Why Professional MBA?

Why Professional MBA?
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Distinguishing between Professional MBA degree programs can be difficult.  As a nationally ranked institution Saint Mary’s offers a top-notch education in a breadth of industry specific disciplines.  

Our Professional MBA Program provides you educational balance offering personal attention and guidance found in smaller institutions, while providing you with leading-edge resources, distinguished faculty and an expansive network of cross-industry classmates and alumni found at established universities.

Hands-on guidance:
Depending on where you are in your career path, our career services team provides you with the counseling and assessments needed to create your own career management strategy.  These services are available as current students and alumni, allowing you to maximize your return on investment.  Lay the groundwork for a successful career by developing your personal brand.

Greater access to top-tier resources:
Our average class size is (20-25 students) roughly half that (50-55 students) of the national average, which means each second you spend in a classroom is twice as valuable because you will have two times the access to:

  • Our distinguished faculty
  • A breadth of industry specific resources
  • A new cohort of diverse individuals

The Professional MBA Program is specifically designed to give its students a strong voice in guiding the course discussions, allowing you to bring your own personal agendas to the table. Whether it’s help solving a challenge at work, or a desire to pursue an aspect of the curriculum that really interests you, Saint Mary’s Professional MBA Program is designed to foster greater professional growth by cultivating your passion for knowledge.

A schedule tailored to fit your needs:
We offer weekend and weekday evening and/or Saturday classes in addition to, a flexible course load that you can increase or scale back depending on your needs. Our Professional MBA Program is ideal for both working professionals and relatively recent graduates eager to reach the next level in their careers.