Accelerate Your Future

The on-campus MBA is an accelerated, 9-month, 36-credit-hour program tailored for recent college graduates with less than five years of professional experience. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, hands-on business experience, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good. Students live and learn in the heart of Washington, D.C., taking advantage of the resources of the nation's capital and networking opportunities across the region.

9

months to complete degree

36

credits to complete the degree 

$1,385

per credit hour

Designed for Young Professionals

The MBA program offers a rigorous 36-credit curriculum designed to build essential business knowledge and skills in just 9 months. Students gain a strong foundation in 24 credits of core curriculum, while obtaining a 12-credit specialization certificate in Strategic Management, Data Analytics, 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 program focuses on the professional development of each student, both inside the classroom and beyond. Students will participate in leadership training, team-building activities, and networking events with alumni. The program also includes:

  • A private speaker series
  • Busch School CEO lectures
  • Career development workshops
  • Visits to businesses
  • Week-long Capstone Experience in an international location

Each student is required to have an internship experience during the program to enhance their learning and career prospects.

Curriculum

  • Core (24 credits)

    • BUS 616 Business Law -  2 credits
    • BUS 605 Catholic Social Teaching for Professionals - 1 credit
    • BUS 603 Analytical Tools & Techniques - 3 credits
    • BUS 601 Leading with High Purpose - 3 credits
    • BUS 602 Accounting & Financial Analysis - 3 credits
    • BUS 604 Integrated Marketing & Sales - 3 credits
    • BUS 617 Technology & Operations Management - 3 credits
    • BUS 607 Habits, Virtues, & Excellence - 1.5 credits
    • BUS 606 Data Analytics Tools for Business - 1.5 credits
    • BUS 621 Business, Government & International Economy - 1.5 credits
    • BUS 612 Leadership as Service - 0 credits
    • BUS 699 Career Strategy - 0 credits
    • BUS 615 Capstone Experience - 1.5 credits
      • This course requires international travel.
      • An additional tuition fee of $1,975 applies to this course.
      • Students are required to arrange and provide their own travel to the destination.

  • Specialization (12 credits)

    Strategic Management

    • MGT 518 Management Communications - 3 credits

    • MGT 565 Continuous Improvement & Six Sigma - 3 credits

    • ENT 519 Generative AI & Digital Transformation - 3 credits

    • MGT 515 Strategic Management Practicum - 3 credits

    Church Administration

    • EAM 514 Parish Fundraising, Capital Campaigns & Project Management - 3 credits

    • EAM 406 Responsible Use of Technology - 3 credits

    • EAM 515 Communication, Accountability, & Crisis Management - 3 credits

    • EAM XXX 3 credits of MEAM Electives (-)

    • EAM 516: Pastoral Mgmt. & Personnel (3) is encouraged

    Data Analytics

    • DA 501 Introduction to Data Science and Python - 3 credits

    • DA 514 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis - 3 credits

    • DA 515 Introduction to Machine Learning - 3 credits

    • DA 5XX 3 Credit Data Analytics Elective - 3 credits