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
Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA
Let's go into
business, together.
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No. 11
for faculty quality
Smeal professors rank among the best in the world.
-The EconomistTop 10%
for graduate success
Penn Staters rank in the top ten percent for employer reputation and employment outcomes.
-QS World University Rankings
One-Year
MBA
Program Structure
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
Why partner with Penn State Smeal?
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.
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
Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA
Preparing you for your next great opportunity.
And the one after that.
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