Which MBA is Right for Me?

You're looking to fast track your career growth and can commit the time and resources to invest in going to school full-time. The Traditional MBA is designed to give you an intensive and personal learning experience—and the chance to focus your energies exclusively on preparing for your future.

You’re working full-time but still want to make a commitment to advancing your career and broadening your professional perspectives. The Professional MBA is an ideal option if you’re looking for a high-caliber program that is flexible, personal, and relevant.

You’re a business executive wanting to expand your knowledge of business fundamentals and core management tools to be prepared for today’s competitive new realities. The Executive MBA develops real world skills that translate into real world business decisions.

• One 7-10 day global residency
• Serves active duty military assigned to attend graduate school
• Cohort structure
• 9 areas of emphasis
• Fall start date
• Completed in 18 months
• Fairfax campus
• 48 credits

• One 7-10 day global residency
• Cohort structure
• 9 areas of emphasis
• Fall start date
• Completed in as few as 23 months
• Fairfax or Arlington campus
• 48 credits

• Global or National Defense tracks
• Global and domestic residencies
• Consulting project
• Integrative business case project
• Completed in 20 months
• Offered in class or online
• 48 credits

Applicants typically have two to four years of professional experience and want to develop leadership abilities to advance their careers. This program also serves the needs of active duty military professionals.

Applicants typically have two to six years of professional experience and want to gain management knowledge and skills relevant to what they’re doing in their current career.

Applicants are experienced managers who are interested in gaining advanced leadership and management skills.

Classes are typically scheduled during the day and late afternoons four days per week. Available at the Fairfax campus with a fall start date, you complete the degree in 18 months.

Students attend class two evenings per week in the fall, spring, and summer terms. Selecting either the Fairfax or Arlington campus, you start the program in the fall and complete the degree in as few as 23 months or pursue your electives at your own pace.

Classes are held every other weekend 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Available at the Center for Innovative Technology in Herndon, VA, you complete the degree in 20 months. Click here to learn more about the online progam schedule and start dates.

• Avg. Work Experience: 4 yrs
• Average Age: 27
• Target GMAT: 550+
• Target GPA: 3.20+
• Female Students: 44%
• Minority Students: 31%
• International Students: 30%

• Avg. Work Experience: 6 yrs
• Average Age: 28
• Target GMAT: 550+
• Target GPA: 3.20+
• Female Students: 29%
• Minority Students: 21%
• International Students: 3%

• Avg. Work Experience: 14 yrs
• Average Age: 39
• Female Students: 31%
• Minority Students: 31%
• International Students: 6%
• Military Students: 18%