The 4+1 MBA program allows motivated students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in as little as five years. This accelerated pathway helps students save time and reduce tuition costs while building advanced business skills and a competitive edge in the job market. Flexible course options and personalized support make it possible to balance academic goals with professional and personal commitments.

  • Eligibility

    The 4+1 MBA program is open to qualified St. Norbert College undergraduates who meet the following academic and application requirements:

    1. Must be a current St. Norbert College undergraduate student.
    2. Open to students with majors in the Schneider School of Business and Economics as well as all Business Administration minors, regardless of major.
    3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (or a competitive GPA considered on a case-by-case basis).
    4. Completion (or planned completion) of required prerequisite coursework.

  • Prerequisite Coursework

    • ACCT 205 Financial Accounting
    • BUAD 110 Intro to Business Analytics and Info Systems
    • BUAD 230 Ethical Leadership
    • BUAD 270 Marketing Concepts & Issues
    • BUAD 350 Corporate Finance
    • ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics
    • MATH 228 Intro to Statistics or MATH 221 Intro to Statistics with R
    • BUAD 494 Internship (taken prior to completion of undergraduate degree or 8 credits of internship must be taken in graduate program)

    Equivalent coursework may be accepted with approval.

  • 4+1 MBA Coursework

    • Business Ethics
    • Leadership and Change Management
    • Innovation
    • Strategy
    • Case Studies Courses in Financial Management, Organizational Behavior and Marketing Management
    • MBA Experiential Learning
    • 8 credit hours in Internships, Independent Study or Directed Research

  • Application Timing

    • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

  • Application Process

    Complete the online application.

    • Include one letter of recommendation from your advisor. The letter should include the name, title and email address of the reference.
    • Include a copy of your unofficial transcript or a PDF copy of your DegreeWorks.

    Decision

    • Considering the entirety of your application, the dean will make a final acceptance decision. If you’re accepted, you’ll be notified of your admission decision within 10 days after your application is submitted.