FlexTime: Part-Time MBA

In 1985, we established a program whereby Pittsburgh-area students may pursue a masters degree in business while continuing their professional careers. This flexible, part-time program offers students the opportunity to obtain an MBA degree over a three-year period. We are one of the few top business schools in the nation that offers its master’s degree in management on a part-time basis. The Tepper FlexTime MBA was ranked #8 by Forbes magazine (2005).

The admissions and graduation requirements for the three-year program are identical to those of the two-year, full-time program except for the length of study. The faculty members and examinations are identical to the full-time program and all policies, rules and regulations applicable to the two-year program are also applicable to the three-year program.

The FlexTime program begins in August of each year. Students take two courses per mini-semester (a mini semester is approximately seven weeks) and attend school year-round. All required courses meet for two hours twice per week. The Tepper School of Business schedules two courses back-to-back on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from six o’clock to until ten o’clock. There are no classes scheduled on Friday evenings. Most elective courses meet once per week from six o’clock until nine o’clock in the evening.

The Tepper School understands that occasionally, due to professional or personal commitments, all students may not be able to follow the prescribed sequence. Therefore, some flexibility has been built into the program. However, all students must complete the MBA degree requirements within four years of their matriculation.