Degree
- Master of Business Administration https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/mba/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mba-400×420-1.png
Format
- In-Person
- Online
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Creating Value That Matters
With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from St. Mary’s University, you’ll become the kind of leader who understands success is measured as much on the balance sheet as it is by acting ethically, building community and transforming lives.
Whether you take classes in person at our campus in San Antonio, Texas, or online, St. Mary’s MBA gives you the chance to interact with CEOs, travel internationally, attend conferences, connect with our alumni network and benefit from working with leading faculty who are invested in you.
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Why Earn Your MBA at St. Mary’s University?
Since 1923, the Greehey School of Business at St. Mary’s University has shaped future leaders by encouraging them to find a calling, not just a career. In our MBA program, we create an environment that challenges you to learn more, do more and to leverage what you find to make the world a better place.
The St. Mary’s MBA is:
AACSB-accredited
Fewer than 7% of business schools around the world have earned this mark of quality.
Excellence in expertise and mentorship
90% of our Greehey faculty have a Ph.D. or equivalent. 100% deliver individual mentorship that helps you achieve your best.
Tailored to your lifestyle
Take all your classes online, or select an on-campus hybrid option.
Program of Study
Complete your MBA in just 30 credit hours while taking all your classes online, or choose a hybrid option that includes some on-campus classes. Your schedule will include:
- 6 core courses
- 3 concentration courses
- 1 elective course
Your core classes will cover topics including accounting, financial management, marketing, strategic management, IT and international business — foundational courses that will prepare you to lead your organization. Throughout your time here, personal advisers work closely with you to help you select courses that meet your academic and professional goals.
Personal Graduate Adviser
As part of our program, we offer advising assistance. Jolene (Jialin) Zhao, Ph.D., is a dedicated graduate adviser who will provide 1-on-1 guidance to help you select your courses.
Specialize Your Studies Through an MBA Concentration
As an MBA student, you can focus your studies with a concentration in compliance, data analytics or general management. Each delivers specialized skills that make you even more marketable.
Compliance Concentration
Help businesses meet regulatory requirements and follow the law. This track is offered in conjunction with St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Data Analytics Concentration*
Learn to use data to make decisions in this STEM-designated concentration, which combines storytelling with technical analysis.
General Management Concentration
This concentration offers an in-depth look at the latest best practices in organizational culture, productivity and technology.
Top-Ranked MBA Program
Best Value
U.S. News & World Report knows a good deal when it sees one: The publication ranks St. Mary’s the #1 Best Value in the West out of 58 regional institutions. (It also ranks us the #1 Best College for Veterans in San Antonio and #1 for Social Mobility in San Antonio.)
Best Online MBA Program for 2025
The Princeton Review doesn’t just list St. Mary’s among its Best Online MBA Programs, but also ranked the Greehey School of Business as one of the nation’s Best Business Schools of 2024.
Institute of Management Accountants Endorsement
IMA’s endorsement of St. Mary’s means accounting students know they’re earning an education that meets the highest academic standards.
STEM-Designated Concentration
The Master of Business Administration Data Analytics Concentration is offered as a STEM-Designated Concentration. This allows international students to qualify for three years of Optional Practical Training after graduation.
MBA Admission and Scholarships
Admission to the St. Mary’s MBA program is on a rolling basis. You can start classes whenever works best for your schedule during the fall, spring or summer. No prerequisite courses, letters of recommendation or GRE/GMAT scores are required for admission.
To apply, you must provide:
- A completed online application
- Transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
International students must also provide a course-by-course evaluation of their credentials. Some students must also provide proof of English proficiency; connect with the St. Mary’s International Admission team to learn which countries have this language requirement.
Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
You are automatically considered for scholarships from St. Mary’s upon applying. No additional application is needed. You may also qualify for a graduate assistantship to support your MBA studies.
Scholarships available exclusively to MBA students include:
- Greehey Endowed Scholarship: Up to $15,000 distributed in four semesters.
- ChevronTexaco Graduate Scholarship: Up to $8,000 distributed in four semesters.
For more information about graduate assistantships, explore St. Mary’s Career and Professional Development Center and the job and internship opportunities.
Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar Award Program
Every year, the Texas Business Hall of Fame recognizes emerging entrepreneurs and future business leaders from among a select group of 20 Texas universities, including St. Mary’s. Put your track record to the test among some of the state’s best business students as you vie for a university- or state-wide grant.
Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholars
Questions? Contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3126.
Career Opportunities with an MBA
An MBA puts you in line for leadership opportunities at all levels of organizational management, from sales and marketing to finance, IT, operations and logistics. And because an MBA delivers universal skills such as critical thinking, creativity, analytics, management, problem-solving and adaptability, you’ll find roles in almost every industry. Our graduates go on to jobs in a range of fields like health care, banking, manufacturing, tech and nonprofits.
Roles you can step into as an MBA graduate include:
- Brand manager
- Business analyst
- Data analytics manager/analyst
- Financial analyst/manager
- Human resources manager
- Investment banker
- Operations manager
- Supply chain manager
Professional Development and Networking Events
Any long-time executive will tell you that networking never stops, and neither does learning. At St. Mary’s, you’ll attend fully funded conferences both regionally and out-of-state, meet CEOs, visit corporations, take an international summer trip, and have access to internships as you build your network and make opportunities happen.
Some annual events here include:
- The Business Week Experience, including MBA Day
- Startup Speaker Series
- MBA Program Day of Service
- MBA Alumni and Current MBA Students Reunion
- HCA Healthcare Series
- MBA Alumni Panel
- Career Services StrengthsFinder Session
- Career Services – Career Skills Building Session
- Social events (mini golf, pickleball, brunch and more)
- Industry visits
- Beta Gamma Sigma Student Induction Ceremony
- San Antonio Spurs Games
Professional Development and Networking Events
Building a Lifelong Network of Support and Professional Advancement
St. Mary’s provided me with incredible opportunities to connect with inspiring professionals and build a network that continues to support my growth. From engaging with industry leaders to forming lifelong friendships, my time there shaped both my career and personal development. The experiences I gained—whether in the classroom, at networking events or through community involvement—have been invaluable in opening doors I never imagined.
Natalie Moreno (MBA ’22), Global Training Enablement Manager, Rackspace Technology
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Any MBA program can teach basic leadership and management skills. Go deeper with a Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s, where you can gain critical insights into building businesses that benefit communities. Ask us how to get started on your journey.
For more information on the MBA contact Teresa Villegas, Managing Director of MBA and Graduate Programs at tvillegas@stmarytx.edu or 210-431-2027.
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Earn a Joint Degree
St. Mary’s University gives students the opportunity to study for two graduate degrees at once. Review the joint degrees available while earning your MBA at St. Mary’s:
International Joint Degree
The St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business and Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in Schmalkalden, Germany, invite students to participate in a dual degree program.
This program is a two-year, full-time program open to students in the MBA program. There is no additional tuition cost; however, students must pay for travel, living and other associated costs.
Joint Law and MBA Degree at St. Mary’s
The J.D./MBA is designed for law students who desire to broaden their knowledge and skills, gain an in-depth understanding of business, serve as counsel to corporations, specialize in business and commercial law, or aspire to become managing partners of large firms.
Students must apply and be admitted to St. Mary’s University School of Law as a J.D. student and successfully complete at least one semester of law school before applying to be admitted into the Master of Business Administration Program.
Joint I/O Psychology and MBA Degree at St. Mary’s
The joint M.S. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and MBA degree is designed for students who desire to deepen their knowledge of human behaviors within organizations and workplaces.
By seeking this joint degree, students will increase their quantitative sophistication, data-driven skill sets, business exposure and ability to apply knowledge to solve real workplace problems. This program is ideal for students who are interested in higher management and supervisor positions.
Faculty
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Sergio Palacios, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Management -
Jialin (Jolene) Zhao, Ph.D. Associate Dean and Myra Stafford Pryor Chair of Free Enterprise -
Cody Cox, Ph.D. Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior -
Barclay James, Ph.D. Associate Professor of International Business -
Jeffrey E. Johnson, Ph.D. Emil C.E. Jurica Professor of International Business -
Sung-Tae (Daniel) Kim, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Finance and Quantitative Management -
Hong-Hee Lee, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Finance and Quantitative Management -
Seongbae Lim, Ph.D. Professor of Information Systems Management -
Thomas Madison, Ph.D., CPA (TX – Ret.) Chair of the Department of Accounting -
Gregory Pool, Ph.D. Professor of Graduate Industrial Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior -
Ajaya K. Swain, Ph.D. Professor of Quantitative Management -
Sharmistha Swain, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor -
Teresa Villegas Managing Director of MBA and Graduate Programs
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