Gilbert E. Dwyer Associate Dean Wheeling Jesuit University offers an MBA program designed to prepare students for the middle and upper-management ranks of corporate and other employer organizations. Courses are conducted in the evening to enable students to maintain employment. The curriculum provides a fundamental knowledge of all business disciplines and a thorough study of at least one discipline. It provides insight into the dynamic global, social, political, economic and technological environments in which business operates.
Faculty includes full-time professors and executives and professionals from the area.
Various teaching techniques are used to challenge students and enhance their understanding of the subject matter. These techniques include lectures, case studies, seminars, written and oral reports, research reports, group projects and discussions, business games, simulation, audio-visual presentations and experiential exercises. More than 500 students have graduated from the program since 1978, providing a network of considerable value to new graduates. The program is not limited to individuals with an undergraduate degree in business. Qualified candidates from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.