Business/Marketing MBA/MS

About the MSA/MSM Dual Degree at Loyola

Marketing professionals work in a global environment marked by continuous economic, environmental and social evolutions. Today’s marketers need the skills to deliver brand growth and values-based leadership along with a strong background in fundamental business, strategy, and analytics skills to impact organizational growth and give their companies a competitive edge.

The Loyola MBA/MSM dual degree offers a powerful combination of in-demand marketing and business skills for marketing professionals who want to take on senior leadership roles and drive organizational success.

By completing the dual-degree program, you will earn a master's in marketing and an MBA with a specialization in marketing, adding distinctiveness to your resume. The dual degree in business and marketing requires four fewer courses than if each degree were earned separately. A maximum gap of one quarter is allowed between the completion of one program and the start of the other.

Learn More About Each Individual Degree

Curriculum and Program Outcomes

While courses for the Business/Marketing MBA/MS program may vary from quarter to quarter, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.

Additionally, this resource will provide Business/Marketing MBA/MS learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.

2024-2025 Catalog

• Business/Marketing MBA/MS

Costs, Scholarships, and Aid

Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.

If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.

Tuition and Costs

The Business/Marketing MBA/MS is a dual degree program that awards separate degrees for each program completed. Therefore, cost will equal the summation of each individual degree program's tuition times the number of credit hours taken in that program. Some dual degrees may have shared credits that adjust the total cost of the program. Please view the following pages for more information on each individual program's tuition, and contact the Office of the Bursar with any questions.

For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.

Quinlan School of Business Scholarships

Dean’s Merit Scholarship

The Quinlan School of Business automatically considers each student admitted into Quinlan’s Next Generation MBA and MS programs for a Dean's Merit Scholarship. Eligibility is determined through a holistic review at the time of admission.

Graduate Business Student Scholarship

The Graduate Programs Office at Loyola University Chicago awards scholarships to Quinlan graduate students who demonstrate proven academic success and financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Please visit the Scholarships page on the Quinlan School of Business website for more detailed information about scholarships.

Application Process

Application Deadlines

The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Business/Marketing MBA/MS are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Fall & Spring: Rolling admission

Application Requirements

Application requirements for the Business/Marketing MBA/MS include:

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended

• Resume/CV

Statement of Purpose Details

Recommended for applicants with a cumulative GPA under 3.0 and for applicants who may feel that one or more parts of their application is weak, the personal statement provides the admission committee with more insight on your candidacy.

Please discuss how Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business degree program and our focus on responsible leadership will prepare you to achieve your career goals. Your statement should be 2-3 pages in length, double-spaced.

Official Documents

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.

International Applicant Requirements

An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.

Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.