Business Administration (MBA)
Turn experience into leadership with a values-driven MBA. Build skills employers value in a flexible online program for working professionals.
- Degrees/Options
- Master of Business Administration
- Length
- 1 year
- Locations
- Online
Why Study Business Administration?
Saint Francis’ online MBA program focuses on values-based decision-making, combining the most up-to-date skills instruction in high-demand fields with traditional Franciscan ethics. Our degree program gives you the skills to positively impact your organization, with the flexibility to take classes on your own time, and the support of experienced online instructors and a network of alumni mentors. The online MBA is an immersive program with a quantitative business focus utilizing a case-based, problem-solving methodology that facilitates your personal and professional transformation.
$122,090
National median salary for management occupations
U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
1.1 Million
Projected new jobs in management occupations, projected growth 2024-2034
U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Why Study Business Administration at Saint Francis?
- Flexible 8-week courses, 3 start dates/year
- 12-24 month completion; 36 credit hours
- Values-based leadership integrated into curriculum
- Practical skills for immediate workplace impact
- 1:1 faculty support and strong community
- Fully online and asynchronous
The Value of Saint Francis
Furthering your education is an investment in yourself and your future. Saint Francis promises a return on that investment and makes it easy to get an advanced degree at a cost that makes sense. Our programs are streamlined to help you achieve your degree with the fewest possible credit hours to save you time and money.
- 36 Credit Hours
- $550 per credit hour
- 12-24 Months to Complete Your Degree
“The online MBA program gave me the flexibility I needed to pursue my professional goals while raising two kids. It’s structure allowed me to balance coursework with family life, without sacrificing quality. Earning my MBA was an empowering, rewarding experience that equipped me for success.”
Jaime Hoffman (MBA ’19) Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Columbus State Community College
“As someone in corporate America, someone who’s a manager of people and someone who’s driving change within an organization, the MBA courses at Saint Francis are very beneficial. You can see the steps you should be taking.”
Erin Faulls (MBA ’24) Director, International Trade & Logistics, Franklin Electric
“Receiving my MBA at the University of Saint Francis allowed me to build leadership and management skills that I use on a daily basis. My MBA from the University of Saint Francis was a vital part of my professional life.”
Eden Lamb (BA ’11, MBA ’13) Manager of Salomon Farm Park, Outdoor Recreation and Boating, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
“The MBA I earned at Saint Francis played a big role in my professional journey. It gave me diverse classes in marketing and business ethics, which added to my strengths from a leadership standpoint.”
Mike Zawahri, MBA ’14 Director of Finance and Administration, Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
“The MBA program at Saint Francis helped identify and expand my untapped management strengths to my training in the creative arts. The faculty, alumni and students at Saint Francis are unparalleled and continue to serve as a community for opportunities in my field.”
Colleen Huddleson (MBA ’05) VP & Chief Programming Officer, Fort Wayne Museum of Art
“I was looking for a way to expand my career opportunities, and Saint Francis’ MBA program allowed me to do just that. Being in a group of great leaders, I was able to push myself to achieve even greater heights. And as an added bonus, the virtual platform allowed me to have the opportunity to further my career while also growing a family.”
Ashley Roby (MBA ’17) Accounting Services Onboarding Manager, Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Fort Wayne office
Faculty and Teaching Style
A Saint Francis degree begins with a foundation in values and ethics and their application to issues in business. Our ethical focus underpins and informs every aspect of Saint Francis education. Our faculty are experts in their field who are driven by their values, making for a unique graduate program that aligns with your beliefs and empowers you to foster peace and justice in your workplace.
Outcomes
Potential careers in
- Compensation and Benefits
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Sales
- Training and Development