Master of Business Administration (MBA)

All students interested in completing the full MBA will take the graduate certificate in business administration, which includes courses in management, finance, business intelligence & analytics and marketing. Then, you can choose two certificates that fit your goals and career path. You can take these certificates in any order that you like.

Certificate options include: 

• AI in Business
• Applied Investment Analysis
• Biotech and Life Sciences Management
• Business Administration
• Corporate Financial Management
• Data Analytics
• Data Management
• Data Science
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Ethical Coaching in Sports
• Food Marketing
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Neurodiversity in the Workplace
• Organizational Development & Change
• Supply Chain Management

Choose two similar certificates, or expand your skillset with two different disciplines. Here are just a few of the countless ways you can personalize and customize your MBA:

• Data Science + Marketing
• Corporate Financial Management + Leadership
• Data Management + Applied Investment Analysis
• Data Science + Data Analytics
• Human Resources Management + Leadership

Saint Joseph’s University offers a five-year 4+1 program where undergraduate business major students spend four years pursuing their bachelor’s degree in the Haub School of Business and their fifth year completing their MBA. The 4+1 is an available option to all current Saint Joseph's students with a business major. 

Getting your MBA isn't just about adding a new degree credential to your resume, it's about getting real ROI from your time in the classroom. Our curriculum prepares you for an era where innovations in data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital supply chains and other new realities will continue to present unprecedented challenges and opportunities. We're connected to the industries you work in through our faculty, alumni and partnerships. 

Saint Joseph's has been ranked as the #1 Online specialty MBA in Philadelphia*

*based on analysis of 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings
 

Saint Joseph's MBA faculty are experts in their fields, bringing theory, practice and relevance to the classroom. Our small, dynamic classes (1:18) allow for discussion, reflection and collaboration.

We’ve designed our MBA program for the working professional. Flexibility and choice are built-in so you can balance work, family and all the other commitments of a busy life.

You can choose to join classmates for in-person sessions at our Philadelphia campus, or take advantage of a fully online option with no residency requirements. Either way, you can expect the same tuition rates, top-rated faculty and quality education.

Academic advising, customized support and career counseling are all part of our commitment to your education. The Leahy Advising Center is available to assist you in every step of your academic journey, providing the resources and support to ensure your lifelong success.

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

Affordable tuition options start at $1,163 per credit.*

*This rate applies to all students accepted by Saint Joseph's University after June 1, 2022. Tuition and fee rates for students accepted prior to June 1, 2022, differ. Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page or contact us for more information.

Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our Financial Aid page.

Discount Eligibility
 

Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

Note: discounts cannot be combined.

Saint Joseph’s University’s MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard of business school accreditation.

Graduates of Saint Joseph’s University’s MBA program earn an average salary of $112,857 and have gone on to pursue careers with Vanguard, Lincoln Financial Group, TD Bank and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employees with a master’s degree earn a median income of 18% more than those with a bachelor’s degree.

To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.

• Apply online.
• Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Submit a personal statement.
• Submit resume.
• Submit one letter of recommendation.

Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring and summer semesters. 

Start terms: 

• Fall: August
• Spring: January
• Summer: May

If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the Graduate Admission page for more information about the application process and additional requirements for international students.

An MBA, which stands for master of business administration, is a graduate degree that provides training in business or investment management.

Pursuing an MBA full-time at Saint Joseph’s University takes an average of 1 to 2 years, whereas pursuing the program part-time takes an average of 2 to 2.5 years.

With Saint Joseph’s University’s unique stackable MBA model, you can take 1 - 2 years to earn an MBA or you can stop and start, earning certificates as you need them. 

Saint Joseph’s University’s MBA is made up of 36 credits. Credits are built from your choice of three individual certificates:

• AI in Business
• Applied Investment Analysis
• Biotech and Life Sciences Management
• Business Administration
• Corporate Financial Management
• Data Analytics
• Data Management
• Data Science
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Ethical Coaching in Sports
• Food Marketing
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Neurodiversity in the Workplace
• Organizational Development & Change
• Supply Chain Management

• Enhance Your Marketability
• Increase the Quality and Quantity of Future Job Opportunities
• Significant Potential Salary Increase
• Stronger Job Security

Graduates have gone on to pursue managerial and c-level positions in a broad range of industries, including job titles as:
 

• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Business Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers
• Human Resources Managers
• Finance Managers
• IT Managers
• Health Services Managers