Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business
As one of the world top MBA programs that offer one
year degree of Master of Business Administration, Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business
delivers its courses through classroom in a full-time base.
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- St. Louis, Missouri.
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MBA, Full Time (1 year)
Program Detail
Program Name
MBA, Full Time
Program Overview
Saint Louis University's Full-time One Year MBA
program at the John Cook School of Business is for those who thrive
in a rigorous environment and ready to spend a year honing their
skills, developing strong ethical and technical skills, and a...
Areas of Study
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
Health Care Administration
Human Resource Management
International Business
Manufacturing and Technology Management
Marketing
Non-Profit
Project Management
Real Estate
Supply Chain Management
Joint Degree Offered
Yes
Delivery Format
Classroom
GMAT Score
GMAT Accepted
Tuition & Fees
Total Program: USD 54,355
Financial Aid Availability
Financial aid available, contact school for more information
Start Dates &
Application Deadlines
Start Date
Application Date
5/26/2015
3/31/2015
This program accepts rolling admissions.
Upcoming Events
Program Size
Class Size: 50
Work Experience
Average: 4 Years
Employment Information
85% of graduates are offered employment upon graduation
Does an MBA Make Sense?
"I have been quite successful in my professional life
for several years and now I would like to further
qualify myself in order to pave the way to top
management at an early stage. Does an MBA make sense or
should I rather choose a" normal "master and attend
various further training courses?"
Kurzantwort: Of course, there is no general answer to
whether an MBA makes sense. Basically, the MBA is
suitable for those who ...
are career-oriented and have already proven this
(e.g. by taking quick first steps on the career
ladder)
have a strong will and perseverance (an MBA
degree alongside the job is not easy)
had little business administration content in
the first degree.
The MBA is interesting for many, but not useful for
everyone
MBA prospects often hope to move up to senior
management with an MBA. This is clearly the wrong
expectation. Just because you have a title in your
pocket, you are not automatically promoted . You should
also have personal characteristics and be employed in a
branch or company that appreciates an MBA.
You should ask yourself these questions to assess
how useful the MBA is:
1.) Is my goal defined?
An MBA is particularly useful for two target
groups: career changers and career enhancers . So there
must be a clear goal behind the desire for further
training. Career changers want to get out of the
previous branch or the job at their employer and prepare
for this big step with an MBA. Career enhancers have
already made careers and would like to use the title to
underpin their claim to leadership positions.
2.) What do I expect?
Only with the drive “MBA = more salary” should you
not start your studies. Because only the title will
hardly change your payroll. You must prove your claim
with the know-how learned in the MBA, but above all with
deeds.
And: the MBA degree alone does not open any
doors . Rather, it is the contacts to fellow students
and recruiters on site that enable new (professional)
opportunities. Hardly anywhere else will you get to know
a lot of interesting people and projects in a short
time. If you do it right, you will build a network that
will last a lifetime.
3.) What can my professional environment expect?
You are a career
enhancer, but do not know whether an MBA is recognized
in your company as a suitable measure for career
advancement? Find out about this! For small companies,
the "MBA effect" is primarily related to whether the
boss (and possibly the HR department) gives a positive
assessment of the degree and considers it useful. This
consideration can extend to medium-sized
companies. Large corporations know the value of an MBA.
4.) What do I dare to do?
An MBA only makes sense if you are sure you will do
it. There are always uncertainties, but you should keep
them as low as possible. An MBA distance learning
course is, for example, a very flexible form of
learning, but the majority of students overestimate
their own ability to motivate when they have to learn so
much on their own. And are you stress-resistant and
focused on one goal? The MBA course brings with it a lot
of stress over 1-2 years and requires organizational
skills, as job, studies and private life have to be
balanced.
5.) Can I get the funding?
This point is not that important, but of course it is
also important. Do you have the opportunity to finance
the tens of thousands of euros in tuition and additional
costs? A narrow-track MBA that is as cheap as possible
may not get you any further. If you already choose this
course, it should not fail because of the funding.
Alternative to the MBA: the Mini MBA
If you decide against an MBA for time, cost or other
reasons, the Mini MBA offers you the opportunity to
acquire basic management knowledge in a short course
with a certificate.
And what do graduates say?
Numerous graduates have also told us in our reports
whether an MBA makes sense. An excerpt:
Peter,
Deputy Director at an investment management company in
the real estate sector
You can recommend an MBA
to anyone who wants to develop further and is aiming for
a recognized academic degree. Whether it is just about
deepening your own knowledge or intending to change -
further training is rarely advisable. The time and
leisure time for the course should be carefully
considered. It can quickly happen that an overload
occurs. You should be clear about this in advance and
also discuss this with the employer.
Thomas F.
Welter, lawyer in a leading German patent and law firm
in Munich
The MBA was worth it for
me because it was a great experience and I ultimately
owe a large part of this additional qualification to my
job in law firm management. I can apply the content that
I received with the MBA every day.
Alexander, team
leader at an automotive supplier
The MBA paid off for me
because I got the job of a product manager as a student
in the third semester. Later it was (according to my
personal assessment) a door opener for management
positions with personnel responsibility.
Ralf, marketing
and sales manager for an IT consultancy
It is always worth
learning something new. However, I would warn against
converting the value of the training into euros and
cents. I have of course developed professionally over
the past 6 years. However, I cannot judge whether this
development is solely due to my studies.