Master of Business Administration Degree

Mary McDonough, Ph.D., Director, Master of Business Administration Program


The MBA prepares candidates to manage people, assets, ideas, and technology in a rapidly changing global environment. Courses develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills with a particular focus on operational, strategic, and financial risk. Added benefits of the newly re-designed program include IBM certifications that have been embedded into the curriculum, a strong focus on data and analytical tools, more robust coursework in program concentrations and more flexible course delivery

Curriculum

Candidates must attain 36 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students elect a concentration upon entrance to facilitate courses in the program path. The MBA degree can be completed in as little as 36 credits if the core curriculum is satisfied by undergraduate courses with grades of B or higher. Waived credits are by permission only, and not an obligation of the University.

MBA Degree:        36 Credits

                              Core Courses:*      21 Credits

                              Concentration:*     9-12 Credits

                              Electives:*             3-6 Credits

                                            *Note: Concentration and elective credits vary.

Level I: Core Courses (21 credits)

These courses provide the foundation for many of the concepts introduced in later courses, and should be taken early in the program. Waivers and/or transfer of credits may be considered as outlined in the Curriculum section above.  Students are to complete their core courses prior to beginning their concentration.

AC-501Managerial Accounting3
GB-511Management & Human Behavior3
GB-530Corporate Finance3
GB-533Enterprise Design Thinking3
GB-622Management Economics3
DS-650Data Law Ethics & Business Intelligence3
DS-660Business Analytics3
Total Credits21

Level II:  Concentration (9-12 credits)

Concentrations focus the candidate on a specific area to achieve depth of knowledge. Concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Marketing Intelligence, and Risk Management. Candidates may follow the recommended courses below or may work with the Program Director to design a concentration to meet specific goals and reflect individual backgrounds. 

An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.

Level II:  Electives (3-6 credits)

These courses provide program breadth outside the area of concentration. Candidates should choose these courses to gain knowledge in areas that will help achieve their career goals. 

Additional Concentrations

Candidates may choose to add additional concentrations to their program of study. Each additional concentration requires 6 additional credits (12 credits for Health Care Administration). The concentration is noted on the transcript.

Saint Peter's alumni who have earned an MBA or MSA from Saint Peter's University may re-enroll for additional concentrations.

Note: A concentration taken after a degree has been awarded is not eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. You will be expected to settle your account using cash, employer tuition reimbursement, private loans or other such funds.