Master of Business Administration

Transform Your Future with CBU’s MBA Degree

A Master of Business Administration degree from Christian Brothers University is more than a degree – it’s a transformative journey that enhances every aspect of your professional and personal life. As a flexible MBA program in Memphis, available online or in person, this MBA can accelerate your career in as little as 18 months without having to sacrifice your full-time job. Our graduate program for working professionals develops:

Your Professional Identity

• Evolve from a role-player to a strategic leader
• Build executive presence and confidence
• Develop your authentic leadership style

Your Strategic Mindset

• Learn to see opportunities where others see challenges
• Develop sophisticated problem-solving abilities
• Gain a global business perspective

Your Community Impact

• Join a network of ethical business leaders
• Learn to balance profit with purpose
• Build skills to mentor and develop others

The Perfect Balance of Flexibility and Community

While many programs have gone fully online, CBU maintains the vital community aspect of business education through small classes (10-15 students) that meet weekly (2 hours on campus or virtual) plus asynchronous online content. This preserves meaningful relationships with professors and peers while offering maximum flexibility. Our approach combines:

• Weekly two-hour sessions (either on campus or virtual)
• Asynchronous online content you complete on your schedule
• Small class sizes averaging 10-15 students
• Strong student-professor relationships
• Expert faculty with extensive professional experience

Innovative Stackable Certificate Model

CBU’s unique MBA program features a Stackable Certificate Model, setting it apart from traditional programs. Unlike traditional MBA programs, CBU offers up to four graduate certificates that students earn while completing their MBA. This allows professionals to demonstrate new skills and knowledge to employers immediately, creating value before graduation and providing multiple credentials for career advancement. As you progress through your MBA journey, you can earn up to four graduate certificates, allowing you to:

• Demonstrate new skills and knowledge to employers immediately
• Build your credentials progressively
• Customize your learning path to match your career goals
• Add value to your resume before completing the full MBA

Unmatched Personal Attention and Support

Direct advising from the MBA Director, customized course scheduling, and access to Memphis’s business community through the Business Advisory Board and professional organizations (SHRM, National Black MBA Association, Greater Memphis Chamber Young Professionals Network). Students receive individualized guidance throughout their journey.

MBA Curriculum

The Master of Business Administration curriculum at CBU focuses on developing core business fundamentals, essential for career advancement after receiving your MBA. Finance, marketing, and strategy, as well as soft skills such as leadership and data analysis, are all taught in the following MBA for working professionals courses:

A Personalized Experience—Powerful Professional Connections

At CBU, you’re never just a number. Our commitment to personal attention applies to those who are enrolled in the MBA online and who are studying on our campus in Memphis, Tennessee, and these include:

• Direct advising from the MBA Director
• Customized course scheduling to match your goals
• One-on-one guidance throughout your academic journey
• Faculty who are both experts in their field and mentors who care about each student and their unique goals and challenges

Powerful Professional Network

Enrolling in CBU’s Master of Business Administration program will allow you to join a thriving community of business leaders and professionals:

• Access to CBU’s prestigious Business Advisory Board
• Networking opportunities in key professional organizations:
  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  National Black MBA Association
  Greater Memphis Chamber Young Professionals Network
• Active alumni network eager to support current students
• Networking events and professional development opportunities
• Course projects designed to solve real challenges in your workplace

How to Apply 

To apply to our MBA for working professionals, submit the following: 

• Graduate Program Application
• One official transcript of previous academic credits from each of the colleges or universities previously attended
• A current resume/CV (2+ years of work experience)
• Statement of Purpose

International Applicants Must Also Submit

• Course-by-course NACES credential evaluation
• Official English proficiency test scores. A minimum proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL ibt of 82, IELTS of 6.0, PTE of 59, or Duolingo of 115 must be demonstrated.
• Copy of passport
• Current bank statement
• Current affidavit of sponsorship

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Lydia Rosencrants

Liaison to External Partners; Director of the MBA Program; Professor of Accounting, School of Business

Find the Future YOU at CBU