Graduate Admissions
The same emphases that define our undergraduate program — critical thinking, hands-on experience, and ethical context — carry through in our master’s-level programs. Our Graduate Admissions office provides you with individual attention as you pursue a practical, real-world education that will improve the quality of life for you and your family. We believe that when we help you transform your professional life, we empower you to build a better community and a better society.
Whether you’re looking for a CBU master’s program in business, education, engineering, data science, or counseling, you’ll find the same personal attention and practical focus that defines every Christian Brothers University graduate program.
Why Earn Your Master’s Degree at CBU?
A CBU graduate program is built around the life you already have, not the one you’d need to put on hold to earn it. A few things that set a Christian Brothers University master’s program apart:
Built for working adults – Most CBU graduate programs are delivered in hybrid or flexible formats, with evening classes, 8-week terms, and coursework designed around full-time careers and family commitments, not against them.
No GRE required for most programs – Your professional experience and undergraduate record tell a more complete story than a standardized test score. Most CBU master’s degree programs don’t require GRE scores for admission.
No application fee – Applying to a CBU graduate program doesn’t cost you anything upfront.
Stackable graduate certificates – Many CBU master degree programs let you earn recognized graduate certificates along the way, adding credentials to your resume before you’ve even finished your degree.
Memphis career connections – Memphis is a major logistics, healthcare technology, and manufacturing hub, home to FedEX, AutoZone, International Paper, Medline, and the healthcare corridor anchored by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. A Memphis graduate degree from CBU connects you directly to that regional economy.
CBU Graduate Programs
Whether you’re pursuing an MS degree, an MA/MS degree, an MBA or a graduate certificate, CBU offers Tennessee master’s programs across five areas of study:
Business – MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and graduate certificates in Business Analytics & Finance, Ethical and Responsible Leadership, Project Management, and Strategic Thinking and Change Management
Education – Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), MS in Educational Leadership (including a one-year Fast-Track option), and Master of Education (MEd).
Engineering & Technology – MS in Engineering Management, MS in Computer Information Systems, MS in Cybersecurity, MS in Artificial Intelligence, and MS in Aviation and Transportation.
Data Science & Analytics – MS in Data Science and a combined MS in Data Science/MBA degree.
Counseling – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
We know that you’re looking for more than just a beautiful campus.
Your life is full and hectic, and what you need is an advanced degree that will propel your career forward. Graduate Admissions would love a chance to talk about how CBU can offer you that.
Master’s Degree Tuition and Affordability
CBU’s graduate tuition is billed per credit hour, with no separate in-state or out-of-state rate; wherever you’re applying from, you pay the same tuition as a student down the street from campus. Rates vary by program, generally between $645 and $750 per credit hour, and there’s no application fee to apply. Financial aid, including federal loans and scholarships, is available for eligible students.
Flexible Formats for Working Professionals
A master’s degree shouldn’t require you to put your career or family on hold. Most CBU graduate programs are offered in hybrid formats, combining evening or weekly on-campus sessions with online coursework, and several programs, including the MS in Engineering Management and the MS in Computer Information Systems, are also available fully online. Course terms typically run in 8-week blocks, so you’re never locked into a full 16-week semester before you can see progress.
Ready to Learn More?
We know that you’re looking for more than just a beautiful campus. Your life is full and hectic, and what you need is an advanced degree that will propel your career forward. Graduate Admissions would love a chance to talk about how CBU can offer you that.
Make an appointment today.
- Visit virtually: We encourage you to set up a virtual meeting — we’re here to answer your questions and help you explore your options.
- Visit in person: Send us an email at graduateadmissions@cbu.edu or call (901)321-3000 and we’ll find a time that works with your schedule.
CBU’s graduate admissions office serves prospective students from Memphis and across the Mid-South region. Whether you are a working professional in Shelby County, a recent graduate ready to continue your education, or relocating to the Memphis area, our team will help you find the right program and path forward. Contact us at info@cbu.edu or (901) 321-3000.
Frequently Asked Questions on Graduate School
What master’s degrees does CBU offer?
Christian Brothers University offers graduate programs across business, education, engineering and technology, data science, and counseling, including an MBA, MS in Data Science, MS in Cybersecurity, MS in Artificial Intelligence, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Teaching, and several graduate certificates.
Is there an application fee for CBU graduate programs?
No. CBU does not charge an application fee for its graduate programs.
How much does a CBU master’s program cost?
CBU’s graduate tuition is billed per credit hour and generally ranges between $645 and $750 per credit hour, depending on the program. There’s no separate in-state or out-of-state tuition rate.
What’s the difference between an MA and MS degree at CBU?
Both are master’s-level degrees; the distinction typically reflects the discipline. CBU’s MA/MS degree offerings include the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), rooted in the humanities and education tradition, and several Master of Science (MS) degrees in more technical or scientific fields, like Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence.
Are CBU’s graduate programs offered online?
Many are. Several CBU master’s degree programs, including the MS in Engineering Management and MS in Computer Information Systems, are available fully online, while most others use a hybrid format combining evening or weekly on-campus sessions with online coursework.
Does CBU require the GRE for graduate admission?
No. Most CBU graduate programs do not require GRE scores for admission.
Does CBU offer graduate certificates alongside its master’s degrees?
Yes. Several CBU MBA and business master’s students can earn stackable graduate certificates, including Business Analytics & Finance, Ethical and Responsible Leadership, Project Management, and Strategic Thinking and Change Management, as part of their degree program.
Where is CBU located, and are its graduate programs only for Memphis-area students?
CBU is located in Memphis, Tennessee, but its graduate programs serve students well beyond the immediate area, thanks to hybrid and fully online program formats designed for working professionals anywhere.
