Business Administration: Providence MBA: A four-term MBA
30 semester hours
The Providence Master of Business Administration Program is an innovative program designed to meet the needs of practicing executives in profit and nonprofit settings. We are inspired by the actions of the Congregation of Divine Providences as social entrepreneurs in starting schools in South Texas including Our Lady of the Lake University. Offered in the popular face-to-face weekend and online, the MBA focuses on sharpening skills in decision-making and problem-solving behavior for professional administrators. The program’s instructional design integrates scientific and technological advances with proven principles of accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
The Providence MBA program requires a commitment to a paced educational experience as well as a considerable degree of independence and discipline. The 30 credits can be completed in four semesters. The formats enable successful managers to continue to grow professionally without interruption of their careers, thus enhancing their competitive positioning in an increasingly sophisticated economic environment. Typical students are junior and senior managers who work in financial institutions, oil and utility companies, insurance and communications companies, and other businesses, as well as health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, and administrators.
We assume that adult students, given a structured set of learning objectives and a prescribed methodology, can independently master course content. Instructional contact hours are less than more traditional face-to-face programs. Most of the student’s work is teacher-directed learning inside and outside the classroom. Some classes require team meetings for assigned projects outside scheduled contact hours. Graduate business program faculty expects students to complete work in a timely and professional manner.
Applications will be subject to the current Graduate Program Admissions Committee Approved Policies and Procedures.
Admission Application Requirements
Regular Admission
Factors include but are not limited to prior work experience and undergraduate GPA. In addition to the requirements for graduate admission into Our Lady of the Lake University, applicants will provide:
- Two letters of recommendation
- To include evidence of at least three years of managerial or professional experience is encouraged for success in the Providence MBA program
- A personal statement of no more than 500 words on why you wish to attend OLLU and how you will succeed in the accelerated structure.
- An Employer form to confirm support for the employed student during the program.
- International students must show English language proficiency.
A graduate exam is not required for admission to the Providence MBA but is evaluated if provided.
Application for Admission Deadlines
Application deadlines for submitting a completed application for the Providence MBA program are as follows:
Fall Entry
Priority March 1 (all non-business undergraduates should use this date).
Final June 1
