Professional MBA-Accelerated MBA Programme

Welcome to GW

"Thank you for visiting The George Washington University Professional M.B.A. Program website. I am honored to be the director of our largest and most dynamic program. Nearly 700 M.B.A. candidates represent a remarkable cross-section from the public and private sectors that can only be found in the nation’s capitol." Albert Razick, Director of Admissions, MBA Programs

Why Study at GW?

The Professional M.B.A. Program (PMBA) enables students to pursue their own dreams of business and make the most of their talents. It is designed for individuals who work on a full-time basis and who appreciate the advantages of immediately applying what they learn in the classroom to their profession.

The PMBA Program recognizes diversity and, most importantly, respects your individuality. An open and flexible atmosphere of academic excellence and practical experience characterizes the GW PMBA Program.

The PMBA Program has a reputation for excellence. The U.S. News and World Report survey for 2008 ranks George Washington University's Professional MBA program 26th in the nation.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Flex and Accelerated options are the same; pace and intensity are different. In addition, the length and composition of the program may be modified with waivers and/or transfers of credit, depending on one's prior academic background.

Creating a Program for You

Our 48 credit-hour program consists of 24 hours of core courses and 24 hours of elective courses: create a program that meets your professional and personal needs.

Accelerated M.B.A. Program Sample Curriculum

The "Accelerated" option sets the pace and intensity for students. This option is more structured and fast paced. Students participate in the accelerated option as part of a cohort for the first year of the program. For three consecutive semesters (1 year) students complete 12 core courses. In the second year of the program, students individually select elective courses to complete their degree requirements.

Several locations and timing options are available. Beginning each fall, we offer two cohorts. Our Ashburn cohort meets on Saturdays only from 9:00am - 5:00pm. The Foggy Bottom cohort meets Tuesdays from 6:00 - 10:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm. In the spring, we offer one cohort at our Foggy Bottom campus that meets on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 10:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

The GW School of Business was born in a spirit of innovation.

Mission Statement

To deliver an outstanding education, advance knowledge, and provide practical experience in diverse organizational settings, leveraging the unique advantages of our location in the Washington, D.C., area, in order to enhance the capacities of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the business community to be productive and principled members of society.

About the School

The George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) offers an excellent education in business and management. Our international business, finance, and entrepreneurship/small business fields are renowned, and the School prides itself on offering students flexibility in their programs of study.

Nationally Ranked: GW is increasingly recognized as one of the country's best business schools. Take a look at our Points of Pride for our latest rankings.

Top-Notch Faculty: Faculty members at the School of Business are engaged in a wide variety of research activities at the school's four research centers, covering subjects from international business to real-estate management.

In January 2006, the School of Business opened its new complex, the newly constructed Ric and Dawn Duqu's Hall and the renovated Norma Lee and Morton Funger Hall. This complex provides students, faculty, and staff with a unified center for study and career development activities.

Real-World Experience : Consulted for an assortment of Fortune 500 companies, from General Motors to America Online. Learn finance software -- TradeStation, Bloomberg, and Reuters/Bridge -- in our Financial Markets Trading Lab, sponsored by Nasdaq. Visit Cuba, Dominica, or another tropical island to study sustainable tourism. Go to the Olympics as a volunteer with other GWSB students to learn about marketing and event planning. Travel to London or Paris to study international business. The choice is yours.

Accredited: The School's business and accountancy programs are accredited by AACSB International.