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An MBA for Strategic, Forward-Thinking Business Leaders

With a focus on innovation, problem-solving, cross-functional business concepts and compassionate leadership, Stonehill's MBA program prepares students to lead cross-functional teams strategically, creatively and ethically. 

Through this program, students will learn to:

  • Think critically and creatively to problem-solve within their professional roles.
  • Apply key cross-functional business concepts to meet organizational goals.
  • Effectively communicate within a team and collaborate across an organization.
  • Analyze business conditions, trends and data.
  • Ethically apply concepts for creating a positive impact in a global society.

The program includes a comprehensive curriculum covering a breadth of business concepts to allow professionals to broaden their knowledge and skills, contribute to their organizations and society, and lead in a rapidly changing business world where all-rounded team members are valued.

Select an MBA Specialization to Advance Your Career

Stonehill's MBA ensures business students and professionals gain the specialized knowledge and well-rounded skillset needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing job market. In support of their career goals, students focus their studies in a specialized area through elective courses.

Through the digital marketing specialization, business professionals will strengthen in-demand practical and strategic skills in key digital marketing areas and learn to use analytics and the latest digital and online technologies to guide their strategy in an evolving business landscape.

Learn more about the digital marketing specialization.

Through the strategic data analytics specialization, business professionals will gain the in-demand skills to analyze and extract data and use it to develop actionable strategies to ensure organizational success.

Learn more about the strategic data analytics specialization.

Through the strategic marketing specialization, business professionals will gain valuable marketing knowledge and learn to strategically leverage digital marketing, data-driven decision-making and innovation in an evolving business landscape.

Learn more about the strategic marketing specialization.

Through the individually designed specialization, business professionals can design a custom set of electives in a focus area important to their unique growth and goals. Students will choose electives from among the graduate business programs at Stonehill to strengthen their skills.

Learn more about the individually designed specialization.

Key MBA Program Advantages

  • Accelerated or part-time options with the flexibility of three entry points: fall, spring and summer
  • In-person, online and hybrid courses held in the evenings
  • Flexible schedule designed to meet the needs of working professionals
  • Students select a specialization that reflects their career goals and interests
  • Courses guided by accomplished business leaders who are highly regarded in the industry for their skills and expertise in fields such as entrepreneurship, critical thinking, ethical leadership and global business strategies
  • Access to the technology and expertise of the Meehan School of Business
  • AACSB International accreditation, a highly esteemed designation shared by few programs

Flexibility at the Center of Stonehill's MBA

Stonehill College's MBA is a 36–39-credit program. Students have the flexibility to seamlessly fit the program into their busy life by choosing to attend part time or enter our accelerated program. Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, both options can be completed fully online or with a mix of in-person and online classes. Courses meet in the evenings over a seven-week term.

Our Focus on Innovation Will Set Your MBA Apart

Stonehill's innovative, broad-based business curriculum allows MBA students to access the on-trend and specialized knowledge needed to gain a competitive advantage in the job market, bringing their careers to the next level.

Our project-based courses embed experiential learning opportunities that will give students the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to real-world business scenarios. This approach ensures graduates are prepared to think critically and strategically, leverage new opportunities and authentically lead in professional environments. 

MBA Residency: A Valuable Differentiator

Students who are not already employed can gain valuable work experience while completing their degree through our MBA Residency Program. As a resident, students attend classes in the evenings while enrolled in a full-time internship at a partner company. This dual preparation in the classroom and in the workplace ensures residents gain the well-rounded skills and hands-on experience needed to excel after graduation.

Through this program, students apply their coursework to real-life problem-solving and strategic planning through class projects, simulations and our business residency program, which provides the unique opportunity for students to work at a world-class partner company while attending classes.

Maximize Your Return on Investment with an MBA

Earning an MBA from Stonehill ensures students gain the skills highly valued by business leaders. With management positions projected to grow and more companies looking to fill those roles with MBA graduates, not to mention the accompanying salary enhancements, the value of an MBA has never been stronger.

36%
Increase in Job Postings Requiring an MBA

From 2023 to 2024, job postings requiring an MBA grew by 36% as all job postings declined by 11%, according to research conducted by Validated Insights Inc.

40%
C-suite executives hold an MBA

According to research by Fortune, nearly 40% of C-suite executives on the 2022 Fortune 1000 have an MBA, with executives more likely to have an MBA than any other advanced degree.

5%
Management occupations projected to grow

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in management occupations is projected to grow by 5% through 2032. General managers, operations managers and financial managers typically require an MBA.

$158,090
Average Annual Salary

According to the BLS, in 2023 the average annual salary for general and operations managers in the Boston area is $158,090, compared to $129,330 nationwide. Boston is also the 8th top paying metropolitan area for this position.

The Meehan School of Business

The Meehan School of Business empowers students to be adaptive, compassionate leaders in a rapidly evolving global economy. Inside this modern, state-of-the-art business building, marketing students take courses, collaborate and build strong relationships with other working professionals.

AACSB Accredited

Stonehill’s business program is accredited by AACSB International, placing us within an elite group of higher education institutions that make up less than 5% of the world’s business schools.

Recent Accolades

Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.

Meet the Director of Graduate Business Administration

Kristin M. McGillicuddy

Kristin M. McGillicuddy

Professor of Practice in Graduate Marketing and Director, Marketing Master’s Degree Program Director
Graduate Studies

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Graduate & Professional Studies Admission assists students as they explore graduate and professional opportunities offered at Stonehill College.