Program Overview

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Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Xavier University is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and network to excel in today's dynamic business landscape. This in-person, full-time program offers a rigorous graduate school experience that strengthens communication, hones strategic instincts, and expands industry expertise.

Overview

The program allows students to earn their Master of Business Administration in as little as one year. It is tailored to provide students with a broad range of instruction, advancing their knowledge and building a diverse skill set that supports their career readiness.

Admission

Admission to Xavier's full-time MBA program is rolling, allowing students to begin their graduate studies throughout the academic year. While there is no formal application deadline, recommended dates for application submission are:

• Fall: August 1
• Spring: December 1 For international students, all completed applications and supplementary materials must be received by January 1.

Application Materials

To be considered for admission into the MBA program, students must submit the following materials:

• Completed application
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, sent directly from the institution; electronic transcripts are preferred
• A current résumé documenting work experience
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources; recommender names/emails can be uploaded to the application, allowing the recommendation form to be sent to them by email
• A personal statement regarding the motivation and goals that have prompted the application to the full-time MBA program
• A personal interview (if requested) by the admissions committee

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

Foundation Skills

Before starting the MBA journey, students may need to build foundational knowledge by completing:

• ACCT 500 - Foundations of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• BAIS 500 - Business Statistics (3 credits) These may be waived by exam or prior undergraduate coursework.

Core Coursework

Core MBA courses develop strategic and analytical business decision-making skills. Courses include:

• ACCT 550 - Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
• BAIS 550 - Business Information Systems (3 credits)
• BAIS 551 - Operational Analysis (3 credits)
• BLAW 550 - Business Law and Ethics (3 credits)
• BUAD 550 - International Business (3 credits) or other approved course
• ECON 550 - Managerial Economics (3 credits)
• FINC 550 - Fundamentals of Finance (3 credits)
• MGMT 550 - Strategy and Organizations (3 credits)
• MKTG 550 - Marketing Strategy (3 credits)

Capstone Course Options

The MBA program concludes with a capstone course integrating foundation and core knowledge. Students enroll in their final semester. Options include:

• BUAD 690 - Corporate Governance (3 credits)
• BUAD 691 - Global Strategic Thinking (3 credits)
• BUAD 694 - Bond Portfolio Management (3 credits)

Electives and Concentrations

Students must complete at least nine credit hours of electives. A concentration fulfills this requirement. Concentration areas include:

• Business Administration
• Business Intelligence
• Finance
• Innovation
• Change/Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Values-Based Leadership

Sample Courses

BLAW 550 - Business Law and Ethics

This course explores the relationship between ethics and law by discussing legal concepts and analyzing the ethical implications of these topics.

ECON 550 - Managerial Economics

Managerial economics analyzes consumer and firm behavior to provide a strong theoretical understanding of how consumers make decisions and how firms maximize profit.

FINC 550 - Fundamentals of Finance

Fundamentals of Finance helps students understand the basic principles and techniques used in the financial management of a business.

BUAD 550 - International Business

This course seeks to expand students' perspectives by examining issues in international business, including globalization and differences in political and economic systems.

Tuition and Fees

At Xavier University, we endeavor to make graduate education accessible to all by providing access to various financial aid resources and offering competitive tuition rates.

• Tuition: $942 per credit hour
• Fees:
  • One-Time Program Fee: $250
  • Student ID Fee: $12.50
  • Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time: $15 per semester
  • Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time: $10 per semester

Program Features

• Earn your MBA in under 12 months
• Tailored to your unique career goals with multiple concentrations
• AACSB-accredited MBA program
• No GMAT or GRE required to apply
• Scholarship Opportunities

Career Outlook

Xavier's Master of Business Administration graduates see a strong return on their investment, with an average salary of $81,100. With an MBA, you can work in business and financial occupations, such as:

• Budget Analyst
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Human Resources Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Operations Manager
• Training and Development Specialist

Accreditation

Xavier University's MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), considered the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Additional Programs

Xavier University also offers:

• Part-Time MBA
• Online MBA (full-time and part-time)
• Executive MBA (EMBA)
• Accelerated 4+1 MBA

About Xavier University

Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades.