Bachelor's Degree + MBA

Accelerated bachelor's + MBA

Get on the fast track! Through our unique accelerated program, you can earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration in just five years. You’ll benefit from Alverno’s distinctive, hands-on curriculum and will start building your professional network, all while saving time and money.

Get a head start

Our accelerated path to an MBA is open to students who are pursuing their bachelor's degrees in one of the following undergraduate majors:

• Accounting (Bachelor of Science)
• Business (Bachelor of Science)
• Communication (Bachelor of Arts)

How the program works

• Before beginning your senior year of undergraduate studies, you can apply for admission to the MBA program and count 12 credits toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. By taking graduate-level courses as an undergraduate and taking two elective courses during the summer after your senior year, you can then go on to earn a master’s degree after one year of study.
• During your graduate courses, you will join a collaborative and supportive cohort. You will complete five core courses together and will have the flexibility to choose from a variety of electives offered online or in-person.
• Alverno does NOT require the GMAT for admission to the MBA program.

The Alverno difference

At Alverno, our classes are small by design to provide individual attention. You are known by name, valued for who you are, and challenged and guided to become who you want to be.

Through your entire educational journey, you will establish and build upon a strong foundation that will allow you to grow as a confident, empowered and ethical leader. You will develop the essential interpersonal skills that employers prize, giving you a competitive edge in any job market.

“I couldn’t have picked a better school. Everything Alverno does to encourage us to make connections and build our networks right from start has helped not be afraid to enter the real world. Everything I’ve learned and every connection I’ve made will last a lifetime.”

— Haydee, business major, class of 2020

As an Alverno undergraduate student, you will learn to:

• Master the 8 Abilities: aesthetic engagement, analysis, communication, effective citizenship, developing a global perspective, problem solving, social interaction and valuing in decision making. These essential interpersonal skills will make you stand out to employers and will help you succeed at work and in life
• Engage in internships and other hands-on learning opportunities in order to gain professional experience and build your network

As an Alverno MBA student, you will learn to:

• Lead and manage with integrity and develop trustworthy business relationships
• Bring innovation and creativity to all stages of your organization’s decision-making process, from analysis and financial literacy through strategic execution