W. P. Carey MBA - Fast-Track Program

Program Overview

The W. P. Carey MBA - Fast-Track Program is a 12-18 month blended program designed for working professionals seeking a Master of Business Administration degree. It offers a solid foundation in core business disciplines, analytical capabilities, and leadership skills through a case-based, team-oriented learning environment. Graduates are prepared for careers in various business functions, including finance, marketing, and supply chain management. The program is STEM-designated, allowing eligible graduates on student visas to extend their Optional Practical Training for up to 36 months.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The W. P. Carey MBA - Fast-Track Program is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers with a Master of Business Administration degree.
• This program offers a solid foundation and knowledge base in core business disciplines while developing the analytical capabilities, decision-making, and leadership skills essential for sound business decisions.
• The curriculum employs a case-based, team-oriented, and discussion-style learning environment.
• Elective courses provide additional depth and breadth to enhance the student's area of emphasis, knowledge base, and career goals.
• The fast-track program allows students to graduate with an MBA in 12 to 18 months, depending on their incoming discipline.

Outline:

• Degree awarded: MBA
• Program length: 12 to 18 months
• Delivery mode: Blended (in-person and online)
• Curriculum:
• Core business disciplines:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Management
• Operations
• Elective courses:
• Students can choose electives to focus on a specific area of interest like healthcare, entrepreneurship, or data analytics.
• Culminating experience:
• Completing the MGT 589 Strategic Management course
• Course schedule: Classes are held two nights a week.
• Modules: While the context doesn't explicitly mention individual modules, it does mention these areas of focus: accounting, finance, marketing, management, operations, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and data analytics.

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a comprehensive exam integrated with the MGT 589 Strategic Management capstone course.
• Students who pass this course with a grade of "B" or higher satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a case-based, team-oriented, and discussion-style learning environment.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for careers in various business functions, including:
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• CEO
• Finance Manager
• Marketing Manager
• The program is available online with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
• The program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of the first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.
• Applicants must submit:
• Graduate Admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Essays
• Proof of English proficiency

Additional note:

The context mentions that the business school does not accept graduate credits earned while students are in non-degree status or courses taken prior to admission to the Master of Business Administration program or taken while enrolled in another Master of Business Administration program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. However, this information is categorized under "Admission Requirements" rather than "Other" in the original context. I have included it here within the "Other" section for clarity and completeness.