Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management in St. Louis United States | Maryville University

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students with essential business knowledge and practical skills for today's dynamic corporate environment. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications, helping future leaders tackle professional challenges effectively.

Beyond fundamental courses, students can focus their studies in specialized areas including Accounting, Digital Media, Finance, Healthcare Administration, HR Management, General Management, Marketing, or Software Development.

Additional credentialing options include graduate certificates in Cybersecurity Response, Cybersecurity Testing, Data Analytics, or Project Management. Electives allow students to tailor their education to specific career aspirations.

The program offers flexible scheduling with evening in-person classes or online options, available in both part-time and accelerated full-time formats. ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredits this MBA program.

Program Objectives
Graduates of Maryville University's MBA program will demonstrate competency to:

Identify change management strategies and human capital development approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Apply contemporary analytical and data visualization techniques used by business professionals.
Create data-informed solutions for complex business challenges across various industries.
Evaluate legal and ethical considerations in business decision-making.
Communicate effectively how different business functions contribute to strategic organizational success.
The program requires completion of 36 credit hours, comprising 27 core credits and 9 elective credits. Students may opt for a concentration or certificate program (12 credits).

Prerequisite courses may be necessary depending on academic background. Non-business undergraduates must complete BUS-501 (Business Survey), while those without accounting coursework need ACCT 509 (Financial Accounting). These prerequisite credits don't count toward degree requirements.

Credit transfer limitations apply for students pursuing additional graduate credentials. Only 6 credit hours from completed concentrations (Accounting, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Finance, Healthcare, or Software Development) can apply toward a second degree. MBA graduates cannot subsequently pursue a Management & Leadership Master's degree, and vice versa.