EMBA candidates are evaluated on their academic and professional qualifications. Minimum of 8 years work experience. We do require a resume outlining their professional history. A personal statement to share their professional and personal goals. We do require two professional recommendation letters. An interview is required to evaluate executive communication skills and senior-level work experience. Admissions staff utilizes a high-touch consultative approach in evaluating prospective applicants fit with Saint Mary's mission, resulting in a high acceptance rate.

Applicants for admission to the Professional MBA program must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a quantitative major (ex. Business, Biology, Chemistry) are not required to take the GMAT or GRE if their GPA is at least 3.0 Applicants without an undergraduate degree in a non-quantitative major (ex. English, Psychology, History) are not required to take the GMAT or GRE if their GPA is at least a 3.0.

Accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research

Part-time evenings and weekends, traditional executive MBA

The curriculum is designed to develop your capabilities in three broad areas: Analysis and critical thinking: Assess organizational performance across a wide range of criteria, including financial, operational, ethical, and marketing effectiveness. Forecast changes and evaluate the effect on the business using quantitative and qualitative techniques and models. Broad functional knowledge: Identify and diagnose business problems related to human resources, accounting and financial management, operations, marketing, and other functional areas. Identify, select, and justify strategies and tactics at functional, business, and corporate levels. Responsible leadership: Evaluate business opportunities and develop strategic implementation plans. Communicate effectively as a manager and leader, including presenting analysis, justifying recommended actions, and gaining support from others. Negotiate and collaborate with others who have different interests and objectives. Create a committed and motivated workplace culture with a shared mission and common values. Assess and discuss ethical and social implications of situations, actions, policies, and proposals.

Foundation Courses: You will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to be successful in advanced graduate business courses. You must meet the requirements for all seven foundation courses; however, you may qualify to have these courses waived based on previous academic work. Core Courses: You will develop your ability to analyze business information, understand business functional areas, and be a responsible leader. You must meet the requirements for all eight courses. Concentration Courses: You can earn a general management degree by completing three courses from any of the concentrations or you can tailor your MBA to your career goal by selecting a concentration in finance, marketing, business analytics, international management or entrepreneurship.