In-Person MBA 9 months MBA Programme By The Catholic University of America, Busch School of Business |TopUniversities

In-Person MBA

Location

The Catholic University of America, Busch School of Business, Washington, United States
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Programme Duration

9 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

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Programme overview

Degree

MBA

Study Level

MBA

Study Mode

On Campus

Accelerate Your Future


The on-campus MBA is an accelerated, 9-month, 36-credit-hour program tailored for young professionals with less than five years of professional experience. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, hands-on business experience, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good. Students live and learn in the heart of Washington, D.C., taking advantage of the resources of the nation's capital and networking opportunities across the region.



Designed for Young Professionals


The MBA program offers a rigorous 36-credit curriculum designed to build essential business knowledge and skills in just 9 months. Students gain a strong foundation

through 24 credits of core curriculum while earning a 12-credit specialization certificate in Strategic Management, Data Analytics, or Church Administration.

Courses emphasize practical learning through case studies, collaborative projects, and real-world applications, preparing our graduates to excel in a competitive business

environment.



The program focuses on each student's professional development, both inside and outside the classroom. Students will participate in leadership training, team-building activities, and networking events with alums. The program also includes:


  • Exclusive MBA Speaker Series

  • Busch School CEO lectures

  • Dedicated Career Development Team

  • Visits with Company Partners

  • Week-long Capstone Experience in an International Location

Programme overview

Degree

MBA

Study Level

MBA

Study Mode

On Campus

Accelerate Your Future


The on-campus MBA is an accelerated, 9-month, 36-credit-hour program tailored for young professionals with less than five years of professional experience. Rooted in Catholic teaching, this program equips students with management expertise, hands-on business experience, and an ethical foundation to use business as a force for good. Students live and learn in the heart of Washington, D.C., taking advantage of the resources of the nation's capital and networking opportunities across the region.



Designed for Young Professionals


The MBA program offers a rigorous 36-credit curriculum designed to build essential business knowledge and skills in just 9 months. Students gain a strong foundation

through 24 credits of core curriculum while earning a 12-credit specialization certificate in Strategic Management, Data Analytics, or Church Administration.

Courses emphasize practical learning through case studies, collaborative projects, and real-world applications, preparing our graduates to excel in a competitive business

environment.



The program focuses on each student's professional development, both inside and outside the classroom. Students will participate in leadership training, team-building activities, and networking events with alums. The program also includes:


  • Exclusive MBA Speaker Series

  • Busch School CEO lectures

  • Dedicated Career Development Team

  • Visits with Company Partners

  • Week-long Capstone Experience in an International Location

Admission Requirements

3+

9 Months
Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates can fill out a free application via our Graduate Admissions Portal: https://cuaadmissions.catholic.edu/portal/graduate
The Busch MBA requires a total of 36 credit hours to earn the degree, made up of 24 credit hours in core courses and 12 credit hours in a specialization certificate of the student’s choosing. The on-campus program is designed as an accelerated option that can be completed in just nine months, ideal for early-career professionals. The online program offers greater flexibility, allowing completion in as little as one year or at a slower pace, depending on course availability and personal scheduling needs. Tuition is $1,385 per credit hour. All students participate in the required International Capstone Experience, a distinctive global business study abroad opportunity that incurs additional fees.
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 regional and global forces shape strategy, finance, operations, and leadership. 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.
No, there are currently no GA positions at the Busch School of Business.
Students must complete one specialization certificate before graduation. Upon graduating, if students wish to choose another specialization certificate, they may do so by fulfilling the certificate requirements.
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