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

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students with essential knowledge and competencies to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. The curriculum offers practical application of business concepts through real-world scenarios, equipping future leaders to tackle professional challenges.

Beyond foundational 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, Penetration Testing, Data Analytics, or Project Management. Electives allow customization based on individual career aspirations.

Flexible scheduling options include evening classes, online delivery, and both part-time or accelerated full-time formats. The program holds ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accreditation.

Program Outcomes
MBA graduates will demonstrate:

Understanding of change management principles and human capital development strategies.
Practical data analysis and visualization capabilities essential for contemporary business practice.
Ability to formulate data-informed solutions for cross-industry business challenges.
Comprehension of legal and ethical considerations in business operations.
Effective communication of how business functions contribute to strategic organizational success.
The 36-credit requirement includes 27 core credits plus 9 elective credits, with optional concentration or certificate tracks (12 credits).

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

Credit transfer limitations apply for students pursuing additional credentials in Accounting, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or Software Development. MBA graduates cannot subsequently enroll in the Management & Leadership master's program, and vice versa.