Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Why get an MBA?
Download our guide to see all the benefits of why you should get an MBA degree.
Download NowMore MBA students choose Xavier than most other local programs combined. And for good reason. The value, quality and networking opportunities provided by the Xavier MBA are a return on your educational investment that is unmatched in the region.
Executive MBA Program
The 16-month EMBA for seasoned corporate executives immerses students in leadership, team-building and strategy. Admission is highly selective.
Executive MBA
Full-Time Day MBA
A one-year, full-time day program designed for exceptional students who have recently completed their undergraduate degrees and want to get a head start on their careers.
Full Time
Part-Time On Campus
Choose the schedule that works best for you with our most flexible option. Students can take classes in the evenings.
For Working Professionals
Online
The Online MBA at Xavier is designed to keep working professionals on track for advancement. By attending classes online, you can earn an MBA in two to three years, at the pace that's right for you.
Online
Non-Degree Programs
Take a class at Xavier as a visiting student or continue your education by pursuing a post-MBA certificate.
Non-Degree ProgramsAll for one
The Network
Xavier graduates are connected with a network of more than 18,000 alumni with graduate business degrees. And in 2019, Columbus Business First noted Xavier ranked in the top five for highest starting salaries of MBA graduates in Ohio.
Experiential Learning
In Scott Beck’s class, students work with local businesses to, as they say, “Build brands, create jobs and change lives.” It’s all part of the Xavier Mission to give back to the community.
Fellowship Opportunity
The Cintas Graduate Ethics Fellowship was created to help Xavier MBA students enhance their exposure to Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability in the Values Based Leadership Concentration. Students have the opportunity to attend ethics-related events and complete a creative expression project. Awardees are reimbursed for either a three-credit-hour MBA course, or $3,000 towards the London–Paris International Ethics course.
Xavier University Named Top 5 in Ohio for MBA Highest Starting Salaries
According to a December 2019 report from Columbus Business First, Xavier University ranks in the top five for highest starting salaries of MBA graduates in Ohio. At an average salary of $81,100, Xavier is comparable to only four other Ohio universities that can boast such success.
Master of Business Administration Program at Xavier University
The total number of credit hours required to complete the Xavier University MBA program varies from a minimum of 39 hours (all foundation skills waived with a nine-credit-hour concentration) to a maximum of 48 hours (all foundation skills and a 12-credit-hour concentration in Finance). Students can choose the schedule that works best for them, like the school’s most flexible option - classes in the evenings.
Xavier University's Williams College of Business is accredited by the AACSB. AACSB-accredited schools offer students a relevant and challenging curriculum, the highest quality faculty and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."