Rockhurst University is Kansas City's only private AACSB-accredited institution, placing it in the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
The Rockhurst MBA, part of the esteemed Helzberg School of Management, is a hybrid or online MBA designed for working professionals seeking flexibility without sacrificing quality. This customizable, immersive MBA program combines a challenging curriculum with practical application, preparing graduates for the career advancement they seek. Rockhurst MBA classes are available either online or through a hybrid program on our Kansas City campus.
Ranked Among the Best in the Nation
U.S. News released its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, recognizing excellence in distance education. The Rockhurst University business analytics MBA specialty was ranked No. 12 in the nation on the list of online programs, while the general management MBA was tied for No. 15. U.S. News assessed 1,780 online degree programs for its 2026 rankings. Full Story
MBA Fast Facts
- Tuition – $825/credit hour plus fees
- Duration – Can be completed in 18 months
- Format – Online or hybrid, which includes in-person classes in Kansas City
- Concentrations – Business Administration, plus two more graduate certificates of your choice
- Accreditation – AACSB
An MBA to Fit your Career Path
How Our MBA Works for You:
- First, customize your MBA by choosing your certificates. This not only gives you a unique degree tailored to your needs that helps you stand out, but also allows you to focus your energy on classes that truly inspire you.
- Second, you can work toward completing the certificates simultaneously OR you can work toward one certificate at a time. Start your studies with any certificate!
- Third, our faculty are constantly making classes more convenient for you by holding them online, asynchronously, and in the evenings.
Anyone interested in completing the Rockhurst MBA will complete the Business Administration Certificate, which includes courses in management, marketing, business intelligence, and economics. A distinction of the Business Administration certificate is a Jesuit Core values course that you choose from four offerings: Leaders for Others, Spirituality and Values in Leadership, Ethical Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility. This is how Rockhurst brings the Jesuit values to business.
The student also selects two graduate certificates, customizing the MBA to their career goals.
See the current graduate certificate options ▼
MBA students take Business Administration and choose two of the following:
- Business Intelligence*
- Change Management
- Data Science*
- Data Strategy & Leadership *
- CPA Pathway for Accounting
- Finance & Accounting
- Health Analytics*
- Health Care Management
- Justice, Belonging, and Community Change
- Nonprofit Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Communication
*STEM certified
8-week terms to fit your schedule ▼
The Rockhurst MBA offers exceptional flexibility through online and hybrid formats, eight-week terms, and optional on-campus intensives, making it ideal for working professionals with families.
Courses emphasize ethical leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills while blending recorded class sessions, interactive technology, and close faculty engagement to keep students connected and moving forward.
Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the Rockhurst MBA emphasizes our core values and purpose-driven education, preparing graduates to lead with courage, integrity, and respect.
Partner with the Best of KC
As an MBA student, you’ll learn by partnering with Kansas City companies like Boulevard Brewing, the city of KCMO, the Kansas City Royals and The Roasterie Coffee to solve real-world business challenges. It’s just one of the experiential learning opportunities giving you practical, hands-on knowledge that extends beyond the classroom.
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Where Leaders Learn
Curriculum and Learning Experience
MBA coursework emphasizes applied learning through case studies, team-based projects, and real-world business challenges. Students analyze data, develop strategic recommendations, and apply leadership frameworks that translate directly to professional settings. Courses are taught by faculty with academic and industry expertise, ensuring concepts remain relevant to today’s evolving business environment. This hands-on approach helps students immediately apply classroom learning to their organizations while building confidence as decision-makers.
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Who This MBA Is For
This hybrid or online MBA is designed for working professionals balancing career growth with personal and family responsibilities. Students typically bring professional experience and seek flexible, high-impact learning without pausing their careers. The program is well-suited for professionals advancing within their current field or preparing for broader leadership responsibilities.
Hybrid or Online MBA Program Outcomes
Students benefit from an immersive learning experience and a strong networking community of alumni and business leaders across regional, national, and global organizations, supporting mentorship and long-term career advancement.
Rockhurst MBA graduates pursue leadership and advancement opportunities across health care, finance, technology, nonprofit, and professional services organizations throughout Kansas City, the Midwest, and beyond. Alumni advance into roles such as project manager, operations leader, business analyst, marketing manager, health care administrator, and executive and C-suite leadership positions, among many others. The program is designed to support both career acceleration and career transition, equipping professionals with practical business expertise and ethical leadership skills valued by employers.
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Our MBA graduates are equipped with advanced training in:
- Leadership
- Ethical behavior & social responsibility
- Critical & creative thinking
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Business skills & knowledge
- International/Cultural understanding
Every professor that I've had here in the program has been really hands-on, which speaks to the culture and community here at Rockhurst. Everybody understands that we’re all busy working full-time jobs, so everyone has been really engaged making sure that we’re putting our best foot forward.
Related Degrees
Undergraduate Options
- 4+1 early entry program for the MBA (Applies to those in the Dean's Scholar program and any undergraduate who meets the criteria)
- Undergraduate Pre-MBA Minor in Business Administration
Related Degrees
Dual Degrees with the MBA
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine + MBA (DO/MBA)
- Doctor of Education + MBA (EdD/MBA) – Coming Fall 2026
- Doctor of Physical Therapy + MBA (DPT/MBA)
- Master of Science in Data Analytics + MBA (MS/MBA)
- Master of Science in Nursing + MBA (MSN/MBA)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate + MBA (OTD/MBA)
Graduate Business & Technology Degrees
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