One Year MBA

Carmel Boyer School of Business
(440) 260-4000, business@bw.edu

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BW's one year MBA is a versatile program designed for students who have recently completed their undergraduate degree, are working part-time or are interested in taking time off from work to complete the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Students in this program pursue an MBA on a full-time basis to optimize their leadership and career development potential.

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

Choose one of our career-tailored specializations to stand out in the job market or advance at your current workplace.

Business Analytics MBA
Healthcare Management MBA (Not recommended for recent graduates)
Human Resources MBA
Management MBA
Sport Management MBA
Strategic Marketing MBA

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.

Recent graduates take their core courses together as a cohort during the day, which encourages peer networking and discussions surrounding their early career experiences and current internships. 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.

Cohort Format: The one year MBA program is offered in a full-time cohort format over three consecutive semesters. Each cohort of students starts in May and finishes in May of the following year. Core classes taken within the cohort are held during the day at the Berea campus. Industry networking is encouraged in specialization courses which are taken during the evening with students in the flexible MBA.

The size of each one year MBA cohort is kept intentionally small so that you can foster strong relationships with your peers and faculty members.
Specializations: Our five specialization options provide a great opportunity for recent graduates wanting to further explore their interests in specialized areas while gaining key skills in critical thinking, leadership and innovation. Whether you're interested in building on current skills or you're considering learning new skills that would complement your undergrad degree, our specialized areas of study will help you achieve career success.
Course Schedule: Course descriptions and additional information about the curriculum can be found in the University catalog.

Summer Semester

MGT 501 Systems Management and Organizational Theory, 3 credit hours
ACC 548 Accounting for Business Decisions, 3 credit hours
Specialization Course, 3 credit hours

Fall Semester

FNC 548 Financial Management I, 3 credit hours
MGT 509 Organizational Leadership, 3 credit hours
BUS 526 Operations Analysis Models, 3 credit hours
Specialization Course, 3 credit hours

Spring Semester

MKT 551 Strategic Marketing, 3 credit hours
FNC 581 Managerial Economics, 3 credit hours
BUS 670 Strategic Management, 3 credit hours
Specialization Course, 3 credit hours

Total: 33 credits

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

2024-25 Academic Year

Program Costs

Program: 33 credit hours
Tuition: $28,875 (full tuition); $875 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 and Graduate PLUS loans.

Partner Discount Rates

The MBA program has established discounted tuition rates with community partners in Northeast Ohio. For more information on current discount rates or to determine if your employer is a partner, please contact graduate business admissions at business@bw.edu.

Current Partners

Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Clinic
Cuyahoga County
Hospice of the Western Reserve
MetroHealth
Southwest General
University Hospitals

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.

Learn More

Ready to take the next step and learn more about graduate business programs at BW? Submit the form below or contact Carmen Castro-Rivera at (440) 826-3331 or ccastror@bw.edu today.

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.