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Business Administration, M.B.A. (Professional)

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The Professional MBA program at Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is tailored to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. Students can take classes through the hybrid program online or on campus weekday evenings (Monday through Thursday), generally from 6 to 9:15 p.m. To increase flexibility, students may begin the program in January, May or August.

The Chaifetz School’s broad-based Professional MBA program, ranked in the top 40 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, prepares students to succeed in management roles through the development of strategic skills and knowledge in a range of functional business areas. In addition to the managerial core, students can focus elective coursework in one of 10 concentration areas including the Chaifetz School’s nationally ranked specialty areas of accounting (#40), entrepreneurship (#10), international business (#11) and supply chain management (#13).

While most AACSB-accredited schools only allow students to transfer up to six credits if needed, SLU's agreement with the Jesuit MBA network allows students to transfer all credits to partner Jesuit schools if needs arise for relocation. 

Scholarship support is available from the Chaifetz School of Business and all applications are assessed for scholarship consideration at the time of admission.

Learn More About Professional MBA Scholarships

Curriculum Overview

SLU's Professional MBA courses are offered Monday through Thursday from 6-9:15 p.m., allowing students to complete the program and maintain full-time employment. On average, evening MBA students complete the program in two-and-a-half years but are allotted up to five years, if necessary, allowing students to maintain a balance between their personal and professional life.  

The Professional MBA program requirements range from 36-48 credits, depending on prior academic background. The program consists of 12 credits of foundation coursework (economics, accounting, applied business statistics and operations management), 21 credits of advanced managerial core requirements and nine credits of advanced electives. Partial to complete waivers may be offered for the four foundations courses for students demonstrating competency through coursework completed in the last five years. These waivers are determined at the time of admission. Questions about course waivers can be directed to gradbiz@slu.edu.

The advanced managerial core includes coursework in finance, information technology, global business, business analytics, management, marketing, legal/ethical environment of business and professional effectiveness. Lastly, students complete a strategy and practice course during which students participate in live team-based consulting projects with local for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The course is aimed at developing teamwork and integrated strategy skills. Electives may be taken in any business discipline or, with academic approval, several non-business disciplines.

Students have the option to concentrate the electives of their coursework in one of the following areas of emphasis:

  • Accounting (Additional pre-requisites may be required)
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Information technology management
  • International business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Project management
  • Supply chain management

Careers

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business has a dedicated Career Resources Center and Graduate Career Advisor to help MBA students define professional goals, build essential career skills, create a robust professional network and develop a job search strategy. The center’s support, resources and advisement are available to students after graduation.

Eighty percent of graduates reported a change in employment status with about one-third accepting offers with a new employer, about one-third receiving promotions and about one-third changing functional roles within their organizations. Ninety-six percent of graduates who indicated a change in employment reported a salary increase at an average of 33 percent. 

Admission Requirements

Applicants are reviewed holistically for undergraduate performance and internship or professional experience. 

No GMAT or GRE required.

Application Requirements

  • Completed online application

  • Transcript(s)

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • Résumé

  • Professional goal statement

Requirements for International Students

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will also need to submit:

  • English Language Proficiency Scores: For non-native speakers of English, an official TOEFL or IELTS score report is also required and must be sent directly from ETS or the British Council (The school code is 6629 for ETS). TOEFL and IELTS scores should be no more than two years old. This program requires a TOEFL score of 88 and an IELTS broadband of at least a 6.5. The Pearson Test of English and Duolingo scores can be accepted as well. If you are interested in submitting Pearson scores, please contact gradbiz@slu.edu.

  • Official Academic Transcripts: An official transcript articulating both GPA and grades for all previous coursework is required and will be evaluated at the time of admission. 

  • Documentation of Financial Support: After an admission decision has been made and scholarship consideration has been assessed, students will need to complete an addendum form outlining certification of financial support for one year of study (if a student visa is required) submitted with the necessary documentation. Documentation will include:

    • A letter (declaration) of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency providing funds for your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your study at Saint Louis University.

    • A letter (certification) from the sponsor’s bank verifying that such funds currently are available and will be so for each subsequent year of your study at this University.  The financial evidence must cover at least the amount of expenses needed for the first year of your study.

  • Pathway Programs: INTO SLU offers a pathway program for international students who are interested in this program but do not meet the direct entry requirements. Visit https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/saint-louis-university/programs for more information.

Review Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. Application files are reviewed holistically (undergraduate performance, internship or professional experience and professional goal statement). The average time for admissions decisions is one to two weeks.

