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At Franciscan, we believe virtue and moral identity are essential to effective leadership. Our online MBA program integrates rigorous business education with ethical and moral formation grounded in Catholic Social Teaching. These guide leadership decisions toward the common good.
Designed for ambitious learners at every stage of their career, the program offers exceptional flexibility, with fully asynchronous courses delivered in eight-week sessions and multiple start dates throughout the year.
Graduates of the Franciscan MBA lead with credibility, consistency, and in service to others.
Rigorous Business Competence: Build advanced analytical, strategic and managerial skills across core business disciplines---preparing you to lead and compete effectively in complex business environments.
Ethical Decision-Making: Develop the analytical judgment to assess ethical risk, stakeholder impact, and competing obligations in organizational and market decisions.
Virtuous Leadership: Lead with virtue by integrating moral identity and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching into leadership practice---enabling you to serve the common good, inspire others and navigate business challenges with clarity, purpose and consistency.
At Franciscan, we keep the graduate admissions process simple. We accept applications on a rolling basis, which means there is no formal deadline, and you can begin your online MBA program in the fall, spring, or summer.
To give yourself enough time to prepare, we recommend submitting your application at least one month before your intended start date.
1. Free Online Application
Your journey to Franciscan begins by submitting an online application, which is easy, free, and straightforward.
2. Submit Documents
Along with your completed online application, please submit:
All college or university transcripts (sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the issuing institution).
A résumé.
English proficiency test results (if you are an international applicant).
All supplemental materials should be emailed to the Graduate Admissions office.
Stand out in a competitive job market with specialization designed for business leaders who shape trends, not follow them.
Establish yourself as a business professional, who leads with virtue and truth by enrolling in Franciscan's online Master of Business Administration program. With asynchronous courses offered in eight-week sessions, six times each year, you have the flexibility needed to thrive.
We designed our online MBA curriculum to strengthen your analytical, strategic, and management skills while equipping you to lead with virtue and confidence. You build robust competencies in areas ranging from accounting to marketing to operations management.
Each core course integrates Catholic Social Teaching, deepening your understanding of how to apply your skills in ways that uphold human dignity and share the Gospel. Through this one-of-a-kind education, you become an integritous business leader, living out your personal vocation.
Explore business classes and the typical course sequence by reviewing the Franciscan catalog.
Core Courses (27 Credits)
The foundation of your online master’s in business administration program includes:
BUS 601 Business Ethics and the Law
BUS 605 Effective Leadership
BUS 614 Managerial Accounting
BUS 620 Business Statistics
BUS 701 Organizational Behavior and Communications
BUS 710 Marketing Management
BUS 720 Financial Management
BUS 730 Production and Operations Management
BUS 900 Business Policy and Strategy
Online MBA Elective Courses (9 Credits)
To align your business education with your professional goals, select three courses:
BUS 612 Economics for Managers
BUS 812 Sales and Channel Management
BUS 813 Marketing Communications
BUS 816 Marketing Strategy and Implementation
BUS 822 Applied Financial Management
BUS 825 Investment Management and Security Analysis
BUS 842 Human Resource Management
BUS 844 Leading High-Performance Teams
BUS 846 Catholic Social Teaching for Managers
BUS 849 Systems and Organizational Design
BUS 891 Research or Field Project
Concentrations
Students who wish to earn an MBA with an optional Finance or Marketing concentration may do so by completing 36 credit hours, including three elective courses approved for a Finance or Marketing concentration. Elective courses approved for a concentration are noted by FIN or MKT below.
BUS 812 Sales and Channel Management (MKT)
BUS 813 Marketing Communications (MKT)
BUS 816 Marketing Strategy and Implementation (MKT)
BUS 822 Applied Financial Management (FIN)
BUS 825 Investment Management and Security Analysis (FIN)
BUS 891 Research or Field Project (FIN)
Specializations
Students who wish to earn an MBA with an optional specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Finance, or Marketing may do so by completing the required elective coursework designated for their selected specialization.
Students pursuing the Artificial Intelligence or Finance specialization complete 37 credit hours, which includes three approved 3-credit elective courses (noted as AI or FIN) and the required 1-credit Catholic Social Teaching (CST) course specific to the specialization.
Students pursuing the Marketing specialization complete 36 credit hours, which includes three approved 3-credit Marketing electives(noted MKT). The CST course is not required for the Marketing specialization.
