THE WEATHERHEAD MBA EXPERIENCE

Stay informed about the Full-time MBA. First Name: Last Name: Email: How did you hear about us? How did you hear about us?B-School RankingCleveland Jewish NewsCrain's Cleveland BusinessMBA Forum/Information Fair (US or International)Graduate School GuidebookGMAT/GMASSMail LetterOutbound CallPersonal ResearchRadio AdvertisementWMVX - Mix 106.5WMMS - 100.7WTAM 1100Weatherhead AlumnusWeatherhead StudentWeatherhead Faculty/StaffWeatherhead WebsiteOtherWNWV 107.3 The Wave Other: "I chose the Accelerated MBA program because it provided an opportunity to earn my degree in only one year.  The program is designed so that you do not sacrifice a diverse business education or the benefits of a full-time MBA experience.  It was the perfect fit for me." Michael Bush MBA 2007 Employer & Title: Eaton Corporation Management Associate Undergraduate degree & university:  Economics, Denison University

The 11-month, Full-time Accelerated MBA program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in business who have practical work experience and are looking for a time- and cost-saving alternative to a traditional, two-year MBA program.  With a fully integrated curriculum that uses student's previous business coursework as a point of departure, Accelerated students immerse themselves in management education from May though the following April.

Determination of Eligibility

Candidates must have completed their business undergraduate course work no more than ten years prior to their intended enrollment in the program. Because of the intensive nature of this curriculum and the inability to complete a summer internship, Accelerated students should clearly understand their professional goals before beginning their studies. Preference is given to applicants with at least two years of work experience or those applicants pursuing a joint degree program (e.g. MBA/JD, MBA/MD, etc.). 

Candidates who wish to be considered for the Accelerated MBA curriculum should indicate their interest on the application form. Determination of eligibility will be confirmed at the time of admission.

Course of Study

As outlined below, students begin their study with an integrated review of courses in the fundamentals of management education, Leadership Assessment and Development (LEAD), and Strategic Issues and Applications.  In the fall and spring semesters, students choose up to 10 electives to fit their personal career goals.  Because of the integrated and intensive nature of the core curriculum, Accelerated MBA students may not waive or replace core courses.

Curriculum Structure - 11-month MBA
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*Note: Each semester is 15 weeks.