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Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State

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Your business success starts with
better business partners.

Penn State Smeal
One-Year MBA

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The Early Career One-Year MBA from the Penn State Smeal College of Business is a customizable, STEM-designated program designed for current undergraduate students or working professionals with up to five years of work experience.

With Smeal as your business partner, you will sharpen your business acumen as you earn your MBA credential that can prepare you for career advancement.

  • 9-month format at Penn State's University Park campus
  • Taught by world-class faculty
  • STEM-designation
  • Stackable with other one-year master's degrees and ability to earn optional concentrations
  • Global and leadership immersion experiences
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Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA

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Don't just take our word for it.

No. 11

for faculty quality
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Smeal professors rank among the best in the world.

-The Economist

No. 4

for graduate success
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Our graduates are prepared to succeed according to top college recruiters.

No. 3

in supply chain
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Professionals rank Smeal as one of the best for supply chain education.

-Gartner, Inc
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One-Year
MBA

Program Structure

Curriculum >

Fall Semester

  • Complete the first two 7-week modules of core coursework in person at Penn State's University Park campus

Spring Semester

  • Complete modules 3 and 4 of core coursework
  • Graduate with your degree in May
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Why partner with Penn State Smeal?

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Stack and specialize.

Penn State Smeal allows you to stack your one-year MBA with a second degree from Smeal in areas such as accounting, business analytics, finance or real estate. Additionally, you can choose to earn a specialty concentration while in the program.

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Dedicated graduate career support at all levels.

As a Smeal master's student, you can leverage career resources from the University to exclusive support available only to our graduate community. We're here to help you develop your career strategy and connect you with top recruiters.

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Reputation matters.

The AACSB-accredited Penn State Smeal College of Business is an internationally ranked research institution. Our world-class faculty are consistently ranked in the top 10 for research published in leading academic journals.

90,000 Smeal alumni in your network.
90,000 business partners for life.

Our Penn State Smeal community is your greatest business asset. Our graduates are everywhere in the world and always in your corner - ready to open doors, offer advice and cheer you on

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Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA

Preparing you for your next great opportunity.
And the one after that.

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