Generative AI for Managers (AI)
Strategic Business Use Cases for AI (AI)
AI Governance and Ethics (AI)
Managing AI Projects (AI)
CST & AI (AI)
Applied Managerial Finance (FIN)
Capital Markets and Investing (FIN)
Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation (FIN)
Frontiers of Finance (FIN)
BUS 825 Investment Management and Security Analysis (FIN)
CST & Finance (FIN)
When you invest in a graduate education, you're making a strategic investment in your career and your future. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), 90% of employers worldwide plan to hire MBA graduates, and the median starting salary for MBA earners in the U.S. is nearly $123,000 — almost double that of bachelor's degree holders.
At Franciscan, we deliver affordable Catholic education and career training. The average total cost for our online MBA is approximately $23,400. Please connect with us if you have questions about managing your payments. We are here to help you achieve your goals.
Explore Costs and FeesAt Franciscan, an MBA is more than a career credential — it is preparation for a life of leadership. Our purpose is to form effective, virtuous business leaders who succeed in every sector and make decisions rooted in human dignity, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity.
Equipped with an online MBA degree from Franciscan, you can pursue a broad range of advanced roles, which include:
Wherever you are, you're a part of the Franciscan family. As an online MBA student, you receive the same career support, mentorship, and networking opportunities as our on-campus students.
Alumni Network Business Advisory Board Career ServicesWhat is an MBA degree?
A Master of Business Administration, or MBA, is a graduate-level degree that provides advanced skills in business management and leadership. At Franciscan University, we designed our MBA to equip you with a comprehensive business education and help you grow as a virtuous leader who makes a lasting impact.
What makes a good MBA program?
A good MBA program typically offers high-quality education, engaged and accessible faculty, globally recognized accreditation, and an extensive alumni and employer-affiliated network.
While Franciscan’s online MBA offers all these advantages, our program is set apart by our dedication to equipping virtuous leaders as a force for good in the world.
What can you do with an MBA?
Common career pathways for professionals with MBAs include:
Consulting: MBA earners are equipped to advise organizations on their most pressing challenges, combining strategic insight with a commitment to human dignity and the common good. They bring ethical discernment to solutions that shape industries, communities, and global markets.
Finance and Accounting: Whether in corporate finance, accounting, banking, or investment, Franciscan’s MBA graduates have the skills to steward resources responsibly. They balance profitability with subsidiarity, empower decision-making, and ensure that financial strategies strengthen both organizations and society.
Marketing and Brand Management: MBA graduates lead in shaping brands, strategies, and customer relationships. They approach marketing with solidarity and respect for each person's dignity, building trust while driving innovation and growth.
Operations and Supply Chain: In today’s interconnected economy, leaders in operations and supply chain face questions of efficiency, transparency, and fairness. Franciscan’s MBA alumni navigate these complexities with a global perspective that prioritizes ethical and moral practices to serve the common good.
Entrepreneurship and Startups: Many of our graduates launch ventures that create jobs and drive innovation. Grounded in subsidiarity, they empower teams and communities, while building businesses that reflect values of service, integrity, and long-term stewardship.
Technology, Analytics, and Innovation: As AI, data, and digital transformation reshape business, graduates step into roles at the intersection of business and technology. Franciscan’s MBA program stands apart by bringing not only technical and strategic expertise, but also a moral compass that emphasizes dignity, solidarity, and responsible innovation.
Nonprofit and Social Impact: Some graduates channel their expertise into mission-driven organizations, NGOs, or social enterprises. With a formation rooted in solidarity and the common good, they ensure that their leadership serves those most in need while sustaining organizational excellence.
Is an online MBA the same as an in-person MBA?
While there are fundamental differences in the format of online and traditional in-person MBA degrees, ultimately, both programs offer comprehensive business education that can transform your future.
In a typical eight-week online MBA course, you enroll in the same types of courses and accomplish the same amount of work you would be required to complete for an in-person program. However, an online MBA gives you the added benefit of taking courses wherever you are.
Will I have class at specific, scheduled times (synchronously)?
No, Franciscan’s MBA classes are asynchronous and do not have live sessions. You can access course materials—recorded lectures, readings, discussion boards, or assignments—wherever you are located.
How are classes structured?
Online MBA classes are asynchronous and delivered on a web-based Learning Management Platform. This platform will allow you to access all course materials, such as pre-recorded lectures, readings, discussion boards, assignments, and self-paced tests. Each course is eight weeks in length.
What is the benefit of having an MBA accredited by the IACBE?
Franciscan’s MBA program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), a respected marker of academic excellence recognized by employers and graduate institutions worldwide.
By choosing a program with IACBE accreditation, you’re assured an education that meets rigorous standards for curriculum quality, faculty expertise, student outcomes, and available resources. Additionally, earning an accredited MBA helps you stand out to employers, explore competitive job prospects, and position yourself for higher income potential.
The Department of Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics at Franciscan University of Steubenville has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Please review our IACBE member status page for a list of accredited programs.
