The Master of Business Administration degree can be completed either through the full-time 9-month, in-person program or through asynchronous online education. 24 credit hours form a core curriculum that provides a comprehensive foundation in business, and 12 credits are dedicated to a specialization certificate in Strategic Management, Data Analytics, People Management, or Church Administration.

The Online MBA has two in-person requirements: A mandatory fall orientation in your first fall semester and the BUS 615 International Capstone course. 

Please note that the People Management Specialization Certificate is only available online.  

Select a pathway from the menu below:

  • On-Campus MBA Curriculum
  • Online MBA Curriculum
  • Certificate Requirements
On-Campus MBA Curriculum

 All core courses are required. 12 credits of an approved specialization certificate are required.

To complete a specialization certificate and receive the MBA, a student must complete the required courses for that certificate. Blending certificate courses is not permitted. See the Certificate Requirements section for more information.

Fall MBA Courses:

Take 18 credits total: take all core courses and pick one specialization course (i.e. 3 credits).

Core Courses: 

  • BUS 616 Business Law (2)
  • BUS 605 Catholic Social Teaching for Professionals (1)
  • BUS 603 Analytical Tools & Techniques (3)
  • BUS 601 Leading with High Purpose (3)
  • BUS 602 Accounting & Financial Analysis (3)
  • BUS 612 Leadership as Service (0)
  • BUS 699 Career Strategy (0)
  • BUS 604 Integrated Marketing & Sales (3)

Specialization Courses: 

 
Strategic Management Certificate
  • MGT 518 Management Communications (3)
    • Asynchronous Online
  • ENT 519 Generative AI & Digital Transformation (3)
    • Asynchronous Online
Church Administration Certificate
  • EAM 514 Parish Fundraising, Capital Campaigns & Project Management (3)
    • Asynchronous Online
Data Analytics Certificate
  • DA 501 Introduction to Data Science and Python (3)

 

Spring MBA Courses:

Take 18 credits total: Take all core courses and pick 3 specialization courses (i.e. 9 credits). Spring courses are subject to change.

Core Courses:

  • BUS 617 Technology & Operations Management (3)
  • BUS 607 Habits, Virtues, & Excellence (1.5)
  • BUS 606 Data Analytics Tools for Business (1.5)
  • BUS 621 Business, Government & International Economy (1.5)
  • BUS 612 Leadership as Service (0)
  • BUS 615 Capstone Experience (1.5)
    • This course requires international travel.
    • An additional tuition fee applies to this course.
    • Students are required to arrange and provide their own travel. 

Specialization Courses: 

 
Strategic Management Certificate
  • MGT 565 Continuous Improvement & Six Sigma (3)
  • ENT 519 Generative AI & Digital Transformation (3)
    • Asynchronous Online
  • MGT 515 Strategic Management Practicum (3)
Church Administration Certificate
  • EAM 406 Responsible Use of Technology (3)
    • Asynchronous Online w/ Some In-person meetings
  • EAM 515 Communication, Accountability, & Crisis Management (3)
    • Asynchronous Online
  • EAM XXX 3 credits of MEAM Electives 
    • EAM 516: Pastoral Mgmt. & Personnel (3) is encouraged
Data Analytics Certificate
  • DA 514 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis (3)
  • DA 515 Introduction to Machine Learning (3)
  • DA 5XX 3 Credit Data Analytics Elective (3)

 

Online MBA Curriculum

All core courses are required. 12 credits of an approved specialization certificate are required.

To complete a specialization certificate and receive the MBA, a student must complete the required courses for that certificate. Blending certificate courses is not permitted. See the Certificate Requirements section.

Online MBA Courses:

 

In-person Orientation: A required week-long orientation located in Washington, DC. Occurs in mid-August the week before fall courses begin.

Core Courses: 

  • BUS 616 Business Law (2)
  • BUS 605 Catholic Social Teaching for Professionals (1)
  • BUS 603 Analytical Tools & Techniques (3)
  • BUS 601 Leading with High Purpose (3)
  • BUS 602 Accounting & Financial Analysis (3)
  • BUS 604 Integrated Marketing & Sales (3)
  • BUS 617 Technology & Operations Management (3)
  • BUS 607 Habits, Virtues, & Excellence (1.5)
  • BUS 606 Data Analytics Tools for Business (1.5)
  • BUS 621 Business, Government & International Economy (1.5)
  • BUS 615 Capstone Experience (1.5) Please note that this is a required in-person course.
    • This course requires international travel.
    • An additional tuition fee applies to this course.
    • Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel. 

Specialization Courses: 

 
Strategic Management 
  • MGT 518 Management Communications (3)
  • MGT 565 Continuous Improvement & Six Sigma (3)
  • ENT 519 Generative AI & Digital Transformation (3)
  • MGT 515 Strategic Management Practicum (3)
Church Administration 
  • EAM 514 Parish Fundraising, Capital Campaigns & Project Management (3)
  • EAM 406 Responsible Use of Technology (3)
  • EAM 515 Communication, Accountability, & Crisis Management (3)
  • EAM XXX 3 credits of MEAM Electives 
    • EAM 516: Pastoral Mgmt. & Personnel (3) is encouraged

People Management 

  • MGT 518 Management Communication (3)
  • MGT 530 People Operations (3)
  • MGT 510 Conflict Resolution (3)
  • ENT 519: Generative AI & Digital Transformation (3)

Certificate Requirements

Students in the MBA Program are required to complete one certificate in order to graduate. Non-degree-seeking students or MBA alumni interested in pursuing additional certifications may do so by completing 12 credits per certificate.

Data Analytics: (In-Person MBA only)
  • DA 501 Introduction to Data Science and Python (3)
  • DA 514 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis (3)
  • DA 515 Introduction to Machine Learning (3)
  • DA 5XX 3 Credit Data Analytics Elective (3)
Strategic Management: (In-Person and Online MBA)
  • MGT 518 Management Communications (3)
  • MGT 565 Continuous Improvement & Six Sigma (3)
  • ENT 519 Generative AI & Digital Transformation (3)
  • MGT 515 Strategic Management Practicum (3)
Church Administration: (In-Person and Online MBA)
  • EAM 514 Parish Fundraising, Capital Campaigns & Project Management (3)
  • EAM 406 Responsible Use of Technology (3)
  • EAM 515 Communication, Accountability, & Crisis Management (3)
  • EAM XXX 3 credits of MEAM Electives 
    • EAM 516: Pastoral Mgmt. & Personnel (3) is encouraged

People Management: (Online MBA only)

  • MGT 518 Management Communication (3)
  • MGT 530 People Operations (3) 
  • MGT 510 Conflict Resolution (3) 
  • ENT 519: Generative AI & Digital Transformation (3)