"While certainly challenging, the part-time program's flexible schedule, along with the ability to customize the curriculum to fit my needs, has allowed me to balance work and school, while providing the results I need to fit my specific career goals and current work environment. Weatherhead is comprised of outstanding faculty that are truly committed to developing future leaders across the spectrum of industry.
Larry Cook
MBA, 2006
Employer and Title: FirstEnergy Corp., Business Analyst, IT Real Time Systems
Undergraduate degree and University: Business Administration (Management Information Systems), Bowling Green State University
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
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48-credits (16 courses) or 42-credits (14 courses)
The Weatherhead School's Part-time Evening
MBA program offers students the academic quality, course selection and
faculty of the Full-time program but has been specially modified to meet
the needs and time constraints of students who are employed. Students
may start the program in any semester: Fall (late August), Spring (January)
or Summer (June).
Course of Study
Students usually take five courses or 15 credits per academic year: two in the fall semester, two in the spring semester and one in the summer semester. But, because of the flexibility of this program, you can choose to take more or fewer classes each semester, depending on work and personal commitments. Average completion time ranges from two to four years. The program must be completed within six years.
There are two options for enrollment:
48-credits/16-courses:
Students who have taken few, if any, business courses, usually
enter this program. The curriculum includes Leadership Assessment
and Development (LEAD), Strategic Issues and Applications, up to eight core
classes*, and six electives. By taking a course "overload" during one semester, and registering for at least five courses per year,
students can complete this program in three years.
42-credits/14 course Accelerated Program:
Students with undergraduate business degrees, or individuals who have taken
a number of business courses, may qualify for this program. The curriculum
includes Leadership Assessment and Development (LEAD), Strategic
Issues and Applications, up to four core courses* and six electives.
By taking a course "overload" during two semesters, and registering
for at least five courses per year, students can complete this program in
two years. Determination of eligibility is confirmed at the time
of admission.
*Core Course Substitution: Students who have completed
a qualified course(s) in prior academic degree programs equivalent to one
or more of the core courses may substitute an elective course(s) for the
core course(s). Coursework must have been completed within the last
six years, with "A" or "B" grades. Eligibility
for substitution is determined at the time of admission. Candidates
who qualify for four (4) core course substitutions are placed in the accelerated
42-hour curriculum.
Sample 48-credit/16-course Schedule completed in 3 Years
(Click here to learn more about Core Curriculum classes.)
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Fall or Spring |
Fall or Spring |
Summer |
| Year One |
Leadership
Assessment and Development (LEAD)
Core Course I
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Core
Course II
Core Course III
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Core
course IV |
| Year Two |
Core
course V
Core course VI
Elective Course I
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Core
course VII
Elective II
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Core
course VIII |
| Year Three |
Elective
III
Elective IV
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Elective
V
Strategic Issues and Applications
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Elective
Course VI |
Part-time Program Highlights |
- Convenient class schedule: During Fall and
Spring semesters, classes meet once per week. Classes also integrate thirty minutes of technology-enhanced, computer-based learning in each 2-hour class which can be done from the comfort of your home or office. In
the summer, the semester is eight weeks long, so classes meet twice
per week. And, many electives are offered on Saturday in intense
day-long formats.
- Use of Computer Lab: Take advantage of the School's comprehensive computer lab with evening and weekend hours.
- Online textbook ordering: Fax textbook orders
to the Case bookstore and request delivery of books to your home or
office via UPS.
- Access to University facilities: Use Case's
Kelvin Smith Library and the campus athletic facilities in the evening
and on weekends.
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You may also want to consider the Part-time Saturday MBA program. Learn more.
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