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MBA 4+1 Pathway

MBA 4+1 | Fast-Track Your Future in Business Leadership

The MBA 4+1 Pathway at the University of Mount Union offers driven students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in just five years. This accelerated option is designed for high-achieving undergraduates who want to maximize their time and investment while preparing for leadership roles in today’s competitive business environment.
 

Why Choose the MBA 4+1 Pathway?

Mount Union’s MBA 4+1 pathway offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your education and career.

  • Two degrees in five years
  • Complete your undergraduate degree and MBA in a shorter timeframe.
  • Cost and time savings
  • Save a full year of tuition and enter the workforce sooner with advanced credentials.
  • Stay at Mount Union
  • Continue your education with faculty you know and trust while leveraging our online MBA format.
  • Ideal for student-athletes: take advantage of extra athletic eligibility if you redshirted.

MBA 4+1 Pathway Highlights

Flexible Online MBA Structure
Fully online, seven-week courses and concentrations in artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, finance, leadership and innovation, and strategic healthcare administration.

Expert Faculty
Learn from professors with real-world industry experience who are committed to your success.

Networking Opportunities
Join a bold alumni network of business leaders and innovators.

MBA 4+1 Pathway Application Requirements and Process

  • MBA 4+1 Pathway Application Requirements

    To be considered for the MBA 4+1 Pathway, applicants must:

    • Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at Mount Union.
    • Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    • Complete all major requirements before starting full-time MBA coursework.
  • MBA 4+1 Pathway Application Timeline

    Take charge of your career and fast-track your MBA. Start earning graduate credits in your final year of undergrad. 

    Junior Year
    Complete and submit the MBA 4+1 Approval Form to enroll in up to 9 credits of MBA graduate courses while completing your undergraduate degree. Once you are granted approval from your undergraduate advisor and program director, you will be notified.

    Senior Year
    Apply for formal admission to the MBA program to begin in the summer term immediately following graduation in May.

    Graduate Year
    Enter the MBA program with up to 9 credits already completed, leaving 27 credits to finish in three consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring).

    Earn your MBA in just one year after your bachelor’s degree.

MBA 4+1 Pathway Cost

The MBA 4+1 program consists of four years of undergraduate tuition, followed by one year of graduate tuition at the MBA rate. Tuition charges are based on the current rates for the academic year in which the student is enrolled.
 

Ready to Accelerate Your Career?

Earn your bachelor’s and MBA in just five years with Mount Union’s MBA 4+1 Pathway. Fast-track your future with integrated learning, flexible scheduling, and a curriculum designed for leadership success.