Santa Clara University

An Accelerated MBA

An MBA in 22 Months

The Cohort:

The August 2010 cohort will consist of 30-35 professionals with varied work experience.  Preference will be given to applicants with more than five years of work experience.  The program curriculum is integrated and offers the opportunity to earn a concentration in marketing or finance.  There is a ten-day trip abroad during the summer session.

Accelerated MBA Curriculum

Year One

Fall Session
- Effective Teams and Managerial Excellence
- Accounting Practices for Effective Decisions
- Managerial Economics for Business Decisions

Winter Intersession
- Ethics and the Global Marketplace
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

Spring Session
- Financial Management and Investment Analysis
- Computer Based Decision Models & Effective Operations Management
- Marketing Analysis and Strategy

Summer Session
- Macroeconomics
- Global Business Strategies

Year Two

Fall Session
- Marketing or Finance Electives

Winter Intersession
- Marketing or Finance Electives

Spring Session      
- Business Policy and Global Strategy

Meeting Times and Program Length

The 22-month program begins August 2010 and ends June 2012.  During the first academic year, classes meet Thursday evening 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.  The schedule is modified in the second year when concentration electives are the focus and classes meet only Saturday 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Program Cost

Application Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Deadline for applying for Fall 2011 is June 1, 2011. Application, two letters of recommendation, collegiate transcripts, GMAT and interview are required. Prerequisite: documented calculus proficiency.  Contact Admissions for initial resume and experience review.  Application Checklist>>