Accelerated MBA

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One-Year Online Accelerated MBA

See the Four-Year Accelerated BS to MBA program.

Program

The Accelerated MBA program through the SMSU North Star Mutual School of Business allows students to graduate with an MBA in 1 year.

Purpose

The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to accelerate their learning by achieving an MBA in a single year rather than the traditional two-year completion cycle.

Degree Explanation

Students enrolled in the 15 graduate credits per academic semester and 6 graduate credits per summer session.

• Undergraduate degree credits are ineligible for our accelerated programs.
• Students cannot enroll in the same concentration/emphasis area as their undergraduate concentration/emphasis area.

Credits

• 6 Graduate credits
• 24 credits – Consisting of MBA Core; 12 credits – Chosen emphasis area
• A minimum GPA (3.0 cumulative GPA) is required, and grades below a C will not be accepted for the degree.

Admissions

To apply for the program, students should complete the required application.

• Prospective students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or a GMAT score of 450 or higher.
• Students admitted into the program must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in their graduate courses.
  • Students who do not maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 undergo a satisfactory academic progress process, as outlined in SMSU policy.
• This program is not eligible for rolling admissions. Admissions occur every Fall semester.

Curriculum

The North Star Mutual School of Business has approved various emphasis areas for the accelerated program:

• General MBA
• Cybersecurity
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare Administration
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resources Management
• International Business
• Marketing
• Organizational Leadership
• Supply Chain Management

Upcoming Concentrations

• Accounting
• Finance

Enrollment

Financial Aid

• If students are in graduate-level courses, we are not able to pay for grant funding for those graduate courses.
• GA funding is eligible for this degree but may not cover the full tuition.
• Work study may be eligible for this degree.

Do you want to get your MBA in less time?

The accelerated MBA program at SMSU is designed for working professionals who want to earn their degree quickly without sacrificing quality or rigor. You’ll learn from experienced faculty dedicated to your success while providing the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in any business environment. Plus, our small class sizes ensure you receive the personal attention required to achieve your goals. The program is flexible and allows you to work while you study so you can continue to progress in your career. An accelerated MBA can open doors as easily as a traditional MBA program.

Possible Career Tracks:

• Project Coordinator/Manager Hospitality Manager
• Management Analyst
• Marketing Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• SEM Manager
• Sales Manager
• Charity Director
• Training and Development Manager
• Business Intelligence Manage
• Industrial Product Manager
• Operations Manager
• Top Executive Corporate Officer
• Hotel Manager
• Management Consultant
• Public Relations Manager
• Non-Profit Executive Director
• Payroll Supervisor
• Postsecondary education administrator
• Elementary, middle, or high school principal.

For more information on the curriculum, please check out the course descriptions in the academic catalog.

For further insight into course availability and timeline, please check the advising guide.

To learn more about the application and financial aid process, visit frequently asked questions.