Business Administration (MBA)

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Upcoming Start Terms & Deadlines

Fall 2025

Apply by Jun. 15, 2025

Spring 2026

Apply by Nov. 15, 2026

Summer 2026

Apply by Apr. 15, 2026

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Talk to our Professor of Business Administration, MBA. Director, Dr. J. Harrison Watts. Email or call: jhwatts@ollusa.edu or 210-528-6833.

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““The faculty was first class on supporting me through my journey, and the class structure was ideal for a working adult.”  ”

- MBA Alum 2021

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Executive Track

A Bold, Career-Focused MBA - Built for Working Professionals

Graduate in Just 12 Months with an MBA and a Graduate Certificate

The MBA Executive Track at Our Lady of the Lake University is designed for ambitious professionals ready to elevate their careers quickly and affordably. With a curriculum grounded in real-world business application and a focus on small business leadership, this accelerated program empowers you to lead, launch, and innovate — all in just three semesters.

Offered in both online and in-residence formats, this 30-credit hour MBA features fast-track 7-week courses, small class sizes, professional networking, and the opportunity to earn a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management or Healthcare Management — at no additional time or cost.

Credit Hours

Courses

Semesters

3-4

Program Highlights

Accelerated Timeline

Complete your MBA in just 12 months across three terms (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Affordable & Efficient

One of the lowest-cost, lowest-load MBA's in Texas among private universities

Small Business Focus

Learn to launch and operate small businesses with a practical, applied curriculum

Dual Credential

Earn your MBA + Graduate Certificate (9 elective hours) in:

Nonprofit Management
Business Essentials for Healthcare Professionals

Study Abroad Opportunities

Expand your global business perspective

Small Class Sizes & Supportive Cohorts

Build deep connections with peers and faculty

Professional-Ready Format

Online: Flexible location with virtual attendance for first-day orientation
In-Residence: Cohort-based, meets every other Saturday in San Antonio (F-1 visa compliant)

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) Option

OLLU undergraduates can complete 12 graduate hours toward their MBA during their undergrad

Program Design

Core Courses (21 Hours)

ACCT 8310 - Managerial Control System (3)
FINC 8329 - Corporate Finance (3)
BLAW 8301 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business and Global Decision-Making (3)
MKTG 8305 - Marketing Strategies and Policies
BADM 8312 - Business Consulting (3)
BADM 8318 - Strategic Human Resources Management: Policies and Practices (3)
MGMT 8343 - Current Topics in Business (3)

Electives (9 Hours)

Nonprofit Management (3)
Healthcare Management (3)
General Management (3)

Fall A	Fall B	Spring A	Spring B	Summer
ACCT 8310	FINC 8329	MKTG 8305	MGMT 8343	BLAW 8301
BADM 8318	Elective	BADM 8312	Elective	Elective
12 Hours		12 Hours		6 Hours

*Sample student schedule

ACSBP Accreditation

Accreditation

This business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education, supporting, celebrating and rewarding excellence on a diverse global scale.

Who Should Apply?

This program is designed for:

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners
Working professionals seeking career advancement or a pivot into management
Leaders in nonprofit or healthcare sectors
International students needing F-1 compliant in-residence coursework
OLLU undergraduates planning for an accelerated master's pathway

Faculty

Many of the full-time faculty members in the School of Business and Leadership have doctoral degrees and/or professional designations. Seasoned practitioners who teach specialized courses complement the full-time professors to provide students with a well-rounded experience. View School of Business Faculty.

Admission Requirements

Info?

Application
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Official transcripts of all previous college work
A grade point average of 2.50 for cumulative undergraduate work or 3.00 for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work
Résumé highlighting managerial or professional experience
Two letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's managerial and/or professional performance. One letter of support must be from an employer/supervisor.
Graduate Personal statement: Should be no longer than two pages addressing the following areas: motivation for graduate studies, background in field of study, expectations of the program, and professional goals.

Admission Deadlines

Spring Semester Start

Priority Deadline: Dec. 1
Final Deadline: Dec. 15

Summer Semester Start

Priority Deadline: April 1
Final Deadline: April 15

Fall Semester Start

Priority Deadline: June 1
Final Deadline: July 15

Applications received after the priority deadline dates will be considered on a space-available basis.

Conditional acceptance is granted on the merits of each case. In some circumstances, applicants who do not meet all of the requirements for regular admission may be admitted conditionally, providing they fulfill the conditions listed in their letters of conditional acceptance within the period of specified time. If conditional acceptance is given because of missing official credentials, the period of time to provide those documents will not extend beyond the first term of attendance.

The Business Programs Graduate Admissions Committee grants conditional admission on the merits of each case for those applicants who do not meet all the requirements for regular admission. The decision of the committee regarding conditional admission acceptance cannot be appealed.

Any student whose program is interrupted by an absence of one year or more will incur the obligation of meeting changed requirements as printed in the current graduate catalog.

Application and nonrefundable application fee.
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended since last attending OLLU.
A letter of intent that describes the reasons for stopping out and what has changed in order to continue in the program.
Student was placed on Enforced Scholastic Withdrawal:
A letter of intent to include:
- Explanation of previous academic performance
- Plans for improving academic performance and corrective actions
- Any other documentation which will support request for readmission