Curriculum
The 35-credit Part-Time Hybrid MBA offers an immersive virtual classroom experience, complemented by on-campus residencies at the start of the fall and spring semesters. This part-time, 2-year program begins in the fall and spans five consecutive semesters, with each semester building on the previous one, creating a laddered educational approach. This structure promotes student success, regardless of their background or experience.
Required Courses
- BA 512: Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Decision Making
- BA 533: Economics for Managers
- BA 571: Strategic Management
- BA 800: Marketing Management
- BA 801: Management
- BA 802: Team Process and Performance
- BA 804: Ethical Leadership
- BA 805: Negotiation Theory and Skills
- BA 810: Supply Chain and Operations Management
- BA 811: Financial Accounting
- BA 815: Business Statistics for Contemporary Decision Making
- BA 817: Communication Skills for Management
- BA 821: Foundation in Managerial Accounting
- BA 830: Emerging Technology Trends in Business
- BA 831: Foundations in Finance
- BA 832: Global Business Environment
- BA 880: Leadership Immersion
- BA 835: Global Perspectives
- BA 836: Global Immersion*
*Global Immersion, a one-week experience abroad, is a one-credit course offered in the spring of year 2.
Class Schedule
Each Hybrid MBA semester begins with an in-person residency at Penn State's University Park campus. Following the residency, classes are delivered in a live remote fashion, typically on Thursday evenings and Saturdays, allowing you to balance work, life, and your education.
Our live, virtual classes are designed to mirror the energy of an in-person classroom. To maximize that experience for the entire cohort, we expect students to attend at least 70% of live (synchronous) sessions with cameras on for interactive, discussion-driven learning.
2026–2027 Academic Calendar
| Courses | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 residency (in-person) | Aug 17–19 | 2.5 days |
| Module 1 courses | Aug 20–Oct 7 | 7 weeks |
| Module 2 courses | Oct 8–Dec 18 | 10 weeks |
| Spring 2027 residency (in-person) | Jan 8–10 | 2.5 days |
| Module 3 courses | Jan 14–Mar 19 | 9 weeks |
| Module 4 courses | Mar 20–May 7 | 7 weeks |
| Summer courses | May 20–Aug 5 | 11 weeks |
- Module 1 class dates: Aug 20; Aug 22; Aug 27; Sept 3; Sept 10; Sept 12; Sept 17; Sept 24; Sept 26; Oct 1
- Module 2 class dates: Oct 8; Oct 10; Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 24; Oct 29; Nov 5; Nov 7; Nov 12; Nov 19; Dec 3; Dec 10; Dec 12
- Module 3 class dates: Jan 14; Jan 16; Jan 21; Jan 23; Jan 28; Jan 30; Feb 4; Feb 11; Feb 13; Feb 18; Feb 25; Feb 27; Mar 18
- Module 4 class dates: Mar 20; Mar 25; April 8; April 15; April 17; April 22; April 24; April 29; May 1; May 6
- Class dates: May 20; May 27; June 3; June 10; June 17; June 24; July 8; Jul 15; July 22
2027–2028 Academic Calendar
| Courses | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 residency (in-person) | Aug 16–18 | 2.5 days |
| Module 5 courses | Aug 20–Oct 7 | 7 weeks |
| Module 6 courses | Oct 9–Dec 17 | 10 weeks |
| Spring 2028 residency (in-person) | Jan 7–9 | 2.5 days |
| Module 7 courses | Jan 13–Mar 15 | 9 weeks |
| Module 8 courses | Mar 16–May 5 | 7 weeks |
- Module 5 class dates: Aug 21; Aug 26; Aug 28; Sept 2; Sept 9; Sept 11; Sept 16; Sept 18; Sept 23; Sept 25; Sept 30; Oct 7
- Module 6 class dates: Oct 9; Oct 14; Oct 21; Oct 23; Oct 28; Oct 30; Nov 4; Nov 6; Nov 11; Nov 18; Dec 2
- Module 7 class dates: Jan 13; Jan 15; Jan 20; Jan 22; Jan 27; Jan 29; Feb 3; Feb 5; Feb 10; Feb 12; Feb 17; Feb 19
- Module 8 class dates: Mar 16; Mar 18; Mar 23; Mar 25; Mar 30; April 1; April 6; April 13; April 15; April 20; April 27; April 29
For a detailed schedule for the Class of 2028, please email the program's interim managing director, Stacey Dorang Peeler.
In-Person Residency
Students are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and associated costs. To explore accommodations, visit the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau website.