Business Administration Master's Degree (MBA)

Start as soon as fall 2025
Flexible, customizable and built for today’s business world.
Salve Regina University’s internationally accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree prepares you for today’s ever-changing global business environment. Offered entirely online, our program elevates leaders’ and managers’ understanding of entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, finance, economics, accounting, strategic management and marketing.
Program Features
12 courses offered fully online with an average time to complete of 18-24 months.

Customize your MBA to match your goals with concentrations in cybersecurity, entrepreneurship or finance.
Accredited and Experienced
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, our master’s degree in business administration is taught by industry professionals who are experts in their field and are dedicated to teaching and learning, offering students a high-touch educational experience.

Purpose-Driven Education
Designed to align with Salve's mercy mission, our MBA curriculum develops professionals who maintain a focus on personal integrity and social justice. You will emerge well-versed not only in business and leadership, but also with a mindset rooted in ethical tenets and corporate social responsibility.

Our MBA program blends timeless values of business ethics and social responsibility with a strong focus on analytical and quantitative skills, preparing you to navigate complex business challenges. You can tailor your degree by choosing from three concentrations: cybersecurity issues in business, entrepreneurship and finance.
With this program, you can accelerate your advancement in careers such as:
- Consulting
- Finance
- Health care management
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Sustainability
- Technology management
Qualified business majors at Salve are invited to apply to our combined bachelor's/master's program and complete their bachelor's degree and MBA in just five years.
Data-Driven. Human-Focused.
"The Master of Business Administration program at Salve is designed to develop and synthesize technical and quantitative skills that support evidence-based decision-making with the social and humanistic awareness today’s managers require. The blend of asynchronous and synchronous elements helps to foster relationships while preserving the convenience of an online experience.” - Dr. Brian Leite, assistant professor and graduate program director

Alumni Making Waves

Brendon Oakley '19 (MBA)
Director, Royal New Zealand Navy
"I'm constantly seeking new opportunities for personal and professional development. I've often thought an MBA would be extremely useful but never imagined I could study towards a qualification of this type while at the U.S. Naval War College. The idea seemed perfect. Like the campus itself, the Salve MBA program is small and personable. I was able to develop great relationships with my instructors and fellow students, and the MBA program is at a very high academic standard and quality."

Andrew Siaba '19, '20 (MBA)
Manager, financial crimes digital asset surveillance, Fidelity Investments
“The finance program at Salve was vital in my development and I couldn’t ask for a better college experience. The classes and content allowed me to collaborate and communicate with peers, which is invaluable when it came to the workforce. I truly felt the targeted courses allowed me to develop my skills in all facets of the finance industry and prepare me for life after Salve. When joining Fidelity, I had the foundation I needed to hit the ground running. The program not only developed my technical skills, but the interpersonal skills I needed to lead a conversation and command a room. The program pushed me to be the best I could be, which has allowed me to take a management role in my young career. I frequently go back and speak with students as I want to give back any way I can as so much was done for me. I am very proud to have gone through this prestigious program.”
John Toracinta '21 (MBA)
Men's Apparel Product Manager & Tour, FootJoy / Founder/Owner, NOSOLO BRAND
"My experience Salve's MBA program was truly transformative. The program gave me the skills, confidence, and vision to launch my own business, NOSOLO, which is dedicated to creating fashion-forward clothing with a purpose: supporting mental health. At the same time, it helped me grow and excel in my full-time role in the golf apparel industry, where I focus on developing the best performance golf products on the market — working directly with players at every level, including tour professionals. What made the biggest impact at Salve was the personal connection with the professors and the supportive, tight-knit learning community. The faculty weren’t just teaching — they were actively helping me apply what I was learning to real-world challenges in both my entrepreneurial journey and my professional career. That hands-on, values-driven approach sharpened my problem-solving, expanded my leadership abilities, and pushed me to think bigger about how I could make a meaningful impact. The lessons I gained at Salve continue to shape both my brand and my work in the golf world every day."

Julia Turnbull '23 (MBA)
University relations and TA specialist, Kautex
"I wanted to find a program that not only offered academic excellence but also aligned with my values. Salve stood out for its commitment to fostering compassionate leaders who can make a positive impact in their communities. The emphasis on ethical leadership has set me apart, enabling me to lead with integrity and positively impact my organization and community. The Salve MBA program has helped me stay true to my values and integrate them into my work.”
Degree Options
Master of Science in Business Administration
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Salve's MBA program is designed to meet the needs of aspiring or current business leaders. The curriculum combines the technical knowledge required of today's managers with a humanistic and adaptable approach to business training reflecting the University's mercy mission.
The program is delivered entirely online, blending the flexibility of largely asynchronous delivery with synchronous components designed to promote a collegial learning community and direct student-faculty engagement.
Concentration: Cybersecurity Issues in Business
This concentration addresses the cyber threats that face many organizations. Awareness of threats and managing risks works to decrease vulnerabilities and exposure that, left unchecked, may damage an organization's brand, credibility and value.
Concentration: Entrepreneurship
This concentration is designed to develop your professional skills in creative thinking, opportunity analysis and support, business plan development and strategic planning.
Concentration: Finance
The concentration provides you with additional financial management expertise through a combination of first-hand experiences, technical assessment tools and analytical techniques. This foundation prepares you to make informed judgments about prudent financial decisions that improve business and investment performance, both ethically and financially, and develops your ability to allocate funds to their highest valued use.
Meet Our Experts
Our faculty members collectively bring decades of research and industry experience to their roles. Their real-world insights help prepare you to become future leaders in a complex economy that brings globalization, cybersecurity and sustainability to the forefront.

Dr. Brian Leite
- Assistant professor

Dr. Jennifer Bonoff
- Assistant professor

Dr. Myra Edelstein
- Associate professor

Dr. Nancy Gordon
- Associate professor

Dr. John Lewis
- Adjunct professor

Dr. Luis Lopez-Preciado
- Assistant professor

Rita Marcotte
- Lecturer

Dr. Marion McGair
- Adjunct professor

Paul McKillop
- Senior lecturer

Matthew McMahon
- Adjunct professor

Kenneth Moore
- Adjunct professor

Dr. Arlene Nicholas
- Professor

Samuel Sacco
- Senior lecturer

Dr. Teresa Starzecki
- Assistant professor
- Graduate program coordinator

Mark Turner
- Adjunct professor

Dr. Adam Witham
- Assistant professor