One Year MBA

Carmel Boyer School of Business

Mariah Halata, Graduate Admission
(440) 826-8005, mhalata@bw.edu

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Completing a One-Year MBA

BW’s one-year MBA is a versatile, full-time program designed for recent graduates and, in some cases, working professionals seeking an accelerated path to career advancement.

This program offers an opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in just one year, optimizing leadership and career development potential. Students may pursue the degree full-time to gain a wide range of benefits, whether they have recently completed their undergraduate studies, are working part-time, or are taking time off from work to focus on their MBA.

Why Choose BW's One Year MBA?

Fostered by our extensive connections to the corporate world, the BW Carmel Boyer School of Business is agile and responsive in addressing the challenges and opportunities that companies are facing. At BW, education is personal. We are focused on teaching, real-world application and most importantly, positioning you for success.

Small class sizes led by thought leaders across industries provide a rich learning experience. You will develop key business and leadership skills by building a foundation of business theory and learn how to apply this knowledge to make decisions and solve problems in various real-world environments. Your success during and after the program is our number one priority.

One Year MBA Program Specializations

Our career-focused specializations provide an excellent opportunity for students to deepen expertise in areas that align with their goals. Whether you want to build on existing skills or explore new ones that complement your undergraduate degree, these specializations will help you stand out in the job market and advance your career. Each option emphasizes critical thinking, leadership and innovation — key competencies for long-term success.

Completing a One Year MBA

The full-time one year MBA program offers recent graduates and in some cases, working professionals, an opportunity to earn an accelerated MBA that offers a wide range of benefits to your career.

Recent Graduates

Students who have recently finished their undergraduate degree can fully focus on completing their graduate degree before taking on other commitments like starting a family and full-time employment.

Many students are also able to defer their undergraduate student loans while completing their graduate degrees, making it even easier to add on another year of school.

Working Professionals

Students with significant full-time working experience can also benefit from our one year MBA option. Students interested in this accelerated MBA should be prepared to take about four courses per semester to graduate within a year. While this program can be a great option for those who are working part-time or those who are interested in taking time off from work to complete the program in one year, most full-time working professionals find that our part-time flexible MBA is a better fit.

The Flexible MBA

At BW, we understand the lives of working professionals can be demanding, which is why our MBA is flexible. Students have the option to choose their start term (fall A, fall B, spring A, spring B or summer), switch class formats as often as they like (in-person, live online, and recorded online), and most importantly, adjust the pace of their program. This means that even if you initially start at a full-time pace, you'll always have the opportunity to reduce your course load or even take a semester off if needed. Our programs are built to fit your schedule

Learn more about the flexible MBA.

Faculty

Small class sizes led by thought leaders and executives from across industries provide a rich learning experience. Our instructors are focused on teaching, real-world application, and, most importantly, positioning you for career advancement. BW's School of Business faculty bring first-hand knowledge and industry connections from their professional careers into the classroom.

Application

Waive the GMAT or GRE

Applying to the MBA program is an easy online process. There is no application fee, and BW's MBA program can waive GMAT and GRE scores for most applicants. View application and admission requirements.

Tuition and Financial Aid

2025-26 Academic Year

Program Costs

Program: 33 credit hours
Tuition: $29,733 (full tuition); $901 per credit hour
Books are additional and may be purchased at the BW bookstore.

Graduate Assistantship Options

Baldwin Wallace University offers incoming graduate students the opportunity to build new skills, increase content development and impact the BW community through graduate assistantship opportunities while completing their degree. More information on available positions and compensation will be available soon.

Financial Aid

MBA students can explore loan options such as Federal Direct Student Loan program.

Accreditation and Membership

Baldwin Wallace University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The BW Carmel Boyer School of Business is an accredited member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

The MBA Degree is in Demand

The Graduate Management Admission Council reports that 9 in 10 employers plan on hiring MBA grads in the next year. Tap into this trend and start earning your MBA right after receiving your bachelor's degree!

Is the One Year MBA for Me?

This one year MBA program is specifically designed for those who have recently completed their undergraduate degree, are working part-time or are interested in taking time off from work to complete the program in a year.

Graduate Assistantship Options

Baldwin Wallace University offers incoming graduate students the opportunity to build new skills, increase content development and impact the BW community through graduate assistantship opportunities while completing their degree. These positions typically require a minimum of 10 hours of work per week and tuition discounts vary by position. Learn more about graduate assistantship options.