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Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management)

Full-time, accelerated MBA for recent university graduates who want immediate career results.

TestMichael Lewis, Ph.D. Director

Welcome to the Grenon School of Business Full-time Accelerated MBA general management track! Our accelerated program is designed to be completed in 12-14 months and is tailored for recent college graduates eager to launch their careers with an MBA.

Our program includes practicums and internships to help you gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills you will need to succeed and make a difference in the business world. At the core of our program is a belief that value-based and responsible leadership is just as important as business skills. While our comprehensive curriculum will help you develop expertise in the various functions of an organization, you will also learn how an organization can create value for all its stakeholders. Our faculty are experienced teachers and seasoned professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom. By joining our full-time accelerated MBA program, you will become part of a community of peers, faculty, and staff who will support and challenge you. We hope for a transformative learning experience that will accelerate your career and help you make a difference in the business world. Thank you for your interest in our MBA program, and I look forward to you becoming part of the Grenon School of Business graduate community.

Graduate Virtual Information Sessions



Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) Program Contact

Susan M. Cahill

Sr. Associate Director of Post-Bachelor and Graduate Admissions
508-767-7365 Admissions House - Room 205

Michael S. Lewis, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Management and Accounting, MBA Director, Assistant Professor of Management
508-767-7372 Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 346

Shelley Walsh

Student Service Representative
508-767-7426 Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 338

An Ideal Place to Learn

Online
Professional internship in your field of choice
Accelerated Curriculum

Program Curriculum

    • Ethical leadership skills that enable graduates to develop principled approaches to inspiring, influencing, and guiding others;
    • An in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories, as well as technical and professional skills in the “core” areas of business;
    • Critical thinking and communication skills that enable graduates to develop and articulate logical, coherent, and persuasive arguments; marshal supportive evidence; and distinguish fact from opinion;
    • Integration skills that enable graduates to make decisions based on multiple, often conflicting, perspectives; and
    • A global perspective that enables graduates to identify, analyze and practice how best to manage when faced with difference.
  • Not an Undergraduate Business Major?

    We have developed a set of foundational courses to prepare you for the MBA coursework.

    MBA 562 FOUNDATIONS OF MARKETING:

    Designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of marketing within the framework of an organization.

    MBA 563 FINANCE FOR MANAGERS:

    Provides students with the fundamentals in business finance and economics so they are fully prepared for more advanced topics in the MBA program.

    MBA 564 DECISION ANALYTICS:

    Students will gain knowledge of theory and practical applications of decision analysis. Using cases, students will identify pertinent information, perform analysis using key tools including analytical software, and develop effective solutions supported by data.

    MBA 565 FOUNDATIONS OF ACCOUNTING:

    Examines the principles and practices of external financial reporting, with particular emphasis on balance sheet valuations and their relationship to income determination.

  • First Summer Session I:

    MBA 564 DECISION ANALYTICS (waived for undergrad business majors) Online
    MBA 565 FOUNDATIONS OF ACCOUNTING (waived for undergrad business majors) Online
    MBA 600 BUSINESS ETHICS Blended or Online

     

    First Summer Session II:

    MBA 750 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & MENTORING Blended or Online
    MBA 562 FOUNDATIONS OF MARKETING (waived for undergrad business majors) Online
    MBA 563 FINANCE FOR MANAGERS (waived for undergrad business majors) Online

     

    Fall:

    MBA 751 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM I Blended (online and on campus)
    MBA 602 MARKETING DECISION ANALYSIS Blended or Online
    MBA 603 FINANCIAL DECISION ANALYSIS Blended or Online
    MBA 605 ACCOUNTING DECISIONS FOR MANAGERS Blended or Online

     

    Spring:

    MBA 753 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM II Blended (online and on campus)
    MBA 601 HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Blended or Online
    MBA 604 OPERATIONS DECISION ANALYSIS Blended or Online
    MBA 771 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Blended (online and on campus)

