Business Administration, M.B.A. (Professional)

The Professional MBA program at Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is tailored to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. SLU's broad-bas

ed Professional MBA program, ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 2022, prepares students to succeed in management roles by developing strategic skills and knowledge in a range of functional business areas. In addition to the managerial core, students can focus elective coursework in one of 10 concentration areas, including the Chaifetz School’s nationally ranked specialty areas of entrepreneurship (No. 14), international business (No. 9) and supply chain management (No. 16).

SLU's Professional MBA courses are offered in-person Monday through Thursday from 6-9:15 p.m., with many classes also online, allowing students to complete the program and maintain full-time employment. On average, evening MBA students complete the program in two-and-a-half years but are allotted up to five years, if necessary, allowing students to maintain a balance between their personal and professional life. 

The Professional MBA program requirements range from 36-48 credits, depending on prior academic background. The program consists of 12 credits of foundation coursework (economics, accounting, applied business statistics and operations management), 21 credits of advanced managerial core requirements and nine credits of advanced electives. Partial to complete waivers may be offered for the four foundations courses for students demonstrating competency through previous coursework. These waivers are determined at the time of admission. Questions about course waivers can be directed to [email protected].

The advanced managerial core includes coursework in finance, information technology, global business, business analytics, management, marketing, legal/ethical environment of business and professional effectiveness. Lastly, students complete a strategy and practice course during which students participate in live team-based consulting projects with local for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The course is aimed at developing teamwork and integrated strategy skills. Electives may be taken in any business discipline or, with academic approval, several non-business disciplines.

Students have the option to pursue a concentration using their nine elective hours:
Accounting (Additional prerequisites may be required) Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Information technology management International business Management Marketing Project management Supply chain management