FAST TRACK: YOUR ACCELERATED MBA-DELETE
WHAT IS A FAST TRACK?
Our Fast-Track MBA is specifically designed for ambitious working professionals who aspire to fast-track their careers without compromising the depth and quality of their education and student experience.
Program Highlights
- Accelerated Learning: Our program is designed for those who desire to reap the career benefits of an MBA without a lengthy time commitment. Complete your degree quickly and efficiently, propelling your career forward in less time.
- Fall Intake: Begin your MBA journey in the Fall of each academic year, starting with Fall 2024. This structured intake ensures a cohesive learning experience with peers who share your ambition and drive.
- Convenient Locations: We offer this program at two convenient locations - Villanova’s Main Campus and in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia (Convene CityView at 17th and Market Street). Choose the setting that best fits your lifestyle and professional commitments.
- Fixed Tuition Guarantee: Investing in your MBA is a big commitment. When you enroll in our Fast-Track MBA, your tuition will be locked for the duration of the program, providing financial certainty and peace of mind.
- Priority Registration: You will receive priority registration to ensure you stay on track with the accelerated 18-month course progression.
- Course Schedule: Our Fast Track MBA program offers a course schedule uniquely designed to suit the needs of busy professionals. At the core of the program, in-person core courses lay the foundational knowledge essential for your MBA, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment. To complement this, you have the flexibility to choose your electives in a format that best suits your lifestyle, available both in-person and online. Understanding the demands of a busy work/life schedule, classes are thoughtfully arranged for two evenings a week, along with one-weekend course each semester that is designed to be completed over one weekend. This arrangement ensures a balanced approach to education and work commitments.
Join our Fast-Track MBA program and be part of a forward-thinking community that values innovation, speed, and adaptability. Earn your MBA degree while experiencing a transformative journey that will benefit your career.
Fast Track Progression
| Fall 1 | Spring 1 | Summer 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 2 | ||||||
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| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| Weeknight #1 | Financial Accounting (3) | Corporate Finance (3) | Business Ops & Supply Chain (1.5) | Team Leadership & Group Dynamics (1.5) | Social Enterprise (3) | Global Practicum (1.5) | ||||
| Weeknight #2 | Essential Business Statistics (1.5) | Strategic Marketing (3) | Mgmt Accounting (1.5) | Essential Economics (1.5) | Elective (1.5) | Future of Work choice (1.5) | Global Strategic Mgmt (3) | Elective (1.5) | ||
| Weeknight #3 (online or in-person) | Elective (1.5) | Elective (1.5) | Elective (1.5) | Elective (1.5) | Future of Work choice (1.5) | Ethical Business Practices (1.5) | Elective (3.0) | |||
| Weekend | Leadership Challenge (1.5) | Future of Work choice (1.5) | Power & Politics OR Negotiations (1.5) | Elective (1.5) | Elective (1.5) | |||||
| Total Credits | 9 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 7.5 | |||||
FALL - 1
Financial Accounting (3)
Essential Business Statistics (1.5)
BENEFITS OF FAST TRACK LEARNING
- 7 innovative specializations
- Global immersion opportunity
- Access to the Nova Network, Villanova’s official alumni group