements noted above. Griffin Fellows Transfer learners who have entered the institution with more than 45 transfer credits may be eligible to join the Honors Program as a Griffin Fellow.

Unless otherwise stated, the general rule is that a maximum of 6 graduate credits in the field of specialization from an accredited institution will be transferable toward a master's degree at Suffolk University. Courses offered for transfer credit must have a minimum grade of “B,” must not have been part of another earned degree, and must be declared at the time of matriculation. Students requesting transfer credit should see their respective program director and file such requests within the first semester of a graduate program at Suffolk University.

Any candidate seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for elective course transfer only and if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have earned a grade of “B” or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSF/JD program. However, at the discretion of the MSF program director, MSF required core courses or elective courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of three (3) credits may be considered for transfer.

Six (6) credits taken at the graduate level from an AACSB accredited graduate program in business, may be transferred if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree and have relevancy to the current curriculum which is determined on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MBA/MHA Dual Degree Program.

Any candidate seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and have been taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MBA/MSM program. However, at the discretion of the MSM program director, marketing core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of six (6) credits may be considered for transfer.

For any candidate seeking transfer credits, courses taken at the graduate level from an AACSB accredited graduate program in business will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and have been taken within five (5) years prior to entering the Suffolk MBA/MSA program. However, at the discretion of the MSA program director, accounting core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of six (6) credits may be considered for transfer.

Any candidate seeking transfer credits taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSBA/MBA program. A maximum of six (6) credits may be considered for transfer.

Any candidate seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MBA/MSF program. However, at the discretion of the MSF program director, MSF required core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of six (6) credits may be considered for transfer.

Six (6) credits taken at the graduate level from an AACSB accredited graduate program in business, may be transferred if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree and have relevancy to the current curriculum which is determined on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MBA Programs. Transfer Credits from the Moakley Center for Public Management's Certificate Program Students who have completed a certificate program through the Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Management may have an opportunity to reduce credit requirements to an SBS graduate degree program (MBA, MMOL, MSA, MST, MHA, MSBA, or MSM).

Six (6) credits taken at the graduate level from an AACSB accredited graduate program in business, may be transferred if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree and have relevancy to the current curriculum which is determined on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MBA Programs.

For any candidate seeking transfer credits, courses taken at the graduate level from an AACSB accredited graduate program in business will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. MSA specific Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and have been taken within five (5) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSBA/MSA program. However, at the discretion of the MSA program director, accounting core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. MSBA transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and have been taken within the seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSBA/MSA program. A maximum of six (6) credits may be considered for transfer.

Any candidates seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and have been taken within the seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSBA/MSF program. However, at the discretion of the MSF program director, finance core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of six (6) credits may be considered for a transfer.

Any candidate seeking transfer credits taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree and must be substituted with an approved elective. Transfer credits must have an earned grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSBA/MSM program.

Transfer Credits from the Moakley Center for Public Management's Certificate Program Students who have completed a certificate program through the Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Management may have an opportunity to reduce credit requirements to an SBS graduate degree program (MBA, MHA, MPA, MSBA, or MSM).

Any candidate seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an AACB accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have earned a grade of "B" or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSM program. However, at the discretion of the MSM program director, MSM required core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of six (6) credits of prerequisite, marketing core courses, electives may be considered for transfer. Transfer Credits from the Moakley Center for Public Management's Certificate Programs Students who have completed a certificate program through the Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Management may have an opportunity to reduce credit requirements to an SBS graduate degree program (MBA, MHA, MSBA, or MSM).

Any candidate seeking transfer credits, taken at the graduate level from an AACSB-accredited graduate program in business, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These credits may be considered for transfer if the credits do not apply to a previously completed degree. Transfer credits must have earned a grade of “B” or better and be taken within seven (7) years prior to entering the Suffolk MSF program. However, at the discretion of the MSF program director, MSF required core courses may not be transferred if the subject material has changed significantly since completion. A maximum of three (3) credits may be considered for transfer.

To be eligible for transfer credits, a course must have been completed at the graduate level in a recognized graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university; been completed within the three years prior to the student being enrolled in Suffolk’s MSBA/MHA Program; and be assessed as equivalent to the Suffolk course for which the transfer credits are sought, based on a review of the syllabus by the chairperson of the Healthcare Administration Department. The number of credits approved for transfer are limited to a maximum of 6 credits. Transfer Credits from the Moakley Center for Public Management's Certificate Program Students who have completed a certificate program through the Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Management may have an opportunity to reduce credit requirements to an SBS graduate degree program (MBA, MHA, MSBA, or MSM).

Choose three of the following: ARH-203 Arts of Asia 4 ARH-206 Global Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Art 4 ARH-303 Art of the Early Renaissance in Italy 4 ARH-304 Art in the Age of Michelangelo: The High and Late Renaissance in Italy 4 ARH-308 Art of the Baroque and Rococo 4 ARH-309 Art of the 19th Century 4 ARH-310 Modernism in Art 4 ARH-311 American Art 4 ARH-312 Art of the Northern Renaissance 4 ARH-316 Contemporary Art 4 ARH-318 Art and Museums Today 4 Notes: Upper-level Art History courses taken at other institutions or through study abroad must be approved by the program director and must not overlap significantly with any other upper-level Art History course(s) counted toward the minor.

Selected business courses taken elsewhere at the freshman or sophomore level, but offered by Suffolk University at the junior or senior level, require validation in order to be eligible for transfer of credit. Upon completion of the advanced course, a student must complete a Validation of Transfer Credit Form in the Registrar’s Office. The Credit Evaluation is the student’s original document of transfer credit provided by the Undergraduate Admission Office when the student was first admitted to the University. Students May Validate: By Successful Completion (minimum grade of "C") of: ACCT 321 ACCT 322 FIN 315 FIN 413 ISOM 310 ISOM 313 ISOM 313 ISOM 423 ISOM 423 ISOM 424 When validating, no more than two transfer courses may be applied toward your major requirements. Questions regarding transfer credit and validation procedures should be referred to the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, 617-573-8345.