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Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management)

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

Accelerated Full-time MBA Program

Program Tracks Available

Online

Admission Deadline

Summer start only: May 1

Application Requirements

Admission Information Sessions

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Degrees Offered

M.B.A. (36 – 48 credits)

School

Grenon School of Business Graduate Programs

Grenon School of Business

Department

Michael Lewis, Ph.D.
Director

Welcome to the MBA programs at Assumption University’s Grenon School of Business, and thank you for taking the time to explore our website. You will find several different programs designed to meet your personal and professional goals, as well as to transform you into a leader driven to make a difference.

Our flagship part-time MBA program is geared toward working professionals, while our accelerated full-time MBA programs are meant for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers. We also offer an MBA programs specifically designed for accounting students and accounting professionals seeking their CPA. Our MBA in Healthcare Management will help those aspiring to be leaders in the 21st-century healthcare industry. We are continually innovating to bring you the very best educational programs to meet your goals.

Our programs are values-based with a real-world focus. Our classes are small, allowing you to receive personal attention and develop relationships with both faculty and fellow students. We are ready to do what it takes to make your experience both rewarding and enriching. Like you, we strive to be our very best.

Finally, I am blessed to be working with colleagues that care so much about our students and programs. I look forward to you meeting them, from our graduate admissions team to our student success representative and our incredible faculty. Our faculty not only hold high-level degrees but have industry expertise and real-world experience. You will enjoy being in their classrooms.

I look forward to you becoming part of the Assumption graduate community.

Sabriya Chaudhry

Accelerated MBA in Healthcare Management GR 2022
Director of the WooSox Foundation and People & Culture

I love being able to enhance my business knowledge and apply what I’m learning each day.

I handle the day-to-day operations of the WooSox Foundation. The MBA program is perfect for anyone looking to continue their education. I was nervous about starting a new program; however, the faculty and staff have helped make my transition back to school seamless.

Julia Petrillo

Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) UG 2019, GR2020
Business Development Coordinator, Guaranteed Rate

Professor Ostrowski has been a wonderful resource as his lessons span beyond classroom learning.

He provides coaching and opportunities to network- because of him, my classmates and I attended a professional networking event in Worcester. There, I was able to practice skills that were learned in class to then expand my network.

Kayla Smith

Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) UG 2017, GR 2019
Custom Communications Specialist at Virgin Pulse

In my role as a Communications Specialist, I put my undergrad and graduate experiences to good use!

My advice is to get to know your professors, they will not only teach you, but may guide you towards an experience you may never have tried before. You will always be encouraged to expand your network, so do it! (And Hound Nation is much larger than you would imagine)!

Alex Marshall

Sport Management 2014, G'2015
Senior Accountant - Cash Supervisor, New England Patriots

The Assumption Accelerated MBA program gave me the tools and skills to be successful.

The mentoring and development that you constantly receive prepares you so well for the real-world experience.

Jessica Fandino

Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) GR 2020
Business Development Intern, Dassault Systems

I gained a lot of value from the events and resources Assumption has to offer.

I gained a lot of value from the events and resources Assumption has to offer. Without the professional development and networking tools I gained at Assumption, it would've taken me double the amount of time to gain those skills and experiences.

Shining Their Light

Sabriya Chaudhry

Accelerated MBA in Healthcare Management GR 2022
Director of the WooSox Foundation and People & Culture

I love being able to enhance my business knowledge and apply what I’m learning each day.

I handle the day-to-day operations of the WooSox Foundation. The MBA program is perfect for anyone looking to continue their education. I was nervous about starting a new program; however, the faculty and staff have helped make my transition back to school seamless.

Julia Petrillo

Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) UG 2019, GR2020
Business Development Coordinator, Guaranteed Rate

Professor Ostrowski has been a wonderful resource as his lessons span beyond classroom learning.

He provides coaching and opportunities to network- because of him, my classmates and I attended a professional networking event in Worcester. There, I was able to practice skills that were learned in class to then expand my network.

Kayla Smith

Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) UG 2017, GR 2019
Custom Communications Specialist at Virgin Pulse

In my role as a Communications Specialist, I put my undergrad and graduate experiences to good use!

My advice is to get to know your professors, they will not only teach you, but may guide you towards an experience you may never have tried before. You will always be encouraged to expand your network, so do it! (And Hound Nation is much larger than you would imagine)!

