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Professional MBA
Nationally ranked and globally recognized, the 20-month professional MBA combines the challenge and opportunity of a top-rated program with the convenience of an evening schedule, allowing you to advance your career without interrupting it. Competitive admissions.
Program highlights
- GMAT optional
- 20-month on-campus program (also available online)
- Convenient evening classes twice a week
- Online electives that earn professional certificates, including: Managerial Analytics Certificate, Franchise Management Certificate, Horse Racing Industry Business or Distilled Spirits Business Certificate – at no additional cost
- 10-day international study trip or an online global learning course*
- Campus-only capstone projects provide hands-on opportunities to work with a team, with real companies, on real problems
- Cohort and team-based format creates a high-quality, diverse learning environment
- Frequent guest speakers include prominent alumni as well as regional and national business leaders
- Professional development modules include negotiations, communications, business etiquette, inclusive leadership and crisis management
- No pre-requisite courses required for enrollment
- Tuition costs are the same regardless of residency
- World-class faculty includes teachers/scholars with extensive professional experience
- Graduates enjoy the benefits of a highly respected degree and an international network of successful alumni
- Professional career coaching with our Lifetime Career Support Promise
*Alternate non-travel course section must be taken if an optional 10-day international study trip is not undertaken. MBA program charge includes the cost of the trip minus airfare, most dinners and personal incidentals. No refunds or discounts are applied if the student does not travel.
The Lifetime Career Support Promise
At the UofL College of Business, you earn more than a degree. We’ll be here every step of the way as you pursue your dreams. Free for life for alumni, learn more about the resources available to you.
Go beyond the classroom
Graduate student organizations
Student organizations open doors to relationships, leadership development, professional growth, increased understanding and just plain fun.
Graduate internships
From approximately $17-$28 an hour, students access exceptional employment opportunities with UofL partners and gain experience in business.
Graduate events
Gain pivotal insight into the UofL community and beyond through our graduate programs events.
Graduate International Trip
Our students enroll in a global learning course that studies international business, trade, and culture. This course provides the option to travel internationally on a 10-day global residency to experience international business environments.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
View the tuition and costs of our programs on the Cost & Aid page.
The professional MBA is a 20-month program.
The professional MBA program has approximately 50 students per cohort.
Admission is GMAT optional. However, GMAT scores of 680+ will be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.
Domestic students also have access to federal student loans.
Many of our students work full-time. Classes are held two nights per week by design so they don’t interfere with a typical daytime work schedule.
We do not require any particular undergraduate degree. Our program has a wide range of disciplines enrolled.
No, but it certainly would not hurt to read material on finance, accounting, economics or some of the more challenging courses.
