An Investment in Your Future
Pursue an M.B.A. at St. John’s University and gain the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to excel in a wide range of industries, from finance and consulting to entrepreneurship and nonprofit management. Whether you’re looking to switch careers, take on a leadership role, or start your own business, an M.B.A. equips you with the tools to achieve your goals.
Join the Best at St. John’s
St. John’s University is already well-regarded, and we just keep getting better. We’ve improved our ranking for best Online M.B.A. programs in the country.
Best Accelerated Online M.B.A. Program
Fortune (2023)
Best Online M.B.A.
U.S. News & World Report (2023)
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the M.B.A. program, you must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment. You must also provide
- A completed application form and nonrefundable application fee.
- A statement of professional goals and résumé (can be uploaded as a part of the application for admission).
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- A minimum of one 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 grade point average calculation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member.
Start Your Application
Ready to begin your journey at St. John’s University? Complete your St. John’s application online today.
Why St. John’s?
St. John’s offers a unique, hands-on curriculum that prepares you to excel professionally.
of graduates had a job within six months of graduation.
of graduates would recommend St. John’s.
*The data here is representative of the three graduating classes (i.e., January, May, and September 2022) from the three main campuses (i.e., Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan). The data provided pertains only to the 62 percent of graduates who responded to the survey and includes graduates who may have been employed prior to graduation.
Choosing the Best M.B.A. Program for You
St. John’s offers four types of M.B.A. programs: Tobin M.B.A., Online M.B.A., STEM M.B.A., and an Accounting M.B.A. Explore our flexible course scheduling options to be completed on your schedule.
| Program | Overview | Credits | Est. Time to Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobin M.B.A. | Enroll in onsite, online, or flex courses. Our flex courses are seven weeks onsite, followed by seven weeks of online learning, with a focus on case studies and real-world projects. | 36 |
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| Online M.B.A. | Offers incredible flexibility, so you can earn your M.B.A. while continuing your career. Take classes synchronously or asynchronously, while having the option to enroll in onsite courses. | 36 |
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| STEM M.B.A. | Designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in pursuing analytical and technical management roles across industries. | 45 |
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| Accounting M.B.A. | Supplements the Tobin M.B.A. with a level of technical competence that permits entry into the profession of public accountancy or to enter corporate management in the accounting area. | 57 |
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Coursework and Program Details
Our M.B.A. program is designed to allow for innovative approaches to in-class learning and expands on the development of a real world skill-set you can apply immediately to your career.
Core Courses: 24 credits/8 courses:
- 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
Concentration Field Courses: 9 credits/3 courses
Choose from 18 concentrations:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Analytics
- Educational Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Financial Technology
- Healthcare Systems
- Information Systems
- Interdisciplinary Business
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Risk and Financial Advisory
- Risk Management
- Sustainability
- Taxation
“The M.B.A. program provides useful and practical knowledge that I will be able to take advantage of in my career.”
A Global Perspective
St. John’s offers a global-focused education experience. With our campuses near the heart of New York City, and locations around the world—Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Limerick, Ireland–you have the opportunity to gain skills you need in a global marketplace.
Global Destination Courses provide exposure to diverse cultures, political systems, and business outlooks while cultivating essential abilities for thriving in the global economy.
Europe
RMI 650 Re-insurance Leadership in the Global Market
London, England
FIN 634 Investment Analysis
Rome, Italy
ACC 639 Governments and Not-for-Profits
Build Your Network and Meet Top Business Leaders
Each year the Tobin College of Business invites at least 3 C-suite level executives to give a business seminar respectably and interact with students. We also host a reception before and after the talk so that students can maximize their networking opportunities with their fellow students and alumni. Our most recent Tobin CEO Seminar/reception was hosted at Grant Thornton LLP and the speaker, Brendan McGovern was a retired Goldman Sachs partner turned private equity entrepreneur.
Businesses, Employers, and Internship Partners
Contact St. John’s Office of Graduate Admissions
We are here to answer any questions about the M.B.A. program and admission process.
Michelle Bae
Graduate Admission Representative
[email protected]
718-990-2307
St. John’s University
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
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