Master of Business Administration Program at University of Dayton

The Master of Business Administration Program at University of Dayton is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Dayton , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Business Administration Program

Sally Berry, MBA Program Director

Master of Business Administration
Certificate in Contemporary Business Topics

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA Program is a 30-credit hour program for the student with a recent undergraduate degree in business.

eight core courses (12 credit hours)
two capstone courses (6 credit hours)
one integrated ethics course - The Principled Organization: Integrating Faith, Ethics and Work (3 credit hours)
three elective courses (9 credit hours) - These three MBA elective courses may be chosen in any area.

Foundation Courses

For the student with a non-business degree, or who lacks coursework in key areas of undergraduate business study, foundation courses are required. The foundations consist of a variety of courses, up to a maximum of 15 credit hours. They are typically accelerated, half-semester courses.

A student applying to the MBA program may have foundation courses waived if appropriate undergraduate studies with earned grades of C or better have been completed within the previous four years. Waivers must be completed prior to the second term of enrollment. Grades earned from undergraduate coursework will not be calculated in the cumulative MBA grade point average. However, grades earned from MBA foundation courses will be calculated into the cumulative MBA grade point average. When required, it is recommended that they be completed before proceeding to core, elective, or capstone courses. For information on appropriate undergraduate courses to waive foundation requirements, contact the MBA office.

Placement exams, which waive foundation courses, are also available to students who can demonstrate experience or knowledge in a particular area. All placement exams should be completed prior to the second term of enrollment and are offered at no cost to the student. They can be scheduled by calling the MBA Office at (937) 229-3733.

Foundation Courses ¹
MBA 500	Introduction to Financial Accounting	1.5
MBA 501	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	1.5
MBA 511	Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions	1.5
MBA 512	Principles of Operations Management	1.5
MBA 520	Principles of Finance	3
MBA 530	Principles of Marketing	1.5
MBA 540	Principles of Economics	1.5
MBA 560	Information & Technology Systems	1.5
MBA 570	Principles of Organizational Behavior	1.5
Total Hours	15

¹	Foundation courses required by students without a recent undergraduate business degree.

Core Courses
MBA 790	Managerial Economics	1.5
MBA 791	Business Analytics	1.5
MBA 792	Performance Measurement & Control Systems Perspective	1.5
MBA 793	Operational Effectiveness	1.5
MBA 794	Information Systems & Business Decisions	1.5
MBA 795	Organizational Behavior	1.5
MBA 796	Corporate Finance	1.5
MBA 797	Marketing Management	1.5
Total Hours	12

Capstone Courses ¹
MBA 798	Business Strategy	3
MBA 799	Integrative Project	3
Total Hours	6

¹	The capstone sequence consists of two 3 credit hour required courses completed over two semesters.

