Next semester starts 01/21/2025
St. Ambrose University MBA program provides you with essential leadership, management, and strategic skills for today's business landscape. Gain knowledge in business principles and ethical decision-making. Our regionally recognized program empowers you to be successful through rigorous coursework that will enhance your understanding of business and your problem-solving skills. Prepare for impactful leadership roles in diverse industries and sectors.
You’ll excel online where lively discussions and projects are designed to provide you with tangible experiences to learn business models and techniques. The skills you learn here will take you to new heights inside any company or organization.
The Quad Cities Business Journal named our MBA program “Best in the Region” two years in a row—2022, 2023
Our program aligns with industry trends, ensuring you graduate with the skills and knowledge employers seek.
SAU creates a supportive and collaborative learning environment, fostering creativity, innovation, and a sense of community.
Work on real-world projects, collaborate with professionals, and experience using statistical tools and technologies.
Our intimate class sizes allow for meaningful and insightful classroom discussion.
In our Master of Business Administration program, you’ll learn to reposition a business based on the external environment, gain an understanding of models of competition and competitor analysis, and learn to manage while keeping various stakeholders in mind.
This degree will require you to complete a total of 36 credits.
| Class code | Class title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 600 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 credits |
| MBA 615 | Ethical and Social Responsibility of Business | 3 credits |
| MBA 621 | Human Behavior in Organizations | 3 credits |
| MBA 690 | Leadership Through People Skills (LTPS) | 3 credits |
| MBA 800 | Strategic Management | 3 credits |
The cost of your MBA degree will depend on several factors, including your specific scholarships, finances, the number of credits you take per semester, and your start date. New students also pay a $10 matriculation fee. You will also need to budget for books, supplies and materials, transportation, personal costs, loan fees, and other expenses. Explore total cost of attendance.
| Expense | Per Semester (Fall or Spring) | Per Summer Session | Total Program Cost** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total tuition ($778/credit hour)* | $9,336 | $4,668 | $28,008 |
| Technology fee | $140 | $70 | $420 |
| Total direct charges (billable) | $9,476 | $4,738 | $28,428 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change each summer.
**Estimate based on summer start date. Total includes two summer sessions, and one each in the fall and spring.
| Expense | Per Semester (Fall or Spring) | Per Summer Session | Total Program Cost** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total tuition ($778/credit hour)* | $4,668 | $2,334 | $28,008 |
| Technology fee | $70 | $70 | $490 |
| Total direct charges (billable) | $4,738 | $2,404 | $28,498 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change each summer.
**Estimate based on fall start date. Total includes three fall semesters, two spring semesters, and two summer sessions.
St. Ambrose University’s Master of Business Administration faculty are disciplinary experts, have professional experience, and focus on student learning and success. They are actively involved in advising and offer one-on-one coaching so you’ll be ready to advance your business career.
Whether you need classroom accommodations, alternative exam arrangements, or disability support strategies, our Accessibility Resource Center is here to help.
Our Academic and Career Planning Center is ready to help you polish your resume and land the job or internship that will launch your career.
At St. Ambrose University, we believe that education should be accessible to all. That's why we offer a variety of resources to help make college more affordable for our students.
Graduate assistantships can reduce your total tuition cost or provide income as you pursue your degree. Check our employment page for open positions.
Many employers offer tuition assistance. Check with your human resources office to determine if these benefits are available. Learn more about employer tuition assistance.
At SAU, you may be able to transfer previous college credit and save $7,000 on your master’s degree, saving you significant time and money. Learn how to transfer credits.
Veterans, service members, and their children and spouses may be eligible for education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn about military benefits.
Grow your community-minded leadership skills through Future Business Leaders of America. This club helps you develop your career by building relationships with mentors in the business community and networking with employers through community service projects. Members also have the opportunity to attend regional and national FBLA conferences
Make connections in the business world through our Marketing and Finance Clubs. Meet marketing and finance professionals, take trips to area and regional businesses, and network at on-campus job fairs.
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test with Bee Entrepreneurs. Students in this club help execute business ideas on campus and in the community.
Start your Master of Business Administration career at St. Ambrose. Here are the admission requirements for our MBA.
Your education and degree can help you reach your professional goals. St. Ambrose University can never promise a career or particular outcome upon graduating. We encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here is a list of potential job titles, traits, and settings a graduate in our Master of Business Administration program could achieve.
Potential job titles
Potential employment settings
Traits of an MBA graduate
For more information on Master of Business Administration employment and wages, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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