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Chaifetz School offers generous scholarships to make a graduate degree from our nationally ranked institution accessible. All applicants to the Professional MBA program are automatically considered for scholarship awards at the time of admission. Learn more about Professional MBA scholarships.
 
For more information about student loans, please visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.  

Accreditation 

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

 
  • Graduates will develop a strategic level understanding of the key functions of business—accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing, operations, and statistics. 
  • Graduates will practice problem analysis and decision-making and present results, both individually and as part of teams and groups, using vehicles such as problem and case analysis, integrated modules, and live consulting opportunities. 
  • Graduates will be aware of globalization and its impacts on people, businesses, and the economy. 
  • Graduates will participate in at least one service learning experience during the course of their studies and/or participate and assume leadership roles in student and community organizations. 
  • Graduates will be exposed to values issues and application of values to business professions in case analysis and in classroom interaction.
 
Course List
Code Title Credits
Foundation Courses
Foundation course waivers are sometimes granted based on previous academic coursework in these areas.
ACCT 5010Accounting for Managers3
ECON 5010Economics for Managers3
OPM 5020Applied Business Statistics3
OPM 5050Introduction to Analytics-Based Operations Management3
Breadth Courses
FIN 6000Finance for Managers3
IB 6000Global Business Environment3
ITM 6000Managing Information Technology3
MGT 6000Management3
MKT 6000Marketing Management3
Required Courses
ITM 6400Applied Business Analytics3
MGT 6003Legal, Ethical and Professional Environment of Business (Generally taken in a student's first semester)3
MGT 6006Strategy and Practice (Generally taken in a student's last semester)3
Professional Effectiveness Modules3
(Modules are offered in various topics and range from 1-3 credits)
Electives
Students may choose three graduate business courses from the following concentrations:9
Accounting Concentration
Economics Concentration
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Finance Concentration
International Business Concentration
Information Technology Management Concentration
Management Concentration
Marketing Concentration
Project Management Concentration
Supply Chain Management Concentration
Total Credits48

Accounting Concentration

Any nine credits of graduate accounting coursework (ACCT 5010 Accounting for Managers (3 cr) is not eligible)

Economics Concentration

Any nine credits of graduate economics coursework (ECON 5010 Economics for Managers (3 cr) is not eligible)

Entrepreneurship Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Course
MGT 6209Managing Resources in Startups3
MGT 6210Advanced Business Plan - New Ventures3
Choose one of the following:
MGT 6200New Venture Initiation3
or MGT 6201 Corporate Entrepreneurship
Total Credits9

Finance Concentration

Students must take FIN 6150 Finance Theory and Application (3 cr) as required breadth course (in lieu of FIN 6000 Finance for Managers (3 cr))

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Courses
FIN 6160Equity Securities and Markets3
FIN 6210Fixed Income Securities and Markets3
Elective Course
One graduate finance course 13
Total Credits9
1

FIN 6090 Real Estate Finance (3 cr) does not meet concentration requirements.

International Business Concentration

Any nine credits of graduate international business focused courses (IB 6000 Global Business Environment (3 cr) is not eligible)

Information Technology Management Concentration

Any nine credits of graduate information technology courses (ITM 6000 Managing Information Technology (3 cr) is not eligible)

Management Concentration

Any nine credits of graduate management courses (MGT 6000 Management (3 cr), MGT 6003 Legal, Ethical and Professional Environment of Business (3 cr) and MGT 6006 Strategy and Practice (3 cr) are not eligible)

Marketing Concentration

Any nine credits of graduate marketing courses (MKT 6000 Marketing Management (3 cr) is not eligible) or IB 6220 International E-Business (3 cr)

Project Management Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Courses
ITM 6050Project Management3
Supply Chain or Information Technology Course
Select one of the following:3
OPM 6050
Business Process and Operations Management
OPM 6430
Quality Improvement/Lean Sigma
OPM 6440
Supply Chain Sourcing & Strategy
Management Course
Select one of the following:3
MGT 6200
New Venture Initiation
MGT 6201
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Total Credits9

 Supply Chain Management Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Courses
OPM 6440Supply Chain Sourcing & Strategy3
OPM 6460Logistics & Warehousing3
Elective Course
Select one of the following:3
OPM 6000
Forecasting and Demand Management
OPM 6050
Business Process and Operations Management
OPM 6600
Supply Chain Analytics
ITM 6000
Managing Information Technology
ITM 6400
Applied Business Analytics
ITM 6450
Business Strategy and Enterprise Systems
Total Credits9

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

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For additional admission questions, please contact: Graduate Business Admissions Team 314-977-3800 gradbiz@slu.edu

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