One-Year MBA
Earn your Master of Business Administration in just one year—100% online.
Designed for busy professionals and recent graduates alike, Baker College’s accelerated One-Year MBA program allows you to complete your degree in as little as 12 months. With focused, four-week courses and a fully online format, you can advance your career on your schedule, without putting life on hold.
Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role, launching a new venture, or preparing for the next big move in your career, this program delivers the strategic knowledge and practical skills you need to lead in today’s fast-changing business environment.
Program Highlights
- 100% Online – Learn from anywhere, with zero on-campus requirements.
- 30 Credit Hours – A full MBA curriculum, delivered in a condensed timeframe.
- Four-Week Courses – Focus on one MBA class at a time for deeper learning.
- Finish in One Year – Complete your MBA in as few as 12 months.
- Start Terms Nearly Every 4 Weeks* – Begin when you’re ready—new terms start year-round.
- Flexible – Option to switch to the traditional, 8-week, online MBA program.
* View the academic calendar for exact session start dates.
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Why Earn an MBA in Business Administration Degree?
Through a rigorous, market-focused MBA curriculum, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to lead with impact. You’ll explore topics like:
- Strategic planning in a global economy
- Ethical leadership and organizational behavior
- Financial and operational decision-making
- Marketing management and communications
- Business analytics and data interpretation
You’ll be prepared to lead teams, drive growth, and make decisions that move organizations forward by the MBA program completion. Whether you want to advance within your current company or pursue new opportunities across industries, your MBA will position you for success.
MBA in Business Administration Course Schedule
The Baker College online MBA program is a 12 month program consisting of 30 credit hours. The following 10 MBA courses are required:
Human Resource Management
Human Behavior Management of Organizations
Accounting for the Contemporary Manager
The Financial Environment
The Economic Environment
The Marketing Environment
Research and Statistics for Managers
Leadership Communications
Strategy in a Global Environment
Management Information Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
The Traditional MBA offers maximum flexibility, allowing students to choose from multiple concentrations such as Accounting, Business Intelligence, Leadership Studies, and beyond. It’s ideal for those who want to tailor their coursework, take classes at a pace that works for their schedule, or dive deeper into a specific field.
The One-Year MBA is an accelerated, highly structured program where students complete one course every four weeks. It’s best suited for individuals looking for a fast, focused academic experience without electives—perfect for those seeking to build momentum and graduate in as little as 12 months.
Yes. Students who start in the One-Year MBA and find the pace too fast can seamlessly transition into the Traditional MBA format. This allows for a slower course pace, elective options, and the ability to customize your degree—without losing progress already made.
Yes. Students can transfer up to 9 semester hours provided they meet the eligibility requirements detailed in Baker College's Graduate Transfer Credit Policy.
Four-Week Focused Courses
"The One-Year MBA is designed around four-week courses, where you concentrate on just one subject at a time. Instead of juggling multiple classes, you go deep into one course—and by the end of 12 months, you’ve completed your MBA."
—Dr. Na Li,
Dean, College of Business - Graduate Programs
Outcomes and Performance
Our market-driven, outcomes-focused MBA prepares graduates to think strategically, lead ethically, and adapt quickly in a changing business environment. You’ll strengthen your decision-making, communication, and data interpretation skills, hallmarks of effective business leadership.
Accreditation
External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification.
The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page. 
On Campus Unavailable
Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live