Spanish BA & Business Administration MBA

The 4+1 Spanish, B.A. & Business Administration, MBA program options offers a unique opportunity for qualified graduates in Spanish to complete their Bachelor's and Master's degree in as little as five years. 

The program is designed so that students are able to complete 12 credits of study at the graduate level as undergraduates. These credits will count both toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees. 

Students are prepared to enter into the field of business with a clear and valuable academic credential that shows that students are truly bilingual as well as formally educated in the cultures, history, literature, and dynamism of the Spanish speaking world. Such cultural as well as bilingual literacy is highly valuable. 

Spanish, B.A. 

Our Spanish, B.A. program is a valuable asset across sectors and will give you the skills you need to communicate effectively in Spanish. Courses will allow you to master written and spoken Spanish, gain critical thinking skills and explore all aspects of Hispanic literature and culture. 

Business Admin, MBA

Mercy's MBA program will help you take the next step toward a successful career. Learn from our world-class faculty who are experts in their fields. The hands-on learning environment will help you grow your skills and gives you the opportunity to work on real-world projects. 

Choose from concentrations in: 

Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Managerial Analytics, Marketing and Organizational Leadership

Career Opportunities

A degree in Spanish coupled with our MBA credential will prepare students to work in a variety of fields including: government, for profit and non-profit organizations, human resources, marketing, advertising and health care to name a few. 

Students are prepared to become corporate leaders within organizations that are seeking to engage with Spanish speakers or that employ many Spanish speakers. 

Application Requirements

In the final undergraduate year, students in the B.A. Spanish / M.B.A. program will be evaluated by the School of Business Associate Dean and graduate Program Director for a review of their qualifications to progress to the graduate education portion of the program, including:

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and in Graduate Business courses.