
Flexible Study for Dedicated Professionals
Online MBA
Getting Ahead is Even Easier
Balance your life, education and career with the convenient yet comprehensive St. Thomas Online MBA program. Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, you’ll have access to all the same faculty and curricula of our traditional MBA program, but will complete your degree with greater flexibility online. In our experiential learning model, you’ll develop creative solutions-based skills through group projects, case studies, simulations, guest speakers, practical exercises and virtual sites.
You’ll begin your studies with a three-day on-campus residency, where you’ll meet your faculty, St. Thomas staff, and your small cohort of MBA candidates. You and this group of peers will journey together through the MBA core classes, which comprise half of the curriculum.
Electives form the remainder of your program, allowing you to tailor your MBA to your professional interests and goals. To finish your degree in just two years, take all of your electives in the second year. Or extend your graduation timeline to graduate in up to seven years. You also have the option of specializing your degree with one of several graduate certificates.
Join a vibrant community of learners, working together to become impactful business leaders. Enjoy networking opportunities through our robust network of alumni, who can be found in every Fortune 500 company, in Minnesota and beyond. Complete your Online MBA, and prepare to tackle tough business challenges and develop outstanding solutions.
Same Curriculum and Faculty
50% of Credits are Electives
Program Overview
Format & Schedule
Complete your online MBA degree in as little as two years. Required core courses are completed in year one to satisfy foundational business concepts. Take elective courses at your own pace to complete the program in 2-7 years.
After a three-day on-campus residency where you meet your cohort and start learning together, you’ll take classes online with coursework due each week. Classes are in-session year-round.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject
- Application form and essays
- 2 years’ work experience
- 2 letters of recommendation
- GMAT, GRE or MBA Math
Elective Courses
The first year of the program will focus on the foundational core business concepts. In your second year, you'll enroll in elective courses that complement your interests and career path. You can either take all your electives in your second year, or go at a slower pace.
Online MBA elective courses:
- Span a wide range of topics with broad appeal to our MBA students
- Must include at least 1 global-themed elective (online or abroad)
- Can be applied towards a graduate certificate
- Begin in your second year
Applied Learning
- Develop creative solutions to tough business challenges
- Make ethical, sound business decisions
- Grow in your leadership skills
- Network with fellow professionals in your field
Career Impact
Graduate Certificates
Format & Schedule
Complete your online MBA degree in as little as two years. Required core courses are completed in year one to satisfy foundational business concepts. Take elective courses at your own pace to complete the program in 2-7 years.
After a three-day on-campus residency where you meet your cohort and start learning together, you’ll take classes online with coursework due each week. Classes are in-session year-round.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject
- Application form and essays
- 2 years’ work experience
- 2 letters of recommendation
- GMAT, GRE or MBA Math
Elective Courses
The first year of the program will focus on the foundational core business concepts. In your second year, you'll enroll in elective courses that complement your interests and career path. You can either take all your electives in your second year, or go at a slower pace.
Online MBA elective courses:
- Span a wide range of topics with broad appeal to our MBA students
- Must include at least 1 global-themed elective (online or abroad)
- Can be applied towards a graduate certificate
- Begin in your second year
Applied Learning
- Develop creative solutions to tough business challenges
- Make ethical, sound business decisions
- Grow in your leadership skills
- Network with fellow professionals in your field
Career Impact
Graduate Certificates
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