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For those with
limited time and
unlimited hustle.

Professional
MBA

Flexible Two- to Three-Year Course of Study
Part Time – 52 credits | MIDTOWN NYC CAMPUS

Real work-life balance requires real effort. Add into the mix a rigorous, purpose-driven degree program and the day-to-day can become a juggling act. Our Professional MBA allows you to customize your degree, providing the flexibility to accommodate busy schedules. This program is perfect for those with five to seven years of work experience who seek a convenient, well-rounded business education to complement their CVs.
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Professional mba ’22

Roberto Homar, UBS
“Gabelli prepared me for my current career in the most unexpected way. My classes provided me with the tools needed to make decisions in line with my values, and my professors proved that we all have the power to shape our communities through our business decisions.”
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professional mba ’20

Akshay Patel, Deutsche Bank
“Prior to attending business school, I thought getting an MBA was just focused on strategies to increase profits and revenue. The courses around sustainability challenged me to rethink the role of business and focus more on how organizations can help achieve the common good through professional actions.”

PROFESSIONAL MBA

Professional MBA sample schedule of required courses
Professional MBA sample schedule of required courses

concentrations

After completing your core courses, you’ll narrow your focus with industry-specific concentration courses and electives that align with your career goals.

Primary concentrations:

  • Accounting
  • Public Accountancy
  • Communications and
    Media Management
  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Marketing
Make your MBA yours by adding another concentrationto your curriculum. Students have the flexibility to take electives across any concentration.
Cross-functional secondary concentrations:

  • Blockchain
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Electronic Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Sustainability
  • Healthcare Management
  • International Business
For more on this program’s curriculum, visit the Gabelli School of Business Bulletin website.

PRe-MBA program

The Pre-MBA is an exciting opportunity to begin taking MBA courses before committing to the Professional MBA degree. If you have never taken a business course or have less than four years of work experience, the Pre-MBA program might be right for you. Pre-MBA courses can be applied to your degree if you choose to apply and are accepted to the Professional MBA program.

Pre-mba courses:

Accounting | Economics | Ethics | Statistics
Please note: The Pre-MBA program is only open to students who plan to pursue our Professional (Part-time) MBA. Applicants applying to the Pre-MBA program must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Advanced executives need advanced leadership programs.

As an overlay to your coursework, Gabelli Advance is designed to fortify your leadership capabilities through workshops, assessments, and individualized, one-on-one coaching with our executive coaches.

Gabelli Advance

global immersions

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Students who participate in this Gabelli Advance program develop a deeper global business understanding through an enriching international trip—not to mention a few select sessions right in NYC.
Recent destinations:
London, England | Krakow, Poland | Dublin, Ireland
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Explore more programs at fordham.edu/gabelliadvance