Those who wish to resume work early to avoid a feeling of disconnect from the professional world may opt for a one year MBA program.

Academic Requirements for One Year MBA

Schools expect candidates to have an advanced knowledge in quantitative fields or an undergraduate degree in business or economics to keep up with the rapid pace of an accelerated MBA program.

Some of the top U.S. universities offering a one year MBA:

At Johnson School (Cornell University), the 12-month accelerated MBA starts mid-May with the tuition fee being $86,336

At Columbia Business School, the regular two-year MBA starts in August which roughly comprises of 70% of the class. However there’s also an option of a January entry which sees the remaining 30% of its students coming in and completing their MBA at the same time within 16 months.

At Kellogg School (Northwestern University), the one-year MBA starts in June and again finishes in June the following year, the tuition fee being $75,400

Marshall School of Business (University of Southern California) offers a 12 month accelerated MBA program targeted for professionals with a minimum of six years and an average of ten years work experience.

At Goizueta Business School (Emory University), the 12-month program begins in May and the tuition fee is $ 66,900.

At Mendoza college of Business (University of Notre Dame), program begins in May and students graduate the following May.

F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College, a leading brand name for entrepreneurship also offers a one-year MBA.

U.S. job opportunities after MBA

With a one year MBA in USA, those keen on working in America., now have a good chance to tap the employment opportunities available locally.

Top Companies in US are:

BlackRock
The Vanguard Group
UBS
State Street Global Advisors
Fidelity Investments
Allianz
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
BNY Mellon Investment Management
PIMCO
Crédit Agricole Group