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Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State

Deadline Extended: Due to increased interest, our Fall 2025 application deadline has been extended to June 1. Apply now to secure your spot!
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Your business success starts with
better business partners.

Penn State Smeal
One-Year MBA

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The One-Year MBA from the Penn State Smeal College of Business is a STEM-designated program designed for a range of students from recent graduates with limited experience to working professionals.

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.

*Federal financial aid may only be used to pay for credits used to satisfy degree requirements. For more information on financial aid, please visit www.psu.edu and select "Costs and Aid".

  • 9-month format at Penn State's University Park campus
  • Taught by experienced, world-class faculty
  • STEM-designated
  • Stackable* with other one-year master's degrees
  • No GMAT required
  • Global and leadership immersion experiences
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Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA

Let's go into
business, together.

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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

Top 10%

for graduate success
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Penn Staters rank in the top ten percent for employer reputation and employment outcomes.

-QS World University Rankings
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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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Earn two master's degrees in two years.

Penn State Smeal offers the ability to stack multiple master's degrees and add specializations by waiving overlapping classes so you can build a learning plan as unique as your ambitions. Federal financial aid may only be used to pay for credits used to satisfy degree requirements.

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Dedicated graduate career support at all levels.

As a Smeal master's student, you can leverage both the career resources available through the University and personalized support exclusively provided 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.

94,000 Smeal alumni in your network.
94,000 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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One-Year MBA
Phone: 814-863-0474
Email: oneyearmba@smeal.psu.edu
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475 Shortlidge Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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