Master of Business Administration

Dominican’s traditional MBA program will set you up for success in the business world through its high-impact, streamlined curriculum designed to help you achieve your professional goals. Students following this MBA program will need to complete at least 30 credit hours to receive their degree.

Our MBA Plus Concentration offers a personalized approach to your goals, allowing you to expand your knowledge beyond just the core requirements of our traditional MBA. Through this program, you’ll take three additional courses that will provide specialized training in accounting or healthcare management.

Dominican’s traditional MBA program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the business world.

• 10 courses
• Finish in as little as 12 months—or take all the time you need
• Year-round starts are available, with students able to begin their program in Fall, Spring, or Summer.
• AACSB-accredited (a distinction earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide)
• Modular core curriculum designed around key business themes, including leadership and ethics
• A simplified application process with optional GMAT and GRE.

A Streamlined Curriculum 
You will complete your degree fast in our streamlined 30-credit MBA curriculum. You’ll be immersed from day one in advanced-level coursework structured around key business themes in five modules:

• Leadership and Ethics
• Business Problem Solving, Negotiation and Strategy
• Financial Decision Making
• Markets and Consumers
• Analytics and Operations

Our MBA Plus Concentration offers students an unmatched foundation to launch their careers into specialized areas within the business industry. With three additional courses, students can pursue their interests in accounting, healthcare management or international business.

• 13 courses
• Ability to receive specialized training in accounting or healthcare management
• Year-round starts are available, with students able to begin their program in fall, spring, or summer
• AACSB-accredited (a distinction earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide)
• Modular core curriculum designed around key business themes, including leadership and ethics
• A simplified application process with optional GMAT and GRE

Electives are not required as part of the traditional MBA program, though you have the option to earn a certificate, on top of your degree, in a particular discipline by taking at least two electives in the following market-trending areas:

• Accounting
• Data analytics
• Finance
• Leadership
• Health care administration
• International business administration
• Marketing

One of your first courses at Dominican will be a Business Gateway Practicum in which you and your classmates will solve a real business problem for a real business client. You’ll also be introduced to techniques in negotiation. From this experience to your capstone course in applied strategic development, you will experience the hands-on, relevant learning style of Dominican’s MBA program.

Whether you already have an MBA or not, if you’re seeking only to advance your skills in a particular discipline—fast—our individual graduate certificate programs are an outstanding option. With just two courses you can earn a Graduate Business Certificate in a high-demand discipline of your choosing. It’s a great way to fill in knowledge gaps and increase your earning potential. Those with little or no background in business can earn our Business Essentials Certificate by taking at least four of our online foundation courses.

Designed for students currently enrolled in any of Dominican University’s undergraduate programs, Dominican’s Fast-Track Graduate Pathways allow you to get credit for what you’ve learned and waive up to six graduate credits. Earn your MBA with just one additional year of study.

The Brennan School of Business is AACSB-accredited, a distinction earned by less than six percent of business schools worldwide. AACSB schools are evaluated on a number of factors, including intellectual contributions and impact, student progression and career development and teaching effectiveness. Accreditation is a mark of a strong return on your investment with higher-caliber academics. See what sets us apart

Experience global business firsthand as part of our short-term global immersion opportunities. Dominican MBA students have traveled to places like China, Chile, South Africa and France to enhance their MBA experience. Explore global immersion

As a student in Dominican's MBA program, you'll experience award-winning career development resources designed to put you on a path toward your dream career. Here, you’ll have access to unmatched resources to help you land high-impact opportunities. You'll also connect with top industry leaders for personalized advising through Dominican's hallmark Career Mentors Programs. And you’ll have countless opportunities to attend professional events and gain exposure to a wide variety of companies. Learn more 

The decision to pursue an on-campus or online MBA program can be pivotal for your career. In addition to typically offering a high return on your investment thanks to the hard business skills and soft leadership skills they help develop, an MBA degree can provide you with a large network of faculty and alumni. These individuals can be transformative for your career trajectory—mentoring you and helping you not only as you advance beyond your current position but also years from now as your career continues to evolve.

Pinning down exactly how much an MBA makes can be difficult—mainly because they can be found in a variety of positions. From HR managers to accountants to marketing managers, the skills gained in an MBA degree program can lead people down many paths.   If you’re asking yourself, “Should I get an MBA?” take some time to evaluate and research the exact types of roles you’re looking to advance into. You’re likely to find that individuals with MBAs in those positions earn well above others who hold a bachelor’s degree—and the amount earned over a lifetime can amount to significant earnings.

In order to apply, you will need the following materials:

• A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution
• Two recommendations (from an employer, professor or professional colleague)
• Personal statement and résumé 

No prior business courses are required. Students may enter the MBA program in August, January, May or July and should apply at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester (two months for international students). 

You may transfer up to six relevant graduate-level credit hours toward your Dominican MBA. All transfer credits are subject to approval and must be submitted on an official transcript showing a grade of B or higher. To see if your credits transfer, contact the Office of the Registrar.

Along with opportunities for financial aid through loans and grants, the Brennan School of Business offers a variety of scholarships for outstanding academic achievement and graduate assistantships for those who wish to work with faculty while pursuing their degree. A 20% tuition discount is also available to Dominican University alumnae/i. Contact our Office of Financial Aid to learn more. 

We can be reached at (708) 524-6809 or by email at finaid@dom.edu