Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Enhanced Online MBA Program
Advance your business career with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mount Saint Mary College. This accredited, enhanced online MBA program is designed for working professionals seeking to develop advanced leadership, management, and strategic business skills.
The Mount's MBA program is distinguished by its combination of online coursework and a one-day immersive, in-person residency, offering both flexibility and opportunities for collaboration and professional networking.
Whether your professional goals are in business management, finance, healthcare, accounting, sports management, marketing, or entrepreneurship, the Mount's enhanced online MBA provides the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed for meaningful career advancement.
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), the MBA program reflects Mount Saint Mary College's commitment to academic excellence, professional preparation, and student success.
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MBA Programs at the Mount
If you’re ready to become a leader and take your business career to the next level, a master’s degree in Business Administration is your next step. Our reputable MBA program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to prepare you for a variety of management positions throughout the modern business world, without disrupting your life.
If becoming a CPA is your goal, our MBA–CPA Track offers the opportunity to complete advanced accounting and business coursework that may satisfy the education requirements for CPA licensure, including the 150-credit hour threshold required by most states. You'll also gain the leadership and strategic skills needed to advance in accounting, finance, and business, without putting your career on hold. Students in this track take core MBA courses along with specialized advanced accounting classes that align with the demands of today’s increasingly complex financial and regulatory environment.
Students interested in the MBA with optional CPA-Track will apply for the traditional MBA program, then declare the track once enrolled.
*Disclaimer: Licensure requirements vary by state. Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy for details.
Sports is a rapidly growing industry that needs passionate and skilled business leaders. Earning your MBA with a concentration in Sports Management will set you apart in the sports industry, preparing you for a variety of management positions within sports and athletics. MBA-Sports Management Concentration students will take several courses specific to the operational, economic and public relations management of sports facilities, organizations, and events, in addition to traditional MBA courses.
The Mount has relationships with many sports organizations and institutions in the region, making the Mount a wonderful school at which to learn about and work in the field of sports management and administration.
Students interested in the MBA with optional Concentration in Sports Management will apply for the traditional MBA program, then declare the concentration once enrolled.
A Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management can give you the training you need in both the business and healthcare sectors to make a difference in the healthcare field. MBA in Healthcare Management students will take several courses specific to the operational management of healthcare facilities in addition to traditional MBA courses.
Blake Keenan '17 MBA'19 Accountant"I am proud to be graduating with two degrees from the Mount's School of Business because of the great preparation I have had for the real world."
Blake Keenan '17 MBA'19
Accountant
Why Choose the Mount's MBA Program
- Flexible online MBA program for working professionals
- Complete your degree in as little as 12 months
- Asynchronous online coursework
- Reduced tuition rate
- One-day immersive in-person residency requirement per year
- Small class sizes with personalized faculty member support
- Six start dates per year
What to expect as an MBA student
Learn about MBA academic requirements and courses here.
The Master of Business Administration program requires 34-55 credits based on MBA program, your undergraduate major, as well as work/life experience. Prior to beginning the program, you will meet with our graduate Business advisor or the program coordinator to discuss your personal path to degree completion.
Courses are delivered in 8-week accelerated sessions, with six session start dates per academic year. Students typically take two courses per session, with the option to take one course at a time if needed. All coursework is completed online through the Mount's learning management system, eClass, in an asynchronous format that allows students to learn on their own schedule.
Curriculum Overview
The MBA curriculum builds core and advanced business skills across key areas, including leadership and management, finance, marketing, operations, ethics, production, and communication skills.
Students may also choose electives in areas such as entrepreneurship, human resources, international business, and business law. The program concludes with a capstone research project or an optional thesis project in place of the capstone.
Students pursuing the MBA in Healthcare Management or optional pathways for the CPA Track and Concentration in Sports Management, will take additional courses.
Alumni Success
Here’s how some of our MBA alumni are using their degrees:
- Tyler Tumminia '00, MBA '09, Commissioner of the National Women's Hockey League
- Mark Wicher MBA ’00 Chief, Cadet Services Division at West Point
- Mark Cozzupoli MBA ’07, Director of Veteran Services of Ulster County
- Angela Wise ’13 MBA ’16, Executive Director of HR, Data, and School Counseling at Pine Bush Central School District
- Matthew Tindall MBA ’17, Director of School Safety and Security at Newburgh Enlarged City School District
- Laci Johnson MBA ’18, Director of Marketing at Axis Insurance Services, LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Minus the two one-day in-person residency requirements, all of your classes will be taken 100% online. Using the Mount's learning management system, eClass, students will complete their course work online-asynchronously, at their own time. You'll learn from your professors and interact with your classmates through forums, discussions, and assignments adapted to maximize education in the online space.
The MBA program can be completed in as little as 12 months. Depending on your prerequisite requirements and how many credits you wish to take each year, your course schedule can be adjusted to match your unique experience and goals.
The program requires between 34-55 credit hours. The number of credits you will have to take as an MBA student will depend on your undergraduate major, as well as work/life experience. Prior to beginning the program, you will meet with our graduate Business advisor or the program coordinator to discuss your personal path to degree completion.
2.85 GPA or GMAT Exam score of 475, Graduate Objective Statement, all official college transcripts from every college/institution attended, and 2 academic and/or professional references.
Yes, our MBA program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
The Mount's MBA program was designed to allow for full-time employment and other endeavors while completing your degree. All classes are offered asynchronously, meaning you don't have to give up the things you love to further your career, or explore the pathway to a new one.
The CPA Track and Concentration in Sports Management are optional academic pathways available to students after enrollment in the MBA program. These pathways allow students to enhance their degree by focusing their studies in CPA preparation or sports management while completing the traditional MBA degree.
No. In addition to traditional MBA courses, MBA in Healthcare Management students will take several courses specific to the operational management of healthcare facilities.
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