One-Year MBA

Concentrate your learning on what matters most: hands-on consulting experiences, collaborative management challenges, and an unwavering commitment to global sustainability. Duquesne University's top-ranked One-Year MBA program integrates sustainable business practices throughout the curriculum and equips you with experiential learning and competitive expertise in just one year.

Building on the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), Duquesne sets you apart from other MBA degree holders with dynamic case competitions, an international study program, and leadership development opportunities. The One-Year MBA program is among the less than 6% of the world's business programs accredited by AACSB International.

One-Year MBA Immersive Experience

In just 12 months, students complete four consulting projects, embark on a global study trip, and engage in career and life design programming across three semesters. 

The full-time, cohort-based model fosters collaboration and team dynamics, while our experiential curriculum challenges students to tackle real management issues with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and strategic leadership.

People, Planet, and Profit 

Focused on the “integrated bottom line,” our MBA infuses sustainable business practices throughout the curriculum, preparing students to drive change in any organization.

Program Information

Duquesne's one-year MBA concentrates your learning on what matters most: hands-on consulting experiences, collaborative management challenges and an unwavering commitment to global sustainability.

Program Type

Major

Degree

Master's

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Duration

1-year

Required Credit Hours

39

More in this Program

Curriculum

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  • ACCT 715 — Accounting for Decision Makers (3 credits)
  • BUBA 710 — Analytics for Managerial Decision Making (3 credits)
  • GRBU 731 — Career & Life Design I (1 credit) 
  • MGMT 712 — Human Centered Design Experience (1.5 credits) 
  • MGMT 716 — Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Social & Environmental Reporting (3 credits)
  • FINC 530 — Finance for Managers (3 credits)
  • GRBU 731 — Career & Life Design II (1 credit)
  • MGMT 722 — Sustainability Consulting Experience (3 credits)
  • MGMT 724 — Strategic Sustainability Models & Impact Investing (3 credits)
  • MKTG 522 — Marketing in the Digital Age (3 credits)
  • Elective (3 credits)
  • GRBU 731 — Career & Life Design III (0.5 credits)
  • MGMT 732 — Strategic Consulting Experience (3 credits)
  • MGMT 736 — Strategy, Management & Change (3 credits) 
  • MGMT 738 — Global Business: Study Trip (2 credits)
  • Elective (3 credits)

Experiential Learning

Sydney Moran

Global Study Trip

The cohort studies abroad for 10 days for the Global Business course. The trip combines company visits, client project presentations, and cultural experiences that explore sustainability. Countries visited include: Denmark, Estonia, Peru, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Sydney Moran MBA'24 detailed her trip to Italy and Croatia.

Pittsburgh skyline from Duquesne University campus.

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Consulting Projects

Duquesne University's proximity to downtown Pittsburgh makes it an ideal place for experiential learning. One-Year MBA students partnered with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to serve as consultants for local business owners.

One-Year MBA Admissions

Admission into the One-Year MBA is competitive. The totality of your application, including all supporting documents, is carefully evaluated when considering admission. Applicants are encouraged to provide as much information as possible when submitting their applications. All admitted applicants are considered for merit scholarships and fellowships, and early applicants (Rounds 1 and 2) will maximize their opportunities for aid. The program starts in late May (summer semester) and is full-time.

If you have any questions about merit funding or the competitiveness of your application, please contact Chris%20Rouhier, Sr. Director of Recruitment and Admissions.

Admissions Deadlines for Merit Scholarships

Round 1
Completed application received by November 1
Admissions and merit-based award notifications will be made by November 15.

Round 2
Completed application received by February 1
Admissions and merit-based award notifications will be made by February 15.

Rolling Admissions
Completed application received after February 15

From Our Alumni

Photo of Grace Kristofic.

The One-Year MBA coursework and personalized professional development resources helped me land my full-time role. The program pushed me outside my comfort zone and built my confidence through client projects.”

Grace Kristofic MBA'25, Financial Advisor Development Program, UBS
Photo of Jani' Pierre.

I was accepted and had a moment of realization that I had to move. I have no family in Pennsylvania; I don't have a car. I was very nervous but found a community of people who took care of me. They took away that scary feeling of being here by myself.”

Jani' Pierre MBA'24, Marketing Coordinator, Cosmos Technologies Inc.
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Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) awarded Duquesne's undergraduate and graduate Schools of Business its full accreditation. The AACSB accreditation is recognized as a global mark of distinction. Less than 6 percent of the world's more than 1,200 business schools have passed the rigorous review necessary to earn the honor.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon Graduation, learners will:
  1. Recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions. 
    • Identify an ethical dilemma.
    • Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to create an ethically defensible solution for business problems.

  2. Recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation.
    • Recognize and consider the social, environmental, and economic impact of strategic decisions on an organization and society.
    • Apply sustainability principles to business decisions, resulting in greater efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.

  3. Demonstrate an ability to analyze complex situations, analyze information, and evaluate alternatives from different perspectives to develop solutions for business problems and seize innovative opportunities. 
    • Identify and frame business problems and opportunities.
    • Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to support decisions.
    • Strategically evaluate complex situations to set goals and design functionally integrative plans to move an organization forward.

  4. Gain innovative managerial and leadership skills to motivate, lead, and inspire employees and teams to create positive organizational change in a global business environment. 
    • Demonstrate managerial skills to motivate people to achieve goals and embrace new opportunities.
    • Work effectively as a team.
    • Effectively communicate managerial recommendations through both written and verbal communications.

  5. Possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment. 
    • Apply global business theories and related market-entry strategies to business decisions.
    • Demonstrate cultural intelligence to bridge cross-national differences in business perspectives and practices.