Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 University Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 University Bulletin

Master of Business Administration


MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree courses deliver the skills employers seek and fit the schedule of working students. Our program offers weekday evening courses, delivered on-campus, online or in a hybrid format. Students may complete their program on a part-time or full-time basis. Dominican University offers two MBA pathways to help students prepare for careers in business: the traditional MBA and the MBA Plus.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: TRADITIONAL MBA

A candidate for the MBA degree will normally need to complete at least 30 credit hours. The structure of the degree is as follows:

 

Prerequisites (0CH):

Students are expected to begin the MBA program with basic knowledge in six business fields: accounting, economics, finance, law, management and statistics.  Students can meet this requirement in one of two ways:

  1. Undergraduate coursework - students receiving a grade of B or better in an equivalent undergraduate course are assumed to have met the pre-requisites. 
  2. Brennan Foundations Courses -Students can complete these 0 CH courses, at no cost, throughout their program. 

MBA Core Courses


MBA Plus Program


Once students meet the foundational requirements, they will complete the following 10 courses. From strategic management to ethical leadership, this comprehensive curriculum equips students with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the dynamic business environment.

Students may choose their elective courses in order to earn one or more certificates in addition to the MBA degree. Students in the MBA program are eligible to complete certificates in place when they matriculate as well as certificates that are added subsequent to the student’s start date.

To earn a certificate in accounting, data analytics, or healthcare administration at least 6 credit hours of elective course work must be completed from the selected area as specified below.