Arcadia M.B.A. with an International Perspective
One Week in an Emerging Country
One Week in a Developed Economy
One Night a Week or Fully Online
- Arcadia University is a nationally recognized leader in global learning.
- Part-time MBA program can be completed in person or online in 22 months.
- The cohort model makes it easy to stay on track in a supportive environment.
- Small class sizes mean personal attention from distinguished faculty.
- Easy access to Arcadia's beautiful campus in Glenside, Pa., (just off Route 309) includes free parking for evening classes.
- Arcadia offers the Philadelphia area's only part-time MBA program with two weeklong study abroad experiences.
- Learn international best practices, strategic decision-making skills, and information management from leading software providers (such as SAP) relevant to companies both big and small.
- There is no additional cost for the two one-week study abroad experiences.
The Cohort Model
The Arcadia M.B.A. with an International Perspective is a cohort model accelerated part-time program, which means that groups of students will go through the program together, providing mutual support and a sharing of expertise. Small class size fosters a high level of support and interaction between faculty and students.
Hands-On Business Information Technology
You will have hands-on use of leading information management tools such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and SCM (Supply Chain Management) software and computer-based business simulations in most of your classes. Used by Global 200 companies, informational software from leading providers including SAP allows management to share data across company units such as marketing, accounting and manufacturing.
Unique Required Study Abroad Business Experiences
The Arcadia M.B.A. with an International Perspective is the only part-time degree program in the area to include two separate one-week study abroad experiences. These experiences provide students with a firsthand look at business practices in both a developed and developing economy. By contrasting and comparing two very different economic, cultural, and social environments, students will better understand how to manage a diverse range of production, marketing, financial and economic variables.
The international experiences are held in a variety of locations, and the department is constantly researching new areas to visit. Cohorts have visited the countries of Ireland and Dominica, and future experiences are being developed in London, Costa Rica, Rome, and China, among others. The experiences consist of on-site visits at leading businesses, classes taught by both Arcadia and local university leaders, as well as meetings with key business officials for the country.
The two international experiences are required courses in the program and are 2 credits each. The experiences are included in the cost of the program, and the student does not pay anything additional. The Department makes all travel arrangements for students.
Accelerated Program, Convenient Schedule
The Arcadia M.B.A. with an International Perspective is organized into five semesters over 22 months. Each of the classroom courses will meet one night a week for seven weeks. The two study abroad courses will be conducted for one week each in non-consecutive semesters. The M.B.A. program culminates in the capstone Global Strategic Management course that brings together prior learning from classroom and international travel experiences to focus on the strategies and best practices of top management at global corporations.
