Master of Business Administration
Complete in 12 months
Full-time students can earn this degree in as soon as 12 months
No entrance exam
The GMAT or GRE is not required for this program
A Top MBA in Iowa
Corridor Business Journal named Mount Mercy first runner-up for Iowa’s Best MBA in 2020
Pursue a traditional MBA or choose an emphasis in:
At Mount Mercy University, our MBA is taught by experienced online instructors and designed for working professionals. You can earn—and reap the professional benefits from—your MBA while still working full time and managing a busy life.
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[Professors] bring that real-world experience to the classroom and the students love it. It’s not just studying what’s in the book but studying how they can apply it.
— Marcie Van Note
MBA Program Director
You can view your classes any time during a given week, and weekly deadlines help you stay on track.
Classes are offered online in accelerated 5- and 10-week courses. We offer at least nine start dates per year so you can begin coursework (and graduate) faster. Full-time MBA students can finish in 12 months.
You’ll complete your coursework entirely within Mount Mercy’s application-based online portal while enjoying opportunities to connect with your instructors and classmates through:
Course content is delivered through a variety of formats:
When you graduate, you will be better able to:
This program helps you advance your career in the world of business. You’ll be prepared for a variety of management positions, including:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for management occupations was $105,660 in 2019. The number of these jobs is projected to grow by 7 percent through 2028.
In addition to electives, your business degree will include courses such as the following.
Cost per online credit
Tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
Beyond tuition and books
Transferable graduate credit hours which saves time and money!
Mount Mercy encourages you to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
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Transfer up to 12 graduate credit hours from another accredited institution.
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