General Questions

Is the FTE MBA a full-time or part-time program?
The FTE MBA progresses at a full-time program pace, but is delivered as a part-time program.

Is the FTE MBA program accredited?
All programs offered by the Villanova School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the professional accrediting body for business schools.

Curriculum / Course Requirements

How many credits do I need to complete my MBA degree?
FTE MBA students are required to complete 44 credits in 24 months.

Is there an international component?
Yes. A one-week international trip occurs during the spring semester in conjunction with the Strategic Management for Global Organizations class.

Class Schedule

When do classes meet?
Each class meets once a week on weeknights (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6:00 to 9:30 pm in fall, spring, and summer.

How long is each semester/session?
Fall and spring semesters meet for 15 weeks each and the summer session meets for 9 weeks. Students take two courses each term.

Admission / Costs

What are the admission requirements?
You must submit the following by application deadline: application form and essays; application fee ($50); resume; official transcripts from each institution you have attended; GMAT score report; TOEFL (for international students); and recommendations. To access application for the FTE MBA program, please click here.

The FTE MBA program admits students for the fall semester only. The deadline for admission July 15 prior to the fall semester.

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