Why Study Interdisciplinary Business?
Today's business challenges don't fit neatly into one discipline, and neither should your graduate education. Many professionals need expertise that spans multiple business functions, combining finance with technology, marketing with analytics, or management with entrepreneurship.
The Interdisciplinary Business concentration gives you the flexibility to build an MBA that aligns with your interests and career aspirations. Rather than specializing in a single area, you'll work with faculty advisors to select coursework across multiple business disciplines, creating a customized graduate experience that supports your professional goals.
- Degree Type
- M.B.A.
- Area of Interest
- Business
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Manhattan Campus
- Online
- Required Credit Hours
- 36
Is This Concentration Right for You?
This concentration may be a great fit if you want to:
- Build a customized MBA around your career goals
- Combine knowledge from multiple business disciplines
- Prepare for leadership roles requiring broad business expertise
- Explore emerging areas that span multiple industries
- Create a graduate program that reflects your professional interests
Where Our Graduates Apply Their Skills
Graduates pursue leadership opportunities across a wide range of industries, including:
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Consulting
- Consumer Products
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Government
- Manufacturing
Because every student's program is customized, career outcomes vary based on the disciplines you choose to combine and your professional experience.
MBA Curriculum
Every MBA student completes a comprehensive business core covering accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, marketing, law, ethics, and business strategy.
Students in the Interdisciplinary Business concentration then work with faculty advisors to select concentration coursework that aligns with their career objectives and interests.
- ACC 602: Global Financial and Managerial Reporting
- BUA 602: Business Analytics
- ECO 606: Industrial Economics
- FIN 607: Financial Management
- LAW 600: Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business
- MGT 601: Managing for Global Success
- MKT 600: Decisions in Marketing Management
- RMI 601: Risk Management
- MGT 700: Seminar in Business Policy
Choose approved graduate business electives across multiple disciplines to create a personalized course of study.
Possible areas include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Healthcare Systems
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Risk Management
Experience Business Before You Graduate
Apply classroom learning through hands-on experiences that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of today's business environment.
Featured Experiences
- Consult with real organizations through Tobin Strategic Consulting (TSC).
- Analyze data to support strategic decisions in the Collins Analytics Lab.
- Develop AI-powered solutions to real business challenges through the EMPIRE Initiative.
- Launch and pitch innovative business ideas in the James & Eileen Business Plan Competition.
- Turn entrepreneurial ideas into action through the Venture & Innovation Center (VIC).
Global Business Experiences
Business leaders must navigate challenges that cross industries, markets, and cultures. Through Global Destination Courses, study abroad opportunities, and an internationally focused MBA curriculum, you'll gain a broader understanding of global business while developing the adaptability and cross-functional perspective needed to lead in today's interconnected economy.
Online Learning
Earn Your Degree Online
Pursue your St. John’s M.B.A. degree entirely on your computer. Our fully accredited Online Learning programs allow you to take courses electronically. Log in at your convenience to enter our virtual classrooms, learn from our accomplished faculty, and engage with classmates.
Our online courses offer the same high academic quality that students experience on campus. Professors deliver lectures and post assignments via Blackboard, our electronic course management system. Students use it to attend virtual classes, share documents, take exams, and exchange ideas with faculty and classmates.
A Fully Academic Experience
You also enjoy the outstanding services available to all St. John’s students, for example:
Eligibility for scholarships and financial aid
Tuition and fees identical to those for on-campus courses
Access to library collections, career services, mentoring, and other academic resources.
Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about the St. John’s online M.B.A. program.
Is this online degree equivalent to the on-campus M.B.A. offered by St. John’s?
Yes. It covers the same curriculum and is taught by the same instructors, only in a fully online format.
What are the admission requirements for this program?
Your acceptance will be based on the following:
- Baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree
- Preferred GPA of 3.25
- GMAT/GRE (waivers are available):
- Official Graduate Management Admission test (GMAT) scores, taken within the last five years – minimum of 550 or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores – minimum of 310 (conditional acceptance available on a case by case basis if minimum GPA requirements are not fulfilled).
- Official transcripts from each institution attended
- Statement of professional goals
- Two letters of recommendation
- International applicants:
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must submit a course-by-course credit evaluation with GPA calculation by a NACES member.
How long will the program take to complete?
Although the online M.B.A. may be completed in as little as 18 months, most part-time students finish in three years.
Is there a campus residency requirement?
No. The degree is fully online, with no residency requirement.
Required On-Site Workshop: Tobin Graduate Intensive Foundations (TGIF) is a 3-day workshop for new graduate students that aims to standardize the basic fundamentals and quantitative analytical skills of business studies. In addition, incoming students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and interact with their peers throughout the event. All entering online M.B.A. students must attend this on-site workshop.
What is the cost of tuition for the program?
Program tuition for the current academic year is $1,280 per credit hour.
Learn more about tuition and fees by visiting our Tuition page.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. St. John’s University’s online M.B.A. program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
What will I learn in the program?
You will learn to:
Acquire a global business perspective
Apply business knowledge and skills effectively
Appreciate professional and ethical responsibilities as a leader
Make strategic, integrative decisions.
What electives are available to students who choose the Interdisciplinary Business concentration?
Students selecting the Interdisciplinary Business concentration will have the opportunity to choose from electives across multiple business disciplines, including courses in Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Information Systems, Enterprise Risk Management, Executive Management, Finance, International Business, Investment Management, Marketing Management, Risk Management and Insurance, and Taxation. (Subject to availability.)
What differentiates this program from others?
The St. John’s online M.B.A. program stands apart in its:
- Focus on case studies, real-world projects, and global perspectives
- Distinguished full-time faculty who consult with international businesses, appear in business news media, and have extensive industry experience and connections
- Options to choose a concentration in either Risk Management and Insurance or Taxation
- Short time to completion of 18 months
Are there set times to attend my classes?
No. You will have specific assignment deadlines and test dates, but you can complete your online coursework at times that are convenient for you.
How do I begin the application process?
You can start your application online or visit the Admission page for a list of the materials you will need to submit for application.
Ready to Apply?
Create an MBA that reflects your professional goals with the MBA in Interdisciplinary Business. Build a personalized graduate education that prepares you to lead across industries, solve complex business challenges, and adapt to an ever-changing business landscape.
All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:
- Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
- Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE score may strengthen applications with a less competitive GPA.
For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
The Interdisciplinary Business concentration allows students to customize their MBA by selecting approved coursework from multiple business disciplines, creating a graduate program tailored to their professional interests and career goals.
Unlike a traditional concentration focused on one discipline, Interdisciplinary Business gives students the flexibility to combine coursework across multiple business areas and create a customized academic experience.
Yes. Students work with faculty advisors to develop an approved plan of study that aligns with their academic interests and professional objectives.
Yes. The flexibility of the Interdisciplinary Business concentration makes it an excellent choice for professionals whose careers span multiple business functions or evolving industries.
Students work closely with faculty advisors to select courses that complement their experience, interests, and long-term career goals.
Yes. Admission to the MBA program is on a rolling basis. You may start in the Fall, Spring, or even in the summer semester.
Complete the online graduate application and submit the required application materials. Graduate Admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process.
Department Faculty
K. Matthew Wong, Ph.D.
Director of M.B.A. Programs and Professor of Finance
Tobin Room 345
