MBA Fast Track
Concordia University offers a unique and affordable fast track to a master’s degree in Business Administration. The MBA Fast-Track program allows qualified students to earn both a bachelor's degree in any field and an MBA in 5 years*. Students are able to share up to 12 credits between the undergraduate and MBA degrees, and utilize applicable alumni scholarships on the remaining MBA credits, resulting in a significant cost savings.
Program Structure
Students complete a bachelors degree in any field and the MBA in an accelerated format. Students complete their undergraduate curriculum while taking four MBA courses. Up to 12 credits may be counted towards both the undergraduate degree and the MBA degree. Upon successful conference of the undergraduate degree, students officially apply to the MBA program and complete the remaining 24 to 27 credits of the MBA requirements.
* The program may be completed faster than 5 years or may be completed slower than 5 years, depending on student preference and scheduling.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Students will…
- Evaluate business decisions and ethical dilemmas from a Christian perspective;
- Assess critical business issues using evidence from multiple sources and viewpoints, incorporating a global perspective;
- Integrate knowledge from various business disciplines to make informed decisions;
- Analyze complex questions within challenging business problems and compare and contrast multiple alternatives;
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to drive the decision-making process and formulate innovative solutions;
- Demonstrate professional oral and written communication of pertinent business information;
- Interpret quantitative data to inform strategic decision making;
- Demonstrate proficiency within their selected area of business expertise through the creation of professional business materials, relevant to their selected discipline.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students in Undergraduate Business Majors: | ||
| Complete the undergraduate curriculum for their program, as outlined in the catalog, noting the following changes: | ||
| MBA 519 | Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations (Taken as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| MBA 544 | People-Focused Management (Taken as part of the "Core Business Requirements" or as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| MBA 562 | Financial Analyses to Drive Business Growth (Taken as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| MBA 545 | MBA Internship / Intraship (Taken in place of BUS 399 or as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| All 12 credits will be applied towards both the undergraduate degree and the MBA degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students in Undergraduate Non-Business Majors: | ||
| Complete the undergraduate curriculum for their program, as outlined in the catalog, noting the following changes: | ||
| MBA 513 | Business Foundations for Administrative Professions (Taken as an undergraduate elective. This course does not count towards the MBA degree requirements but fulfills the required prerequisite.) | 3 |
| MBA 519 | Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations (Taken as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| MBA 544 | People-Focused Management (Taken as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| MBA 562 | Financial Analyses to Drive Business Growth (Taken as an undergraduate elective.) | 3 |
| All 12 credits count towards the undergraduate degree. The MBA prerequisite content for non-business majors will be fulfilled and 9 credits will be applied towards both the undergraduate degree and the MBA degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Admission Requirements
This program is open to all undergraduate students, of any program, who have met the following academic requirements:
- Completed 60+ credits at the undergraduate level
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at Concordia University Wisconsin | Ann Arbor
GPA
MBA Fast-Track students must maintain a 3.25 cumulative average while still an undergraduate student. Students whose GPA falls below a cumulative GPA of 3.25 will not be allowed to register for any MBA courses until their GPA is at a 3.25 or above. Upon official acceptance into the MBA program, students follow MBA policies.
Graduation Requirements
Students complete the requirements of their undergraduate degree, using MBA courses as electives, or where applicable in their undergraduate program. Students apply to graduate with their undergraduate degree following standard university policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree requirements, students formally apply to the MBA program. (All supplemental documentation for the MBA application will be waived.) At this point, students are eligible for any applicable alumni scholarships.
To be awarded an MBA degree, a student must complete the remaining 24-27 credits of MBA courses, totaling 36 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least a C- in all MBA courses. Students then follow standard policies and procedures for MBA graduation. Please refer to the Graduation Information page on the Concordia website for important graduation deadlines.