Mount St. Mary's University

What you'll study

Students study a mix of core courses and elective options designed to cover key business functions. Typical subject areas include:

• Core management disciplines — organizational behavior, operations, strategy
• Finance and accounting — budgeting, financial statement analysis, managerial accounting
• Marketing and analytics — market strategy, customer analysis, data-informed decision making
• Leadership and ethics — team leadership, corporate responsibility, negotiation
• Applied projects — capstone or consulting-style work that integrates coursework with real organisational challenges

Entry requirements

Admissions typically require a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, a professional résumé, and letters of recommendation or professional references. Many programmes consider prior work experience as part of a holistic review; some accept or waive standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE) depending on applicant profile. International applicants will usually need to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Career prospects

An MBA prepares graduates for management and leadership roles across industries. Common pathways include functional leadership (marketing, finance, operations), general management and strategy roles, entrepreneurship and consulting. The degree is also used to pivot careers into new sectors or accelerate promotion within an existing organisation.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Graduate business students can pursue several funding routes: merit-based scholarships, assistantships or departmental awards, employer tuition assistance, and external private or public scholarships. Applicants should contact the programme's admissions or financial aid office early to learn about internal awards, eligibility criteria and application processes, and to explore loan and budgeting options.