Graduate
Master's

MBA (Online and On-Campus)

Richard J. Wehle School of Business

Our MBA program combines flexibility with personal attention, which is why the Wehle School at Canisius was ranked in the top 20% of business schools nationwide. Our graduates leave prepared, and it shows- 95% of Wehle MBA grads secure a job within 3 months. 

Cost
$975/credit hour (View scholarships)
Length
1-2 years
Credits
36-46, course waivers available
Accreditation
AACSB
Program Format
On Campus
Online
Currently Accepting Applications For
Summer, Fall, and Spring
Open

Why a Canisius MBA?

With a degree from the Wehle School of Business, you gain a strong foundation of knowledge in key business areas and an extensive professional network of mentors and peers.

  • Affordability: We offer multiple scholarship options as well as course waivers.
  • Online Options: We offer three options for completing your MBA, including a fully online path. 
  • Top-Ranked: The Wehle School at Canisius ranks in the top 20% nationwide for graduate business programs
  • Job-Career Readiness Training: All MBA graduates earn our Leadership and Professional Development Certificate which offers personalized job coaching and networking not common at our competitors. 
  • Accreditation: Our MBA program is AACSB accredited. AACSB-accredited schools: are recognized worldwide by top employers and other universities.
  • We offer 6 concentrations: accounting, finance, global supply chain management, investment research, marketing, marketing for the food industry

One Program. Three Scheduling Options. 

The MBA program at Canisius can be delivered in multiple formats with varying schedule options. Choose the path that suits you below, and always feel free to contact us with questions. 

Complete in One Year: Full-time option

The full-time MBA is typically chosen by students who register directly after completing their undergraduate degrees or those looking to take a full-time course load. 

Complete in Two Years: Online Option

This option offers all classes fully online. This option is best for those who could not attend classes on campus. 

Complete at Your Own Pace: Hybrid Option

The hybrid option combines online classes with in-person night classes. This option is common among full-time working professionals and those who need flexible scheduling.

"Going to school and working at the same time enabled me to apply the skills I learned in the classroom to the real-world work I was doing."
Lee Lockear, Hybrid MBA graduate

Distinctions

The Wehle school is ranked among the top graduate business schools in the nation, according to US News & World Report's 2025 Best Graduate Schools ranking. The publication's annual ranking is determined by five factors, including assessments from peer business institutions.

 

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Top 20%
Graduate Business Schools in the Nation, US News & World Report 2025
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95% job placement
For Wehle School graduates, US News & World Report 2025
"The connections I made at Canisius gave me a direct line to an interview and landing a job before I even graduated"
Regis Cleary, full-time MBA graduate

Built-in Job Training: The Leadership and Professional Development Certificate

With the Canisius MBA, job preparation and leadership training aren’t extras—they’re built in to help you stand out and get hired. Our MBA coursework includes a Certificate in Leadership and Professional Development, a benefit not found at most competitors. The LPD certificate includes:

  • Career coaching and leadership training which includes:
    • Resume preparation
    • Interview coaching 
    • Working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
  • Access to exclusive networking events
  • Direct connections to top employers

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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships in the School of Business provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of high promise who demonstrate significant potential to benefit from a Wehle business degree.

Advanced Certificates in Business

The Wehle School of Business also offers Advanced Graduate Certificates in Business. Choose from 4 areas: Business, Finance, Global Supply Chain Management and Marketing. Each program includes some online courses.

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