Earned an undergraduate business degree within the last seven years
The One-Year MBA
Path for Recent
Business Graduates
Earn Your MBA Online in One Year
Applicants who have earned a recent undergraduate business degree may qualify for the one-year MBA program from the University of Dayton (UD). If you have a solid foundation in basic business concepts, you may be able to leverage that knowledge toward earning your MBA.
With the one-year online MBA program, you will receive the same advanced business knowledge as the longer program paths without repeating topics you covered in your undergraduate program. In the one-year path, you will:
- Invest less financially, and advance your career sooner, by completing the program in a shorter amount of time.
- Prepare for a leadership role, such as a managerial position. Professionals who work in managerial roles, such as operations managers, earn an average of $59.07 an hour.1 Marketing managers earn an average of $76.10 an hour.2
- Earn your degree from UD’s Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)-accredited School of Business Administration.
- Form strong connections with diverse faculty and students online and in person.
GMAT/GRE scores optional
Program at a Glance
12
months to complete
Who is Eligible to Pursue the One-Year MBA?
When you apply to MBA@Dayton, the admission committee will decide whether you are eligible for the one-year MBA based on your prior education and experience. The University of Dayton’s one-year online MBA program may be an option if you:
Have the availability and motivation to complete 7.5 credits per term
As an applicant, you will be evaluated for course waivers based on undergraduate grades, time of completion, career progression and professional experience.
“I love being a Dayton Flyer, so it was just the right fit from the beginning. The opportunity to complete the program in one year and take five-week courses really appealed to me.”
Katherine Ma, Lead Materials Planner, GE Aviation
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Learn how you can enhance your leadership skills and business acumen in as little as one year.
Other MBA@Dayton Program Paths
At the University of Dayton, we provide tailored learning options based on your background and experience. If you have less professional experience or earned an undergraduate degree in a field other than business, you may be eligible for one of our other MBA paths.
Accelerated MBA Path
Time to complete:
As few as 15 months
Credits:
31.5–39 credits
Designed for:
Professionals who have at least 8 years of related work experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in business earned more than 7 years ago
Foundational MBA Path
Time to complete:
As few as 18 months
Credits:
36–45 credits
Designed for:
Applicants who have limited related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in a non-business field
One-Year MBA Curriculum
In the one-year online MBA path, you will take 30–31.5 credits. If you choose to pursue a concentration in marketing or business analytics, you will take three elective courses instead of two. This will require an additional term, increasing your time to completion to 15 months.
Core courses
12 credits
Elective courses
6–9 credits
Integrated Strategy
6 credits
Integrated Ethics
3 credits
Immersions
3 credits
How Flexible Is the One-Year MBA?
While the program can be completed in 12 months if you take 7.5 credits per semester, you can complete the program at a slower pace if needed. You have the flexibility to complete the program in as few as 12 or as many as 60 months.
Example 12-Month Course Sequence
Term 1:
7.5 credits
Principled Organization: Integrating Faith, Ethics and Work
Managerial Economics
Operational Effectiveness
Corporate Finance
Term 2:
7.5 credits
Business Analytics
Performance Measurement and Control Systems Perspective
Information Systems and Business Decisions
Marketing Management
Term 3:
7.5 credits
Organizational Behavior
Leadership, Strategy, and Stakeholder Management
Elective Course*
Term 4:
6 credits
Integrative Project
Elective Course*
Term 5:
3 credits (optional)
Elective Course*
* If you choose to pursue a concentration, you will take three elective courses instead of two, bringing your program duration to 15 months.
Online Program Delivery
With the MBA@Dayton online learning experience, you will apply your knowledge immediately and collaborate with other passionate, service-oriented professionals. At the same time, you maintain the flexibility to continue working as you pursue your MBA from UD.
The one-year MBA features:
Weekly, live online classes via webcam
Self-paced course work and mobile app
Two in-person immersions to build your network
Support services dedicated to your success
In-Person Immersions During the One-Year MBA
As part of the one-year MBA program, you will attend two or more immersions, where you will apply your classroom knowledge and network in person with your classmates, faculty, and influential business leaders. Immersions are held over the course of a weekend, and at least one will take place on the University of Dayton campus.
At least one immersion will take place on the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, Ohio. The university is a top-tier research institution with strong local ties, and offers the premier AACSB-accredited MBA program in the Midwest.
Admissions Overview
UD accepts applications to MBA@Dayton on a rolling basis. A bachelor’s degree is required for admission, but there is no work experience requirement. To apply for the one-year MBA program, you will need to submit the following materials:
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- Current resume
- A statement of purpose
- One professional letter of recommendation
The University of Dayton reviews the relevancy and duration of your professional experience and reserves the right to ask for additional clarification on any aspect of your application.
Tuition and Financial Aid for the One-Year MBA
Tuition for the one-year MBA is charged per credit hour. We encourage you to take advantage of all resources available to help you pay for your education, including scholarships, grants, federal loans and employer assistance. Find out more about tuition and financial aid.
Do You Qualify for the
One-Year MBA Path?
Request information about MBA@Dayton today to see how you can make a
difference in your career and community in as few as 12–15 months.
1 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, General and Operations Managers. (2023). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved May 10, 2023.arrow_upward
2 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Marketing Managers. (2023). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved May 10, 2023.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference