Master of Business Administration

For detailed descriptions, please request a Program Overview.

The flexible MBA is delivered online with options to attend sessions on campus. It is a 36 credit hour program designed to be completed in 24 months. We also offer accelerated options for students who wish to complete the program in as few as 12 months. There are 12 total courses: 9 required Core MBA Courses and 3 courses from a Concentration of your choice. The program culminates with a Final Project Capstone designed as a real-world consulting project. 

The following are core courses in the MBA Program:

• Accounting for Managers
• Finance for Managers
• Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics
• Strategies in Operations Management
• Managing Dynamic Organizations
• Innovation and Disruption Management
• Social Responsibility of Business
• Marketing Management in a Digital Environment
• Management Consulting/Global Project (Capstone)

Students will take three courses in one of the below concentrations:

• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Finance
• Digital Management
• Small Business Management
• Corporate Governance
• Entrepreneurship
• Global Business

In addition to the MBA program, and our seven program concentrations, students also have the option of building out their education by pursuing certificates in Management, Business Finance, and Operations Logistics.

The MBA focuses on entrepreneurial thinking, social enterprise, innovation, global collaboration, and business analytics – key competencies that industry leaders tell us they need. Students will learn to:

• Manage and lead through effective communication and collaboration.
• Use quantitative data to develop business opportunities in a dynamic world.
• Analyze the local and global environment to formulate business solutions.
• Apply critical reasoning to integrate business goals with corporate social responsibility.
• Leverage technology in all areas of business to improve outcomes.

Take advantage of the connections that The Bill Munday School of Business has with both young and established Austin organizations in order to build your network. During the culminating Capstone experience, students will work with local and global organizations on a consulting project that addresses their strategic business needs. Austin has quickly established itself as a technology hotbed, fueled by companies such as Dell, Facebook, Google, Oracle, Tesla, IBM, Apple, and Amazon. Trendsetting events like South by Southwest (SXSW) and Austin City Limits have further transformed Austin into a special place with unlimited appeal.

Below are the course rotations for the 2021-2022 academic year. For a detailed class schedule, please see the Graduate Advising Page. The Bill Munday School of Business reserves the right to modify course offerings based on student enrollments, program changes, etc.  

MBA courses meet on Saturdays three times during each 7-week course, with all other coursework delivered online. Saturday courses are offered in a hybrid format, where students may choose to attend class on campus or join synchronously online. 

Admission Requirements

The university’s flexible MBA is accessible to all students with a variety of academic backgrounds. Those without prior education in business may require foundational courses, which can be taken through St. Edward’s University. You can learn more by speaking with an enrollment counselor.

How to Apply

All applicants for the MBA must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The GRE and/or other standardized admissions tests are not required for admission. International applicants may be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score to demonstrate English proficiency.

To start an application, follow these steps:

1. Complete a St. Edward’s University application for admission. The admissions application for the online MBA can be completed online here. You will need to create and validate an account before beginning the application.
2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. St. Edward’s University prefers transcripts to be submitted electronically. If your undergraduate institution does not provide electronic transcripts, please have official transcripts mailed to: St. Edward’s University Office of Admissions 3001 South Congress Austin, TX 78704-6489.
3. Submit a personal statement. Please use the personal statement to describe your background and interests and to explain why you wish to pursue your online MBA Please also include some information on your post-graduation goals.
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5. Additional Requirements for International Students or permanent resident applicants. Foreign applicants may be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to demonstrate proficiency in English sufficient to successfully complete the program.

Admission Timeline

The Bill Munday School of Business at St. Edward’s University uses a rolling admissions process to evaluate each candidate. Applicants can usually expect to be contacted within two business days of their finalized application regarding next steps, and the Admissions Committee should make their decision within two weeks.

Tuition

At $44,712, St. Edward’s flexible MBA is a smart investment. The skills learned in this program prepare you for career advancement across a variety of industries. Tuition includes all course fees but does not include books, comprehensive fees, or other course materials. Once accepted to the program, you are required to submit a $500 non-refundable tuition deposit. Deposits are applied toward tuition and secure your place in the upcoming class.

*Tuition is subject to change at the discretion of the St. Edward’s University Board of Trustees.

Financial Aid

The St. Edward’s University Financial Aid office provides information about financial aid opportunities available to graduate students.

Please visit our Financial Aid page or call us at (512) 387-3110 if you are interested in additional details.