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The Online MBA at The Catholic University of America is designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible, asynchronous online courses and world-class curriculum, this virtue-centered graduate program is designed for professional flourishing at your own pace.
A Flexible Path with a Global Finish
The Online MBA combines intuitive online learning, passionate faculty, and access to on-campus resources to prepare each student for life-long success. With courses available during fall and spring, this 36-credit degree can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years, depending on your individual needs. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, practical business skills, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good.
There are two in-person requirements:
Before your first fall semester of study, you will be required to attend an on-campus orientation to meet professors and classmates, to learn about the mission of the Busch School, and to engage in networking opportunities.
In your final spring semester, you will join our international capstone course, a week-long experience in a foreign country.
Exceptions to the International Capstone Program can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Programme overview
Degree
MBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
Online
Professional Flourishing At Your Pace
The Online MBA at The Catholic University of America is designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible, asynchronous online courses and world-class curriculum, this virtue-centered graduate program is designed for professional flourishing at your own pace.
A Flexible Path with a Global Finish
The Online MBA combines intuitive online learning, passionate faculty, and access to on-campus resources to prepare each student for life-long success. With courses available during fall and spring, this 36-credit degree can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years, depending on your individual needs. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, practical business skills, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good.
There are two in-person requirements:
Before your first fall semester of study, you will be required to attend an on-campus orientation to meet professors and classmates, to learn about the mission of the Busch School, and to engage in networking opportunities.
In your final spring semester, you will join our international capstone course, a week-long experience in a foreign country.
Exceptions to the International Capstone Program can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Requirements
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Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
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The Busch School MBA offers two distinctive paths to fit your goals:
On-Campus MBA – An accelerated 9-month program for early-career professionals with 0–5 years of experience, designed to launch leaders or help them pivot into new career directions.
Online MBA – A flexible program for working professionals seeking to advance while balancing career and life commitments.
No matter the format, the Busch MBA is built for leaders who aspire not only to excel in business but to transform it as a force for good. Grounded in ethical clarity and leadership, our curriculum integrates world-class business acumen with values-driven decision-making.
Candidates can apply for free via the Graduate Admissions Portal: https://cuaadmissions.catholic.edu/portal/graduate
For the spring 2026 semester, the designated destination is Rome, Italy.
The International Capstone Experience immerses students in one of the world's leading international business cities, where global markets, multinational firms, and cross-cultural management practices intersect. Through a combination of faculty-led seminars, site visits, meetings with local executives and entrepreneurs, and cultural engagement, students examine how strategy, finance, operations, and leadership are shaped by regional and global forces. The program emphasizes experiential learning, enabling participants to connect classroom frameworks to real-world business decisions while developing cultural intelligence, ethical awareness, and a global mindset essential for leadership in an interconnected economy.
Students are responsible for arranging and providing their own travel to the destination. This is a 1.5-credit core course for online and in-person students; accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students are required to finish one specialization certificate prior to graduation. Upon graduating, if students wish to choose another specialization certificate, they may do so by fulfilling the certificate requirements.
The Busch Online MBA allows candidates to complete the degree on their own terms. With online asynchronous courses offered every semester (fall, spring, and summer), candidates can complete in as little as three semesters or as long as five years.
Flexible Online MBA
The Catholic University of America, Busch School of Business, Washington, United States
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Programme overview
Degree
MBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
Online
Professional Flourishing At Your Pace
The Online MBA at The Catholic University of America is designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible, asynchronous online courses and world-class curriculum, this virtue-centered graduate program is designed for professional flourishing at your own pace.
A Flexible Path with a Global Finish
The Online MBA combines intuitive online learning, passionate faculty, and access to on-campus resources to prepare each student for life-long success. With courses available during fall and spring, this 36-credit degree can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years, depending on your individual needs. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, practical business skills, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good.
There are two in-person requirements:
Before your first fall semester of study, you will be required to attend an on-campus orientation to meet professors and classmates, to learn about the mission of the Busch School, and to engage in networking opportunities.
In your final spring semester, you will join our international capstone course, a week-long experience in a foreign country.
Exceptions to the International Capstone Program can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Programme overview
Degree
MBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
Online
Professional Flourishing At Your Pace
The Online MBA at The Catholic University of America is designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible, asynchronous online courses and world-class curriculum, this virtue-centered graduate program is designed for professional flourishing at your own pace.
A Flexible Path with a Global Finish
The Online MBA combines intuitive online learning, passionate faculty, and access to on-campus resources to prepare each student for life-long success. With courses available during fall and spring, this 36-credit degree can be completed in as little as one year or as many as five years, depending on your individual needs. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, practical business skills, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good.
There are two in-person requirements:
Before your first fall semester of study, you will be required to attend an on-campus orientation to meet professors and classmates, to learn about the mission of the Busch School, and to engage in networking opportunities.
In your final spring semester, you will join our international capstone course, a week-long experience in a foreign country.
Exceptions to the International Capstone Program can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
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