Mount Saint Mary College

What you'll study

The curriculum builds core and advanced business competencies across leadership and management, finance, marketing, operations, ethics, production, and communication. Students choose electives in areas such as entrepreneurship, human resources, international business, and business law. The program culminates in a capstone research project or, optionally, a thesis instead of the capstone.

Pathways and specializations available within the program include:

• MBA with optional CPA Track: core MBA coursework plus advanced accounting classes intended to help meet state 150-credit education thresholds (licensure requirements vary by state).
• MBA with optional Concentration in Sports Management: adds courses focused on operational, economic, and public-relations aspects of sports facilities, organizations, and events; the college has regional sports partnerships to support learning and work opportunities.
• MBA in Healthcare Management: incorporates courses specific to operational management of healthcare facilities alongside standard MBA courses.

Credit requirement ranges from 34 to 55 credits depending on undergraduate major and relevant work/life experience; incoming students meet with a graduate business advisor or program coordinator to map an individualized path to degree completion.

Entry requirements

• Minimum GPA of 2.85 or a GMAT score of 475
• Graduate objective statement
• Official college transcripts from every institution attended
• Two academic and/or professional references

Career prospects

The MBA is positioned for advancement into management and leadership roles across business functions and industries, including management, finance, healthcare administration, accounting, sports management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Alumni examples from the program include executives and directors in areas such as professional sports administration, veteran services, human resources, school safety and security, marketing, and cadet services at West Point.

Scholarships & funding angle

While specific scholarships or amounts are not listed on the program page, the program notes a reduced tuition rate for the online MBA. Prospective students should explore institutional scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and federal or private student aid options and contact the college's financial services or admissions office for details.