Learn to run organizations and motivate employees and colleagues with Penn State Great Valley's new streamlined 33-credit MBA -- featuring hybrid delivery in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Customize your degree by earning up to three graduate certificates within the program, such as Analytics for Managers, Fundamentals of Leadership, HR Management, and more. Once you complete each certificate, you will be awarded a digital badge to display your progress.
Program Advantages
- 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 Services, which offers a variety of programs, resources, and networking opportunities to support you throughout your career.
- Benefit from a high-quality AACSB-accredited program that prepares you to be an ethical leader.
- Participate in educational events offered through the Finance Innovation Research and Education (FIRE) Lab, allowing you to network with industry experts and learn to adapt to the evolving landscape of finance and technology.
- You may simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.
- Join a network of more than 775,000 Penn State alumni globally.
- Learn from world-class faculty and industry experts.
- GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission.
Flexible Delivery
Hybrid delivery combines flexibility with the benefits of in-person instruction on our state-of-the-art campus. Courses are offered in convenient seven-week sessions through a combination of formats, including in-person, Zoom, and online. Most of these courses are also available fully remotely.
Students studying full time may complete their course of study in as little as 12 months. Part-time students may complete their degree within as little as 18 months.
Curriculum
The new 33-credit MBA curriculum integrates key areas of business, including accounting, analytics, finance, human resources, innovation and technology, and more.
Apply your knowledge in a culminating capstone course where you will participate in a semester-long team project to analyze strategic issues, develop comprehensive solutions, and present recommendations to executive stakeholders. This hands-on experience combines strategic thinking, leadership development, and practical application while demonstrating your readiness to take on senior management roles.
Depending on your education and business background, one required course may be waived.
