FAQs
Saint Mary's MBA Frequently Asked Questions
Classes for the Saint Mary's MBA start in Spring (March), Summer (June), and Fall (August).
Graduate Business Programs are on 8 Week Terms, measured in semester units: Summer Term, Fall Semester (Part A & Part B), and Spring Semester (Part A & Part B).
Submission of GRE or GMAT scores are optional. Speak with your Saint Mary's MBA Advisor if you have any additional questions.
Saint Mary's MBA classes take place weekday evenings from 6-10PM.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited College or University. Typically, applicants to our MBA program have two to three years of full-time, professional work experience.
Yes, the Saint Mary's MBA offers four concentrations: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Marketing.
Yes, beginning in the 2025 Summer Term, The Saint Mary's MBA program is STEM-designated.
The MBA program is in-person but designed for the working professional with evenings. The MBA has a flexible curriculum that provides you the freedom to earn your MBA in as few as 12 months. The last two concentration classes in the program are hybrid.
Yes, we hold monthly virtual information sessions. You can view our upcoming info session dates here.
Each course costs $3,867. Due to the multiple formats that are offered, we recommend speaking with a Saint Mary's Program Advisor (925) 631-4888 to discuss which program is right for you. You can always visit the Saint Mary's MBA Tuition page.
Yes, we offer scholarships for all of our Graduate Programs.
Financial Aid is also available. Graduate students are eligible for a variety of loans, including both subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans and the Graduate PLUS Loan. To discuss what options may be available to you please contact:
- Office of Financial Aid: (925) 631-4370
- Graduate Business Office: (925) 631-4500
Yes, you can take entry courses at a community college. You must earn a B grade or better.