Digital Technology, Collins Aerospace
Ambitious and determined, Piper Twachtmann '15 MBA says Mount Mercy helped build on her professional skills and advance her career.
What's the admissions process like?
Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round. Our graduate admissions team is here to help you reach your educational goals and answer your questions.
- Complete your application
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Email to gradprograms@mtmercy.edu or mail to:
Graduate Programs
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
- Currently working at least part-time in the field of business (ongoing requirement for at least part-time work during program)
- Requirement can be waived by program director
- Requirement can be waived by program director
- Some students may be asked to participate in a personal interview with the program director
- A student may be admitted to the MBA program prior to completing the prerequisite courses
- Upon admission, the student will meet with an academic advisor and receive an advising form indicating prerequisite courses that need to be completed and in what order
- The student may enroll in either accelerated or traditional classes to complete prerequisite courses at the tuition rate for those classes
- MBA grading polices will be in effect for all MBA and prerequisite classes taken at Mount Mercy
The entire staff worked to ensure I could pursue my career and education goals without missing a beat. The flexibility of the program even allowed me to continue coaching my son’s traveling baseball team.
Starlet Smith '17, '19 MBA
Human Resource Management, Business
As a church-goer, IT professional at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s, and community leader, Starlet Smith ’17, '19 MBA now finds herself in the same situation as her mother.
Cynthia Dennis '11 MBA
Master of Business Administration
Neither tragedy nor 20 years out of the classroom could keep Cynthia Dennis from her goal of obtaining an MBA.
Tyson Benesh '18 MBA
Tyson Benesh was able to change the field and trajectory of his career because of his hard work and his degree from Mount Mercy.
Annie Ertz '19, '22 MBA
Accounting, finance, & management
Due to hard work and some helpful community connections, Annie Ertz was able to secure a job six months before graduation.
Dana Schultz '18, '19 MBA
Human Resources
Dana Schultz was able to graduate from MMU despite juggling many roles including student, veteran, and mom.
Angie Wisner '02, '13 MBA
Sisters Angie Wisner and Kim Bauer found their way to Mount Mercy—ultimately leading to successful and satisfying careers.
Danielle Monthei '19 MBA
Quality Management
Danielle Monthei used her degree to boost her confidence while job searching and in her current role at Van Meter.
Context Helped Her Succeed (0:50)
Danielle Monthei '19 MBA used the business knowledge from her MBA in her job at Van Meter, Inc.
MBA & MSL—Applicable Knowledge (0:47)
Mark Latta '08, '10 MBA, '19 MSL talks about the immediately applicable curriculum.
Work + School is Possible (0:46)
Dana Schultz '17, '18 MBA shares advice for working professionals looking to complete another degree.
Why Mount Mercy (1:09)
Program Director Marcie Van Note gives an overview of what makes our MBA different.
Supportive Faculty Helped Him Succeed (0:52)
Tyson Benesh '18 MBA explains how supportive faculty helped him catapult his career.
