Engagement. Innovation. Impact.
You know where you want to take your career—and you need an MBA that supports those ambitions. With a Master of Business Administration from St. Ambrose University, you will learn how to leverage challenges into innovative opportunities, develop strategic business skills and further expand your professional network.
The St. Ambrose difference
At St. Ambrose, we’re dedicated to an outcomes-based education that develops graduate students into business executives of worldwide corporations, government agencies, hospitals, security firms, non-profits, and more. Lead by doctorally qualified faculty, we continually revamp our MBA program to align with current job market needs, so you can elevate your current capabilities into a broad, diverse skillset for the modern business world.
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Our MBA program is flexible and individualized, meaning you can complete your degree at a pace that works for you, in a place that works for you. We offer both on-campus and 100% online classes at part-time or full-time schedules. Full-time students graduate within14-15 months, and there is no GMAT required for admissions.
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Concentrations in Leadership, HR, Marketing, and General Business.
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How much does the MBA program cost?
Tuition for the 2023-24 academic year is $733/credit hour for both on-campus and online classes, plus some fees.
We know your education is an investment, which is why we work with you to make it achievable. MBA research assistantships for eligible students provide support for tuition costs, and deferred payment is available if your employer offers tuition reimbursement. You may also qualify for federal and state student aid, or low-interest federal loans.
What are the Degree Requirements?
The basic 36-credit MBA program is comprised of 12 courses over a series of eight-week sessions. All courses are three credit hours.
Additionally, students earn one of four specialized MBA concentrations that complement the foundation. Each concentration requires four elective courses.
Program options include a part-time or 14–15-month schedule.
Required:
- MBA 600 Data Analysis for Decision Making
- MBA 606 Accounting for Managers
- MBA 615 Ethical and Social Responsibility of Business
- MBA 621 Human Behavior in Organizations
- MBA 626 Managerial Economics
- MBA 675 Financial Management
- MBA 680 Marketing Management
- MBA 800 Strategic Management
Can You Tell Me More About the Concentrations?
Yes! Students are required to complete a concentration comprised of four courses. Concentrations provide an even greater focus to your studies and add relevance to your degree.
Concentrations in Leadership, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and General Business have been developed for students who wish to focus their studies on a specific discipline.
Leadership (choose any four):
- MOL 501 Leadership Theory
- MOL 529 Conflict Management
- MOL 540 Leadership Communication
- MOL 625 Leading Organizational Change
- MBA 690 Leadership Through People Skills
- MBA 691 Dialogical Skills
Human Resources Management (take any four):
- MBA 721 Labor Management Partnerships
- MBA 760 Strategic Staffing and Career Management
- MBA 761 Compensation and Benefits Management
- MBA 762 Training and Development
- MBA 763 Contemporary Employee Relations and Dispute Resolution
- MBA 764 Conflict and Negotiation
- MBA 765 Performance Management Systems
Marketing Management:
- MBA 772 Advanced Marketing Research
- MBA 773 Marketing Strategy
- MBA 774 Consumer Behavior
Plus one of these electives:
- MBA 734 International Marketing
- MBA 771 Ethical Issues in Marketing
- MBA 775 Marketing Case Analysis
- MBA 776 Advertising
General Business:
Choose a combination of any four courses from the other concentrations.