School of Business

 

Accelerated MBA

 

 

 

Accelerated MBA

STEM-designated

Fast track your career by learning in a collaborative cohort environment designed to strengthen your business acumen while completing the core MBA curriculum in an accelerated format with evening and weekend courses. Customize your experience with our 15+ graduate certificates that build cutting-edge skills in marketing, machine learning, and decision modeling. Graduates leave prepared to take on leadership roles in tech-driven industries, combining strong business judgment with the technical expertise to drive innovation and strategic decision-making.

This program is open to international students and offers an F-1 visa. A STEM-focused track is available. 

 

Best MBA for Management: number 10
best MBA for Marketing: number eight
number one most women in a full-time MBA

 

 

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Program Features

 

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Full-time or Part-time

Pursue this degree at your own pace. The first year is full-time; subsequent years can be full-time or part-time. Average completion time: 2 years. Entry semester: fall.

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Work While Studying

Complete your degree requirements while maintaining a full-time job.

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Combined Degree Options

This program has both dual and joint degree options.

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Study Abroad Opportunities

Short-term study abroad and long-term study away program options are available.

 

 

See Where Our Graduates Have Landed

GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.

Graduates of MBA programs report average earnings of $125,000 after just one year and $165,000 after ten years, with an estimated lifetime ROI of $885,000. Source: FREOPP, a trusted non-profit think tank

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Dell
  • Deloitte
  • Delta
  • Distributed Sun
  • IBM
  • IFC
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co.
  • Pepsico

 

 

Tyana Kennedy

"Business students working together in the lobby after hours and on weekends bring a friendly and supportive vibe to our academic journey. Even with the intensity of coursework, the camaraderie and willingness of classmates make learning both enjoyable and inclusive."

Tyana Kennedy
Accelerated MBA '25

 

 

 

Explore This Program

Through this cohort MBA program, students are taught to be innovative leaders with enhanced analytical, managerial and critical business skills. These cohort classes are offered as a full-time credit load over the first year. Students learn foundations in business, management, communication and leadership from experiential learning, case studies and frameworks. In the second-year, students customize their learning through one of our 15+ graduate certificates, equipping them with specialized skills and preparing them to be well-rounded, strategic business leaders.

Sample Courses Below (* indicates an elective course)

Advanced Business Principles

  • Financial Accounting
  • Accounting for Internal Decision Making
  • Operations Management
  • Decision Making and Data Analysis
  • Finance
  • Microeconomics for the World Economy
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Management

Leadership & Global Context

  • Professionalism as a Performative Art
  • Leadership Lab
  • Competition in the Global Economy
  • Organizations and Human Capital
  • Business Ethics and Public Policy

Technology & Applied Learning

  • Forecasting for Analytics*
  • Social Network Analytics*
  • Visualization for Analytics*
  • Sports Analytics*
  • Technology Skills for Managers
  • Technology for Business in DC


Total Credits: 46.5  |  Commitment: Part-Time or Full-Time  |  Location: In-Person or Online

Length of Program: Expected completion for the full-time program is under two years

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Pursue a Similar Program Online

If you're looking for a fully online MBA program that fits your schedule, consider our Online MBA. It’s a part-time option designed for working professionals who want the same academic rigor found in our Accelerated MBA program, with added flexibility.

Learn More About the Online MBA Program  

 

 

Stackable Certificates

At the GW School of Business, you can combine certificates and courses to create a graduate degree program that's tailored to your vision.

 

 

Meet Your Team

 

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Admissions Team

businessatgwu [dot] edu (subject: Accelerated%20MBA%20admissions) (Email Admissions Team)

 

 

Why GW Business?

Whether you’re planning to accelerate your trajectory at your current company or intend to switch industries, our placement in the heart of Washington, D.C. means you will have access to global institutions, government agencies and multinational corporations for robust networking and job placement opportunities. Starting in the Accelerated MBA’s second year, students can continue full-time or shift to part-time – all while maintaining the same access to the program’s faculty of leading professionals and researchers.

With the Accelerated MBA at GW Business, you’ll go further, faster.

 

 

Latest News

 

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Admissions

Admission to the Accelerated MBA program is highly competitive and enrollment is limited. Students operate in two cohorts throughout the academic year.

Due to the rolling admissions policy, it is highly recommended that candidates submit applications early. The candidate’s major and trend in grades, personal achievements, and letters of recommendation also affect the admission decision. This program seeks social, ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity in its student body.

Admissions Process

Applying to a program at the GW School of Business may seem like a complicated process, but the GWSB admissions team is here to help. The application process for this program can be found on our How to Apply page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office. The GRE or GMAT test is not required — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. We also offer a wealth of resources to help you finance your degree, from scholarships and fellowships to loans and work-study arrangements.

Application Deadlines

Admission to this program is on a rolling basis. International students requiring visas are encouraged to apply especially early.

Tuition & Financial Aid

 

 

20% Tuition Discount for Displaced Federal Workers and Contractors

The GW School of Business is committed to supporting federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions. To help those affected, GWSB is offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible prospective graduate students in 2025.

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