MBA Evening Accelerated Program

The W. P. Carey MBA – Evening Accelerated Program continues to be a success. Launched in the spring of 2007, the first evening accelerated class filled to capacity and well qualified applicants were turned away. Demand continues to be strong and the W. P. Carey MBA will have two sections for evening accelerated students in February 2009.

Delivered on the Tempe campus, the evening accelerated program enables students to earn their MBAs in 18 months, versus the 21-month format of the traditional W. P. Carey MBA - Evening Program. Students begin the program in February and graduate in August of the following year by having continuous coursework with short intermittent breaks. Classes meet in a part-time schedule from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., two nights per week.

The accelerated schedule is ideal for busy working professionals seeking to expand their business acumen while continuing to work. Consistent with the other W. P. Carey MBA programs, the evening accelerated curriculum includes core courses in management, finance, marketing, statistics, computer information systems, economics, accounting and supply chain management. In addition, the Graduate Career Management Center offers the support of full-time staff members dedicated to working professional students.

Applications for the evening accelerated program are currently being accepted for Spring 2009. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in rounds 1 and 2 due to the demand for this program.

The W. P. Carey MBA – Evening Accelerated Program offers a number of unique benefits in its format, academics and services for students.

Program Format

• An 18-month program with an off-cycle start date in February with scheduled breaks between courses and during holiday periods
• Small class size with fewer than fifty students per class offering interactive dialogue with faculty members
• Two nights of class per week allowing for ample preparation time and class start times at 6:00 p.m. allowing you to minimize conflicts with work commitments through a part-time class schedule

Academics

• A high-quality accelerated curriculum incorporating core courses in strategy, management, finance, marketing, statistics, computer information systems, economics, accounting and supply chain management delivered in five and ten week courses, part-time 
• Optional selection of one of five areas of emphasis to gain depth of knowledge in a functional area
• Elective course offerings on Fridays, Saturdays or off-campus international locations
• Faculty with well respected and nationally ranked research capabilities
• Team and case-based assignments to reinforce learning concepts

Services for Students

• Student services support staff to take care of registration, books, parking and other activities to streamline your MBA experience
• Classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, which captures material that is displayed, discussed and taught during class. The material can then be posted to the academic Blackboard course Web site used by students
• Personal career counseling and development tools such as seminars and workshops offered at convenient times by two career management professional dedicated to working professional students
• Access to resources available throughout the ASU Tempe Campus including libraries, recreation center and computing services

Target Audience

This program is best suited for individuals seeking an MBA who:

• Wish to continue working while attending classes part-time
• Seek to complete an accredited and top ranked MBA program in only 18 months, including summer
• Are able to balance class meetings two nights per week from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and dedicate additional study time outside of class
• Can master concepts and projects presented in an accelerated format