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Ethical and Socially Responsible Management
Our MBA focuses on ethical and socially responsible management—with an emphasis on practical, real-world experiences. Students develop the skills needed by the leading businesses of today. We understand your unique needs, and we’ve designed our courses to fit your busy life.
Designed for the Working Professional
- No GMAT required
- Easily balance work, life, and classes while completing your degree in 12-18 months
- Non-thesis program—apply what you learn immediately
- Nine start times per year
- A practical, instantly-applicable curriculum led by faculty members with extensive work experience
- Program available on campus and online
- 40 credit hours
Emphasis Areas
- Criminal Justice
- Finance (on campus only)
- Heath Care Administration
- Human Resources
- International Business (on campus only)
- Quality Management
- Remote & Virtual Workforce
Each emphasis requires only one additional course in the MBA curriculum. Courses are offered on campus and online unless noted above.
Created with national certifications in mind, our Human Resources MBA emphasis builds your confidence as you begin to study on your own.
Graduate Certificates
- Health Care Administration
- Human Resources
- Quality Management
- Supply Chain
- Remote & Virtual Workforce
Certificates are available in any of the emphasis areas above. A graduate certificate requires 12 semester hours (4 courses) and can be applied toward an MBA or MSL. Certificates are offered on campus and online.
Context Helps Her Succeed (0:50)
Danielle Monthei '19 MBA describes how she uses the business knowledge she gained from her MBA in her job in continuous improvement at Van Meter, Inc.
MBA and MSL - Applicable Knowledge (0:47)
Mark Latta talks about how useful Mount Mercy's education was for his workplace.
Why Mount Mercy (1:09)
Marcie Van Note, MBA & MSL program director and assistant professor, gives an overview of what makes Mount Mercy's MBA different.
Supportive Staff Helps Him Suceed (0:52)
Tyson Benesh '18 MBA tells how the supportive faculty in Mount Mercy's graduate programs helped him catapult his career.
Work + School is Possible - (0:46)
Sharing her own experience of working and completing multiple degrees, Dana Schultz '17, '18 MBA gives advice for working professionals looking to complete another degree.
Curriculum
Available face-to-face and online.
Focus on one course at a time during 5- to 10-week blocks. Weeknight courses meet 1-2 nights a week (face-to-face program only). Program completion is generally 12-18 months, and 9 elective credit hours let you personalize your degree to fit your interest and career goals.
In systems thinking and growth mindset, you'll learn about the framework of systems thinking and create a growth mindset. Meanwhile, in decision making for leaders, you'll explore an introduction to the role of leadership judgment in business decisions. In collaborative and virtual teams, you'll gain knowledge in creating and sustaining high-performance teams. These experiences and many others will help you accelerate your career.
I love the culture, the care that is given to students and for your guidance. Joining MMU was one of the best decisions I have made for my personal and professional growth.
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.
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Annie Ertz '19, '21 MBA
After gaining a position at Collins Aerospace and graduating with a degree in accounting, finance, and management, Annie Ertz returned for her MBA at MMU.
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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.
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Dana Schultz '18, '19 MBA
Human Resources
Dana Schultz was able to graduate from MMU despite juggling many roles including student, veteran, and mom.
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Angie Wisner '02, '13 MBA
Sisters Angie Wisner and Kim Bauer found their way to Mount Mercy—ultimately leading to successful and satisfying careers.
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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.
Read moreOur MBA Graduates
Positions/Titles
- Agile Coach
- Business Owner
- Chief Financial Officer
- Clinical Demand Analyst
- Configuration Analyst
- Director of Marketing and Retail Sales
- Director of Regulatory Affairs
- Human Resources Director
- Information Services Clinical Applications Manager
- Nursing Program Manager
- Operations Officer
- Principal Program Manager
- Scrum Master
- Senior Compliance Coordinator
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Senior Technical Manager
- Senior Trust Officer
- Service Center Manager
- Technical Support Manager
Companies
- Amana Society
- BankIowa
- City of Cedar Rapids
- Collins Aerospace
- Frontier Co-op
- GreatAmerica Financial Services
- Hennepin Healthcare
- Hibu
- John Deere
- Johnson County
- Linn County
- Linn-Mar Community School District
- Mercy Medical Center
- MidAmerican Energy
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Toyota North America
- Transamerica
- UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital
- Van Meter
- Verizon
- Wells Fargo