MSAT | MBA | AMBA | Certificates
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
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.
- Applicants must have 5 years prior work experience.
- 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.
| 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. Deadline is August 1st or until cohort is filled. |
| Start Date |
August 21st |
| Tuition |
$41,000.00 |
Admission
Admission to the Barney School is competitive and selective. We have set a priority deadline of August 1, although admissions are on a rolling basis. 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
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
Accelerated MBA
2009-2010 Schedule of Classes
Class of 2011
| Fall 2009 |
| 1st year: Orientation: August 18th 5:00 pm A327 |
| 20-Aug |
22-Aug |
| 3-Sep |
5-Sep |
| 17-Sep |
19-Sep |
| 1-Oct |
3-Oct |
| 15-Oct |
17-Oct |
| 29-Oct |
31-Oct |
| 5-Nov |
7-Nov |
| 19-Nov |
21-Nov |
| 3-Dec |
5-Dec |
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| Winter Term 2010 |
| 17-Dec |
19-Dec |
| 7-Jan |
9-Jan |
| 14-Jan |
16-Jan |
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| Spring 2010 |
| 21-Jan |
23-Jan |
| 4-Feb |
6-Feb |
| 18-Feb |
20-Feb |
| 4-Mar |
6-Mar |
| 18-Mar |
20-Mar |
| 25-Mar |
27-Mar |
| 8-Apr |
10-Apr |
| 15-Apr |
17-Apr |
| 29-Apr |
1-May |
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| Summer Term 1 - 2010 |
| Course One |
| 13-May |
15-May |
| 20-May |
22-May |
| 27-May |
29-May |
| Course Two - Int'l Trip or Course on Global Awareness and Social Responsibility |
| 10-Jun |
12-Jun |
| 17-Jun |
19-Jun |
| 24-Jun |
26-Jun |
| International Trip Option-Paris / June 12-19 |
Students choose either the International Trip - Paris or Course Two. Deposits for the Trip
must be made by January 22, 2009 |
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| Summer Term 2 - 2010 |
| Course Three |
| 8-Jul |
10-Jul |
| 15-Jul |
17-Jul |
| 22-Jul |
24-Jul |
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AMBA Schedule for Academic Year 2009-2010
