School of Business

 

Flex MBA

 

 

 

Flex MBA

Meet your professional and personal goals with the Flex MBA degree from the GW School of Business (GWSB). With classes generally held on weeknights, access the same world-class faculty, have opportunities to study abroad and connect to the same global network of professional opportunities that other students enjoy. The part-time GW Flex MBA program gives students a dynamic experience in teamwork, critical thinking and judgment, focusing on the fundamentals of business and reflecting the growing value of ethical leadership, globalization, sustainability and social responsibility.  With classes generally held on weeknights, students can schedule coursework at times that work for them.

This program allows you to choose from more than 15 graduate-level business certificates in fields like energy systems management, business analytics, environmental systems management and business crisis and recovery management.

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. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall or spring.

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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 joint and dual 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

 

 

 

Explore This Program

Recognizing that balancing school, work and family can be a challenge, the program is designed to be highly flexible to ensure that students get the most out of their MBA experience.  Students work with their program advisor to devise a degree map that works for their busy schedule. Through experiential learning, case studies and theoretical frameworks, students learn business foundations, management, communication and leadership. Students also have an opportunity to choose electives of interest that provide tools to make well-rounded, strategic business decisions.

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 for Business in DC

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 Hybrid

Length of Program: Part-time students traditionally complete degree between two and five years.

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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: Flex%20MBA%20admissions) (Email Admissions Team)

 

 

Why GW Business?

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the Flex MBA program leverages the capital’s dynamic business and political landscape to provide a learning experience like no other, combines core business courses like Financial Accounting, Marketing, Operations Management, Finance, Strategic Management, and Organizational Behavior with specialized courses in Global Strategy, Business Ethics, Technology Skills for Managers and more.

Designed for working professionals, the part-time Flex MBA is rigorous in theory and experiential in practice while providing the flexibility you need to balance work, family and studies. Need more support? Access the F. David Fowler Career Center, professors' offices, and academic advising in one central building on our Foggy Bottom campus.

 

 

Latest News

 

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Admissions

Admission to the Flex 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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