Saint Mary's MBA FAQs
Saint Mary's MBA Frequently Asked Questions
The Saint Mary's MBA has 3 starts a year: Summer (June), Fall (August), and Spring (February).
The Saint Mary's MBA takes 12 to 18 months to complete, as few as 12 on the accelerated track. The program is self-paced rather than cohort-based, so you choose how many courses you take each term and set the timeline around your work and personal commitments.
Our graduate business courses are taught on a semester system.
Yes. The Saint Mary's MBA is designed for working professionals, and most students balance the program with a full-time job. Because it is self-paced, you control your course load each term, so you can move faster during lighter seasons at work and ease back when you need to.
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. You can find more details here.
No. The Saint Mary's MBA does not require the GMAT or GRE for admission. Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and most bring two to three years of professional work experience, which keeps the program accessible to working professionals without a standardized test barrier.
Our class sizes typically range from 15 to 25 students, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience.
No, the Saint Mary's MBA program is not cohort-based by design.
For the MBA program, students have the flexibility to choose how many courses they take each term, allowing them to tailor their academic schedule to fit their personal and professional commitments.
The Saint Mary's MBA costs $3,867 per course. Scholarships are available for qualified candidates, and graduate students can borrow through the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program, up to $20,500 per year. Costs beyond the federal limit can be covered by private loans or institutional aid. Your total depends on your concentration and course load.
Due to the multiple formats that are offered, we recommend speaking with a Saint Mary's Program Advisor (925) 631-4888 to discuss which is right for you.
Yes, scholarships are available for qualified candidates.
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
The Saint Mary's MBA offers four concentrations: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Marketing. You choose one to build focused expertise, supported by personalized faculty attention and a 15:1 student-to-professor ratio. Your concentration shapes your electives and lets you align the degree with where you want your career to go.
The Saint Mary's MBA is taught primarily in person at the San Francisco Bay Area campus, with the final two concentration courses offered in a hybrid format. It is built for working professionals, with a schedule designed to fit around a full-time job. If you are looking for a fully online option, Saint Mary's offers a separate Online MBA.
Yes. The Saint Mary's MBA is STEM designated, reflecting its emphasis on analytics, technology, and quantitative decision-making. For international students, the designation extends Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility to up to 36 months, allowing more time to work in the United States after graduation. The program is also AACSB accredited.
We hold monthly virtual information sessions. You can view our upcoming info session dates here.
You can call or text to reach a Graduate admissions advisor: tel: 9256314888
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