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Ms. Dana Caponong
Assistant Director, Admissions for Graduate and International Students

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Designed for the Working professional

St. Thomas Aquinas College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers the flexibility and convenience to help you achieve your degree in a way that works best for you. Choose full-time or part-time study, fully online in virtual classrooms available 24/7 or on campus. Plan a schedule that balances your education and professional life so you can achieve your goals.

Program benefits:

  • Complete your MBA in as few as 30 credits*
  • Flexible formats designed for busy professionals
  • Multiple start dates throughout the year
  • Personalized support from dedicated faculty
  • Open to students from business and non-business backgrounds
  • Concentrations available in high-growth fields
  • Advanced Certificates available as standalone credentials or stackable pathways into the MBA

*30-Credit Program: Applicants without a business background will need to complete an additional 3-credit MBA Foundations course.

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SPECIALIZE FOR THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS

The future of business belongs to professionals who can combine strategic leadership with specialized expertise. Customize your MBA with a concentration designed to help you stay ahead of emerging trends, drive innovation, and lead confidently in an increasingly complex, data-driven global marketplace.

Choose from concentrations in:

For professionals seeking focused skill development, each concentration is also available as a standalone 12-credit Advanced Certificate. These flexible programs allow you to build expertise in a specialized area, strengthen your credentials, and gain credits that can be applied toward the MBA.

Invest in Your Future. EXPAND YOUR IMPACT.


Take the next step toward becoming the leader you aspire to be. As part of its commitment to developing the next generation of business leaders, St. Thomas Aquinas College is offering a Leadership Excellence Incentive for eligible students who apply to the MBA program by July 31, 2026.

Qualified applicants may receive a financial award of $10,000 or more, helping you invest in your future while making graduate education more affordable.

Looking to build expertise in a specific area? Our Advanced Certificate programs are available at a 50% tuition discount, giving you a flexible and affordable way to gain specialized skills, strengthen your professional credentials, and position yourself for advancement in today’s evolving business landscape.

FINANCIAL AID

Chart your path to success

WHY SPECIALIZE YOUR MBA?

Specializing in a high-growth field ensures your MBA delivers maximum return on investment (ROI). Employers are seeking MBA graduates who possess technical fluency, strategic insight, and specialized industry knowledge.

Higher Earning Potential
Business professionals with expertise in AI, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, or Healthcare Administration command significantly higher salaries than general MBA graduates.

Stay Ahead. Be In-Demand.

  • AI: Job postings for AI-related roles have grown 3.5 times faster than average (PwC)
  • Cybersecurity: 32% projected job growth for security analysts (BLS)
  • Healthcare Administration: 28% projected growth, with top executives earning over $216,000 (BLS)
  • Business Analytics: Data-driven companies are 77% more likely to exceed their goals (Deloitte)

Career Flexibility
A specialized MBA allows you to pivot across multiple industries and leadership roles, ensuring you stay relevant and competitive in today’s evolving job market.

WHY ST.THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE?

Career-Focused Curriculum
All courses are designed with real-world applications, case studies, and hands -on projects that prepare you for leadership roles. 

High ROI & Affordability
We are dedicated to providing affordable, career-focused education. 

Flexible Scheduling
Study full-time or part-time, with the option to complete your MBA 100% online or on campus. 

Expert Faculty & Industry Connections
Learn from top industry experts and renowned faculty who have experience at Fortune 500 companies, startups, and leading institutions. 

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St. Thomas Aquinas College, in partnership with Rize, offers cutting-edge  concentrations that combine industry-driven curriculum with hands-on experience. Taught by professionals and enriched by a diverse peer network across multiple institutions, this program equips students with high-demand skills for career success.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR MBA PROGRAM

No. Our MBA program is designed to accommodate the academic needs of working professionals with undergraduate degrees in areas outside of business as well as graduates of business programs. Applicants without a business background will need to complete an additional 3-credit MBA Foundations course.

The MBA degree requires a total of 30 credits. Applicants without a business background will need to complete an additional 3-credit MBA Foundations course.

All online MBA students must have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements for accessing virtual classrooms and specialized software for coursework.

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A maximum of 6 graduate transfer credits may be accepted for courses comparable to a STAC course.

Sessions begin in September, December, March and June. First-time students can start the program in any session.

There are four sessions per year and each session is for nine weeks. Campus-based courses meet once per weekend on Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 10:25 PM and Saturday or Sunday morning from 8:30 AM until 12:55 PM. Online courses follow a quarterly schedule in a virtual classroom setting. Online course assignment due dates/times are determined by the professor.

No. Applicants who meet the criteria for regular admission do not need the GMAT.

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