The mission of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is to prepare students to become effective, responsible, and ethical business leaders capable of making a meaningful impact in today’s dynamic and globally interconnected business environment. The program emphasizes the development of advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and strategic decision-making tools necessary to address complex, real-world organizational challenges. Attention is given to ethical leadership, responsible use of technology and artificial intelligence, and data-informed management practices. Students are prepared to navigate diverse cultural contexts, lead innovation, and uphold integrity and accountability within an increasingly technology-driven and globally complex business landscape.

Upon completion of an MBA degree, a student should: 

1. Use and adapt leadership strategies to evaluate, motivate oneself and others, and facilitate collaboration in teams. 
2. Target effective and appropriate messages to different audiences, including peers, stakeholders, decisionmakers, and external business partners. 
3. Create strategies and identify policies and processes that use technology for innovative business opportunities, solutions to problems, and effective marketing. 
4. Develop business strategies that adapt to global environments and evaluate their impact on cultural values, legal and ethical issues, and diversity and inclusion. 
5. Demonstrate critical thinking in the data-driven decision-making process by researching and assessing data for credibility and usefulness, using appropriate quantitative analyses, solving problems, and analyzing consequences resulting from decisions. 
6. Drive business innovation, efficiency, and ethical decision-making by leveraging an understanding of AI and other technologies.

Features of Mount Mary’s MBA program include:

• A fully online, asynchronous curriculum delivered in 7-week courses
• Program completion in as little as one year
• The flexibility to begin the program in August, October, January, March, May or June

Specializations in:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Finance
• Healthcare Administration

Thirty (30) graduate credits are required for the MBA degree. Students complete 21 credits in foundational core courses and select 9 additional credits from one of five specializations.

Foundational Core (21 credits): Required for All Students

• BUS 610 Strategic Communication
• BUS 620 Leadership
• BUS 625 Marketing Strategy
• BUS 640 Accounting Analysis & Control
• BUS 626 Generative AI for Managers or BUS 651 Info Gov, Risk Management, Compliance
• BUS 670 Managerial Finance or BUS 671 Healthcare Finance

Specializations (9 credits): Students Must Select One

Artificial Intelligence

• BUS 642 Business Use Cases for AI Models
• BUS 643 AI Governance and Ethics
• BUS 644 Managing AI Projects

Business Analytics

• BUS 682 Spreadsheet Modeling
• BUS 683 Python for Bus Analytics
• BUS 644 Managing AI Projects

Cybersecurity

• BUS 652 Network Architectures for Cyber Managers
• BUS 653 Cyber Risk Management and Strategy
• BUS 655 Executive Cyber Defense

Finance

• BUS 673 Capital Markets and Investing
• BUS 674 Financial Statements Analysis
• BUS 675 Frontiers of Finance

Healthcare Administration

• BUS 662 Economics of US HC System
• BUS 663 Management of HC Orgs
• BUS 664 Data Analysis for HC Managers

Artificial Intelligence
AI is a diverse field with impact across almost every industry. While those who code and develop AI models obviously play a huge role, it is equally important to have leaders who can ethically select, scope, manage, and maintain AI projects, identify opportunities for AI in various sectors, and take on the herculean task of keeping updated on this field which is literally changing by the day.

Cybersecurity
Students will learn to think big-picture about cyber management and strategy to protect their organizations from the most pressing threats and cybercrimes. This specialization focuses on oversight, governance, and risk analysis.

Healthcare Administration
Students do not need to have a background in healthcare or healthcare administration as this specialization is accessible, engaging, and relevant. Practical case studies and hands-on assignments will prepare you for the full variety of healthcare administration jobs in a high-growth field.

Business Analytics
Develop literacy around 'hard' analytical tools like those used for data querying, visualization, and modeling. Analytics is needed in nearly all size organizations, creating high job growth and opportunities for increased earning potential.

Finance
Leverage your passion about financial markets, investments, and corporate finance. This program suits those aiming for eventual leadership roles in finance, such as Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), investment bankers, financial analysts, or portfolio managers. It's also beneficial for entrepreneurs who need a solid understanding of finance to manage their businesses effectively, and for professionals seeking to transition into finance from other industries.

To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, you must meet the following requirements: 

• Have earned a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4-point scale. Students with strong supporting materials may be admitted on a probationary status with a GPA below 2.75; see General Information Section of admission categories and requirements. 
• Provide a personal statement of educational and professional goals for pursuing the MBA (maximum of 250 words). 
• Provide two letters of recommendation from professionals and/or professors able to comment on abilities and commitment, preferably one from the current employer.

Students must have completed undergraduate coursework in financial accounting prior to enrolling in BUS 640 Accounting Analysis and Control. If they have not, they may complete a four-week foundational preparatory module to ensure they are adequately prepared for the course.

A course or experience in spreadsheets and the basics of data analysis and visualization concepts (using tools like Excel or Google Sheets) is strongly recommended.

Our reputable MBA is offered at an affordable, competitive cost. The per credit tuition rate for the 2026-2027 academic year is $650. Students are eligible to apply for scholarships, graduate assistantships, and loans to help meet the cost of their MBA.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid for Graduate Students

1. Complete and submit the online Graduate Student Application. 
2. Submit the nonrefundable application fee. The application fee is waived for Mount Mary alumni. Contact your graduate admission counselor to obtain the alumni waiver code. 
3. Submit your official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You will need to contact each institution (typically the registrar’s office) to have your transcript sent directly to Mount Mary University. If you are in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree, send your current transcript at the time of application and then send your final transcript once your degree is conferred. If you previously attended Mount Mary, you do not need to request Mount Mary transcripts, but you should provide transcripts from other schools, if applicable. Official transcripts can be submitted via mail or electronically to:
   1. Graduate Admission Office, Mount Mary University, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
   2. mmu-admissop@mtmary.edu
4. Submit two letters of recommendation. The recommendation letters should be from professionals and/or professors able to comment on the applicant’s abilities and commitment. Recommendation forms and instructions are provided in the Graduate Student Application.
5. Write and submit a career goals statement.

Application materials can be uploaded via your application portal, or submitted via postal mail or email to:
Mount Mary University
Graduate Admission Office 
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-admissop@mtmary.edu