Accelerated M.B.A. Program (as of Fall 2009)
Accelerated MBA allows you to complete an MBA degree in less than one year.
| Length: |
9-11 months (3 terms of full-time study; summer optional) |
| Requirements: |
Fifteen 3-4 credit electives (45 credits minimum) |
| Options: |
Tracks for Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Securities Analysis (Finance/Accounting), Sports Business, and Sustainable Business Practices |
Eligibility
Students are eligible for the accelerated 9-11 month program if they have
- An undergraduate business degree from an AACSB-accredited institution
- 2 courses each in Accounting and Finance with a grade of B or better
- A strong overall academic record
- GMAT score of 600 or better
- Good work experience
Track Requirements
View a table showing all core, required, and recommended courses for the accelerated program.
| Innovation/Entrepreneurship |
SUMMER TERM (optional)
- 2 courses outside Lundquist College of Business
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| Securities Analysis (Finance/Accounting) |
SUMMER TERM (optional)
- 2 courses outside Lundquist College of Business
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| Sports Business |
SUMMER TERM (optional)
- 2 courses outside Lundquist College of Business
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| Sustainable Business Practices |
SUMMER TERM (optional)
- 2 courses outside Lundquist College of Business
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FAQs
How does the accelerated M.B.A. work?
Skipping the first-year core, students who meet the eligibility requirements for the accelerated program immediately
start taking courses required and recommended for one of the four tracks in Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Securities
Analysis (Finance/Accounting), Sports Business, and Sustainable Business Practices.
How long does the accelerated M.B.A. take?
9 months (3 academic terms), if you take 5 courses a
term, or 11 months, if you postpone 1 or 2 courses until the summer. LCB does not offer graduate business courses in
the summer, but it is possible to take summer courses outside Lundquist College of Business such as Economics and Not-for-Profit Management (PPPM).
Do I have to start the accelerated M.B.A. in the fall?
Yes.
Is the accelerated M.B.A. degree worth less?
No! You'll be receiving the same degree and your diploma will read the same as that for the two-year program.
What are the advantages of the accelerated M.B.A.?
1. It takes much less time and costs less.
2. You don't have to rehash material you studied as an undergraduate.
3. You launch right into one of our tracks.
What are the disadvantages?
1. With one extra course a term, the work load is intense. By postponing a couple of courses to the summer and taking
an extra two months, you can lessen your load.
2. You miss out on the Strategic Planning Project.
3. There's no time for an internship during your studies, but you are free to tack one on when you're done.
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