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Your life moves fast…so should your MBA program.

If you need to earn your MBA quickly, while working and pursuing your career goals, Villanova’s FTE MBA is the choice for you. The program’s format provides the structure and qualities of a full-time program, but takes place in the evening. You will receive your MBA in just 24 months.

Who should apply to the FTE MBA?

The FTE MBA is designed for highly motivated working professionals who want to attain an MBA while continuing to pursue career goals.

  • Average age of FTE MBA students: 28 years
  • Average GPA: 3.3
  • Average GMAT: 610
  • Average years work experience: 5 years

What will you study?

The FTE MBA curriculum presents students with a cross-functional approach to business education that removes functional silos and leads to a better understanding of real world challenges in the current business environment. While you will gain knowledge of basic business functions (accounting, finance, economics, information technology, management, and marketing), you’ll also learn about emerging fields such as corporate risk management, strategic management and global organization, supply chain management, and leadership and business ethics.

When do classes meet?

The FTE MBA program progresses at a full-time program pace, but is delivered as a part-time program. Students take two courses each term, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Each class meets once a week, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fall and spring semesters meet for 15 weeks each and the summer session meets for 9 weeks. Note: students can begin the FTE MBA program in the fall semester only.

View the current FTE MBA academic calendar

Our course of study is demanding and challenging—combining core business practices, cutting-edge concepts from the constantly changing business world, and a deep grounding in responsible Leadership.

Where are classes held?

Villanova University’s picturesque 260-acre campus is located on the famed Main Line, just 12 miles west of Philadelphia. Our beautiful suburban campus is easily accessible by car and just a short ride on the R5 train from Philadelphia. Classes take place in Bartley Hall, an exceptional business learning and technology center that recently underwent a $26 million renovation.

Why the Villanova School of Business FTE MBA program?

The Villanova School of Business offers a world-class business education that can be attained while pursuing your career goals. Our graduate business programs combine the crucial elements of a superior business education:

  • A demanding and challenging course of study—combining core business practices, cutting-edge concepts from the constantly changing business world, and a deep grounding in  responsible leadership.
  • Faculty members who are highly regarded as teachers, researchers, and scholars, with a wide range of professional experience. They teach in an adaptive learning environment where the focus is on helping students learn how to better themselves, their organizations, and their community.
  • Impressive students are carefully selected to participate in the rigorous FTE MBA program. Class sizes are small so that you can build strong relationships with your peers and faculty members.

How much does the FTE MBA cost?

Tuition and fees for the FTE MBA program for the 2008-09 academic year are $925 per credit. Most courses in the program are four credits each. In addition, the university assesses a $30 general fee each semester.

The Villanova University Office of Financial Assistance can provide you with information regarding financial aid available to graduate students.

For more information about the FTE MBA, contact:
Graduate Business Programs Office
Villanova School of Business
Bartley Hall, Room 1074
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Tel: 610.519.4336
Fax: 610.519.6273

ftemba@villanova.edu