Weekly Information Session
We host information sessions every Tuesday on-campus from 4:30-6:00 in Auerbach Hall Rm227. For more information, call (860) 768-4444 or e-mail bizschool@hartford.edu
Accelerated MBA (AMBA)
Program Flyer | GMAT Waiver | 2009-2010 AMBA Schedule | 2010-2011 AMBA Schedule
The Accelerated MBA has emerged as the leading alternative to traditional MBA programs. Our accelerated MBA provides you with your degree in 20 months. This intensive program maintains our unique program features of small class size and superior faculty-student interaction. The compressed schedule features a comprehensive, in-depth applied education; your completion date will just be sooner.
Our courses are specifically mapped to address four critical areas of leadership:
Analytical Leadership
Deconstruct and understand complex business situations to quantify decisions
Effective Management Leadership
Understand employees and lead organizational change
Global Leadership
Determine and develop global business strategies
Innovative Leadership
Create and implement robust plans to compete effectively
Who should consider our accelerated MBA Program?
- Individuals whose professional goals require training fast
- Those who possess abundant business knowledge and will benefit from an intensive, in-depth applied educational experience
- Individuals who recognize the competitive advantage of augmenting their experience with a highly valued degree within an accelerated schedule
- Those preferring a cohort-based program to expand their network
- Individuals whose work and personal schedules accommodate a Thursday night and all-day Saturday class schedule (alternating weekends)
Program Specifics
- Program is offered once a year
- Students may not waive or transfer courses into the Accelerated MBA.
- Students move through the courses as a cohort.
- An interview is required of all applicants.
- Mininum 5 years of substantive work experience required.
- All applicants will be reviewed to determine if a refresher quantitative skills class is required prior to the start of the Fall term. The refresher quantitative skills class is typically offered the first week in August, lasting three weeks. For more details click here (2010-2011 schedule)
| Length of Program |
20 months |
| Number of Courses |
17 |
| Class Size |
25 |
| Class Days |
Thursday 5:00-9:00pm,
Saturday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00pm |
| Admissions |
Rolling admissions.
Priority deadline: May 1, 2010
Final deadline: July 23, 2010 |
| Start Date |
August 26th |
| Tuition |
$42,500.00 |
Admission
Admission to the Barney School is competitive and selective. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis beginning September 1, 2009.
This means that we review applications on a continuous basis. However, it is important to submit your materials early, since there are a limited number of students accepted each fall semester.
All candidates must submit the following:
- A completed application form
- Application fee: Domestic - $45
- Official transcripts of all post secondary institutions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter of Intent
- Current resume
Admission Deadlines
Priority |
Final |
Case-by-case |
May 1, 2010 |
|
July 23-August 23, 2010 |
Applications
We encourage you to apply online. Click here to create an account and apply.
Hardcopy applications may be sent to:
Center for Graduate and Adult Academic Services
Computer and Administration Center
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Questions about graduate programs in the Barney School should be directed to:
Damian Mierny, 860-768-5003
mierny@hartford.edu
-or-
860-768-4444
bizschool@hartford.edu
