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Business Administration MBA Program

Master of Business Administration
  • 36 Credits
  • School of Business
  • Bronx
  • Manhattan
  • Online
  • Westchester
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Business Administration Overview

Earn your MBA in New York, the business capital of the world. In just one year, you can put the country’s premier business credential in your hands.

The program is flexible to better fit your schedule. Courses can be completed in person at any of our three campuses, 100% online or a combination of both. Plus, we offer four start terms a year (fall, winter, spring & summer), so you are never far away from starting on your MBA. 

You will learn through hands-on experiences giving you the opportunity to work on real projects for real clients.

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Career Opportunities

With such a wide skillset, Mercy University graduates have successfully found employment in many industries, including government, the private sector, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and health care. Once you graduate from our MBA program, you'll enter a competitive field full of career-making jobs, such as:

  • Financial advisor: Whether they know it or not, everyone should have a financial advisor. Graduates on this career path may find themselves working with higher-value clients as they improve their skills and may even start their own advising business.
  • Marketing or advertising executive: With a solid understanding of communication and how marketing works, MBA graduates can find ways to market their expertise by creating stellar advertising plans and becoming an asset to brands all over the world.
  • Investment banker: Part of your degree program will focus on making solid investments and navigating economic change. These lessons make graduates specifically suited to work in the stock market and help others create a winning portfolio.
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5% Growth

Career Outcomes

Job growth expected to rise 5% through 2029*


*Bureau of Labor Statistics
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$70K Salary

Average Pay

For business and financial services*
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36 Credits

Total Credits to Earn Your Degree

Classes in business research, operations management & corporate finance.
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The Mercy Advantage

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Earn your degree in as little as one year

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Program available in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, Manhattan and 100% Online.

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Taught by executive faculty members

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Strategic Consulting Institute- consulting projects for IBM and other major corporations include assignments focusing on real asset portfolio optimization, life sciences analytics, marketing assessments and customer satisfaction surveys

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Flexible scheduling designed for professionals

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Business & non-business majors welcome

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No GMAT Required

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Advisory Board - IBM, PWC, JP Morgan, UBS, Accenture and Merrill Lynch

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Concentrations

The MBA program allows you to concentrate in an additional facet of business, adding even more value to your degree.

The eight concentration areas are:

  1. Accounting
  2. Finance
  3. Health Care Management
  4. Human Resource Management
  5. Management
  6. Managerial Analytics
  7. Marketing
  8. Organizational Leadership

TURBO Flex Program

TURBO Flex is a free, four-week intensive program designed to give an overview of the fundamentals of business needed to succeed in our MBA program. The program is open to all registered students who want a comprehensive overview of business or to refresh themselves on skills needed throughout our program.

The TURBO Flex program is offered 4 times a year preceding the quarter starts for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. 

Upcoming dates are below:

Fall 2024 Start: 8/12 - 9/7 | Kick-off on 8/9
Winter 2024 Start: 10/28 - 11/23 | Kick-off on 10/25
Spring 2025 Start: 1/27 - 2/22 | Kick-off on 1/24
Summer 2025 Start: 4/28 - 5/24 | Kick-off on 4/25

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Admissions Requirements

  1. Submit a completed application
  2. Submit a baccalaureate transcript 
  3. Submit a current résumé
  4. All international students must submit TOEFL scores and a formal evaluation of international coursework.

The applicant must have an acceptable record in undergraduate and other studies as reflected in official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Attention is given to overall grade averages, grade trends during undergraduate study and areas of scholastic strength. A strong knowledge of PC application in word processing, database, spreadsheets and graphics is expected. 

Students with a GPA below 3.0 are required to make an appointment for an interview with the Executive Director of Graduate Business Operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students interested in Graduate Business programs should apply using Mercy's application. 

Mercy University’s MBA Program consists of 36 credits, which can be earned in as little as one year.

The TURBO Flex Program is an intensive program where students who do not have a business degree or have been out of school for 5 or more years get the foundation to successfully complete an MBA degree. For more information, please visit the TURBO Flex webpage. 

No. Mercy University’s MBA Program offers the flexibility needed for today’s professionals. Classes are offered in the evenings, on weekends, and in some cases, through distance learning.

There are a limited number of scholarships available for graduate business students. 

Visit our Scholarships page for additional information.

Yes. Many find the workload challenging but manageable.

A Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. However, applicants who do not meet those guidelines will receive full consideration for admittance to the program after completing an interview with the Executive Director of Graduate Business Operations or designed faculty member and the successful completion of the TUBRO program before beginning classes.

No, GMATs are not required for admission to Mercy's MBA program. 

Advanced graduate courses taken at other graduate schools of business prior to admission to the MBA program may be transferred for credit with the permission of the Graduate Business chair or designee. Such courses may be used to meet elective requirements, provided the student requests the transfer of credit in writing at the time of application. Transfer credit must be advanced work and is limited to up to six credits for courses with a grade of B or better completed within the five-year period prior to admission to the MBA program. The grades received in the course for which transfer credit is granted are not computed in the quality-point average for work performed in the program.

Classes are offered in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, Manhattan and 100% online. 

Program Details & Curriculum

Business Core: 18 Credits
Area of Concentration Electives: 12 Credits
Capstone Courses: 6 Credits

Total: 36 Credits

For a full curriculum listing visit our catalog.

The Master of Business Administration Degree at Mercy University is rooted in over a quarter century of tradition. It is an evolutionary program, geared to the requirements of today and the vision of tomorrow. The basic philosophy of the Master of Business Administration Program is to provide the graduate with an insight into the wide spectrum of business activity.

The objective of the Master of Business Administration Program is to balance theory, reality, techniques and concepts that facilitate understanding of the spectrum of diverse management challenges. This is accomplished through the student's exposure to a rigorous curriculum and a professional faculty with credentials in both corporate and academic disciplines. A strong, integrated approach produces a graduate who has developed foundational skills in analysis, oral communication and decision-making that foster an ever-evolving search for knowledge.

  • Students should be able to solve problems using fundamental core business principles
  • Students should be able to synthesize information and analyze data to make business decisions
  • Students should be able to articulate ideas and defend positions
  • Students should be able to apply global business perspectives appropriately
  • Students should be able to work effectively in a team
  • Students should be able to evaluate ethical dilemmas to determine the impact of possible actions on stakeholder groups

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration program will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • The application of essential business skills in decision-making, identifying problems, evaluation of options and implementation of recommended solutions. 
  • The utilization of foundational quantitative analysis and research skills to develop managerial strategies.
  • Diverse communication strategies within the global business environment.
  • The importance of today's manager as a leader and facilitator.

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