     

    Second Summer Session I:

    MBA 770 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP Online
    MBA 800 BUSINESS STRATEGY Blended or Online

Faculty

Michael S. Lewis, Ph.D.
Program Director Department Chair, Management and Accounting MBA Director Assistant Professor of Management
Zachary Jeremy Daniels
Associate Professor of Practice, Mgmt, Mktg, Org Comm
Ledia Dilo
Lecturer, MBA Programs
J. Bart Morrison, DBA
Associate Professor of Management
Brett Murphy Hunt, EdD
Lecturer, MBA Program
Kristen P. Quinn, MSA
Associate Professor of Practice, Accounting
Carol Richmond
Lecturer, MBA Programs
Christopher Webber
Lecturer, MBA Programs
Stephen Willand
Lecturer, MBA Programs
Jessica Zinger
Lecturer, MBA Programs

Pathways to Success

You’ll work in a professional internship (20 hours per week minimum) under expert supervision in your field of choice. Recent internship placements have included:

AllCom Credit Union

DCU

Hanover Insurance

Barkan Management Co., Inc.

Clean Harbors

Hologic

UMass Medical

American Lung Association

Doug Flutie Autism Foundation

Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment

Boston Red Sox

Puma

Graduate Admission Events and Ways to Connect With Us

We invite you to learn more about our graduate programs - either through a visit to campus, attending an information session or by scheduling a phone or virtual conversation with an admissions team member or one of our program directors.


Admissions Requirements

Application Requirements:

  • Graduate Application
  • Official College Transcripts, undergraduate and graduate
  • Three Letters of Recommendation – academic and/or professional
  • Current Resume
  • Personal Statement

Assumption undergraduate students:

You can apply to the MBA program during the spring of your junior year and receive permission to take 2 MBA courses during senior year, preferably one during the fall and one during the spring. But, it is possible to take both during the spring semester. Special Fast Track Consideration for Assumption students: If your GPA is a 3.2 or above, then you just need to complete the online application and request that your transcript be sent to the Graduate Office. Once they receive the transcript and confirm your GPA, they will waive all of the other application requirements (resume, personal statement, and recommendations). Tuition & Financial Aid


The Career Development & Internship Center (CDIC)

The Career Development & Internship Center (CDIC) is here to help Accelerated MBA students build the skills and experience they will need for a successful and meaningful career. The Career Development & Internship Center can help Assumption’s Accelerated MBA students to:
  • Develop and refine their resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles
  • Find and pursue internship and employment opportunities
  • Prepare for job interviews
  • Provide valuable career resources to assist in the internship and career search
  • Network with alumni and local business professionals through career events
Accelerated MBA students can email the CDIC or call 508-767-7227 to set up an appointment.

Accelerated BA/MBA Dual Degree Program

Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Assumption Business Leader Scholarship (per year for your 4 undergraduate years), special programming, and the ability to take up to two MBA courses during your senior year. You will also be considered for a 10% Alumni Discount for every term you are enrolled at least part-time in your graduate program at Assumption. We offer three MBA tracks. Learn more about all of the University's dual degree offerings. We offer two additional tracks to choose from: Management and CPA (for accounting majors only). Learn more about all of the University's dual degree offerings.

Graduate Research Symposium

Assumption University Graduate School Annual Symposium showcases research, innovative projects, successful case study, and creative work of graduate students and recent alums from every graduate program. We offer all graduate students in every program an opportunity to present their excellent work on diverse topics.

Veterans at Assumption

Assumption University recognizes that servicemen and women have demonstrated great courage and made tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation and its people. The University has introduced a number of programs and services to assist veterans during the application process and while veterans are attending Assumption. We also have a lounge designated only for our veteran students. Assumption University is committed to maintaining recognition as a Military Friendly institution.  We strive to eliminate barriers to success for our Service Members, Veterans, and their qualified dependents.