FAST-TRACK: YOUR ACCELERATED MBA
Our Fast-Track MBA is specifically designed for ambitious professionals who aspire to accelerate their careers without compromising the depth and quality of their education and student experience.
Get started on your new career path at the Villanova School of Business. Benefits of our top-ranked MBA include:
- 18-month accelerated hybrid degree.
- In-person courses at Villanova's Main Campus or Center City, Philadelphia location and online.
- 7 innovative specializations, including Applied AI/ML.
- Global Immersion opportunity.
- Access to Villanova's professional development resources including our alumni network, Nova Nation.
Join our Fast-Track MBA and be part of a forward-thinking community that values innovation, speed and adaptability. Earn your MBA degree while experiencing a transformative journey that will benefit your career.
- Accelerated Learning: Our program is designed for those who desire to reap the career benefits of an MBA without a lengthy time commitment. Complete your degree efficiently, propelling your career forward in less time.
- Fall Intake: Begin your Fast-Track MBA in the fall of each academic year. This structured intake ensures a cohesive learning experience with peers who share your ambition and drive.
- Convenient Locations: We offer this program at two convenient locations – Villanova’s Main Campus and Center City, Philadelphia (Convene CityView at 17th and Market Street), as well as synchronous and asynchronous online classes. Choose the setting that best fits your lifestyle and professional commitments.
- Fixed Tuition Guarantee: Investing in your MBA is a big commitment. When you enroll in our Fast-Track MBA, your tuition will be locked-in for the duration of the program, providing financial certainty and peace of mind.
- Priority Registration: You will receive priority registration to ensure you stay on track with the accelerated 18-month course progression.
- Course Schedule: In-person core courses lay the foundational knowledge essential for your MBA, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment. To complement this, you have the flexibility to choose your electives in a format that best suits your lifestyle, available both on campus and online. Understanding the demands of a busy schedule, classes are thoughtfully arranged for two evenings a week, along with one weekend course each semester. This arrangement ensures a balanced approach to education and work commitments.
FAST-TRACK PROGRESSION
SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | |
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Weeknight #1 |
Financial Accounting (3 credits) - Full Semester | |
Weeknight #2 | Essential Business Statistics (1.5 credits) |
Strategic Marketing (3 credits) |
Weekend | Leadership Challenge (1.5 credits) |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 9 |
SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | |
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Weeknight #1 |
Corporate Finance (3 credits) - Full Semester | |
Weeknight #2 | Mgmt Accounting (1.5 credits) |
Essential Economics (1.5 credits) |
Weeknight #3 (Online or In-person) | Elective (1.5 credits) |
Elective (1.5 credits) |
Weekend | Future of Work (1.5 credits) |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 10.5 |
SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | |
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Weeknight #1 |
Business Ops & Supply Chain (1.5 credits) |
Team Leadership & Group Dynamics (1.5 credits) |
Weeknight #2 | Elective (1.5 credits) |
Future of Work: Choice (1.5 credits) |
Weeknight #3 (Online or In-person) | Elective (1.5 credits) |
Elective (1.5 credits) |
Weekend | Power & Politics OR Negotiations (1.5 credits) |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 10.5 |
SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | |
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Weeknight #1 | Social Enterprise (3 credits) - Full Semester | |
Weeknight #2 | Global Strategic Mgmt (3 credits) - Full Semester | |
Weeknight #3 (Online or In-person) | Future of Work: Choice (1.5 credits) |
Ethical Business Practices (1.5 credits) |
Weekend | Elective (1.5 credits) |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 10.5 |
SESSION 1 | SESSION 2 | |
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Weeknight #1 | Global Practicum (1.5 credits) |
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Weeknight #2 | Elective (1.5 credits) |
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Weeknight #3 (Online or In-person) |
Elective (3.0) |
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Weekend | Elective (1.5 credits) |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 7.5 |