Accelerated MBA

18-Month Program (January Start)

The Simon School is one of only a few leading business schools offering an accelerated degree for full-time MBA study. You may begin in January, completing an 18-month accelerated version of our MBA with identical degree requirements as our traditional two year program students. This cohort enrolls approximately 50 to 60 students annually. The Admissions Committee looks for similar qualities in its candidates for both the traditional and accelerated MBA programs, but generally expects individuals to demonstrate a greater tenure of work experience if applying for accelerated study. January entry for the accelerated MBA is appealing if you:

• Have significant work experience and do not need to complete an internship
• Need more time to accumulate financial resources for graduate school
• Must remain at your job longer than expected
• Are sponsored by your employer
• Wish to accelerate earning a degree with less time away from your career

On Campus Information Reception for the Accelerated MBA
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Internships for Accelerated MBA

The accelerated 18-month MBA curriculum was not originally designed to accommodate a summer internship. However, pursuit of an internship may be possible for a highly motivated student if certain conditions are met. Students should consider the following when determining eligibility to pursue an internship:

• Immigration regulations require enrollment of international students for at least one full academic year (three quarters) before eligibility is granted within the United States for paid off-campus employment, including an internship. Participation in our English Language and US Culture (ELUSC) Program, is one option that may fulfill this particular requirement and requires approval by the Admissions Committee.
• Your choices of concentration within the MBA program may only allow for a Rochester-based internship if the courses required to graduate on time are only available during the summer quarter. You should carefully review the timing of course offerings before considering pursuit of a summer internship to ensure that all degree requirements are met within the required timeframe.

Costs for the Accelerated Program

The tuition for the accelerated program is identical to the traditional MBA program as the same 20 courses are required. However, living expenses are reduced, due to four fewer months of study. This helps accelerate your return on investment, and also allows you to return to full-time employment more quickly.  We offer partial-tuition, merit-based scholarships to highly qualified candidates and student loans are also available to US citizens and residents, as well as international students who have an identified US citizen or resident serving as a co-signer.