Executive MBA

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Earn Your MBA plus a Graduate Certification in Just 12 Months

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

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

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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 MBAs 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
Criminal Justice Management
Sport Management
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business Strategy

Study Abroad Opportunities

Expand your global business perspective with trips to Costa Rica (2025 & 2026)

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 undergraduate studies

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Program Design

The Master of Business Administration - Executive Track (Executive MBA) is designed for experienced professionals who bring years of leadership and industry expertise to the classroom. Students progress through the program as a cohort, learning collaboratively with peers who are actively engaged in the workforce and applying concepts in real time. While the program mainly targets executives and managers, recent Bachelor of Business Administration graduates are also encouraged to apply. New graduates gain valuable insights from seasoned classmates, supporting both their professional and academic growth. Upon completion, graduates receive the same degree—"Master of Business Administration"—as noted on their transcript and diploma.

Credit Hours

Courses

Semesters

3-4

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)
Criminal Justice Management (3)
Sport Management (3)
Artificial Intelligence (3)

Sample Student Schedule

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

*Sample student schedule