Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is the business school of Saint Louis University, a Jesuit, Catholic university located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is named after Richard Chaifetz, Chairman and C.E.O. of ComPsych Corp., following his $27 million gift to the university.
Chaifetz School of Business’s campus is in St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis is a young, lively, and dynamic student city. It is a hub for startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Cortex Innovation Community District in Saint Louis is home to eight Fortune 500 companies. Students can connect with the University’s thriving 55,000 alumni network in St. Louis. Students can explore the city’s collection of unique neighborhoods, each with its own personality, enjoy local barbeques, and cheer for St. Louis’s professional sports teams.
Chaifetz School offers two MBA programs. The One-Year MBA program is a full-time 12-month program for students with little to no work experience, available on campus in St. Louis. The Professional MBA is a part-time, 30-month, hybrid program designed for working professionals.
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by AACSB. The AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Chaifetz School of Business offers several merit-based scholarships for the One-Year MBA and the Professional MBA. All students admitted are automatically considered for the merit-based scholarships including the Benefactor Scholarship (up to $15,000), the Founder Scholarship ( up to $12,500), and the Trustee Scholarship (up to $7,500).
As a university grounded in Jesuit values, the Chaifetz School of Business has several service-based initiatives. In partnership with Habitat for Neighborhood Business, Chaifetz School restores economic vitality to underserved neighborhoods through mentoring, networking, and education for minority entrepreneurs in Saint Louis. MBA students participate as consultants through capstone courses, Service Leadership program initiatives, and direct internship opportunities with Habitat for Neighborhood Business staff.
