Mini-MBA
Business Leadership Essentials
Take your career to the next level.
Loyola University Chicago’s Business Leadership Essentials (formerly Mini-MBA) offers a comprehensive introduction to general management concepts and practices valued in today’s global business landscape. This immersive experience enhances your analytical skills, business knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership abilities. The program is delivered by expert faculty from the Quinlan School of Business.
"I wanted to expand my business knowledge and this program covered the most relevant topics. The professors were approachable, listened, and made learning comfortable. I highly recommend this course for new business leaders."
Justin Deal
Senior Sales Representative, Rise Baking Co.
Upcoming courses
Hybrid
January 19–March 2, 2026
Online meetings:
Mondays (live), 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (CT)
In-person capstone and networking session:
Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Loyola's Schreiber Center
Course Fee: $3,500
Additional info and registration
Designed For
- Rising business professionals with at least 5 years of work experience
- Individuals with non-business backgrounds who have transitioned into business roles
- Prospective EMBA students hoping to gain perspective on the Quinlan School of Business experience
Objectives
- Strategically plan for organizational growth
- Grow your network
- Gain a strong foundation of emotional intelligence for managing yourself, your team, and your business
- Analyze the issues and opportunities modern businesses face
- Understand how different parts of the business operate and interact
Program Topics
- Personal Approach to Leadership and Presence
- Marketing and Analytics
- Managing Teams and Change Management
- Finance
- HR and Conflict Management
- Accounting
- Operations and Project Management
- Business Development
- Business Strategy
Course faculty
Katie Alexander
Personal Approach to Leadership and Presence
Shabnam Azimi
Marketing Analytics
Kaitlyn Hoffman
Project Management and Operations
Amy Kyhos
Managing Teams and Change Management
Sean Leahy
Strategy
Suk Hun Lee
Finance
Arup Varma
HR and Conflict Management
Tom Zeller
Accounting
Questions?
- Schedule a virtual appointment with our Assistant Director, Kayla Gustafson, for any questions or additional information about our courses or custom programs.
- Request additional information about our programs.
- Sign up for our mailing list to receive information about upcoming courses and programs.
Contact us
Office Phone: 312.915.6780
Office Email: executive-ed@luc.edu
Take your career to the next level.
Loyola University Chicago’s Business Leadership Essentials (formerly Mini-MBA) offers a comprehensive introduction to general management concepts and practices valued in today’s global business landscape. This immersive experience enhances your analytical skills, business knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership abilities. The program is delivered by expert faculty from the Quinlan School of Business.
Questions?
- Schedule a virtual appointment with our Assistant Director, Kayla Gustafson, for any questions or additional information about our courses or custom programs.
- Request additional information about our programs.
- Sign up for our mailing list to receive information about upcoming courses and programs.
Contact us
Office Phone: 312.915.6780
Office Email: executive-ed@luc.edu