Required Course
MBA 758	Principled Organization: Integrating Faith, Ethics & Work	3
Electives ¹	9
MBA 602A	Information Assurance
MBA 602B	Fraud Examination
MBA 603A	Advanced Financial Accounting
MBA 604A	Taxes & Business Strategy
MBA 604B	Advanced Issues in Accounting
MBA 605A	Contemporary Issues in Accounting
MBA 605B	International Accounting
MBA 605C	International Accounting-IFRS Certificate and Research (UD Students Only)
MBA 605D	International Accounting-IFRS Certificate and Research (Non UD Students Only)
MBA 606A	Financial Statement/Risk Analysis
MBA 607A	Strategic Cost Management: A System's Approach
MBA 608A	Accounting Information Systems
MBA 609A	Special Topics in Accounting
MBA 609B	Individual Research in Accounting
MBA 614	Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
MBA 615	Analytics: Processes and Applications
MBA 615B	Case Studies in Analytics
MBA 616	Project Management for Professionals
MBA 617	Business Process Improvements
MBA 618	Operations Management Research Seminar
MBA 619	Special Topics in Operations Management
MBA 622	Advanced Corporate Finance
MBA 623	Financial Statement Analysis
MBA 624	Financial Modeling
MBA 625	Investments
MBA 626	International Financial Management
MBA 627	Financial Derivatives & Risk Management
MBA 628	Fixed Income Analysis
MBA 629	Special Topics in Finance
MBA 631	Digital Marketing: Management and Practice
MBA 632	Marketing Analytics
MBA 634	Consumer Behavior
MBA 635	Market Analysis & Research
MBA 638	Product Planning Development
MBA 639	Special Topics in Marketing
MBA 639A	Marketing Intelligence
MBA 652	Social Responsibility & Ethical Dimensions of Management
MBA 656	International Culture & Management (Study Abroad)
MBA 659	Special Topics: Organizations & Their Environments
MBA 661	E-Commerce
MBA 662A	Security Management for Informational Systems
MBA 662B	Telecommunications and Networking
MBA 662C	Internet Security
MBA 663	Management of Information Resources
MBA 663A	Business Analytics - Processes and Techniques
MBA 664	Database Management
MBA 665	System Analysis & Design
MBA 667A	Advanced Business Intelligence
MBA 667B	Data Warehousing
MBA 668	Advanced Website Development
MBA 671	Leadership: An Executive Challenge
MBA 672	Business Law
MBA 669	Special Topics in Management Information Systems
MBA 679	Special Topics in Management & Entrepreneurship
MBA 680	Entrepreneurship & The Family Firm
MBA 681	Negotiation
MBA 682	New Venture Management
MBA 691	Immersion: Nonprofit Organizations
MBA 692	Immersion: Technology and Innovation
MBA 693	Immersion: Disrupting Business - Applied Creative Change Making for the Common Good
MBA 694	Immersion: Servant Leadership
MBA 695	Individual Research
MBA 707	Advanced Accounting Data Analytics

Electives may be selected to obtain program breadth or depth in a particular area by choosing an optional concentration. The student may choose from among the MBA courses offered, or with approval by the MBA director, students may elect up to six semester hours of graduate courses from other programs at the University when these are appropriate to their education plans.

Certificate in Contemporary Business Topics

The Certificate in Contemporary Business Topics is ideal for professionals who seek career advancement through specialized knowledge in varied business subjects. Students, in consultation with an MBA advisor, select any three electives in the Master of Business Program. Prerequisite credits may be required. Students have three years to fulfill the required credits.

For more information, please contact the MBA Office at (937) 229-3733 or visit our website at go.udayton.edu/mba.

Disciplines

School of Business Administration

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Business Administration Program at University of Dayton

Entry Requirements

Application requirements, entry terms and deadlines vary by program. To find specific information on application requirements please review the details of your chosen program.

We will accept admission documents through email. Please email your documents as .pdf attachments in a single email message to [email protected].

Most programs will require:

Application - Submit either the graduate application or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue.

Letters of recommendation - A recommendation form will be sent directly to the individual(s) listed on the application. Alternatively, letters may be sent to [email protected] directly from the recommender.
A personal statement / writing sample - uploaded to the application.
Transcripts from previously attended institutions. The record must include dates of attendance, all subjects studied, and grades earned or marks achieved on examinations. These credentials must be in the original language (as issued) and accompanied by a certified English translation if the documents are not in English.
Proof of English Proficiency - Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.
F-1 and J-1 students - You must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
- If you have dependents, a copy of their passport(s) and additional proof of funding of $3,210 USD per dependent and $5,090 USD for a spouse.
Applicants to the Master of Finance - STEM, Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Master of Professional Accounting, selected master's program within the School of Education and Health Science, Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT. Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.

Documents must be sent directly from the institution to the address below:

Office of International Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2713

Please note: If your institution is able to provide an e-transcript, please direct them to send the official link to [email protected]. Please be aware, this does not include scanned, photocopied or emailed documents.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Business Administration Program at University of Dayton

How to Apply for Master of Business Administration Program at University of Dayton

To apply, submit the application for your desired degree program:

Graduate application (for master's degree programs and graduate certificates).
Doctoral application (for Ph.D. and D.E. programs)

Once your application is complete, the admission evaluation and review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks for most programs. However, the process may take longer in certain programs.

When completing your address on your application, your permanent address must be your home country address, even if you are currently residing in the United States. Your mailing address should be the current location where you are residing. Do not list the United States address of a friend or relative.

You can check your application status at any time by visiting your application portal. You may also contact our office with questions at [email protected].

Master of Business Administration Program at University of Dayton

University of Dayton

United States of America, Dayton