The on-campus MBA is a 9-month, 36-credit program for recent graduates. Rooted in Catholic teaching, it combines business skills, real-world experience, and ethical leadership. Students live and learn in D.C., gaining access to top resources and regional networks.
The Online MBA is designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible, asynchronous online courses and world-class curriculum, this virtue-centered graduate program is designed for professional flourishing at your own pace.
Grounded in FaithOur MBA is unique in that it integrates the professional and technical expertise of a Carnegie top-ranked research university within a comprehensive Christian worldview. You'll receive the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in tomorrow's professional world, all in the context of a faith-friendly environment that allows you to explore the depths of your personal calling and the meaning of your life.
The MBA program offers a rigorous 36-credit curriculum designed to build essential business knowledge and skills. Students gain a strong foundation in 24 credits of core curriculum while obtaining a 12-credit specialization certificate in Strategic Management, Data Analytics, People Management, or Church Administration. Courses emphasize practical learning through case studies, collaborative projects, and real-world applications, preparing our graduates to excel in a competitive business environment.
The MBA program focuses on the professional development of each student, both inside the classroom and beyond. Students will experience leadership training, team-building, and networking with alumni. The on-campus program also includes a private speaker series, Busch School CEO lectures, career development workshops, visits to businesses, and our week-long Capstone Experience, which takes place in an international location. For the on-campus program, each student is required to have an internship experience during the program to enhance their learning and career prospects.
The MBA capstone is an immersive experience that connects your business expertise to the world stage. While abroad, you will step into environments that challenge and inspire. You will engage with leaders, experience diverse cultures, and navigate complex markets. This is an opportunity to see business in action across borders, deepen your understanding of global and local dynamics, and cultivate the adaptability that defines exceptional leaders. The capstone equips you to think strategically, act ethically, and make a lasting difference in any setting.*
*International capstone experience incurs an additional fee. Location to be determined each year.
“Earning my master’s degree in business from the Busch School was one of the best decisions I made early in my career."
-Drew Zak
