Accelerated MBA Program

The Accelerated MBA is designed for the working adult to complete their graduate studies at a pace they can set. The five cycle per year accelerated program offers distinct advantages for experienced managers to take classes at times that better fit their working schedules. Students can complete their MBA in as little as 60 weeks. Live classes meet one night a week from 5:30-9:30 p.m. for 9 weeks on campus and at Tinker Air Force Base. Classes are also offered in an online format during the same 9 week cycles.

Curriculum

Generalist MBA with Global Emphasis (36 credit hours)The MBA program consists of four different blocks of courses. These required courses provide MBA candidate with a fundamental understanding of essential managerial skills and tasks.

Environmental Block

• Managerial Economics

• Accounting for Managers

• World Economy & International Business

• Information Technology and Operations Management

• Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Functional Block

• Strategic Marketing Decisions

• Managment Science & Quantitative Analysis

• Financial Policy for Managers

• Organizational & Managerial Processes

Elective Block

• Any two 6000-level MBA elective from Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Management, Marketing

Capstone Block

• Global Competitive Strategy

Academic Preparation

Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Students without the necessary prerequisites may be required to take one or more Foundation Courses in Accounting, Business Finance, Management and Marketing, Statistics, Economics and Essentials in Business English.

The GMAT or GRE is one of many factors including letters of recommendation, academic and professional experience, TOEFL scores, undergraduate GPA, and work experience that are considered when reviewing an application.

Accelerated MBA students are generally required to have at least three years of full-time work experience and currently work a minimum of 35 hours a week.

Admission Process

• Submit a completed Application for Admission to the Graduate Admission Office. Applications can besubmitted online.

• Attach a non-refundable check for $50.

• Include unofficial copies or photocopies of all college transcripts.

• Request an official transcript from the degree conferring college or university be MAILED directly to the Director of Graduate Admissions.

• Request two letters of recommendation from academic advisors or individuals able to comment on professional ability to be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office.

• Submit a qualified GMAT or GRE score.