Master of Business Administration (MBA)

An evening or online MBA will give you the quantitative and operational skills you need to advance your business career.

Leading a business begins at the operational level. Through our Master of Business Administration program, you will gain accounting, financial, leadership, and other advanced skills needed to excel as a well-rounded professional and make a positive impact in your business. Take your career further.

Take the First Step

Get in touch with any questions or submit the simple application for admission.
After acceptance to the university as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

At a Glance

800,000+
Number of new managerial jobs projected to become available in the next 10 years.

Program Length

As little as 16 months

Formats

  • Online

  • Evenings at our locations in Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks AFB, ND; Watford City, ND; and Billings, MT

Tuition per Credit

 $560

Next Start Date: 6/13/2022

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Is This the Degree For Me?

Who It’s For

  • Business leaders and executives looking to advance their practical skills
  • Business professionals interested in acquiring advanced, quantitative business skills
  • Professionals interested in business operations and processes
  • Problem-solvers seeking real-world skills to back up their ideas

Career Paths

  • Business Operations Manager
  • Management Analyst
  • Team Manager/Leader
  • Director
  • President/Vice President
  • Executive Leader
  • Business Strategist
  • Operations Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

What You’ll Learn

In our MBA program, you will gain advanced quantitative knowledge focused on successful business practices.

Technical Skills

  • Cultivate a mindset around innovation, development, and growth
  • Implement strategic thinking and decision making
  • Maximize operating performance to achieve financial and strategic goals

Communication/interpersonal Skills

  • Engage in public speaking and leadership
  • Create a culture of accountability and empowerment
  • Build strong customer relationships

Career Skills

  • Define and implement a company’s mission, vision, values, and goals
  • Foster a confident and goal-oriented mindset
  • Develop operational processes based on business goals
  • Analyze business results to measure the efficacy of systems and procedures
Additional Opportunities

Are you looking for a graduate business degree that is more focused on communication, leadership, team development, and emotional intelligence? Learn more about our Master of Organizational Leadership.

 

University of Mary’s MBA program allows students to learn in the best way for them—online, in the classroom, or a combination of both. I recommend University of Mary to anyone I know looking to further their education.

Mary Lahaise MBA Graduate

Accreditations

  • IACBE

    The Gary Tharaldson School of Business at the University of Mary has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.

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Program Details

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Your first step is to get in touch with any questions or submit the simple application for admission. After acceptance to the University as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

If you are serving or have served our country, we sincerely thank you. Our military services office is here to work closely with active duty, retired, reserve, and eligible family members qualified for military benefits. Learn how we can help you with the application process and review the benefits you have earned.

For a full list of fees, visit our Tuition and Fees page.

The University of Mary is committed to putting your educational goals within reach. Learn what scholarships you qualify for.

The following will be needed when you have applied for admission so we can get you accepted into the graduate program:

  • Official transcripts showing a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
    • Graduated from the University of Mary? Then we’ll get your Mary transcript for you!
    • At most other schools, you can request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office. 
    • Have your transcripts sent to:
      Office of Admissions
      University of Mary
      7500 University Drive
      Bismarck, ND 58504
    • Or request to send electronic transcripts to registrar@umary.edu
  • Application/enrollment fee - This will be collected at the time you fill out the online application.

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