What You'll Learn
In both our respected MBA programs—offered on campus and online—you’ll get a balance of the academic rigor and practical experience that set business leaders apart. You will gain a well-rounded perspective of multiple business topics, including strategy, leadership, and analytics. And, as part of our esteemed Brennan School of Business, you’ll collaborate closely with faculty who can help you develop a global perspective that can transform your career.
Students entering the program with little or no undergraduate background in business can master the fundamentals through six foundation courses in accounting, economics, finance, law, management and statistics—all at no cost. These self-paced online courses are prerequisites for more advanced core courses.
When following the traditional MBA route, students are encouraged, though not required, to choose courses from our MBA electives. Those interested in developing deeper knowledge in a particular discipline can earn a certificate by completing at least two electives. See our full MBA course listing.
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.
Other Curricular Options
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.