Annette Rogers, Ed.D. (Administrative Director, 860.768.5004, arogers@hartford.edu)
The One-Year Cohort MBA at the Barney School provides an opportunity for select students to complete all requirements for the MBA degree in 12 months. The program is designed to teach management concepts and skills to aspiring mid- and upper-level managers from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The design of the program integrates representatives from many facets of the business world into a cohort whereby they may share their experiences and learn from one another.
The program emphasizes integrative learning, both horizontally and vertically, using analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving in functional areas and across the disciplines. Students select either a technical or general management track for elective course work. The introduction of the two-track system accommodates students with different interest and career paths.
The compressed schedule of this program is designed for professionals who wish to remain in their careers full time yet complete a degree in a timely manner. Participants receive the MBA degree in 12 months, with classes starting in the fall of the first year and finishing in the summer of the second year. Classes are taught on Saturday’s 8:00-5:00, in a rotating schedule, with lunch provided. Each course has nine class sessions; six are held on Saturday and three online, making the program ideal for busy professionals. Program participants are provided premium services to remove the hassles of pursuing a graduate degree. Course registration, textbooks, and meals are all included.
Courses are taught primarily by full-time Barney School of Business faculty who have tailored their traditional MBA courses for an experienced professional audience. Part-Time faculty with recognized expertise in their fields and speakers with specialized knowledge supplement the One-Year Cohort MBA experience. Class size is limited to facilitate close relationships between faculty and students and to support an active learning environment.
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