Master of Business Administration 4+1 MBA

The 4+1 MBA program offers interested incoming students to Mount St. Joseph University the opportunity to start their pathway to earn their bachelor's degree and, with only one additional year, an MBA.

While direct admission isn't guaranteed, students can stay engaged with the School of Business & Communication and be prepared for applying to the program in their junior year by doing the following:

Complete Foundational Courses
Maintain a Strong GPA
Engage with the School of Business and Communication
Participate in Orientation and Campus Activities

Admission to the program is competitive. For More information, contact the Chair of Graduate Business directly, lisa.crews@msj.edu.

APPLY! You should apply for the MBA 4+1 in your junior year at the Mount.

The Professional MBA is a 36 credit MBA for working professional whose employer is a MSJ School of Business & Communication partner. Learners must have an undergraduate degree in a business discipline or have completed the foundational course work at the Mount or at another institution. Academic Leveling is available for students who have not completed the foundational course work as part of their undergraduate degree. All undergraduate majors are welcome. Accelerated courses may be offered on Saturdays or on Weeknights. Courses may be offered on the MSJ campus or at your place of employment. Employers who wish to partner with the School of Business & Communication and offer should contact the Chair of Graduate Business directly, lisa.crews@msj.edu or the Dean of the School of Business & Communication, Charlene.Kalenkoski@msj.edu.

Program Type:

Graduate

Program Format:

On Campus

School & Department:

School of Business & Communication

Leadership:

Lisa Crews
Ph.D.
Chair, Undergraduate and Graduate Business; Associate Professor

lisa.crews@msj.edu

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1-Year Career Outcomes Rate

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4+1 MBA Program Allows Students to Obtain Undergraduate and Graduate Degree in 5 Years

Master of Business Administration 4+1 MBA at a Glance

36 Credit Hours
(15 Additional Foundational)

$700
Per Credit Hour

On Campus
Learning Format

ACBSP
Accredited

An Economical and Efficient Way to Earn Your MBA

The 4+1 MBA is an economical way to earn your MBA. There is no additional charge for the four graduate courses taken as a senior (as long as you do not exceed 18 credit hours per semester). Undergrad scholarships and financial aid apply to these courses. Tuition for the 4+1 MBA students in the MBA year is discounted.

Our 36-hour MBA curriculum challenges you to strengthen and apply your knowledge in core business areas such as managerial finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and leadership. Our small class sizes allow you to hone your interpersonal, team, and group communication skills while working one-on-one with expert faculty.

Master of Business Administration 4+1 MBA at the Mount

Admission Process

Apply to the MBA program in your junior year. Students do not need to complete foundational coursework before submitting an application.
To apply, please submit the following:

Completed MBA Application
Completed MBA Foundational Courses Form

Career Potential

The MBA prepares students to assume leadership and management positions in nearly all areas of business, both profit, and not-for-profit. Students develop a technical knowledge of accounting, finance, operations, and project management to help organizations become more effective and efficient.

Learn More

Visit the School of Business located on the fifth floor of the Seton Center.
Email Graduate Admission at graduateadmission@msj.edu
Call (513) 244-4807 to talk to a graduate admission counselor.
Talk with your advisor.

4+1 MBA Students at the Mount

Hayli Huff

MBA '22

My inspiration for choosing this field was changing the trajectory for women in male base fields! We are capable of any and everything and I want to show other women anything is possible! I chose the Mount based off the school of business and specifically to achieve the goal of completing my Masters within a year of completing my undergrad. I would rate my experience with the Mount a 10/10! My college experience truly changed transferring to the Mount, I gained life long friends and family and amazing people I can stay connected with.

Aliyah Huff

MBA '22

I chose the Mount because I loved the small intimate feel and I knew I wanted to participate in the 4+1 MBA program. So many people throughout the MSJ community have impacted me throughout my time here. The one person who has really changed me for the better is Sister Karen. She has always given me amazing advice, rooted for me not only as a athlete but as a student, and was kind to me every time she saw me! I am forever grateful for her and the impact she has had on my life! I would rate my educational experience at the Mount as phenomenal! I am beyond grateful for everyone I’ve met and everything I’ve learned at the Mount and it will forever be home!

Hayden Wood

MBA '22

I chose the Mount for the small class sizes as well as the ability to play a sport at the college level. I feel the Mount has prepared me for the work force by using real life situations in class as well as having professors who care. Professor Rashed helped develop my critical thinking skills in class by actively using current global issues.

Launch Experience

The MSJ School of Business and Communication is where innovation meets real-world preparation. With programs in communication, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, and sport management, students are prepared to lead, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. You'll learn from experienced faculty who bring industry knowledge into the classroom. From hands-on projects to internships, MSJ students have opportunities to work with regional and international business like Fifth Third Bank, to healthcare organizations like TriHealth, to major league teams like the Bengals, Reds, or FC Cincinnati-where you'll gain the skills and confidence to thrive in today's fast-paced business world.