Why Penn State

We know there’s a lot to consider when deciding to earn your MBA. Why should you choose Penn State Great Valley?

  • Pursue the Professional MBA at your own pace, completing in as little as two years.
  • Complete the Full-Time MBA within 12-18 months.
  • Become a part of the more than 750,000 Penn State alumni across the world.
  • Courses taught by world-class faculty and industry experts.
  • No GMAT or GRE scores required.

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Program Advantages

  • Build a program to fit your career path through our customizable curriculum, including stackable graduate certificates and specific focus areas like:
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Entrepreneurship
    • HR Management
    • Leadership
    • Management Accounting
    • Managerial Analytics
    • Sustainability
  • Benefit from an AACSB-accredited program that prepares you to be a strong ethical leader ready to solve any workplace problem.
  • Learn to run organizations, lead and communicate with purpose and vision, and motivate colleagues and employees.
  • Immerse yourself in a collaborative and engaging learning experience with faculty and classmates who are business professionals and managers in the private and public sectors.
  • Take advantage of Career Management Services, which offers a variety of programs, resources, and networking opportunities for students and graduates.

Flexibility

  • Courses are offered either in an in-person/online hybrid format or fully online.
  • Customize your MBA through stackable graduate certificates or focus areas.
  • Pursue your degree at the pace that best suits your lifestyle with the Professional MBA or Full-Time MBA.
  • Ability to simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.

Curriculum

  • Depending on your education and business background, up to six foundation courses (18 credits) may be waived.
  • Coursework integrates key areas of business, including accounting, analytics, finance, human resources, innovation and technology, marketing, and more.
  • A global immersion course allows you to travel to other countries to gain a better understanding of socioeconomic developments and trends around the world.

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