One-Year Full-Time MBA Programs
One-year full-time MBA programs usually have strict prerequisites for work background or academic training.
One-year programs are a great fit for career enhancers – those who wish to continue in the same job function or industry but at a higher level. Features of one-year programs:
- They last 11 to 16 months
- Less time is spent on core classes or there is limited opportunities for specialization
- Students usually relocate for one-year programs, and they do not work
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Focused learning:
- You may be able to customize your coursework through electives and concentrations
- A very specialized program can make full use of your current career or industry specialty
- Learning far beyond classroom instruction is encouraged
- Competition and program intensity tend to be high
Career enhancement:
- Full-time collaboration among fellow students helps develop a cohesive network
- These programs feature career services, social and professional clubs, speaker series, career counseling, and other "campus life" activities
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- Internship opportunities are limited because there are no extended breaks between semesters
- Some employers do not view one-year programs favorably
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