Master of Pastoral Studies / Master of Business Administration Program

The dual Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Business Administration (M.P.S./M.B.A.) is designed for current and future religious leaders seeking greater knowledge of business practices and for current and future business leaders seeking a greater understanding of spirituality and the religious search for meaning that underpins all human efforts.

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Tuition

Currently, LIM students may register for up to 6 credits in the College of Business at the discounted LIM tuition rate. All other College of Business courses will be taken at the College of Business tuition rate. Current tuition and fee schedules are available through the Office of Student Finance.

Program Requirements

Upon completion of the program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The requirements for both must be completed, however, before either degree can be awarded. The student must be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the tuition and credit hour discounts.

Students failing to meet all of the requirements of the program are awarded the Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Business Administration degree only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced, requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the Loyola Institute for Ministry or College of Business bulletins, respectively.

Degree Requirements

2012-2013 MPS/MBA On-Campus Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL)

Students need to complete the foundation courses in both the Institute for Ministry and College of Business before taking the core courses. Students will finish with a capstone.

MPS Foundation Courses: 18 credit hours
LIM C703 Introduction to Practical Theology (1st course) 3 crs.
LIM C711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) 3 crs.
LIM C712 Christian Origins (New Testament) 3 crs.
LIM C714 Grace, Christ, and Spirit (prerequisite: LIM C703) 3 crs.
LIM C722 Church, Sacraments, and Ministry 3 crs.
LIM C704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics 3 crs.
MPS Focus Area Courses: 6 credit hours (Choose two)
LIM C819 Spirituality and the Theology of Work 3 crs.
LIM C820 Ministry in the Marketplace 3 crs.
LIM C844 Parish Life and Ministry 3 crs.
LIM C845 Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Ministry 3 crs.
MBA Foundation: 18 credit hours
ACCT B601 Financial Accounting 3 crs.
DECS B601 Business Statistics 3 crs.
ECON B603 Economics 3 crs.
FIN B601 Financial Management 3 crs.
MGT B600 Management 3 crs.
MGT B605 Managerial Communication 3 crs.

MBA Core Courses: 21 credit hours
ACCT B715 Management Control and Decision Making 3 crs.
BA B700 Ethical and Legal Responsibility 3 crs.
FIN B700 Advanced Financial Management  3 crs.
MGT B711 Management Science and Operations 3 crs.
MGT B715 Global Supply Chain Management 3 crs.
MGT B725 Leadership Dynamics 3 crs.
MKT B700 Marketing Management 3 crs.

MBA Community Service and Capstone Courses: 3 credit hours
BA B795 Community Service 0 crs.
BA B850 Total Global Strategy 3 crs.