Re-developed Curriculum

BusinessWeek ranked The Villanova MBA #1 in the nation for academics. We got there by making critical decisions about our curriculum, ensuring relevance in the way that we teach, and in what you’ll learn.  Premiering in fall 2009, the newly redesigned 48 credit Villanova MBA curriculum consists of the following components:

• On-line Primer
• Leadership Challenge I and II
• VSB Pillar Courses (ethics, innovation, technology, globalization)
• Functional Core Courses
• Electives
• Hot Topics
• Capstone I and II

The Villanova MBA features two different tracks—The Flex Track and The Fast Track. You can pursue the degree part time and your way—either at your own pace, or in an accelerated format. Either way, you’ll continue to work, so that you’ll be able to progress in your career, and be in a position to bring what you are learning in the classroom back to the office for an immediate impact.
 

Compare Tracks

How will you fit one more commitment into an already packed schedule?

We know you will have to balance work, school, and your personal commitments, and that you need maximum flexibility. That’s why we designed two tracks for you to choose from as you consider how to move through The Villanova MBA.

The Fast Track and The Flex Track.

Although there are some key differences, both tracks kick off with Leadership Challenge. This two day event has been created to provide you with the foundational knowledge you’ll need to begin the MBA, and is intended introduce you to key faculty, familiarize you with University resources, and allow you to begin to develop your MBA network.

The Fast Track

• Two Nights per Week
• Time to Completion: 24 months
• One Week International Immersion (required)
• Lockstep Courses—cohort format
• All Classes Begin at 6pm
• Available at Villanova (Tuesday/Thursday schedule)
• Available in Center City (Monday/Wednesday schedule)
• Pick up a Concentration through a Post-MBA Certificate (optional)
• Capstone International Consulting Practicum
• Fall Start Only

The Flex Track

• Take Classes at Your Own Pace (2 per semester recommended)
• Time to Completion: 3 years (average)
• International Immersion (optional)
• Each Course Meets Once per Week, Monday through Thursday
• All Classes Begin at 6pm
• Select Courses Available through Distance Learning
• Select Saturday Course Availability
• Currently Available at Villanova Only
• Choose a Concentration (Marketing, Finance, International Business, MIS, Healthcare)
• Capstone International Consulting Practicum
• Fall, Spring, or Summer start

There are slight differences in the admissions process for The Fast Track and The Flex Track. Please visit the admissions page for important information about scholarships, deadlines, tuition, and inside tips on what we are looking for in an MBA candidate.

Comparison

See the chart below to understand the differences between The Villanova MBA (Fast and Flex Tracks), our Executive MBA, and our Specialized Masters program options.

Program Features	Fast Track	Flex Track	EMBA	MSF	MAC
Start Dates	Fall	Rolling	Fall	Summer	Summer
Part Time Format	Evening	Evening	Fri/Sat	No	Yes*
Full Time Format	No	Yes**	No	Yes	Yes***
Time To Completion	24 Months	Self Paced	21 Months	12 Months	14 Months
Locations	Multiple	Villanova	VCC	Villanova	Villanova*
International Trip	Yes	Optional	Yes	No	No
Areas of Concentration	Yes****	Yes	No	Finance	Accounting

* Hybrid Format. On Campus and Distance Learning

** Through Fellows Program

*** Can pursue as a full time student with spring internship

**** Through Post MBA Certificate options

Your Career

We specialize in working professionals.

What does that mean for you? It means that the career services we provide at VSB are tailored specifically for the needs of students who are working while pursing their MBA—and that you are our priority. We know that our students have varying needs. Approximately 30% of our student population is self-funded, while 70% of our students have some level corporate support—so it is important to us that the services we provide benefit you—as well as the company where you work.

Our solution?

• One on One Career Coaching with a Dedicated Consultant
• Access to Online Resources
• Professional Development Workshops
• Select on Campus Corporate Information Sessions or Panels

So, whether you’re fully supported and looking for internal mobility or self sponsored and looking for external opportunities, the resources and tools we have available can be tailored to meet your individual needs.

Get Involved

The MBA experience is what you make it—and we suggest you make the most of it. Get involved.

Academics are critical. But there is more to earning your MBA than simply studying, and showing up for class. Our students know that—and that is why they founded the GBSR.

Graduate Business Student Roundtable (GBSR)

The GBSR is a student-run organization that provides opportunities for our graduate students to connect with each other and our alumni network through professional, social, and philanthropic activities. The GBSR is a great way to get involved outside of the classroom. Below are some examples of what the GBSR committees are currently planning.

Professional Development Committee
• Resume Review Night
• Business Card Exchanges
• Professional Speaker Series

Philanthropic Committee
• Holiday Party Benefitting Philadelphia Cares
• Participate in the Special Olympics
• Participate in the Walk for Water
• Year-end Cocktail Party Benefitting Philadelphia Cares

Social Committee
• Third Thursday Happy Hours
• Basketball Game Gatherings
• Homecoming Tailgate
• Summer Softball Challenge
• Golf Scrambles

Women In Business
• Panel Discussions
• Women in Business Conference
• Golf Outing