Erivan K. Haub School of Business 

Saint Joseph’s University is one of the oldest and largest Jesuit universities in the United States. Built on a tradition of academic excellence and personal achievement, Saint Joseph’s University continually attracts top students from around the world.

The Executive MBA Programs enable professionals with at least five years of work experience to obtain a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in a model that minimizes disruption of career and personal pursuits. The Executive MBA Program within The Haub School of Business is unique in its understanding of the forces that drive modern business. The program has an innovative curriculum, which balances the practical analysis of business issues with the benefits of formal education. Highly regarded in the business community for their professional experience, faculty members emphasize tangible ideas and solutions for an ever-changing business climate. Students within the Executive MBA Programs at Saint Joseph's University receive one-on-one Executive Coaching and Leadership Development throughout the entire program. Saint Joseph's University is AACSB accredited and the GMAT is not required for admission into the program. Our programs are also consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

The One-Year Executive MBA Program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in business. To be eligible for this program, students must possess an undergraduate degree in business from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The Executive MBA Student

They are working professionals with busy lives. They are driven to succeed and want to develop and hone their leadership ability. The Haub School of Business Executive MBA Program at Saint Joseph’s University attracts highly qualified, accomplished students from the areas of business, government, non-profits, medical, legal, and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Our students are at a pivotal point in their professional careers. They understand that an MBA degree is just one part of what they need to be a success.  Our students are poised to assume the next level of leadership, and they want the training and development to help them get there.   Our students are looking to expand their knowledge, and are drawn to the vibrancy of a learning environment that emphasizes both personal growth and professional achievement.

Students have selected Saint Joseph’s University because of its reputation for understanding the dynamics of modern business. And in doing so, they become part of an enduring tradition of academic excellence and personal achievement. Saint Joseph 's University offers a personalized, student-oriented environment.

Team Approach

The Haub School of Business believes that teamwork provides an exceptional platform for learning. From the very first day, students are part of a team.

The team approach develops interpersonal skills, presents new perspectives, and challenges the student with compelling ways to examine situations from unique points of view.

In addition, Executive MBA students take part in semester-long team projects for certain courses, working with local businesses and non-profit organizations. These Team Consulting Projects give the students a real-world application in which to apply what they have learned while still under the guidance of expert faculty. Together they solve an actual business issue. And in the process of achieving and maximizing their learning experience, they also reflect the Jesuit ideal of giving something back to the community — using knowledge to make things better.

In order to maximize the learning potential and provide the opportunity to work with a diverse groups of classmates, teams are changed each semester.

The International Experience

The Saint Joseph’s University Executive MBA Program is built on a comprehensive understanding of what people need to succeed in a global business environment. Students are encouraged to think beyond national boundaries and cultural differences. Faculty expertise and a forward-thinking curriculum incorporate international perspectives in accounting, finance, and marketing. It gives students strategic insights into ever-changing global competition.

In addition, the Executive MBA Program includes an International Residency to give students a deeper understanding of managerial, political, and cultural ideas that influence international business. Call 610-660-1318 to learn more about this exciting component of the program.

Our Executive MBA students come from diverse business backgrounds. Keenly aware that business does not stop at a country’s borders, they seek a learning perspective that will allow them to compete and succeed on the world stage. In so many ways, Saint Joseph’s University provides the international view that is required in today's marketplace.

Executive MBA Curriculum

The Executive MBA Program is a lock-step, cohort based model. Classes typically meet one full day a week, on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. This is an accelerated program in which student's progress together through consecutive semesters.

This section provides you with detailed information about the innovative Haub School of Business curriculum. It includes overviews and course schedules for our streamlined One-Year Program. What's more, all Executive MBA students receive one-on-one Executive Coaching and Leadership Development throughout the entire program.

This program is designed for professionals who have an undergraduate business degree. Students get credit for their previous coursework, which enables them to complete the program in only 12 months. The One-Year Executive MBA Program begins only once a year, and the cohort fills very quickly.  The program begins with a short orientation at the end of April, and classes for the One-Year program begin in early May.  Class meetings are held one full day a week (from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), on alternating Fridays and Saturdays.

The topics covered in the Executive MBA Programs are similar to those covered in the traditional MBA programs. The courses, however, are designed to take advantage of the business expertise possessed by the executive students. The intensive One-Year Program spans 31 credits and three semesters. This distinctive format provides a convenient alternative to traditional mid-week classes.

The CEO Experience

Executive MBA students enrolled in the Haub School of Business interface with real CEO's five times throughout the semester, engaging in "Live Interventions.” This real-life case study approach is a powerful educational tool that uses the process of developing solutions and learning about business strategy through a team-centered, face-to-face dialogue with an actual CEO. It is unique to Saint Joseph’s University.

State-of-the-art technology in Mandeville Hall maximizes the learning process. Advanced audiovisual capabilities, exclusive to Saint Joseph’s University through a trademark on the Moot Board Room, integrate technology and make it an integral part of the course structure. With actual CEO visits, Business Policy provides a hands-on experience that moves business learning out of the classroom and into a boardroom setting, which is where our students want to be.

Recent company participants include: Philadelphia Suburban Water, Virtua Health, Commerce Bank, Philadelphia School District, PSE&G, SEI Investments, Wawa, Shore Memorial Hospital, and more.