Alex Marshall

Sport Management 2014, G'2015
Senior Accountant - Cash Supervisor, New England Patriots

The Assumption Accelerated MBA program gave me the tools and skills to be successful.

The mentoring and development that you constantly receive prepares you so well for the real-world experience.

Jessica Fandino

Accelerated Full-time MBA (Management) GR 2020
Business Development Intern, Dassault Systems

I gained a lot of value from the events and resources Assumption has to offer.

I gained a lot of value from the events and resources Assumption has to offer. Without the professional development and networking tools I gained at Assumption, it would've taken me double the amount of time to gain those skills and experiences.

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Accelerated Full-time MBA Program Overview
Experience 14 Life-Changing Months

This is the full-time, accelerated MBA for recent university graduates who want immediate career results.

Earn your MBA directly after finishing your undergraduate degree, while still in the academic mindset, without first having to work in one or more jobs that may or may not be the right fit. You'll build professional work experience, practical expertise, foundational knowledge in all business competencies, an impressive academic and work resumé, and business and personal contacts that will contribute to your success—all in 14 months!
- Accelerated MBA curriculum–36 credits in 14 months (48 credits for non-business majors)
- Professional Internship
- Attend classes with mid-career professionals who will enhance your ability to apply your learning in the business world
There’s only so much you can learn from a textbook.
This MBA is the real world.

You’ll work in a professional internship under expert supervision in your field of choice. You’ll attend MBA classes with fellow classmates, in many cases sitting next to mid-career professionals who attend our evening program and enhance your understanding of how to apply your learning in the business world.

Become a true leader who exemplifies ethical business practices.

Students are taught to become principled business managers who lead by example. Required study includes a substantial foundation in business ethics which reflects Assumption University’s mission to produce graduates who contribute to the common good.

Mar 30 Thu

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

We invite you to learn more about our Organizational Leadership M.A. program by participating in our virtual information session on Thursday, March 30th, at 5:00 pm EST! You will have the opportunity to chat with the program director and admissions personnel throughout the webinar.

Mar. 30, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 3 Mon

Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Virtual Information Session

We invite you to learn more about our premier graduate programs and the admissions and financial aid process at Assumption by participating in our webinar on Monday, April 3rd, at 5:00 pm EST. You will have the opportunity to chat with admissions and financial aid staff throughout the webinar.

Apr. 3, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 18 Tue

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

We invite you to learn more about our Organizational Leadership M.A. program by participating in our virtual information session on Tuesday, April 18th, at 5:00 pm EST! You will have the opportunity to chat with the program director and admissions personnel throughout the webinar.

Apr. 18, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

MBA Events

Mar 30 Thu

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

Mar. 30, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 3 Mon

Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Virtual Information Session

Apr. 3, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

Apr 18 Tue

Organizational Leadership Virtual Information Session

Apr. 18, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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Accelerated Full-time MBA Program Contacts

Susan M. Cahill

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Schedule a Conversation

508-767-7365 sm.cahill@assumption.edu Admissions House - Room 205

Michael Lewis, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Management and Accounting, MBA Director, Assistant Professor of Management

508-767-7372 milewis@assumption.edu Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 346

Shelley Walsh

Student Service Representative

508-767-7426 shwalsh@assumption.edu 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.

Course of Study

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 Lewis, Ph.D. Program Director Department Chair, Management and Accounting MBA Director Assistant Professor of Management

Zachary Jeremy Daniels, MBA

Associate Professor of Practice, Mgmt, Mktg, Org Comm

Ledia Dilo

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Egidio Diodati, MBA Associate Professor of Management

Eric Drouart, MSBA Professor of Practice in Management

Susan Eramo

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Joseph Meichelbeck

Lecturer, MBA Programs

Bart Morrison, M.Ed., DBA Associate Professor of Management

Brett Murphy Hunt

Lecturer, MBA Program

Jennifer Niece, CPA, MBA

Lecturer, MBA and Undergraduate Business Programs

Elizabeth O'Hara, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, Sport Management Minor

Erek Ostrowski, PhD, PCC Lecturer, MBA Program

Kristen P. Quinn, MSA Associate Professor of Practice, Accounting

Carol Richmond

Lecturer, MBA Programs

John A. Szivos

Visiting Assistant Professor of Management

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.

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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

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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 5 years), special programming, and the ability to take up to two MBA courses during your senior year. 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.

Accelerated BA/MBA Dual Degree Program

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.

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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.

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