Choosing a W. P. Carey MBA

Whether you want the on-campus experience of a full-time program, or if a part-time or online MBA meets your needs as a working professional, the W. P. Carey School offers multiple ways to earn a nationally ranked MBA. We also offer a custom corporate MBA, ideal for companies seeking an elite Arizona MBA program tailored to specific organizational goals.

All programs deliver a core general management curriculum and develop critical leadership skills, while some also offer electives and specializations. Courses are taught by our impressive faculty of inspired teachers, and all graduates earn the same high-quality AACSB-accredited MBA degree.

W. P. Carey MBA	Schedule and Length	Location	A Good Fit For
Full-time MBA	21 months, August start date Classes meet four to five days a week Summer internship required	Tempe Campus	Students wishing to immerse in full-time graduate studies 3-5 years of work experience
Professional MBA: Evening program	21 months, August start date Classes meet two nights a week from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Electives offered on Saturdays, online or at international locations	Tempe Campus North Scottsdale	Working professionals seeking to continue working full-time while attending school 5-10 years of work experience
Professional MBA: Weekend program	18 months, January start start date Classes meet every other weekend (Friday from 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Core courses consist of 60% classroom learning and 40% online learning Electives offered online or at international locations	Tempe Campus	Working professionals seeking to continue working full-time while attending school 5-10 years of work experience
Professional MBA: Online program	21 months, January or July start date Six-week sessions, featuring one course at a time, provide focus with flexibility for efficient self-paced learning. Electives offered online or at international locations	Web-based delivery	Working professionals seeking to continue working full-time while attending school 5-10 years of work experience
Executive MBA	21 months, August start date Classes meet every two weeks on Friday and Saturday	Tempe Campus	Experienced professionals with significant responsibilities managing people, projects and budgets 10-20 years of work experience
Custom Corporate MBA	18-24 months, Flexible start and end dates	Depending on company needs: Online On campus Company locations Blended	Companies that wish to offer an MBA program tailored for a specific group of employees

Program Value

Tuition at the W. P. Carey School of Business is lower than at other comparable MBA programs. This provides you with a nationally ranked MBA for an incredible value.

The W. P. Carey MBA is supported by a dedicated Financial Aid Manager who is ready to help you navigate the various options for funding your program.