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Smith's Accelerated MBA
The 24-Month MBA
Program for Working Professionals
Frequently
Asked Questions
When do classes begin?
Classes will begin in the Fall of 2008.
Where are classes held?
During the first year, classes are
held at Smith's Baltimore or Shady Grove
campus. Student select a campus of choice
for their core classes at the time of
application. Students’ individual
elective selections will determine the
location of his/her courses during the
second year.
Where do electives take place?
Electives are offered at the Baltimore,
Shady Grove, and Washington, D.C., campuses.
Students may also select up to two electives
from
Smith's Global Studies Program in their
second year.
When are electives taken?
Electives will be selected by each
student from Smith's Evening and Weekend
MBA programs and
Smith's Global Studies Program
during the second year of the program.
What time do classes start on
weekday evenings?
Classes begin at 6:00 pm.
How many students are in the
Accelerated MBA (AMBA) program?
The target for each cohort is
50 students.
There is room for larger classes,
however, space is limited.
How many classes will I take at one
time?
You will take two
subjects at a time.
What will my degree say?
You will earn the same degree as
students in our full-time and other MBA
programs: Master of Business
Administration (MBA). The degree does
not specify the format in which the
courses are instructed.
Are there any extended breaks during
the course of the program?
The course schedule is being arranged around
some recognized federal holidays; however,
in order to complete the program in as few
as 24 months, there are no extended breaks
built into the core curriculum during the
first year. The second year schedule is
based on the traditional part-time MBA
semester structure with short breaks between
semesters.
How many Saturdays will I be in class?
Classes are held on approximately 25
Saturdays each year.
What is the application deadline?
Application deadlines can be found here.
I have not applied yet. How do I apply
for the AMBA?
Use the
online application form and
indicate on the application that you are
applying for the Accelerated MBA program. The
AMBA option has
recently been added to the online
application.
How much is the deposit to hold my spot
in the AMBA program?
The deposit amount for the
AMBA program
is $1000.00.
What is
the tuition?
Tuition and fees for
the AMBA program will be billed per credit
hour.
Is
financial aid available?
Yes. The contact for financial aid is
Malina
Heng who can be reached at 301.314.9859.
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